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Max Air Aircraft Tyres Burst While Attempting To Take Off From Adamawa

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A max airline aircraft lost six tyres while attempting to take off from the Yola Airport in Adamawa on Sunday evening.

Sunday, Jul 21

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Edo Shooting: Police Threaten To Declare Invited Persons Wanted

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A police inspector attached to the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Edo Monday Okpebholo was killed in the state capital on Thursday.

World Leaders Pay Tribute To Biden After He Ended His Re-Election Bid

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he respected the US President's decision to withdraw from the race for the White House, paying tribute to a "remarkable career".

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Democrats Hail Biden’s Legacy, Republicans Demand Resignation

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Republican leaders, including Trump, slammed Biden's presidency and called for the 81-year-old to resign before the end of his term in January.

Clintons, Obama, Pelosi Praise Biden’s Decision To Pull Out Of Presidential Race

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Lauding Biden's "extraordinary career of service," the Clintons said in a joint statement that they were "honored" to join him in endorsing Harris as the Democratic nominee "and will do whatever we can to support her."

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Biden Was ‘Not Fit To Run’ For President, Says Trump

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"We will suffer greatly because of his presidency, but we will remedy the damage he has done very quickly. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”

Who Will Replace Joe Biden In 2024 White House Race?

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US Vice President Kamala Harris, who has been a heartbeat away from the Oval Office since Biden's January 2021 swearing in, is well positioned to be the Democratic Party's standard-bearer.

Biden ‘Must Resign’ As President ‘Immediately’ – House Speaker

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Biden's decision to pull out also caps a tense and chaotic period in the US election, with Trump having survived an assassination attempt at a campaign rally on July 13.

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2023 Polls: Probe Cases Of Electoral Violence Against Govs, Court Orders INEC

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The court also wants INEC to investigate bribery, vote-buying, and conspiracy that were believed to have taken place last year.

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One Dead In Anambra Auto Crash

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According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), one male adult died, while two male adults were rescued unhurt.

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18 Killed, Three Abducted In Fresh Benue Attack

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The incident happened early Saturday and left two people injured while many have been displaced for fear of further attacks.

Saturday, Jul 20

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Ugandan President Says Anti-Corruption Protesters ‘Playing With Fire’

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He said the protesters included "elements working for foreign interests", without elaborating.

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Trump Holds First Post-Shooting Rally, Biden Comes Under Pressure To Quit

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Pressure has become intense, with a growing number of senior Democratic lawmakers and donors warning that a Biden-led ticket could cost not only control of the White House but Congress as well.

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Presidency, Obi Trade Words Over Planned Hardship Protest

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The planned protest aims at drawing the attention of President Bola Tinubu to the current economic situation in Nigeria.

Gunmen Kill Two, Kidnap Five Travellers In Ondo

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The gunmen shot dead the driver of the commercial vehicle and a female passenger during the attack on Friday evening.

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Doyin Okupe, Dele Momodu In Public Fight Over Party Loyalty

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Trouble started when Momodu took to his official X handle, to attack Okupe for his political party inconsistencies over the years.

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Moroccan Ex-Minister Hit With Five-Year Jail Sentence

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Ziane, who was human rights minister between 1995 and 1996, has been in detention since November 2022, after being sentenced the three years on appeal.

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Migrant Dies Trying To Cross Channel In Boat: French Authorities

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A police source said the migrant who died was of Sudanese origin. The others rescued from the vessels were mostly Ethiopian, Eritrean or Sudanese.

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Russia Jails US Reporter Gershkovich For 16 Years

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Both Washington and Moscow say talks over a prisoner swap are ongoing.

11 Dead, Over 30 Missing After China Bridge Collapse

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All 11 confirmed victims were found inside five vehicles that had so far been recovered from the water, the broadcaster said.

Friday, Jul 19

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40 Haitian Migrants Dead After Voodoo Ritual Sets Boat Ablaze

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The boat, carrying more than 80 people, had left the port of Labadee on Wednesday en route to the Turks and Caicos Islands, a 150-mile (240-kilometer) journey, the IOM reported, citing Haiti's National Office for Migration.

Defiant Biden Vows To ‘Win’ Despite Growing Revolt

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A disastrous debate performance against Trump three weeks ago triggered panic about Biden's age and health. More than 30 House Democrats and three senators have now called on him to drop out.

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‘Affirmation Of Trust,’ Obasanjo Hails Kagame’s Re-Election As Rwandan President

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The former President also congratulated Kagame for securing the new mandate of the people to lead the country for another term.

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US To Phase Out Federal Purchase Of Single-Use Plastics

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The move comes after the Biden-Harris administration's 2022 decision to phase out single-use plastics in national parks and public land.

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FG Should Outsource Terror Fight, Military Not Achieving Results – Dogara

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He said the military has tried its best in about two decades now but the desired results have not been achieved as Boko Haram and ISWAP factions of terrorists still wreak havoc in the North East.

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Govs Will Abuse State Police Like Electoral Commissions – Dogara

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Talks about state police have been gaining momentum in the last few weeks with some governors and regional groups saying it would curb the menacing trend of kidnapping, banditry, and sundry crimes.

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Russia Jails US Reporter Gershkovich For 16 Years

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Tensions are running extremely high between the countries over Moscow's military offensive in Ukraine.

Biden ‘Absolutely’ Staying In US Presidential Race – Campaign Chair

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The US President been facing mounting pressure from Democratic allies to step aside over worries about his age and health.

Kenyan President Ruto Names Partial New Cabinet

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In a televised address, Ruto unveiled the names of 11 proposed ministers, after last week sacking almost his entire cabinet.

Student Protesters Storm Bangladesh Jail, Free ‘Hundreds’

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At least 50 people have been killed in Bangladesh this week after police heightened a crackdown on student protests calling for reforms to public service hiring rules.