Category: Politics
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The United States military tested a hypersonic missile
The United States military tested a hypersonic missile last month but decided to keep it quiet for two weeks in order to avoid ramping up tensions further with Russia. The mid-march test came just as President Joe Biden was set to travel to Europe to discuss Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, CNN reported, though scant…
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Wike is Judas Iscariot.’~Gov. Dave Umahi
“I am not worried about the high court judgment. The constitution says I can’t be sued while in office. I have immunity from any prosecution. The Supreme Court has also said, votes obtained from elections are for the candidates and not the political party. Nyesom Wike that is boasting on TV that he’s in charge…
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NATO warns Russia against using chemical weapons in Ukraine
Ahead of Thursday’s emergency meeting, NATO warns Russia against using chemical weapons in Ukraine and pledges extra support for Kyiv including cybersecurity assistance and equipment. President Joe Biden leaves the United States for Europe to attend the NATO meeting and other summits. Kyiv and Moscow agree deal to set up nine humanitarian corridors. The agreement does…
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President Buhari reacts to bombing of Ohanaeze leader’s Home
Nigeria president, Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the bombing of a house belonging to the leader of Apex Igbo Organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief George Obiozor. The President expressed sadness at the incident via a statement signed by his media aide, Garba Shehu. President Muhammadu Buhari, Sunday strongly condemned as “deeply distressing” the destruction in Imo…
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The Battle line is drawn between APC Governors and Aso Rock cabals
The struggle for the future of the All Progressives Congress, APC was yesterday turning into a tussle between the party’s governors and established political figures around President Muhammadu Buhari. The Progressive Governors Forum, PGF comprising governors in the party at the end of a night meeting in Abuja on Thursday, resolved to among others, assert…
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EFCC investigating Obiano for withdrawing N37 billion cash, looting Sure-P funds
Former Anambra governor Willie Obiano is being quizzed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for withdrawing N37 billion of state funds in cash, among other alleged grafts, a source has disclosed. The anonymous EFCC source disclosed to NAN on Saturday in Abuja that the former governor was being interrogated over alleged misapplication of…
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Russia-Ukraine live news: Deadly Kyiv strike, invasion ‘stalled’
With war entering fourth week, US increases support for Ukraine as diplomatic efforts to secure ceasefire continue. One person was killed and three injured when debris from a downed rocket hit a Kyiv apartment block, as Russian forces press in on the capital. Ukraine says Russia attacked a theatre and a pool facility in Mariupol…
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Who’s to blame for the rise in global gas prices
Gas prices around the world have soared in the weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine. But the fuel supply in many places hasn’t actually changed yet, so what’s causing the rise in prices?
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Ukraine Leader appeal for more help in US Congress address
Summary President Volodymyr Zelenksy will address US Congress shortly as Washington prepares another package of military aid for Ukraine US President Biden is expected to announce $800 million of military aid after Zelensky’s speech by videolink Kyiv officials say Russian forces shelled an apartment block on Wednesday morning, as the city imposes a curfew during…
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Ukraine: Russia has lost up to 40 percent of invasion units
Russia has lost up to 40 percent of the units it sent into Ukraine when Moscow invaded its neighbour in February, the Ukrainian military’s general staff said on Wednesday The troops were either completely destroyed or have lost their combat capabilities, he said at the daily bulletin, but did not give concrete numbers. The information…
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There’ll be absolute consequences – US warns China as Russia asks for assistance
By John Owen Nwachukwu A senior US official has said that Russia has asked China for military assistance in Ukraine, including drones, CNN reports. White House National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan, however, said that China providing Russia with support is a “concern.” “We also are watching closely to see the extent to which China actually does…
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American journalist, 51, is shot dead by Russian troops in Ukraine: Soldiers opened fire on van of foreign press who were filming refugees crossing the border
Brent Renaud, 51, was filming refugees crossing the border in Irpen, Ukraine. Russian troops opened fire on the van he was in with other foreign press. Renaud was carrying a badge that listed the New York Times as his publication. The Times says he is a freelancer who was not there on assignment for them.…
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NATO warns Russia: Hit our convoys, escalate the war
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) has warned Russia not to dare it by attacking its supply lines of weapons and ammunition to Ukraine. It said any attack would be a dangerous escalation of the war raging in Eastern Europe. “The allies are helping Ukraine uphold their right for self defence, which is enshrined in the…
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NEWSUkraine war: US moves to cripple Russian economy, bans importation of oil, gas
United States President, Joe Biden, has announced major economic sanctions on Russia following the ongoing war in Ukraine. The president said the US is targeting the pillar of Russian economy by banning all importation of oil and gas from the country. The US is one of the major buyers of Russian crude oil. President Biden…
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BREAKING: Sunday Igboho Released From Detention In Benin Republic
Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, otherwise known as Sunday Igboho, has been released from the detention of the Benin Republic government. The umbrella body of Yoruba self-determination groups, Ilana Omo Oodua, confirmed this in a press release on Monday. Igboho was released to renowned Yoruba historian, Prof Banji Akintoye, the statement said. More details later
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Ukrainian envoy to US calls Russia ‘terrorist state’
The ambassador of Ukraine to the United States, Oksana Markarova, has called Russia a “terrorist state” for its invasion of Ukraine. He said this in an interview with Fox News on Sunday, She also urged the US to assist Ukraine with weapons and other aid. “This is a terrorist state and we should treat Russia…
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MONSTERS THAT ROAM THE WORLDS OCEANS
Both RUSSIA and USA possess such deadly war machines capable of destroying an entire nation in less than an hour. These are the real monsters that lurk in the world’s oceans.A typical Russian submarine is powered by a nuclear reactor meaning it has unlimited range since it doesn’t run out of fuel. It carries 16…
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NEWSWar: It’s time to padlock embassies, use guns, binoculars – Russian ex-President warns US, others
Russian ex-President and top it that there is no longer the need for diplomatic ties with nations who do not support his country’s invasion of Ukraine. The security chief said his country does not “especially need” diplomatic ties with the West anymore. Medvedev said this in comments on his verified page on Russian social network,…
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Pull Your Troops Out Of Ukraine, FG Tells Russia
By Daily Trust. The Federal Government has met with envoys of the G7 countries in Nigeria, expressing worries over the Russian-Ukraine conflict with a call for peace… The Federal Government has met with envoys of the G7 countries in Nigeria, expressing worries over the Russian-Ukraine conflict with a call for peace to resolve the conflict.…
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Russia-Ukraine war LIVE updates: Georgia, Sweden provide military, technical and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine
US President Joe Biden plans to freeze assets of Russian President Vladimir Putin, says Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov frozen. The move is to match EU sanctions against the Russian leadership. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is expected to ask Congress for a spending package that could significantly exceed $10 billion for the US response to Russia’s…
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PRESS RELEASES AND NEWS-Address by the President of the Russian Vladimir Putin
PRESS RELEASES AND NEWS24.02.2022Address by the President of the Russian Federation, 24 February 2022 Citizens of Russia, friends,I consider it necessary today to speak again about the tragic events in Donbass and the key aspects of ensuring the security of Russia.I will begin with what I said in my address on February 21, 2022. I…
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Oil tops $100 for first time since 2014 as Russia attacks Ukraine
Oil prices surged on Thursday, with Brent breaching $100 a barrel for the first time since 2014, after Russia attacked Ukraine, exacerbating concerns that a war in Europe could disrupt global energy supplies. After Russian President Vladimir Putin authorised what he called a special military operation, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said in a tweet…
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Abba Kyari again
By Ugo Egbujo The NDLEA has dug up another skeleton Last year, the IRT stormed a warehouse in Amuwo Odofin, Lagos. In that warehouse, they found huge quantities Tramadol worth over 3 Billion The consignment of tramadol was imported into the country by a drug dealer who claimed to be a pharmacist. It would appear…
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