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Trump and Pence signal President Won’t resign or be removed
Vice President Mike Pence signaled he’ll spurn demands to immediately oust Donald Trump over a deadly riot by the president’s supporters as the two met and agreed to work together for the remainder of the term, according to a…
Second Malawi Cabinet Minister dies of COVID-19
Malawi's transport minister Sidik Mia has died this morning from Covid 19, information minister Gospel Kazako has confirmed.
The local government minister Lingson Belekanyama had also died.
The two senior ministers died within…
Capitol riots: Trump says his speech was totally appropriate
US President Donald Trump says his speech before last week's deadly Capitol riot, when he urged his supporters to march on Congress, was "totally appropriate".
Mr Trump dismissed as "ridiculous" efforts by Democrats in Congress…
FBI warns ‘armed protests’ being planned at all 50 state capitols and in Washington DC
The FBI has received information indicating "armed protests" are being planned at all 50 state capitols and the US Capitol in Washington, DC in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20.
The…
PTF: Schools resumption remains Jan 18, pending further review
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, on Tuesday allayed the fears of most Nigerians regarding resumption of schools in the country.
The PTF said schools in the country will resume on January 18 pending further directives…
Army to deploy new recruits to Sambisa, says Burutai
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has asked new recruits to be ready to defend the country against external aggression and other security threats.
He gave the charge during the final screening for 80 regular…
Third US lawmaker contracts COVID-19 after Capitol invasion
A third Democratic member of the US Congress tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday and lashed out at Republicans who refused to wear masks while lawmakers were sheltering from a pro-Trump mob that rampaged through the Capitol…
Former Ghanaian president Rawlings for burial January 27
The funeral of Ghana’s former President, Jerry Rawlings, has been rescheduled for 27 January, according to information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the international community and diplomatic missions.
Media reports on…
NANS to set up COVID-19 task force to ensure safe reopening of schools
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged the Federal Government and members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities to resume academic activities at the nation’s public universities.
The students’ body…
CAC generates N19bn, remits N2.7bn to FG’s account
The Corporate Affairs Commission on Monday announced a revenue generation of N19bn for its 2020 fiscal year.
It also announced a total remittance of N2.7bn to the consolidated revenue account of the Federal Government.
The…