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Triller is considering a back-door public offering to oust its rival, TikTok, which is fighting a looming ban in the US, Reuters reported Sunday. Launched in 2015 but has just a fraction of TikTok’s 100 million US users, Triller has had discussions with blank-check companies about potential merger deals that would take it public. Those firms, also known as special-purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, are publicly traded outfits that raise money to buy or merge with another company that takes over its stock listing. Reuters did not name the firms that Triller has talked with, but high-profile billionaires such as…

The EndSARS protest turned bloody Monday resulting in the death of a policeman and wounding of two inspectors from Lagos State Police Command in Surulere in the state. A statement by the spokesperson of the state police command, Muyiwa Adesope, stated that at about 1 p.m, some armed protesters laid siege on the Anti-Kidnapping Unit Office of the command, broke into the cell, and liberated two of the kidnap suspects, before they were tactically and professionally repelled. ”In the process, Inspr Ekei Joshua with AP No 175493, Inspr Peter Agabi with AP No 251138 and Insp Erinfolami Ayodeji with AP…

The Federal Government’s decision to extend the suspension of the new electricity tariff by one week is seen as a “gimmick” to hoodwink the Organised Labour from embarking on any strike action. An insider in Nigeria Labour Congress, Akwa Ibom State Council who spoke with Straightnews publisher on Monday, October 12 described the suspension of the strike action and setting up of a committee to look into the electricity tariff as mere “gimmick” which may lead to nothing. The new tariff was earlier suspended for two weeks and ended at midnight on Oct. 11, when the organised labour suspended the…

The massive protests that rocked the globe to end Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Nigeria paid off Sunday with the disbandment of the squad by Inspector-General of Police, IGP Muhammed Adamu. Despite the disbandment of SARS seen as breather for protesters to douse fire and sheathe their swords, protesters are said to be continuing in some places causing tongues to wag on their intentions. However, some radio analysts and callers in Akwa Ibom State have expressed reservations over the way and manner the organisers and organisations of the protests put in much energy, time and other resources to end SARS…

After defeating the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the Finals on Sunday night to claim their 17th NBA championship, the Los Angeles Lakers have been crowned the 2020 NBA champions. It is the 17th title for the franchise, tying the Lakers with the Boston Celtics for the most all-time in NBA history. Outstanding performances from LeBron James and Anthony Davis helped the Lakers secure a 106-93 victory over the Miami Heat at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. The victory comes nearly nine months after Lakers legend Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash that killed eight others,…

The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion has demoted a Venerable in the Archdeaconry, Aguata Diocese of the church in Anambra State for allegedly recognizing and inviting a dismissed gay priest to sit with him during a funeral service. It would be recalled that in 2017, the church dismissed nine priests over their alleged involvement in homosexual activities and were thereafter banned from taking part in any church activity. The Archdeacon in-charge of the area while presiding over a funeral service in the community, invited the dismissed priest to sit with him at the altar, informing the people who were at…

Nigeria has recorded 163 more COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours and discharged 24 patients who have recovered from the virus. In its Twitter handle, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), wrote that 11 states recorded the pandemic with Lagos leading the pack of 113 cases. Other states were Kaduna with 21, Osun with eight, Ondo and Oyo with five, Ogun with three, Bayelsa and Taraba with two, Edo, Katsina, Plateau, Katsina and FCT each having one case. With the new infections, Nigeria now has a total caseload of 60,266. Of that figure, 51,735 have recovered while 1,115…

President Donald Trump’s doctor said Saturday the president is no longer at risk of transmitting the Coronavirus. In a memo, Navy Cmdr. Dr. Sean Conley says Trump meets the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention criteria for safely discontinuing isolation and that by “currently recognized standards” he is no longer considered a transmission risk. The memo follows Trump’s first public appearance since returning to the White House after being treated for the coronavirus. Hundreds of people gathered Saturday afternoon on the South Lawn for a Trump address on his support for law enforcement from a White House balcony. Trump took…

France and Portugal played out a cagey UEFA Nations League goalless draw at the Stade de France on Sunday to remain locked together at the top of League A, Group 3. Despite the array of attacking talent in their teams, Portugal, the reigning European and Nations League champions, and world champions France managed just four shots on target between them. France came in on a five-game winning run having scored 11 goals in their last two matches while Portugal had won their last four competitive internationals. Yet the match was a repeat of the cautious Euro 2016 final at the…

The Federal Government’s disbandment of Special Anti- Robbery Squad (SARS) nationwide has elicited support of some popular Nigerians. Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, Sunday paid tribute to Nigerian youths for their resilience in exerting pressure on the police authorities to disband the Special Anti Robbery Squad, SARS, in response to public agitations to end abuses by that of the Nigerian Police Force. In a statement signed by his media assistant, Paul Ibe, made available to newsmen Sunday evening, the former Vice President said: “This was the right thing to do. A system that brutally eliminates our youths is…