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The commission that oversees US presidential debates says it will change the format to ensure the remaining two encounters between Donald Trump and Joe Biden are more orderly. One new measure could be to cut the microphones if the candidates try to interrupt each other, US media report. The announcement follows Tuesday’s ill-tempered debate that descended into squabbling, bickering and insults. President Trump’s team has already criticised the commission’s plans. The tone and tactics of the first presidential debate were criticised across the US and around the world. The fallout, however, has also been dominated by Mr Trump’s refusal in the…

Manchester United have opened talks with Barcelona about signing France forward Ousmane Dembele, 23, on loan. (Mirror) The agent of Real Madrid’s Serbia forward Luka Jovic says the 22-year-old wants to join Manchester United, with Inter Milan and Roma also interested in his services. (Star) Manchester City have been told they must pay £23m if they want to buy Argentina left-back Nicolas Tagliafico, 28, from Ajax. (Manchester Evening News) Liverpool are set to accept a £23m offer from Sheffield United for 20-year-old England Under-21 forward Rhian Brewster. (Sun) The Reds are also set to benefit from former midfielder Philippe Coutinho’s Barcelona’s lifeline, with a further £4.4m due if the 28-year-old Brazilian makes another 14 appearances. (Mirror) Manchester United have denied speculation…

By Taiwo Odukoya I will make you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great; and so you shall be a blessing – Genesis 12:2 There are many ways in which Nigeria is a miracle. With the unique distinction of being the most populous black nation on earth, she is a confederation of cultures and languages, religions and dreams; a country that has survived colonialism and a civil war, draconian dictatorships and doomsday predictions and one, which in spite of her deep-seated challenges, has contributed so much to the African continent and to the world.…

President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigerians need to begin a sincere process of national healing as they celebrate the 60th Independence Anniversary on October 1. In a nationwide broadcast, the President said the theme for this year’s “Together” is to drive the country towards unity and progress. “We need to begin a sincere process of national healing and this anniversary presents a genuine opportunity  to eliminate old and outworn perceptions that are always put to test in the lie they always are,” he said. READ PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI’S FULL SPEECH BELOW Fellow Nigerians, ​I speak to you today as your President…

President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that petrol per litre is cheaper in Nigeria compared to other oil producing countries in Africa and abroad. In his nationwide broadcast to celebrate Nigeria’s 60th Independence Anniversary the President encouraged Nigerians to come together to build the country. Buhari acknowledged that the country is going through economic hardship but he assured citizens that the best days are ahead. “In the circumstances, a responsible government must face realities and take tough decisions. Petroleum prices in Nigeria are to be adjusted. We sell now at N161 per litre. Comparing it with other countries, he said, “A…

President Muhammadu Buhari has called for collective reflection on the nation state Nigeria, urging citizens to come together to build the country. In a nationwide broadcast at 7am on state-owned television and radio stations, Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN). “I chose the path of self-reflection because this is what I do on a daily basis and I must confess that at most times, I always felt the need for a collective reflection as I know that the foundation for a solid future which this administration is laying,” he said in his broadcast as…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 201 confirmed new coronavirus cases in the country on Wednesday. The 201 cases announced by the Centre for Disease Control takes the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 58,848. The NCDC also announced the discharge of 421 patients from isolation centers across the country with one new death reported. Lagos state, the epicentre of the virus in Nigeria reported 77 new confirmed cases taking the total number of confirmed cases in Lagos alone to 19461. Nigeria announces 136 new coronavirus cases Rivers state reported 37 new cases, Plateau state recorded…

By Kelechukwu Nwodo The first step to making progress is admitting the need to move forward; the first step to lasting peace is admitting the existence of palpable or tacit uneasiness. On Sunday, the 27th of September, 2020 the Vice President of the Federal Republic Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo in a speech delivered at a interdenominational church service held to commemorate Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary in Abuja cautioned that the various challenges bedevilling the country from different fronts and in diverse forms have the ability to disintegrate the country if not properly addressed, and implored all Nigerians to see themselves…

President Muhammadu Buhari will address Nigerians at 7am on 1 October as part of his 60th Independence Day activities which will culminate at the Eagle Square. “As part of activities commemorating the 60th Independence Anniversary of the country, President Muhammadu Buhari will broadcast to the nation on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 7am,” a statement by his spokesperson Femi Adesina said. “All television, radio and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to hook up to network services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) respectively for the address. #NigeriaAt60: Buhari to address nation…

Foreign equity firms have been identified as representing a major threat to the well-being of Nigerian entrepreneurs and their businesses. The perceived threat was the focus of interactive session organised by Business Founders Coalition (BFC) in Lagos on Tuesday. Speaking at the session, Dr Richardson Ajayi, BFC Coordinator, lamented that foreign investors are preying on Nigerian businesses and are seeking to push their founders out. This, according to him, threatens the nation’s dream to build and nurture vibrant private sector businesses capable of competing with global brands and also reduce employment opportunities for the youth. “The objective of this meeting…