Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Sunday 19th February 2023
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Again, gunmen attack Anambra police station, six killed
No fewer than six persons were killed when some gunmen attacked 3-3 Police Divisional Headquarters, Nkwelle-Ezunaka, Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State. This comes less than 24 hours after an attack at Ukpo and Ogidi where three policemen were killed. It was learnt that five of the suspects and a police officer
2023 elections could be Nigeria’s last chance
In a few days, Nigerians will head to the polls in one of the nation’s most divisive but consequential presidential elections. The stakes are high. People are fed up with the status quo and want genuine change. The most radical elements in our midst even desire a people’s revolution. After eight years of this present
Ukraine War: Russia must be defeated but not ‘crushed’, Macron says
French President Emmanuel Macron has said he does not want to see Russia crushed by a defeat in Ukraine. Speaking to French media, Macron urged Western nations to increase military support for Kyiv and said he was prepared for a protracted war, reports the BBC. “I want Russia to be defeated
Former US President Jimmy Carter to receive hospice care
Former US President Jimmy Carter will receive hospice care and “spend his remaining time at home with his family” instead of additional medical intervention, the Carter Center says. Carter, 98, is the country’s oldest living former leader, reports the BBC. The Democrat served one term from 1977 to 1981. He was defeated
French TV anchor suspended in ‘news for higher’ scandal
The suspension of a senior journalist at France’s leading TV news channel has uncovered what appears to be a well-organised system of corruption and influence buying in the international media. It was reported in January that 54-year-old Rachid M’Barki, a respected BFM veteran, had been summarily removed from his duties as overnight presenter
Earthquake death toll surpasses 46,000 in Syria, Turkey
Twelve days after a devastating earthquake hit Turkey and Syria, more than 46,000 people have died and more than 84,000 buildings have either been severely damaged, need urgent demolition, or collapsed, according to officials. As Turkey attempts to manage its worst modern disaster, concerns are growing over the victims of the tragedy in
LaLiga: Madrid beat Osasuna to close in on Barcelona
Federico Valverde and Marco Asensio netted second-half goals as Real Madrid won 2-0 away to Osasuna to cut the gap to LaLiga leaders Barcelona to five points, but the reigning champions had to battle all the way to get their victory. After a bad-tempered first half that saw four players booked, Vinicius
Pope red card leaves Newcastle with dilemma for League Cup final
Newcastle United face a goalkeeping dilemma for next week’s League Cup final against Manchester United as they bid for their first major trophy since 1955. A red card for first-choice keeper Nick Pope early on in the 2-0 home defeat by Liverpool means the England international will be suspended for the showpiece event. Martin
‘I went too far’: Bayern boss sorry for ‘spineless’ referee blast
Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann apologised for storming into the referee’s changing room after his side’s 3-2 loss at Borussia Moenchengladbach on Saturday where he blasted the officials as “spineless”. Bayern were reduced to 10 men after eight minutes against bogey side Gladbach, when France defender Dayot Upamecano was ruled to have
Premier League referees are ‘very bad’ – De Zerbi
The standard of referees in the Premier League is ‘very bad’ according to Brighton & Hove Albion manager Roberto de Zerbi, who was shown a red card after his side’s defeat on Saturday. The Italian’s frustration boiled over at the final whistle following a 1-0 defeat by Fulham and he confronted referee
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