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Buhari approves $8.5m for evacuation of 5,000 Nigerians from Ukraine
Lawrence Olaoye, Abuja President Muhammad Buhari has approved the sum of $8.5 million for immediate evacuation of at least 5,000 Nigerians fleeing the Russia/Ukraine war to neighbouring Poland, Romania, Hungary and Slovakia. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Zubairu Dada, who briefed alongside the Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouk, said the approval came after
Fire burns 30-year-old woman, three children to death in Ebonyi
Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Tragedy struck on Tuesday night in Aguabata Echara, Ikwo in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State when fire burnt a 30-year-old woman, Chigozie Onuobu and her three children to ashes. A family member, Samuel Okoro, who visited the scene, alleged that the fire incident was intentional as their was no
2023: Youth coalition declares support for Orji Kalu
Chukwu David, Abuja A conglomeration of youth bodies in the country under the auspices of “Emerging Leaders Forum of Nigeria” (ELFON) has declared the Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, as its presidential candidate for the 2023 general elections. Making the declaration, the group detailed the former governor’s ability to foster
Ukraine crisis: Apple to halt sales, limit services in Russia
Apple is the latest firm to have halted all product sales in Russia, in a widening corporate backlash to the country’s invasion of Ukraine. The iPhone giant said it was “deeply concerned” about the Russian invasion and stands with those “suffering as a result of the violence”. Apple Pay and other services such as
Ship carrying 4,000 luxury cars sinks
A cargo ship that was carrying thousands of luxury cars has sank off the Portuguese Azores archipelago, nearly two weeks after it caught fire. The ship, named Felicity Ace, was transporting around 4,000 cars such as Porsches and Bentleys. The vessel was on its way to Rhode Island in the United States from the
Djokovic announces split from long-time coach Vajda
Novak Djokovic’s turbulent start to 2022 took another twist Wednesday as the 20-time Grand Slam champion revealed he had split from his long-time coach Marian Vajda after last year’s ATP Finals. Djokovic was deported on the eve of the Australian Open in January and on Monday lost his number one ranking to Russian Daniil
Middlesbrough shock Spurs, Man City ease into FA Cup quarters
Middlesbrough produced another FA Cup shock to extend Tottenham’s long wait for silverware with a 1-0 win after extra time at the Riverside on Tuesday, while Manchester City eased into the last eight with a 2-0 victory at Peterborough. Boro knocked out Manchester United at Old Trafford in the fourth round and the Championship
EPL: Vardy back with a bang as Foxes dent Burnley survival bid
Leicester dented Burnley’s bid to avoid relegation from the Premier League as Jamie Vardy returned from injury to inspire a 2-0 win at Turf Moor on Tuesday. Brendan Rodgers’s side stole the points with two goals in the last eight minutes as Vardy set up James Maddison and then netted himself. Burnley remain in
JUST IN-Ukraine crisis: 21 killed as Russian paratroopers attack Kharkiv
At least 21 people were killed and 112 wounded in the shelling of Ukraine’s second most populous city Kharkiv,the city’s mayor has said. However, the governor of Kharkiv Regional State Administration said all Russian attacks “were repulsed” and positions held, despite heavy bombardment of Kharkiv on Tuesday and overnight, reports the BBC. Governor Oleh
Oil price rises above $105 ahead OPEC+ meeting
Global oil price surpassed $105 a barrel ahead of the meeting of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, including Russia, known as OPEC+. On Tuesday, Brent Crude futures settled up 7.35 per cent to $105.66 a barrel, at 16.30 GMT+1. West Texas Intermediate Crude futures proportionally gained 7.54 per cent
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