Russia Sets Deadline For Ukraine Troops In Mariupol To Surrender
Russia told Ukrainian forces fighting in Mariupol to lay down arms on Sunday morning to save their lives, but there were no immediate reports of activity three hours after the ultimatum took effect at 0300 GMT in the strategic southeastern port. Air raid sirens sounded across the country early in the day, a regular occurrence, […]
Biden To Host Southeast Asian Leaders For May 12-13 Summit
President Joe Biden will host leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian nations in Washington next month for a summit, the White House said Saturday. The May 12-13 gathering is meant to demonstrate the United States’ commitment to being a partner with countries in the region. The White House previously had announced that the summit […]
North Korea Tests New Weapon ‘To Improve Tactical Nukes’
North Korea says it has successfully tested a new weapon, which it says will significantly enhance its tactical nuclear capabilities. Photos show the country’s leader Kim Jong-un smiling and clapping as he watches the new missile’s launch. Experts believe this is a sign that North Korea is planning to test a compact nuclear weapon soon […]
Undergraduate Slumps, Dies While Acting A Jesus Crucifixion Drama In Imo
Suel Ambrose, a student at the Clariantian University of Nigeria, CUN, in Nekede, Owerri West Local Government Area, Imo State, slumped and eventually passed away while performing in a biblical presentation of how Jesus Christ was crucified. The incident, which occurred on Good Friday, was said to have thrown the campus community into disarray. According […]
Ngige Set To Declare Candidacy For 2023 Presidency On Tuesday
Despite the ongoing legal battle over a provision of the Electoral Act that requires political appointees to resign before running for office, there are strong indications that Dr. Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment, will declare his presidential ambition on Tuesday, April 19th, 2022. So far, governors’ directives to political appointees interested in […]
ISWAP Top Commander Killed By Nigerian Army Troops With Super Tucano Bombs
Abu Fatima, another top commander of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP), was killed by Nigerian Army troops. Following massive attacks by troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) using Super Tucano jet fighters in the Lake Chad region, the ISWAP Commander was killed along with fifteen other fighters. The Nigerian Air […]
Makinde Promises To Recover Stolen Funds From Ajimobi’s Administration
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has stated that cash stolen during his predecessor, late Senator Abiola Ajimobi’s administration, will be recovered. He said that he had written a letter to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission requesting a probe into the company that was used to siphon funds from the state. The governor spoke […]
President Replies To Wike’s Criticism On Presidential Pardon
The Presidency has criticized Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike for his outburst over the federal government’s decision to grant pardons to some convicted people through the Council of State. Governor Wike was wrong to publicly criticize the presidency after failing to attend a meeting to which he was duly invited, the president said in a […]
Patel Personally Approved Rwanda Plan Launch After Civil Servant Concerns
Priti Patel had to personally approve plans to send some asylum seekers from the UK to Rwanda after her officials voiced concerns about the scheme’s value for money. The home secretary took the rare step of issuing a “ministerial direction” to push through the scheme, meaning she takes personal responsibility for it. It is only […]
Ukraine War: Russia Bans Boris Johnson From Country Over Ukraine War
Russia has banned Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other senior ministers from entering Russia over the UK’s “hostile” stance on the war in Ukraine. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and 10 other senior politicians – mostly members of the Cabinet – have also been barred. Moscow said the decision had been made […]
