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EndSARS: US Embassy Shuts Down Operations In Nigeria - Politics

THE United States Government, yesterday said it is shutting down it’s embassy in Lagos State for two days owing to the ongoing nationwide protest in the country. It also warned its citizens in Nigeria to be wary of the protest in the country by being vigilante and avoid areas affected by the ongoing protests. Though the U.S Mission Nigeria in the statement posted on its twitter handle, @USinNigeria failed shed light on its position on the protest, it stated that it will be shutting down the US Consulate in Lagos for two days starting from Tuesday. The statement reads: “Multiple demonstrations are ongoing across Nigeria – to include areas within the consular districts of Abuja and Lagos. “Although most demonstrations are peaceful, some have become violent and have shut down major thoroughfares and bridges. “Some police stations have been targeted. Lagos State closed all schools indefinitely as of October 19 due to protests and implemented a 24-hour curfew starting at 4:00 p.m. on October 20. Consulate General Lagos is closed for the rest of today and tomorrow. “We continue to urge all U.S. citizens to avoid areas around protests and demonstrations and to check local media for updates and traffic advisories. Continue to be vigilant and avoid areas affected by the protests.”

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11 Ajax FC Players Test Positive For COVID-19 -

Eleven Ajax players have tested positive for coronavirus one day before the club’s Champions League game against FC Midtjylland. As a result, only 17 Ajax players will travel to Denmark for the group-stage clash. https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/ ajax-squad-champions-league-latest-coronavirus- b1535085.html Ajax travels with seventeen players to Denmark for the duel with FC Midtjylland. Kjell Scherpen and Brian Brobbey, among others, will be present. There is a press conference on Monday at 6:45 PM, where Erik ten Hag and Perr Schuurs will speak to the media. FC Midtjylland - Ajax starts on Tuesday evening at 9 p.m. Selection Scherpen Schuurs Mazraoui Blind Martínez Tagliafico Klaiber Timber Álvarez Ekkelenkamp Neres Antony Promes Traoré Huntelaar Brobbey Jensen