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Nigeria

FG extends gradual ease of lockdown by four weeks Guardian

International flights to resume in weeks –FG Punch

Edo election: Oshiomhole wanted me to be Governor, I begged him to forgive Obaseki – Philip Shaibu Daily Post

Oshodi terminal, BRT corridor to take off next week The Nation

NUPENG, PENGASSAN fume over petrol price hike Punch

Ndigbo ’ll work for APC victory in 2023 The Nation

$3.121b loans: China won’t take over Nigeria, says Embassy The Nation

Southern Kaduna: Northern Governors react as gunmen massacre 22 people Daily Post

Bello hails emergence of new House of Assembly leadership in Edo state Legit

We’ll go on strike when schools reopen – SSANU, NASU Daily Post

Bandits kill APC leader, lose member to vigilante Punch

Invasion of Edo Assembly a direct coup against democracy –PDP Sahara Reporters

Sanwo-Olu’s spokesman, wife, driver test positive for COVID-19 Punch

Political crisis in Edo deepens as Assembly Speaker is removed  ThisDay

NYSC camps may be reopened in next phase of eased COVID-19 lockdown

We are aware of Al-Qaeda threat, military tells US Leadership

 Naira Marley Arraigned, Sentenced for Breaching Covid-19 Travel Restriction Premium Times

Oyakhilome Tackles Buhari, Other African Leaders for Seeking Medical Care, Covid-19 Vaccine Abroad Premium Times

Covid-19 - Nigerian Govt Approves Gradual Reopening of International Flights Premium Times

Edo Assembly: No 17 lawmakers anywhere – Impeached Speaker, Frank Okiye Daily Post

COVID-19: Nigeria extends PhaseTwo of eased lockdown by four weeks

Twists and Turns As Abuja-Kaduna Train Service Resumes Leadership

Edo election: Oshiomhole wanted me to be Governor, I begged him to forgive Obaseki – Philip Daily Post

NYSC camps may be reopened in next phase of eased COVID-19 lockdown Daily Post

Concerns as churches, mosques reopen in Lagos BBC

UAE Denies Restricting Nigerians From Visiting the Country ThisDay

Be Wary of Tobacco Companies' Tactics, Group Urges Premium Times

NCC demands transparency for enhanced copyright enforcement Nigerian Guardian

World

US election 2020 polls: Who is ahead - Trump or Biden? BBC

Correct mistakes: China on Trump’s order to block TikTok, other apps Headlines Today

 

China warns U.S. against 'dangerous moves' on Taiwan Bangkok Post

Rajapaksas and allies win two-thirds supermajority Asian Times

Canada thwarted plot to kill exiled Saudi former top spy, lawsuit alleges Intel

US reimposes tariffs on aluminum imports from Canada DW

Turkey says Egypt-Greece deal on Mediterranean borders falls in its continental shelf Turkish Minute

Technology

Trump's attempt to ban TikTok and WeChat could face legal trouble for infringing on free speech, according to a First Amendment expert Business Insider

Microsoft fights back, says Apple “stands alone as the only platform to deny consumers from cloud gaming” On MSFT

Facebook's Zuckerberg sees wealth hit $100bn BBC

Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G dates accidentally leaked by Google Slashgear

Entertainment

Sport

Champions League: Another chance for Eden Hazard but Real Madrid can beat Manchester City without him First Post

Local sprinters target Fasuba’s 14-year record Punch

Crows superstar to play on in 2021 AFL Women's - Official Site

'Tiger perfectly placed at PGA' Sky Sports

How my Olympic medal dream came true – Okagbare Punch

The best ATP Masters 1000s Championships points Tennis World

NFF to decide on FIFA, CAF palliatives Saturday Punch

I’m afraid of returning to Nigeria, says Beirut-based footballer Punch