Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Saturday 12th March 2022
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JUST IN: Dispatch rider arrested with baby inside his courier box in Lagos
A yet-to-be-identified dispatched rider has been arrested in Sangotedo area of Lagos State with a baby inside his courier box. The development was posted on Twitter alongside a video by Gidi Traffic in the early hours of Saturday. However, details on the development were sketchy as at press time. The dispatch rider was beaten
Ukraine conflict: Russian attacks outside Kyiv intensify as forces close in
In its latest intelligence update, the UK’s Ministry of Defence says the “bulk” of Russian forces are now 25km (15 miles) from Kyiv’s city centre, reports the BBC. It says the large Russian column north of the capital has dispersed – “likely to support a Russian attempt to encircle the city”. “It could also
Ukraine conflict: Many Nike stores remain open in Russia despite closure announcement
Many Nike stores throughout Russia were open on Friday afternoon, according to checks made by Reuters, more than a week after the world’s biggest sports retailer said it was temporarily closing down all its shops in the country. Beaverton, Oregon-based Nike said the stores that were open are owned and operated by independent partners,
Ukraine conflict: Evacuations agreed from Sumy on Saturday – Official
More humanitarian corridors have been agreed for the embattled northeastern city of Sumy on Saturday morning, said Sumy Regional Military Administration Dmitry Zhyvytsky in a post on Telegram. According to Zhyvytsky, evacuation efforts starting at 09:00 local time (07:00 GMT) will see vehicles departing from six destinations around the region, reports the BBC. All
Ukraine conflict: Abramovich’s US hedge fund investments frozen – WSJ
Some U.S. hedge-fund firms that have investments from Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich have been told to freeze his assets after Britain imposed sanctions on him, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. Britain froze assets and imposed a travel ban on the Russian owner of Chelsea soccer club on Thursday along with six other
Bandits Attack Mosque, Abduct 24 In Kaduna
Bandits, on Thursday evening, attacked a village in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State, abducting 24 people in the process. It was learnt that the hoodlums moved from house to house to unleash terror on the inhabitants. A source said the bandits, numbering about 50, abducted 14 people and an unspecified number of
Rashford ‘still happy’ at Man Utd, says Rangnick
Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick disputed suggestions that Marcus Rashford is unhappy with his lack of game time, saying the forward is committed to turning around his poor run of form and getting back to his best. Rashford scored 21 goals in all competitions last season but has found the net only five
La Liga: Atletico claim fourth straight win against Cadiz
LaLiga champions Atletico Madrid won their fourth consecutive league game on Friday, beating Cadiz 2-1 to climb to third place in the standings. Joao Felix was once again a key factor for Atletico as he scored in the third minute following a bad error from Cadiz goalkeeper Jeremias Ledesma who mishandled the ball inside
Zambia’s ex-president, Banda, dies at 85
Zambia’s former president Rupiah Banda died on Friday at the age of 85 after a long battle with colon cancer, his son Andrew confirmed his passage. “He is gone,” Andrew Banda told an AFP correspondent in Lusaka. The southern African country’s fourth leader since independence from Britain served for three years from 2008 —
DONALD OLUFEMI FAJUYI: I wish to meet Gen. T.Y Danjuma over my father’s death
Donald Olufemi Fajuyi is the first child of slain Military Governor of the now defunct Western Region, Lieutenant Colonel Adekunle Fajuyi. In this interview with OLAOLU OLADIPO in his Ado Ekiti home, he goes down memory lane to recollect his time with his late father whom he describes as a role model and moral compass.
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