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Biden to ban Russian oil imports over Ukraine war – AP source
President Joe Biden has decided to ban Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine, according to a person familiar with the matter. The move follows pleas by Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskyy to U.S. and Western officials to cut off the imports, which had been a
JUST IN: Court sacks 17 Ebonyi lawmakers who defected with Umahi to APC
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday, sacked 17 members of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly that defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). The lawmakers had on November 17, 2020, joined Governor David Umahi and his Deputy, Dr Eric Kelechi Igwe to move
Tambuwal applauds FG over Ukraine evac, tackling insecurity
The Federal Government has been commended for its sustained efforts in rescuing and bringing back Nigerians, especially students trapped in Ukraine as a result of the invasion of the former by Russia. Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State, who gave the commendation while receiving the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyema, also applauded
Kwara holds security patrol, show of force in Kaiama, Ekiti LGs
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin As part of its efforts to prevent criminal elements from gaining a foothold in the state, Kwara State Joint Security Task Force has begun a fresh round of operations in Kaiama and Baruten local government areas of the state to further enhance security. The Task Force comprises operatives from
ASUU Strike: Motorists stranded as protesting students block Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Olufemi Adediran, Abeokuta Hundreds of students, under the aegis of the National Association of Nigerian (NANS), South West zone, on Tuesday blocked the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to protest the ongoing strike by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and fuel scarcity in the country. The students, who gathered at the Redeem axis
Accident claims 7 lives, 8 others seriously injured in Niger
Daniel Atori, Minna A lone ghastly accident has claimed seven lives at Farin-Doki village near Kwakuti town, along Minna – Suleja road in Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State. The Toyota bus, driven by one Ilyasu Bala involved in the crash with a Kano registration number KMC 297 ZU, was conveying passengers from
JUST IN-Defection: Court sacks Ebonyi Gov Umahi, deputy
The Federal High Court in Abuja has declared the seats of the Ebonyi State governor, David Umahi, and his deputy, Kelechi Igwe, vacant over their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Messrs Umahi and Igwe defected from the PDP on whose platform they were elected into
Gunmen abduct Catholic priest, kill guards in Kaduna community
Suspected bandits invaded Kudendan community, in Kaduna State, around 1.00 a.m. on Tuesday, and kidnapped a Catholic Church priest, Reverend Fr. Joseph Akeke. The incident sent many residents into confusion, as they heard sounds of gunshots, thinking it was from the security operatives protecting the community. A resident, Sunday Moses, said: “The kidnappers
Lagos party petrol souvenir: I’ve reported myself to police – Erelu Okin
Pearl Chidinma Ogbolu, the Erelu Okin of Orile Kemta, has announced that she turned herself in to Lagos police. The command headquarters is probing the distribution of petrol as souvenir at her installation party last week. Videos of kegs containing the petroleum product triggered condemnation upon which the state government acted. The intention was
Kalu rejoices with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at 65
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has congratulated Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on the occasion of his 65th birthday anniversary. Describing the Vice President as a true progressive who is committed to nation building, Kalu urged the celebrant to sustain his good works for the country,
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