The General Overseer of the Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has called for prayers for Ukraine which has been invaded by Russian forces. In a video on his verified Facebook page, Apostle Suleman said, “We are going to command that war to cease, we are not negotiating.” The clergyman mentioned that the target […]
The tiny Federated States of Micronesia severed diplomatic ties with nuclear power Russia on Friday over the “unambiguously villainous” invasion of Ukraine, warning relations would only be reopened if Moscow displayed a “love” of humanity. Leaders of the Pacific archipelago — which has a population of just over 100,000 people — said it was […]
International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan said Friday he was increasingly concerned by developments in Ukraine after Russia launched a full-scale attack. “I have been closely following recent developments in and around Ukraine with increasing concern,” Khan said in a statement. “It is imperative that all parties to the conflict respect their obligations under […]
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian on Friday accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of trying to destroy Ukraine’s statehood and warned that the “security” of its President Volodymyr Zelensky was at risk. “This is total war. Putin has decided… to take Ukraine off the map of nations,” Le Drian told France Inter radio. “The […]
Ukraine’s army said Friday it was fighting invading Russian forces north of the capital Kyiv, as Moscow pressed on with its advance on the pro-Western country for a second day. Russian forces reached the outskirts of Kyiv on Friday, with the government saying the city was hit by “horrific rocket strikes” in the early […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited says it expended N210.38 billion on petrol subsidy in January 2022. Subsidy or under-recovery is the underpriced sales of premium motor spirit (PMS), better known as petrol. NNPC said this in its monthly presentation to the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting concluded on Thursday, February 24. […]
Tension has again enveloped the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State following the kidnap of a traditional ruler, Diket Gupiya, by gunmen. Gupiya is the paramount ruler of Pushit District, the country home of the state deputy governor, Sonny Tyoden. Gupiya’s abduction is coming barely two months after Charles Mato, the Sum Pyem, […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that invading Russian forces are targeting civilian areas, praising his countrymen for their “heroism” and assuring Kyiv is doing “everything possible” to protect them. He spoke as Moscow’s forces reached the capital, with explosions heard in the city that the government described as “horrific rocket strikes.” “They say […]
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Atahiru Jega, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari not to delay any further in appending his signature to the amended electoral bill; since signing such bill into law would go a long way in enhancing the confidence of Nigerians in the nation’s electoral process. […]
The latest round of sanctions announced Thursday against Russia purposely spares the energy sector to avoid inflicting pain on the Western allies, but officials say they leave room for escalation. Washington said the penalties will be severe and will have a lasting impact on Russia’s economy, even though they tried to “mitigate” costs on […]
