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Local Stories
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Reps amend Act, empowers AMCON to sell debtors’ property
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International Stories
George Floyd murder: Derek Chauvin appeals against conviction
The former Minneapolis police officer convicted of the murder of African-American man George Floyd in 2020 says he will appeal against his conviction. Read more…
Afghanistan: Executions will return, says senior Taliban official
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Tech Stories
Nigerian businesses can now accept Apple Pay on Paystack
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Business Issues
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AfCFTA could grow Africa’s GDP by $1 trillion – UN
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China declares all crypto-currency transactions illegal
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Metro
Indian police arrest 28 for suspected gang-rape of 15-year-old girl
Authorities in India are investigating a case where a 15-year-old girl was repeatedly gang-raped for around nine months, said local media reports. Read more…
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AGS Quote of the Day
“Once you become a student of the game, you cannot be denied the opportunity to play.”
Phyllis Newhouse