Vladimir Putin
17 Mar
United States President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin are expected to speak this week, special envoy Steve Witkoff said, as Russia has yet to agree to a US-brokered ceasefire proposal with Ukraine.
15 Mar
UK premier Keir Starmer said the "ball was in Russia's court" and that President Vladimir Putin would "sooner or later" have to "come to the table," after a virtual summit on Saturday to drum up support for a coalition willing to protect any eventual ceasefire in Ukraine. The British prime minister told some 26 fellow…
18 Feb
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he was willing to talk to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to resolve the conflict in Ukraine. Russian media reported this on Tuesday, citing Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Peskov said Putin has repeatedly expressed his willingness to hold such talks but has raised doubts about Zelensky’s legitimacy. “The legal formalization…
11 Feb
Recent U.S. Census data and statistics confirm that, in terms of educational achievement and professional success, Nigerians rank among the top immigrant groups in the United States. Nigerians in the U.S. are known for their entrepreneurial spirit, with many starting successful businesses.
29 Jan
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that his country could hold peace talks with Ukraine, but ruled out speaking directly with President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he called "illegitimate".
23 Jan
Donald Trump staged a dramatic and triumphant comeback to the prestigious and powerful office of the White House on January 20, Martin Luther King Day, as the 47th President of the United States.
22 Jan
US President Donald Trump told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday to make a deal to end the grinding Ukraine war "now" or face tariff hikes and more sanctions. "If we don't make a 'deal,' and soon, I have no other choice but to put high levels of Taxes, tariffs, and sanctions on anything…
21 Jan
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping praised their deepening cooperation in a video call on Tuesday, hours after Donald Trump's inauguration as United States president.
10 Jan
The Kremlin said Friday that President Vladimir Putin was open to talks with Donald Trump, after the incoming US president said a meeting between the pair was being set up.
3 Jan
World airlines have called for a thorough, impartial, and transparent investigation into the tragic crash of Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243 on 25 December 2024.
19 Dec
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday acknowledged concerns over high inflation, but insisted the economy was "stable" in the face of external threats.
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The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has trained over 8,000 women entrepreneurs, facilitating market access through trade fairs, business networking and supporting certification processes to enhance global competitiveness.
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Former Minister of Youths and Sports Development Solomon Dalung stirred controversy yesterday when he claimed that football died in Nigeria when he left office. He also lamented the poor state of Nigerian football, which has seen the Super Eagles almost out of contention for a place at the 2026 World Cup.
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Zenith Bank Plc has announced its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024, delivering significant growth across key performance indicators.
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The World Bank yesterday expressed concern over Nigeria’s poor statistical performance, noting that the country lags behind its aspirational peers such as Mexico, Colombia, South Africa and Brazil.
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Health experts have revealed that about 90 per cent of Nigerians are suffering from oral diseases affecting an estimated 3.5 billion people globally. They said lifestyle choices such as being addicted to sugary items, poor diet, frequent smoking
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The Delta State Police Command's Special Assignment Team has killed five suspected kidnappers in a gun battle around Iyamuge, Otu-Jeremi, Warri, Ughelli, and environs.
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There are concerns that United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funding cuts may threaten decades of progress in the country's fight against tuberculosis (TB).
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Chairman of Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof Tunji Olaopa, has explained why the government depends less on the outputs of local researchers, saying they do not contain deep and practical contents that solve specific problems of government.
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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, yesterday, ordered the immediate establishment of three holding camps for displaced victims affected by the recent communal clashes involving Ifon, Ilobu and Erin-Osun communities.
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The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has advised President Bola Tinubu to ensure that the state of emergency he declared in Rivers State does not extend beyond the stipulated six months.