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FIFA Bans Use of Russian National Anthem, Renames National Team
Bureau of the FIFA Council takes initial measures with regard to war in Ukraine Press Release Sunday, 27 February 2022, 20:00 (local time) First and foremost, FIFA would like to reiterate its condemnation of the use of force by Russia in its invasion of Ukraine. Violence is never a solution and FIFA expresses its deepest…
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List of Countries That Place Ban on Russian Planes
European countries from north to south are banning Russian planes from transiting through their airspace in protest over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. – Early birds –On Friday, Britain announces an immediate ban on Russian private jets from UK airspace, in response to President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine the day before. The Czech Republic, Poland…
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Strike: SSANU Reiterates Stance To Paralyze Academic Activities in Varsities
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, has reiterated its stance to paralyze academic activities in the nation’s public varsities, the union hinged its stance on the inability of the federal government to honour the Memorandum of Action, MoA, it signed with the union. SSANU said it has been reluctant to resume its suspended…
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Ukraine Launches Website To Help Russian Families Track Captured, Killed Soldiers
Ukrainian authorities on Sunday launched a website to help Russian families track down soldiers who have been killed or captured fighting in Moscow’s invasion of the pro-Western country. The site — 200rf.com — contains pictures of the the documents and corpses of Russian soldiers Ukraine said had been killed since President Vladimir Putin launched the…
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NCC Cautions Nigerians Using Banking Apps Against Malicious Software
The Nigerian Communications Commission has cautioned Nigerians against a newly discovered malicious software stealing users’ banking app login credentials on Android devices. The commission stated this through its Computer Security Incident Response Team on Saturday. According to NCC, the malicious software called ‘Xenomorph’, which has been found to target 56 financial institutions from Europe, has…
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We Will Stop Putin From Using His War Chest, European Commission Vows
European Commission has announced his commitment stop Russian President, Vladimir Putin from using his war chest to wreck monumental destruction in Ukraine. The commission through its President, Ursula Von Der Leyen also disclosed its stance to cut off Russia from using the globally recognised inter banks payments platform, SWIFT to stop the country financial transactions…
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Just In: Russian Delegation Arrives Belarus For Talk With Ukranian Officials
Reuters The Kremlin says a Russian delegation has arrived in the Belarusian city of Homel for talks with Ukrainian officials. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the delegation includes military officials and diplomats. “The Russian delegation is ready for talks, and we are now waiting for the Ukrainians,” Peskov said. There was no immediate comment from…
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U.S. Considers ‘Freezing’ $643 Billion in Reserve of Russian Central Bank
The United States government is considering freezing the $643 billion in reserves of the Russian central bank amassed by President Vladimir Putin following his invasion of Ukraine. Bloomberg reports that while decisions on the fresh sanction were yet to be finalised, the President Joe Biden administration was urgently exploring options to severely limit Russia’s ability…
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Russia Invasion: Abramovich Surrenders Control of Chelsea To Foundation
Roman Abramovich, the Russian business magnate, has surrendered control of his UK football club Chelsea to a foundation. A statement issued by Mr Abramovich on Saturday said he had decided to end control of the club after nearly 20 years. His decision came amidst clamour for Chelsea and other assets run by Mr Abramovich in…
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Ukranian President Vows Not To Retreat in New Video Filmed Outside His Office (Watch)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has vowed not to retreat in a video filmed outside his office in Kyiv, pledging to fight as Russia’s invading forces stormed towards the capital. “I am here. We will not lay down any weapons. We will defend our state, because our weapons are our truth,” he declared in the clip…
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