Ukraine makes u-turn, agrees to talk with Russia at rejected Belarus
Defence
February 28, 2022
Ukraine makes u-turn, agrees to talk with Russia at rejected Belarus
After rejecting Belarus, on Sunday, as venue for negotiation offered his country by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
Will escalating sanctions shift Fortress Russia? It’s not a given
Defence
February 28, 2022
Will escalating sanctions shift Fortress Russia? It’s not a given
Even as Western allies unleash new economic pressures on Russia with businesses announcing market pullouts, and an intensification of cyberattacks…
‘Double standards’: Western coverage of Ukraine war criticised
General News
February 28, 2022
‘Double standards’: Western coverage of Ukraine war criticised
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues into a fourth day, an outpouring of support for Ukrainians has been witnessed…
BREAKING: Attah of Aiyede Ekiti hit by kidnappers’ bullets, survives with injuries
General News
February 28, 2022
BREAKING: Attah of Aiyede Ekiti hit by kidnappers’ bullets, survives with injuries
By KEMI KASUMU The Attah of Aiyede Kingdom, Oba Abdul Mumini Adebayo Orishagbemi, has been attacked by gunmen suspected to…
Ukrainian security personnel preventing Nigerians from fleeing to Poland, says Nigerian Govt
Africa
February 28, 2022
Ukrainian security personnel preventing Nigerians from fleeing to Poland, says Nigerian Govt
*Says safety of 4,000 Nigerians, other Africans paramount to it *’We support every diplomatic effort to end Ukrainian war’ …
ELECTORAL ACT 2022: PDP asked to apologise to Buhari, as BMO says President committed to transparent elections
General News
February 28, 2022
ELECTORAL ACT 2022: PDP asked to apologise to Buhari, as BMO says President committed to transparent elections
The signing of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law is another evidence of President Muhammadu Buhari’s commitment to credible,…
RUSSIAN EX-OFFCIAL: Putin’s plan is full victory on March 2
Defence
February 27, 2022
RUSSIAN EX-OFFCIAL: Putin’s plan is full victory on March 2
Andrei Fedorov, former deputy Russian foreign minister, has told Al Jazeera the next few days are key in Russia’s invasion…
Putin puts Russia’s nuclear forces on alert as fighting in Ukraine continues
Defence
February 27, 2022
Putin puts Russia’s nuclear forces on alert as fighting in Ukraine continues
In a dramatic escalation of East-West tensions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian nuclear deterrent forces…
APC wins Ondo, Imo, Cross River, as PDP wins Plateau bye-elections
General News
February 27, 2022
APC wins Ondo, Imo, Cross River, as PDP wins Plateau bye-elections
Nigeria’s governing All Progressives Congress (APC) had an upper hand as Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced results of the…
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says ready for talks with Russia but gives condition, as Putin arrives in Belarus
Defence
February 27, 2022
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says ready for talks with Russia but gives condition, as Putin arrives in Belarus
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that his country is ready for peace talks with Russia. He, however, rejected the…