Foreign
China unveils prototype 620kmph superfast train
The domestically developed maglev train boasts a designed speed of 620 kph, according to Southwest Jiaotong University, one of the train’s designers.
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Ethiopia “neutralises” 265 suspected rebels – State media
Security forces in Ethiopia’s Oromia regional state have “neutralised” 265 suspected OLA rebels, state media outlet reports.
Foreign
U.S cancels envoy’s visit to Taiwan due to transition
A planned three-day visit to Taiwan, by Kelly Craft, the United States’ ambassador to the United Nations, has been cancelled.
Economy/Business
CAC generates over N19bn IGR in 2020
Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Alhaji Garba Abubakar, has said the organisation generated more than N19 billion as Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) last year.
Sports
Iwobi, Keane on target as Everton seal win at Wolves
Everton claimed a sixth win from nine away games this season as Alex Iwobi’s opener and Michael Keane’s late header earned them a 2-1 victory at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Sports
Pogba scores to send Manchester United clear at top of EPL
Manchester United moved three points clear at the top of the 2020/2021 English Premier League (EPL) after a Paul Pogba goal gave them a 1-0 win over Burnley on Tuesday
Health
Almost half of Bulgarians don’t want coronavirus vaccine – Poll
Almost half of Bulgarians are against getting a Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination, according to a poll reported by local media on Tuesday.
Foreign
Pence says will not invoke 25th amendment to remove Trump
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said he would not seek to invoke the 25th Amendment of the country’s constitution, which would remove President Donald Trump from office by declaring him unfit to perform his duties.
Health
COVID-19: NCDC announces 1,270 new infections in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 1,270 new cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of infections to 102,601.
Football
NPFL: Rangers FC hopeful of win against FC Ifeanyiubah in Enugu
Rangers International FC of Enugu players assure supporters of win against visiting FC Ifeanyiubah of Nnewi in midweek match day four of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).