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21 Dec
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday he had met the US CIA director William Burns in Ukraine, a rare public disclosure
18 Dec
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga on Wednesday urged Australia to beef up its military support to help Kyiv's armed forces fight off Russia's advancing troops. He was speaking at a press conference with his Australian counterpart Penny Wong, who was on a visit to the country fighting off Russia's invasion for almost three years. Canberra…
14 Dec
Russian authorities said Saturday that firefighters were battling a blaze caused by a drone attack in the western Oryol region after Ukraine said it struck a major oil terminal there. Ukraine has been targeting fuel depots in Russia in retaliation for Moscow's bombardments that have wreaked massive damage on its power generation network. The Ukraine…
14 Dec
Ukraine said on Saturday it had attacked an oil terminal in the western Russian region of Oryol overnight, sparking a fire.
13 Dec
The Kremlin said Friday that US President-elect Donald Trump's opposition to Ukraine's use of US weapons to hit Russia "fully aligned" with Moscow's position, hours after it launched a massive aerial barrage on Ukraine.
12 Dec
Russia will "definitely" respond to a Ukrainian attack on a southern airfield using US-supplied ATACMS missiles, the Kremlin said Thursday.
11 Dec
Russia on Wednesday vowed retribution against Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of firing Western-supplied missiles on a military airfield in its southern Rostov region. President Vladimir Putin has previously threatened to launch a hypersonic ballistic missile at the centre of Kyiv if Ukraine did not halt its attacks on Russian territory using US-supplied ATACMS missiles. And one…
11 Dec
Donald Trump said solving the Ukraine crisis would be his top priority once he assumes office next month, describing the Middle East as a "less difficult situation."
2 Dec
A Russian drone barrage overnight killed one person and wounded three others in the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil, authorities said Monday, in Moscow's latest aerial bombardment on Ukraine. The warring countries have escalated cross-border drone and missile attacks in recent weeks and the Kremlin's latest barrage came as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in…
2 Dec
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz made a surprise visit to war-torn Ukraine on Monday to reaffirm Berlin's support for Kyiv in its fight against Russia. His visit comes as Ukrainian forces are losing ground on the frontline and amid fears about future US support once Donald Trump returns to the White House in January. Ukraine faces…
29 Nov
Kyiv on Friday said Russian authorities returned over 500 bodies of Ukrainian soldiers killed in combat, with most having died in the eastern Donetsk region. Russia and Ukraine have been exchanging bodies and prisoners of war since the first months of the conflict -- with casualties estimated to be high on both sides. "As a…
27 Nov
Germany on Wednesday rejected as "false" claims it had shut a Russian TV channel's Berlin bureau and criticised moves to expel two German journalists from Moscow in retaliation. "The Russian claims are false, the federal government has not closed the office of this broadcaster," said foreign ministry spokesman Christian Wagner. Commenting on reports Moscow would…
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The Police Command in Lagos State has detained two suspects over alleged robbery of a Toyota Corolla salon car, laptops and a phone. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to newsmen on Wednesday in Lagos. He said that a police team from the Surulere Divison in Ikorodu area of Lagos State apprehended the…
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Mr Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has commended the Commissioner of Police in Osun, Mohammed Abba, for ensuring a peaceful and secured environment during the state local government election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the election was held on Saturday in the state. In a statement by CSP Yemisi Opalola,…
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A non-governmental organisation, Al-Wadata Lifeline Initiative, has called for the implementation of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act to punish perpetrators and create a safe space for women to thrive. Speaking at a media dialogue organised by the group and supported by Plan International through its Aspire Project to amplify voices to implement the law,…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) would be employed in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)'s area council elections. The commission issued a “Notice of Polls” on Wednesday, informing voters in the FCT that the election will be held on February 21, 2026, at every polling unit…
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The Adamawa State Government has acknowledged the low level of resource exploitation despite its mineral wealth, describing the situation as "alarmingly low." Speaking at the Northeast 2025 African Mineral Summit and Exhibition held in Yola, the Commissioner for Commerce, Trade, and Industry, Ishaya John Dabari, who represented the state governor, emphasized the need to unlock…
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Chinese President Xi Jinping told top officials on Wednesday that Beijing should address domestic and international difficulties "calmly", one week before the country's biggest annual political gathering. The world's second largest economy is facing down sluggish internal demand and a protracted property sector crisis, as well as the possibility of a deepening trade war with…
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British born actress and singer, Cynthia Erivo, teases new song release, Replay, with an artistic cover photo. Erivo shared this post in February 25, 2025, via her Instagram page, generating significant anticipation among fans. The song will be out this Friday. The announcement also marks her return to music following her 2021 album, Ch. 1…
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The Executive Director of CIG Motors, Jubril Arogundade, has been recognised as one of Africa's top 40 under 40 leaders at the Forty Under 40 Africa Awards. The event, which was held in Cairo, Egypt, on February 22, 2025, honoured outstanding young professionals making a significant impact in their industries. Arogundade won in the Transport/Automobile…
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The Cross River State Government has confirmed an outbreak of Lassa Fever in the Obubra local government area following the death of a 30-year-old male farmer from the Unincha community. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, announced the outbreak in a statement dated February 24, 2025, revealing that the victim succumbed to the disease…