Elections
10 presidential candidates call for election re-run in Central African Republic
Ten defeated presidential candidates in Central African Republic call for result of Dec. 27 election to be annulled and vote repeated, cite irregularities.
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General News
Fenerbahce agree in principle to sign Ozil from Arsenal
Fenerbahce plan to sign German midfielder, Mesut Ozil from Arsenal for three and half years for an undisclosed fee.
Sports
Marseille offer stadium for COVID-19 vaccinations
Olympique de Marseille offer Stade Velodrome ground to French health authorities for COVID-19 vaccinations.
Sports
Manchester City record 3 more COVID-19 positive tests
Manchester City reserve goalkeeper Scott Carson, midfielder Cole Palmer and member of staff test positive for COVID-19.
Foreign
6 persons arrested as pro-Trump protesters clash with police in Washington
Mass demonstration in support of outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. escalates into clashes with police, results in arrest of six people.
Business
SMEDAN trains over 10,000 young entrepreneurs in North East in 2020
Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) trains more than 10, 000 young entrepreneurs in North East region in 2020.
Features
COVID-19 pandemic, credible electoral process and matters arising
However, the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic has not only disrupted activities in societies, economies and lives across nations, presenting a somewhat difficult situation for the conduct of elections.
General News
Electricity consumer groups oppose minor tariff adjustment
Electricity consumer groups kicked against minor adjustment in electricity tariffs approved for 11 electricity distribution companies by Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).
Health
India’s COVID-19 deaths cross 150,000 mark, total cases reach 10,374,932
Deaths due to COVID-19 pandemic crosses 150,000 mark in India, now 150,114, said according to data released by federal health ministry.
Economy/Business
Kwara wins $16.9m World Bank-supported programme
By Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo The Kwara Government has won 16.9 million dollars in the 2019/2020 World Bank-supported State Fiscal Transparency, Accountability and Sustainability (SFTAS) programme…