All Eyes On Putin As Chances Of Diplomatic Solution Dissolve: The Note
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to recognize the independence of Russian-controlled Ukrainian separatist states Monday have been widely interpreted as an escalation of tensions and have triggered limited sanctions from both the White House and the European Union. These aren’t the “severe” sanctions promised if Russia invades Ukraine, but a warning shot. Still, the threat of far-reaching sanctions […]
Ukraine Crisis: Russia Orders Troops Into Rebel-held Regions
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered troops into two rebel-held regions in eastern Ukraine, after recognising them as independent states. Footage released overnight appeared to show Russian military vehicles heading towards the Ukrainian border. Russia said the troops would be “peacekeeping” in the breakaway regions, which it has backed since 2014. But the US said […]
Putin Gets No Support From UN Security Council Over Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin received no support from members of the U.N. Security Council at an emergency meeting Monday night for his actions to bring separatists in eastern Ukraine under Moscow’s control. The U.S. called his moves a pretext for a further invasion, many members condemned his violation of Ukraine’s territorial integrity, and even close ally China […]
FG Issues New Directive To Filmmakers Regarding Money Ritual Content In Films
The Federal Government in order to prevent atrocious acts by Nigerian citizens has advised filmmakers to avoid using money ritual content in their films going forward. Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, issued the directive on Monday. A string of confessions by several money ritual suspects that they learned the evil deed via social […]
Suspended DCP Complains Of Diabetes As Court Denies His Request For Release
The suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari’s motion for release from detention was denied by the Federal High Court in Abuja. According to reports, the beleaguered former chief of the Intelligence Response Team, IRT, has sued the federal government over his extended imprisonment in the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA’s custody. On Monday, […]
Abba Kyari Demand $500 Million In Damages, Unlawful Detention From NDLEA
Abba Kyari, the former chief of the IGP Intelligence Response Team, has demanded $500 million in damages from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for wrongful arrest and detention. Kyari also ordered the agency to publish two national dailies with a formal apology to him. This was stated in a motion filed before Justice Inyang […]
Suspected UNIJOS Student Killer Goes ‘Dumb’ In Court, Lawyer Alleged He Has Mental Issues
The alleged killer of Jennifer Anthony, a 300-level UNIJOS student, is reported to have gone suddenly dumb in court. Jennifer was last seen with Moses Oko, the alleged killer who is also her boyfriend. Hon. Justice S. P. Gang presided over Oko’s arraignment in the Plateau State High Court. Before the trial began, the accused […]
1 Dead, 5 Injured In Shooting At Portland’s Normandale Park, Police Say
A woman was killed and five others were injured on Saturday in a shooting near a park in Portland, Oregon, police said. Officers responded to a report of a shooting near Normandale Park in northeast Portland at about 8 p.m. local time, the Portland Police Bureau said in a statement. A protest had been planned […]
Nigeria Air Strike Targeting Terrorists Kills Children In Niger Republic, Official Says
The Nigerian military has killed and wounded children in an air attack in neighbouring Niger, according to a local governor in Niger, state television and an aid agency. The attack took place in the village of Nachade in the region of Maradi, Niger, on Friday, a few kilometres from the border with Nigeria, said Chaibou Aboubacar, the governor […]
Ukraine Tensions: Biden Agrees In Principle To Summit With Putin
US President Joe Biden has agreed “in principle” to hold a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the crisis over Ukraine. The talks proposed by France will only take place if Russia does not invade its neighbour, the White House said. The Kremlin, meanwhile, said there were no “concrete plans” for a summit. […]
