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One of the ironies of the war in Ukraine is that the Kremlin’s finances benefit every time the crisis deepens. After Saudi Arabia, Russia is the second biggest exporter of crude oil, and it is out on its own as an exporter of natural gas. Countries producing more oil and …

@Nexta_tv❗️#Poland may provide #Ukraine with MiG-29 fighters and Su-25 attack aircraft and receive F-16 fighters in exchange from the U.S., The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources in the U.S. administration. The Drive || NFP || 7 Likes 2 Shares @Chancellery Of The Prime Minister Of Poland replying to @Nexta_tv ‼️FAKE NEWS‼️ Unfortunately you are spreading …

Earlier today Monday March 7th 2022, Vladimir Putin demanded Ukraine must distance itself from NATO, lay down its arms and recognise Russia’s claims to Crimea, and to acknowledge that Donetsk and Lugansk are independent states before war can end Sending foreign weapons to Ukraine will lead to a “global collapse”, …

Dear Lagosians, the life of every citizen of the state matters to us, and we do not take the security of our people for granted. We will therefore leave no stones unturned in the investigations and arrest of everyone found culpable in the kidnap and death of Miss Oluwabamise Ayanwole. …

Dr. Ali Al-Hajri, the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Nigeria, says his country has increased its efforts to increase investment in Nigeria, with a target of N500 billion by the end of the year. Al-Hajri stated this at the Qatar-Nigeria Economic Forum on Friday in Abuja, calling it the most …

Mai Mala Buni, governor of Yobe state and now-ousted chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) caretaker committee, took steps to scuttle the party’s national convention scheduled for March 26, TheCable can report. Amid the crisis in the ruling party over the national convention, Buni had held on tightly to …

THE MARCH 8TH INITIATIVE 2022 PROGRAMME; A FOCUS ON EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP The March 8th Initiative is organised by the “Friends of Prof” to inspire and promote communal, entrepreneurial, and public-spirited endeavour within Nigeria in honour of the birthday of His Excellency, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON. Over the last …

The Russian government issued on Monday a list of countries “taking unfriendly actions against Russia, Russian companies, and citizens,” referring to the economic sanctions introduced amid the Russia-Ukraine war. According to a decree published on the Government’s website, the list includes Albania, Andorra, Australia, Great Britain, including Jersey, Anguilla, British Virgin …

But Russian strongman Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked assault on Ukraine has thrown Russia’s previously warm relations with the Asian powers into question.India and Russia There’s an elephant in the room when it comes to India’s relationship with Russia: China. India, the world’s biggest democracy, has looked to counter China’s growing influence …

The controversial national carrier, Nigeria Air, may now see the light of the day in second quarter of this year, as request for proposal will go public this week. The Guardian, yesterday, learnt that yet another shift in take-off date, earlier proposed for the first quarter, was due to delays …