The House of Representatives has called for the immediate evacuation of Nigerians in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Thursday a military operation in Ukraine with explosions heard soon after across the country and its foreign minister warning that…
Russian forces launch full invasion of Ukraine
Russia has launched an all-out invasion of Ukraine by land, air and sea, the biggest attack by one state against another in Europe since World War II and confirmation of the worst fears of the West. The attacks began on…
*RRS arrests 5 suspected Awawa Boys cult members in Lagos (Punch)*Customs intercepts 17 truckloads of foreign rice, arrests 23 suspects (Sun)
RRS arrests 5 suspected Awawa Boys cult members in Lagos (Punch) Five suspected members of Awawa Boys cult gang have been arrested by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad in Lagos State. This was during an all-night raid on spots…
*2022: Adeboye, Olukoya release New Year prophecies for Nigeria (Punch)*3-Storey building on fire in Surulere, Lagos (Vanguard)
2022: Adeboye, Olukoya release New Year prophecies for Nigeria (Punch) The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye; as well as the General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, Dr. Daniel Olukoya; were…
With U.S. intelligence, NATO to discuss Russian intent near Ukraine
NATO foreign ministers will discuss on Tuesday President Vladimir Putin’s possible intent for massing Russian troops on Ukraine’s borders, and what the alliance’s response should be, as Belarus announced joint military drills with Russia. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken…
World champion France held by Ukraine
France were held to a surprise draw by Ukraine as they got their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign under way. The world champions began confidently and deservedly went ahead when Antoine Griezmann superbly curled a left-foot effort into the corner…
Giroud overtakes Platini to go second on France scorers list
Chelsea’s Olivier Giroud became France’s second-highest goalscorer of all time – surpassing Michel Platini – in a friendly hammering of Ukraine. Giroud, 34, scored twice in the first half to take his tally to 42 on his 100th international appearance,…
Ukraine and Russia agree to implement ceasefire (BBC)
Ukraine and Russia have agreed to implement a “full and comprehensive” ceasefire in eastern Ukraine by the end of 2019, after top-level talks. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky met face to face in Paris on Monday. Five-and-a-half…
‘I don’t look for records, they look for me’, says Ronaldo after 700th goal (Vanguard)
Cristiano Ronaldo has lost count of the number of records he has broken, Portugal forward said after scoring the 700th goal of his career during a 2-1 defeat to Ukraine on Monday. “The records come naturally, I don’t look for…