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President Vladimir Putin urged Russia’s neighbours on Friday not to escalate tensions, eight days after Moscow sent its forces into Ukraine. “There are no bad intentions towards our neighbours. And I would also advise them not to escalate the situation, not to introduce any restrictions. We fulfil all our obligations …

War in Ukraine: Russia restricts access to BBC in media crackdown BBC headquarters in London Access to the BBC’s Russian language services has been restricted in Russia. Other news outlets, including Deutsche Welle, Meduza and Radio Liberty, have also had access to their services limited, Russia’s state-owned news agency RIA …

Ukraine has halted the planned evacuation of civilians from Mariupol after it accused Russian forces of breaching the ceasefire that was promised on Saturday. According to Daily Mail, Ukraine claimed Kremlin forces were pounding Mariupol and near the city of Orikhiv, 96 miles away. “The Russians are continuing to bomb …

Russian troops are raping women as they rampage across Ukraine, the country’s foreign minister claimed today. Dmytro Kuleba accused Vladimir Putin ’s forces of committing sex attacks as they invaded cities. He said there were “numerous” cases of women being targeted. Speaking to the Chatham House foreign affairs think-tank via …

Two suicide bombers have blown themselves up at a mosque in north-western Pakistan, killing 30 people and injuring scores of others, police and medics said. The men fought their way inside the mosque compound in the city of Peshawar by killing police guards before blowing themselves in the packed main …

House of Reps’ Delegation Arrives Romania, Supervises Evacuation of Nigerians From Ukraine A delegation from the House of Representatives has landed Romania to begin oversight and assist in the evacuation of Nigerians from Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of the Eastern European nation. The group is led by the House Leader, …

Former Barcelona manager, Ronald Koeman has hit out at the club for allowing Lionel Messi leave last summer. Koeman was sacked by the LaLiga giants in October after a string of poor results. The Dutchman has now spoken about his surprise at Barca splashing £45million to land Ferran Torres from …

The Embassy of Ukraine in Nigeria says Nigerians who are willing to travel to Ukraine to fight Russian forces must be willing to provide $1,000 for ticket and visa. The embassy stated this when scores of Nigerian men converged on its premises in Abuja on Thursday to express their readiness …

Chelsea striker, Timo Werner looks set to leave the club amid uncertainty surrounding its ownership. The Germany international scored one goal and set up two others as the Blues beat Luton 3-2 in the FA Cup fifth round this week. It was Werner’s first goal in eight matches. The 25-year-old …

Manchester United are making efforts to find suitable replacement for their unsettled legend, Cristiano Ronaldo with Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen being targeted, www.bestchoicesports.com.ng can report Ronaldo, disgruntled with United’s inconsistency in the league, have been reported to be considering his career somewhere else in the summer The five-time Ballon d’or winner …