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US Politics: Joe Biden - Here's my promise to you: if I have the honour of serving as the next commander in chief, I will ensure that our American heroes know that I will have their back and honour their sacrifice, always.


Nigeria: The price of petrol jumped to between N162 and N164 per litre on Thursday following Wednesday's hike in ex deposit price.


Coronavirus Update: India is reporting over 80,000 new coronavirus cases per day at the moment. 


Nigeria Insurgency: There's no single human being in at least three (3) local government councils of Borno because of the deteriorating security situation in these areas, the state assembly speaker says.


SPORTS: England players will all take a knee before the upcoming Nations League games against Iceland and Denmark. 


US - Iran: Trump on Twitter said, "Hearing that Iran is looking to execute a great and popular wrestling star, 27 year old Navid Afkarai, whose sole act was an anti-government demonstration on the streets. They were protesting the country's worsening economic situation and inflation."


SPORTS: Mo Farah returns to the track today and he has got a world record in his sights.

Transfer News: 

- Aaron Hickey joins Bologna from Hearts. No Bayern Munich for him. 

- Manchester City: The board has been told by the agents of Kalidou Koulibaly they need to submit a new bid to reach an agreement with Napoli.

- TB Joshua: Prophet TB Joshua has warned Messi against leaving Barcelona. 


Nigeria: The federal government of Nigeria on Thursday asked all the states governments and school administrators to start making preparations for full reopening of schools. 


Cleveland Police: On September 3rd 2020, at approximately 10pm, a Cleveland police officer was shot and killed in the line of duty in the area of W. 65th street and storer Avenue.


International flights: Nigeria to reopen Lagos and Abuja airports for international duties tomorrow 5th September 2020.


MAGA: "I'm not kidding, I truly believe that Donald Trump was sent by God." One of the supporters of President Trump said while camping out at Arnold Palmer regional airport ahead of his rally night. 


LASSA FEVER: One hundred and eleven people were killed by lassa fever and coronavirus in Ondo state Nigeria within the last eight months. 


Nigeria: Four women have been taken into custody for allegedly selling a newborn for N1,500,000.


NYC: More than 300 new York restaurants have filed a class-action lawsuit against governor Cuomo and Mayor De Blasio over the state's dining ban - they are seeking $2billion in damages. 

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