Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that at least 137 Ukrainian soldiers had been killed since the Russian invasion began early on Thursday, and 316 soldiers have been wounded. Zelensky in a video message posted on his Facebook page also said other states were “afraid” to support Ukraine’s accession to NATO. The Ukrainian government […]
China’s embassy in Ukraine has announced the organisation of charter flights to evacuate those Chinese nationals who wish to leave the country under attack from Russia, even as Beijing says it understands Moscow’s “reasonable” security concerns. Beijing launched a process to collect the information of those wanting to leave, saying that the registration window […]
About 12,000 students are reportedly among the many Nigerians currently stranded in the wake of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, Daily Trust findings show. Following the attack by Russian forces on major Ukrainian cities on Thursday morning, many Nigerian students and some parents, businessmen and professionals in Ukraine have expressed worry over the […]
The Ukraine government says Russian forces have seized control of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal was said to have announced this while speaking to journalists on Thursday. This development comes hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a special millitary intervention in Ukraine’s Donbas region. The Chernobyl plant was […]
Nnamdi Kanu with his lawyers in court on November 10th, 2021 Family members and Legal team of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, were today alleged to have been denied by the Department of State Services, DSS, from having access to him. Special counsel to Kanu, Aloy Ejimakor disclosed this to the world via his Twitter page […]
Roman Abramovich on Thursday faced calls to be stripped of his right to own a football club after documents linked him to the Russian president, Vladimir Putin’s administration. It also accused Abramovich of “public association with corrupt activity and practices”. The billionaire Chelsea owner is facing renewed focus on his business activities as Russia […]
The Enugu state government has placed a ban on Tricycle(Keke), Motorcycles, and Tipper trucks in three Local Government Areas in the state, with immediate effect. The affected local governments are; Nkanu East, Nkanu West and a part of Enugu South. In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government Prof. Simon Uchenna […]
The National Examinations Councils (NECO) has released the 2021 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) results. Professor Dantani Wushishi, NECO Registrar, announced this on Thursday, in Minna, Niger State capital. Wushishi said the results were released 68 days after the completion of the 2021 external examination papers. He said, “The Number of candidates that registered […]
The Nigerian Army on Thursday said troops of 82 Division have dislodged camps of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra at Azia, Orsumoghu, Lilu Forest, Mbosi, and Uli in Ihiala and Orsu Local Government Areas of Anambra and Imo states respectively. Army spokesman, Onyema Nwachukwu, disclosed this via a statement, noting that troops overpowered […]
Imo State Government has declared that the re-election of Gov Hope Uzodinma will be done by the people of Imo state who will not be influenced by ” rabble-rousers like Nyesom Wike” It also declared that the re-election of the Governor is assured based on his sterling performance unlike the Rivers governor “who […]
