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Friday, 31 March 2023 01:58

What to know after Day 400 of Russia-Ukraine war

RUSSIAN PERSPECTIVE Kremlin comments on arrest of WSJ correspondent Wall Street Journal (WSJ) correspondent Evan Gershkovich was caught “red-handed” trying to obtain Russian state secrets, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has claimed. The Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Thursday that the reporter had been detained in the city of Ekaterinburg on suspicion of espionage. Speaking to journalists via conference call, Peskov was asked to comment on the arrest of the American citizen and whether Russia will cooperate with US security services on the issue. The spokesperson stated that he does not know the full details of the case and that…

Thursday, 30 March 2023 02:54

SSS alerts Nigerians of plot to institute Interim Govt

Nigeria’s secret police, the State Security Services (SSS), on Wednesday announced that some key players are plotting an unconstitutional interim government for Nigeria, confirming an alarm that had been raised weeks before the general elections. The agency said it considers the plot as an “aberration and a mischievous” way to set aside the constitution and undermine civil rule as well as plunge the country into an avoidable crisis. A statement by the SSS spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, said the planners, in their many meetings, have weighed various options, which include, among others, sponsoring endless violent mass protests in major cities to…

Thursday, 30 March 2023 02:52

US hikes visitor, student, work visa fees I’m

The United States has announced a hike in fees for certain nonimmigrant visa applications (NIV). In a statement on Wednesday, the US department of state said the hike in the affected NIV fees was implemented after a review of the country’s costs of providing these services. The hike also affects the border crossing card (BCC) for Mexican citizens aged 15 and over. The department of state is committed to facilitating legitimate travel to the United States for both immigrant and nonimmigrant travelers. “These increases were published in the federal register on March 28, 2023, and will be effective on May…

Thursday, 30 March 2023 02:52

Lagos commercial bus drivers protest extortion by MC Oluomo-led touts

Some commercial bus drivers plying the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway on Wednesday embarked on a protest over alleged extortion by touts, known as ‘Agbero’ at Toll-Gate area of the express. Some of the commuters, who were left stranded by the drivers, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ota that the protest was unfortunate as they inflicted unnecessary pains and sufferings on the masses. The protest disrupted economic activities around the Toll-gate area of the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway as passengers were seen trekking long distances to their destinations. Some of the protesters were seen carrying placards with various inscriptions some of which…

Thursday, 30 March 2023 02:50

What to know after Day 399 of Russia-Ukraine war

RUSSIAN PERSPECTIVE Kremlin sees only military solution to Ukraine conflict There is no possible political or diplomatic solution to the ongoing conflict with Ukraine at the moment, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has insisted. He added that Moscow regrets other avenues for resolution are not open. Speaking to Russian journalists on Wednesday, Peskov reiterated Moscow’s resolve to reach its goals, which were outlined by President Vladimir Putin at the start of the military operation over a year ago. “We have repeatedly said that Russia’s goals … can be achieved in various ways. These are politico-diplomatic or – if politico-diplomatic are currently…

Wednesday, 29 March 2023 03:35

Police appoint new DIG, 24 AIGs, 33 CPs, hundreds others to their next ranks. These officers got the top shots

Police Service Commission (PSC), yesterday, approved the promotion of AIG Adeolu Egbetokun, to the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG). He would be representing the Southwest geopolitical zone of the country. DIG Egbetokun will be replacing DIG Johnson Babatunde Kokumo, who retired on March 15. A statement last night by the spokesman of the commission, Ikechukwu Ani, said the commission also approved the promotion of 24 Commissioners of Police to the next rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police and 33 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) to substantive Commissioners of Police (CP). The appointment and promotions were some…

Wednesday, 29 March 2023 03:31

Taliban posts photos of US military vehicles it says it repaired in Afghanistan

The Taliban posted pictures of hundreds of military vehicles abandoned by the US. The US abandoned the equipment in its chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. The Taliban now claims to have repaired the vehicles and is using them. The Taliban claims to have repaired and put back to use around 300 military vehicles abandoned by the US during its chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. In a Twitter post by the Afghanistan defense ministry, rows of the vehicles are pictured, some of which appear to be armored trucks resembling Humvees. According to the Khaama News Agency citing state media,…

Wednesday, 29 March 2023 03:30

What to know after Day 398 of Russia-Ukraine war

WESTERN PERSPECTIVE Russian forces making no headway in Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Ukraine says Russian forces remain relentless in their attempts to capture the bombed-out eastern Ukrainian towns of Bakhmut and Avdiivka but were not making progress, Ukraine's military said, as a Russian-installed official claimed otherwise. The two towns along with other communities in the industrial Donetsk region continued to receive the brunt of Russia's attacks, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces said in a statement on Tuesday evening. "They simply try to exhaust our troops with attack after attack," Serhiy Cherevatyi, spokesperson for the military's eastern group, said on…

Tuesday, 28 March 2023 04:09

Cash crunch eases as banks raise withdrawal limits

Deposit Money Banks are set to raise their cash withdrawal limits from the current N20,000-N50,000 range to over N80,000-N100,000, according to multiple bank officials. The move, it was learnt, would help bank branches to tackle lingering queues in some cities across the country. Central Bank of Nigeria had on Friday directed commercial banks to open for operation on Saturday and Sunday, as part of a coordinated effort to ease the circulation of old and new banknotes. This came after the CBN began the release of billions of old naira notes to DMBs. CBN on Thursday finally obeyed the Supreme Court…

Tuesday, 28 March 2023 04:02

Court freezes Oyo govt’s accounts over judgment debt owed to sacked LG chiefs

A federal capital territory (FCT) high court has issued a garnishee order nisi against the Oyo government over N3.3 billion debt owed to former local government chairpersons and councillors sacked in the state in 2019. A Garnishee order nisi is a court order served on financial institutions, banks or any person believed to be in possession of funds of a judgment debtor. Its purpose is to compel persons or the institutions served to disclose to the court whether or not they are in possession of funds of the judgment debtor and the specifics of such funds. Service of this order…

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Tuesday, 28 March 2023 04:01

Russia threatens US with ‘unique weapon’ capable of destroying it

The Security Council of Russia claimed that Russia has a unique weapon capable of destroying even the US. Quote from Patrushev: "Russia has a unique weapon, which is capable of destroying any opponent, mainly the US, in case there is a threat to Russia’s existence." Details: He also added that "American politicians’ certainty that Russia will not be able to respond to a preventive strike by the US is a short-sighted and dangerous foolishness." Patrushev stated that after the collapse of the USSR, Russia allegedly "corrected its mistakes" and now "can facilitate both internal stability and protection from external dangers."…

Tuesday, 28 March 2023 04:00

What to know after Day 397 of Russia-Ukraine war

WESTERN PERSPECTIVE Zelenskyy, atomic agency chief discuss nuclear plant fears The U.N.‘s atomic energy chief warned during a meeting Monday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the perilous situation at Europe’s largest nuclear plant “isn’t getting any better” as relentless fighting in the area keeps the facility at risk of a disaster. The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant’s six reactors are in shutdown and it is receiving the electricity it needs to prevent a reactor meltdown through just one remaining power line. It has on occasion had to switch to emergency diesel generators to power its essential cooling systems. In a…

Monday, 27 March 2023 03:36

Air Peace to start nonstop Israel flights in April

Israel's transport minister on Sunday approved an aviation deal with Nigeria that will allow non-stop flights between the countries to begin next month for the first time, the ministry said. The agreement, which still needs cabinet approval in Israel, will let carriers from the two countries to operate flights between Tel Aviv and cities in Nigeria, like Lagos and Abuja. It will facilitate a smoother pilgrimage for Christians to the Holy Land, the ministry said. The trip currently requires a stopover, usually in Turkey or Ethiopia. Nigeria's Air Peace will be the first airline to fly directly, operating twice weekly…

Monday, 27 March 2023 03:35

What to know after Day 396 of Russia-Ukraine war

WESTERN PERSPECTIVE NATO slams Putin rhetoric on nuclear weapons in Belarus NATO castigated Vladimir Putin over his nuclear rhetoric a day after the Russian president said he planned to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, escalating a standoff with the West. The plan is one of Russia's clearest nuclear signals since the start of its invasion of Ukraine 13 months ago, and Ukraine called for a meeting of the U.N. Security Council in response. "Russia's nuclear rhetoric is dangerous and irresponsible," NATO spokeswoman Oana Lungescu said on Sunday. "NATO is vigilant and we are closely monitoring the situation. We have…

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