Pharmacists’ Council shuts drug market, seals 19 pharmacies Failed Surgery: Lagos surgeon, clinic arraigned for allegedly evading investigation Olofa of Offa congratulates new FCC Chairman Goodluck Jonathan Foundation donates items to states EFCC has not dropped charges against Adoke -Spokesman NSE: Shares traded down 19.88% Lagos records 3 new COVID-19 related deaths Organised labour flays unfair labour practices NPA expects 33 ships with petroleum products, others at Lagos port Suspected robbers kill bank customer, cart away cash in Bayelsa Edo polls: UK Chapter of APC raises campaign council for Ize-Iyamu Embrace farming for financial stability – agriculturist tells unemployed Ugwuanyi inaugurates rice seed multiplication farm in Enugu State July PMS price indicates government readiness to exit subsidy –Don NACCIMA pledges support to Prof. Adesugba as NEPZA MD Gov. Ikpeazu swears in 13 new permanent secretaries Osun commissioner commends IITA for distributing farming inputs to farmers NCDMB signs agreements on Energy park, oil blending plant COVID-19: CSOs train 165 vulnerable women, youths on face mask, sanitiser production Police arraign man, 27, for allegedly assaulting woman in Benin Post COVID-19: FG to implement report on Creative Industry – Lai Mohammed Speaker hails peaceful conduct of NUJ elections COVID-19: Delta CJ directs judicial staff to work 3 times a week Commission expresses commitment to generate revenue from water sector UNESCO, ECOWAS sign MoU on COVID-19 response Board recommends PRODA D-G suspension over misconduct Expert links cognitive decline to use of agricultural pesticides LETI tasks newly trained CBD officers on professionalism, integrity German lawmakers vote to make ‘upskirting’ a crime Cleric admonish Muslims against worldly trappings German football federation made near 20m euros profit in 2019 Alleged N127.1m fraud: Court admits ex-Scholarship Board boss to N10m bail Aba markets resume normal businesses as govt eases lockdown Behave yourselves, UK PM Johnson warns as pubs get ready to pull pints again Special prosecutor to examine allegations against Infantino, Swiss Attorney-General Czech striker Baros to quit at season’s end Kano anti-corruption boss urges FG to checkmate fraud in rice production AfCFTA: LADOL boss says local production is key to servicing trade Sponsor FedEx urges Washington Redskins to change name Blasts at Turkish fireworks factory kill 2, wound 73 Commission warns against indiscriminate drilling of borehole Coalition of Pastoralists seeks prosecution of Zangon Kataf killings perpetrators Man in court over alleged N3.6m visa fraud, club placement Islamic State supporter jailed for plot to bomb London cathedral Agro firm invests in palm nut cracker, milling plants Association wants hippopotamus killers in Kebbi prosecuted Court remands man for allegedly defiling his 3-year-old daughter COVID-19 Spike: NUJ urges 14 days lockdown in Ondo Mercedes in first two positions as F1 gets back on track in Austria Buhari pays tribute to Late Ooni Aderemi, lauds his good deeds Court orders Public Defender to takeover alleged kidnapper, Evans’ case Remdesivir first Covid-19 drug to receive EU’s green light China logistics prosperity index rebounds 0.1% points to 54.9% in June Edo 2020: PDP pledges all-inclusive, realistic Govt in Edo Travel agent in court over alleged N2.9m visa scam Kaduna social protection policy will rescue residents from poverty – Report Expert advises pregnant women to stay hydrated Tennis wonderkid Gauff can improve the world, Navratilova says Serbia imposes COVID-19 restrictions in Belgrade Face mask: Police arrest 121 violators in Akwa Ibom Revolutionising Nigeria’s dairy sector via Kano State approach Angolan app gives performers a lifeline-streaming to paying public Kano conducts 12,918 COVID-19 samples test Yobe Govt., NGO train 150 midwives Street children: Group urges C’River govt to implement Child Rights law UCTH confirms 5 COVID-19 positive cases in Calabar Hong Kong man first to be charged with inciting secession, terrorism COVID-19: Association calls for more youth participation in agribusiness Unmask Boko Haram members sighted in your markets- GOC urges traders in Maiduguri German lawmakers pass bill to phase out coal by 2038 NACC appoints Obadimu as DG Bank customers decry arbitrary deductions, hails bank for refund COVID-19: 10,000 farmers to get firm’s fertiliser subsidy in Sokoto Man seeks divorce over alleged sex starvation in Ibadan Kebbi Govt donates 3 vehicles to police to enhance security Cambodian PM says casinos can be re-opened if they meet requirements for COVID-19 prevention Ondo election: APC generates N258m from sales of forms Osun govt. commiserates with Gov. Akeredolu over health commissioner’s death Alleged $1bn cloned account: NPA welcomes House of Reps investigation Russia’s COVID-19 cases rise to 667,883 FRSC partners NIS on irregular migration India’s first COVID-19 vaccine may be launched by Aug. 15  Japan asks United States to extradite 2 men accused of aiding Ghosn’s escape French PM Philippe resigns as Macron readies reshuffle Sen. Gyang mourns Plateau LG chairman Sane completes move to Bayern from Manchester City Google-backed groups criticise Apple’s new warnings on user tracking Ex-CBN Director tasks FG on ailing refineries Again, Nigerian troops hit terrorists’ meeting venue, kill several fighters in Borno COVID-19: CMD urges improved health infrastructure Former commissioner urges dialogue between NASS, Executive over 774,000  jobs’ recruitment Edo 2020: No PDP aspirant will be unjustly disqualified- Dogara NITDA calls for upscaling quality on indigenous devices 12 youths renounce cult membership in Delta We’ve no differences to sort out in APC, says Tinubu Nigeria records 626 new COVID-19 cases as total climbs to 27,110 Messi unwilling to renew Barca contract COVID-19: Expert suggests 4 areas of reportage in Africa Real Madrid close in on La Liga title as Ramos strike sinks Getafe Spurs lose 1-3 at Sheffield United, after another VAR controversy Referees are now in the office, not pitch — Mourinho Manchester City honour Liverpool, then hammer them 4-0 United States COVID-19 assistance to Nigeria hits N15.5bn UN suspends 2 employees over viral sex video Plateau: Chairman of Barkin-Ladi LGA dies at 52 COVID-19: PTF cautions Nigerians on eased restrictions Delta Assembly prays for speedy recovery of Gov Okowa’s family Ekiti PDP promises transparent congress COVID-19: Farmers laud Buhari for distributing inputs,  palliatives  Ex-Lagos lawmaker receives award of excellence from Ghanaian institute Late health commissioner, a reliable colleague, compatriot – Gov. Akeredolu Police clear hide out, arrest over 32 suspects in Enugu PDP screens aspirants for Ondo governorship poll Secretariat expansion: Sokoto Head of Service seeks Assembly’s intervention NSCDC arrests 11 suspects, impounds three trucks of crude oil in Delta COVID-19: Niger Assembly requests update on activities of task force ACI, Coca-Cola engage 100 residents to pick plastics for cleaner Lagos Ondo govt declares 7-day mourning for health commissioner Abuja National Hospital treats 50,000 patients in 6 months – CMD LASG begins fund disbursement to Abule-Egba pipeline explosion victims I-G tasks officers on regular medical care Lagos says‘ll stop reclaimed lands approvals in posh Banana Island COVID-19: No time frame for train service resumption – PTF Bayelsa Govt assures athletes of support, sets to clear outstanding bonuses Osun records 24 new COVID-19 cases, discharges 11 Islamic clerics offer special prayers against banditry, COVID-19 in Katsina PDP dissolves South West zonal caretaker committee, constitutes new one Police arrest 14 suspects over criminal conspiracy, rape in Sokoto COVID-19: FG distributes improved cashew seeds, fertiliser, other to Kogi farmers Father allegedly rapes, impregranates 17-year-old daughter in Adamawa 774, 000 Jobs: Adhere to principle of separation of powers, group tells NASS Djokovic, wife test negative for COVID-19 Assembly, Nasarawa Govt. to collaborate on education COVID-19: Physically challenged persons pray for Gov. Okowa, others Technology advancement, key to improve productivity in teaching, learning — DG NITDA Okada riders protest incessant extortion, arrest by police in Lagos Brighton boss Potter pleased by results since season resumption We’ll ensure culprits in Akinyele killings are arrested – Oyo CP COVID-19: We have not relaxed ban on mass gatherings – NCDC   COVID-19: FG activates all FCT public hospitals for sample collection AbdulRazaq congratulates Kwara ambassador nominees Serie A picks Lazard as adviser to weigh private equity bids – sources No fans at La Liga stadiums for rest of the season, say organisers APC mourns Ondo Health Commissioner Computer professionals call for proper registration of members Court rejects Rivers’ request for interim stoppage of police fund deductions FG distributes fertiliser to farmers in Kogi STF troops kill 2 suspected armed robbers in Jos Kano announces total easing of lockdown Airports re-opening: Aides of VIPs will not enter airports — Minister A’Ibom Assembly committee decries slow pace of work on road projects COVID-19: Capital market committee donates ambulances, medical items to FCTA, Kano, Lagos states Enugu community resort to self-help over deplorable state of road Enugu community laments scarcity of water, appeals for assistance Kwara college speaks on discovery of 2,000 fake certificates Inter signs Moroccan full back Hakimi from Real Madrid ‘I restored hope to 500 households in Kwara’ – Corps member Ryanair’s June passenger numbers show sign of improvement despite sharp drop Wolves flying high as ‘Nuno’ prepares for 150th game Nigeria, Indonesia to review, refocus military ties Valencia’s Rodrigo suffers knee injury Ford sales down 33 percent in second quarter United States Supreme Court takes up Trump bid to withhold parts of Russia report Buhari approves renewal of appointment of 12 non-career Ambassadors Young people aged 20 to 40 driving COVID-19 transmission – NCDC COVID-19: Union donates cash to aged, widows, disables, others in Kwara Insecurity: Gombe College hires vigilante men to watch over institution Industrial output in Italy down nearly 22 pct in Q2 EFCC arraigns ex-Scholarship Board boss over alleged N127m fraud Food Security: Gov. Bagudu reiterates commitment to sustain support to farmers  Buhari salutes renowned educationist, Alex Ajayi, at 90 Child abuse: OYSG records 17 cases in 4 months – Govt NNPC allays fears of possible fire on dripping Lagos pipeline Kenyan cybercafes boom as COVID-19 increases digitization of services Egypt receives 313 tourists from Switzerland, Belarus amid flight resumption Kaduna Govt to generate data on rape from 2015 to date Adelami blames APC leadership for exit of Ondo Deputy Governor NUJ Nasarawa council gets new leadeship Expert seeks inclusion of statisticians in coronavirus contact tracing Clergy, 1 other in court for allegedly sending threatening text messages Nasarawa Govt tackles pension  Dhabeji SEZ under CPEC to open new vistas of prosperity for Pakistan COAS inaugurates Nigerian Army Barracks in Epe German companies reduce vocational training during COVID-19 crisis Armed man arrested near Canadian governor general residence Flights resumption: FAAN assures passengers of safety measures in place Nigerian Army will remain apolitical, professional — Buratai Kenya slashes wildlife parks entry fees to boost tourism recovery SEC donates ambulance to FCTA to boost COVID-19 fight Canadian trade deficit continues down P TF urges health workers to reduce avoidable fatalities Kebbi Sickle Cell association sensitises members on COVID-19 prevention NGO inaugurates Accountability Awards for LGs Italy eagerly awaits non-European tourist arrivals, but few expect dramatic changes Alibaba Cloud announces business expansion in Southeast Asia Portfolio repositioning: NSE reverses trend, down 0.90% FG tasks RMAFC on fresh ideas to boost revenue from non-oil sector Educationist blames incessant ASUU strike for falling education standard Mozambique establishes COVID-19 testing lab in northern region Cleric calls for responsible parenting to curtail Gender Based Violence, drug abuse Gov. Sule appoints new Press Secretary World food prices rise for first time in 2020, pushed by prices for vegetable oils, sugar Police arraign man over alleged theft of empty gas cylinders Author calls for more books on Fulfulde to encourage education of Fulani children Lightning, thunderstorm kill 26 in east Indian state Insurgency: EYN Church losses over 8,000 members, 8 Pastors  NITDA to support AMAC with ICT training AIB Nigeria, NAF sign MOU on groundbreaking development UNIFIL chief urges Lebanon, Israel to avoid provocative activities PM accuses “local, external parties” of pushing Lebanon into crisis Aftermath of Saudi-led airstrikes on Sanaa, Yemen Laborers maneuver pontoon of bamboo poles toward markets in India 5.1-magnitude quake hits San Antonio, Chile — USGS Over 50 killed in Afghanistan’s skirmishes in 24 hours Rwandan techies exploring technology to enhance tourism experience Beethoven Museum reopens in Vienna, Austria Kazakh first president Nazarbayev recovers from COVID-19 Commentary: China sticks to reform, opening-up amid epidemic Bangladesh, India records more COVID-19 cases as new daily infections in Japan’s Tokyo hit 2-month high 150 new Chinese-made electric buses put into operation in Chile New York City’s beaches reopen for swimming Tariff hike: Electricity consumer group says NASS intervention timely Why NASS directs DisCos to suspend increase in electricity tariff Indonesia reports 1,624 newly-confirmed COVID-19 cases, 53 new deaths Zenith Bank tops in Nigeria by Tier-1 capital We’ll ensure strict enforcement of traffic rules –FRSC Commander Conservationist group calls for law enforcement to save Cambodia’s endangered fish from extinction Daily life in Doha, Qatar Door-to-door COVID-19 screening launched in Indian state LG chairman promises to ensure adequate security, welfare of workers Kyrgyzstan confirms 526 new COVID-19 cases Armed assailants attack rehabilitation center in Irapuato, Mexico Dengue fever cases in Laos rise to 2,345 Philippines sets up “green lane” to ensure safe ship crew changes, travel of seafarers Afghan airstrikes kill 15 militants including foreign fighters in eastern Ghazni 2 killed in Saudi-led airstrike on northern Yemen: Houthi TV COVID-19 cases in Bulgaria exceed 5,000 Cuba partially reopens borders to int’l tourists Death toll rises to 113 in monsoon landslides in Myanmar’s northernmost state Africa, Asia lead digital financial inclusion: IMF study Afghanistan confirms 186 new COVID-19 cases Trump says he’s “all for masks” but he hasn’t had to wear one ‘Help!’ cry British musicians, warning of crisis in live music industry 68th Ljubljana Festival kicks off in Slovenia Workers sanitize street in Tijuana, Mexico Drive-thru Canada Day celebration held in Vancouver, Canada Biden and allies collect more cash than Trump for a second straight month United States Californians face crucial COVID-19 test over Independence Day holiday 8 New York City beaches open for swimming United States COVID-19 subsidies for small businesses extended to August