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Ukraine Conflict: Donbas region completely destroyed, Zelensky says
*US to arm Ukraine with anti-ship missiles Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of turning the eastern Donbas region into “hell,” as intense fighting there rages on. Speaking during his nightly address from Kyiv, he said Russian forces had flattened the region. “There are constant strikes on the Odesa region, on the cities of
Ukraine Conflict: US fully backs Sweden, Finland NATO bids – Biden
Sweden and Finland have the “full, total and complete backing” of the US in their decision to apply for NATO membership, President Joe Biden says. Both countries submitted their applications to be part of the Western defence alliance this week, marking a major shift in European geopolitics, reports the BBC. To join the alliance,
Monkeypox investigated in Europe, US, Australia
Cases of Monkeypox are being investigated in European countries as well as the US, Canada and Australia, according to health authorities and local media reports. The latest new cases were reported in France, Italy, Sweden and Australia, reports the BBC. It follows the confirmation of cases in the US, Spain and Portugal on Wednesday,
What is still at stake in Europe’s top leagues
Four of Europe’s top five leagues come to a conclusion this weekend, with plenty still to be decided and the Premier League and Serie A titles still up for grabs. AFP Sport takes a look at what is still at stake: ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE RACE: Manchester City lead Liverpool by a single point heading
Relieved Djokovic resumes quest to boost Grand Slam tally at French Open
Novak Djokovic was ready to skip Grand Slams rather than take a Covid-19 vaccine following the Australian Open fiasco, but the world number one has been building up steam in a stop-start season to peak in time for his French Open title defence. The 20-times Grand Slam champion was unable to defend his Australian
Report: Terrorists kidnap 4 female students in Kaduna
Terrorists have attacked Gidan Waya community in Kaduna State where they kidnapped 4 female students of the State College of Education (KSCOE), Gidan Waya in Jema’a Local Government Area of the state. It was learnt that the students were kidnapped at Mile 1 area of Gidan Waya. Spokesperson of the Kaduna State Student Union
Palace manager Vieira in altercation with fan after loss at Everton
Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira was involved in an altercation with a fan in the wake of Thursday’s 3-2 Premier League defeat at Everton and could face a Football Association investigation into the incident. Vieira was walking towards the away dressing room after the final whistle having seen his side let a two-goal lead
Lampard hails Everton fans after Premier League safety secured
Everton manager Frank Lampard was close to tears at the final whistle as his side staged a dramatic comeback to secure a 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace that ensured their Premier League survival at Goodison Park on Thursday. Lampard called it “one of the greatest moments of my footballing life” as Everton rallied from
Delta reads riot act to IPOB, approves N5.1bn Conference Centre project
The Delta State Government yesterday urged adherents of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to stay clear of the state as security agents have been placed on red alert over the influx of hoodlums. Thiscameafterhoodlums suspected to be members of thegroupcausedmayhemat Ugbolutown, aneighbouring community to Asaba, and killed two truck drivers of a cement factory.
Soludo presents N170bn Supplementary Budget
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State Thursday presented a reversed budget of N170 billion to the state House of Assembly for approval. Similarlythegovernorannounced that the kidnapped lawmaker, Mr Okey Okoye, would be released as security operatives are making sustained efforts to free him. OkoyerepresentingAguata 2 state constituency was kidnapped last Sunday and his whereabouts remains
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