Month: February 2022
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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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Flash: INEC Releases Timetable For 2023 General Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released timetable for the next year general elections adding that, the presidential election will hold on February 25, 2023. Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairman, disclosed this on Saturday at a media briefing in Abuja. The INEC boss added that, the national assembly elections will hold on the same day,…
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OAU Union Leaders Set For Retreat, After Management Approves Inauguration, Swearing-in Five Months After Election
The management of Obafemi Awolowo University has approved the inauguration and swearing-in of elected students’ union leaders of the institution five months after the election. The inauguration of the elected officers was contained in a release issued by the electoral chairman, Ajayi Oluwafemi also known as ‘efem Castro’ on Saturday. According to the release, the…
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102-year-old Grandma Speaks Extensively On Motivation, Strategy To Rule Nigeria , If Elected
Punch Newspaper Centenarian High Chief Josephine Ezeanyaeche, who recently declared her ambition to become Nigeria’s President in 2023, speaks to IKENNA OBIANERI about her motivation and strategy. Please tell us about yourself. My name is High Chief Josephine Ezeanyaeche. I am from Akukwa Village, Ubukwu, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State and I am…
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Ukranian War: Time To Call The Europeans To Order by Owei Lakemfa
By Owei Lakemfa I am not sure anybody knows what the outcome of these unnecessary conflicts will be. The solution I see is: first, a de-escalation of the conflict, a ceasefire by all sides, including in Eastern Ukraine, and a negotiated settlement… A resuscitation of the Minsk Agreements is a good place to begin. The…
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Russia Invasion: UK Freezes Putin, Foreign Minister’s Assets
United Kingdom government on Friday ordered all assets of President Vladimir Putin and his Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov frozen over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Treasury issued a financial sanctions notice against the two men, adding them to a list of Russian oligarchs who have already had their property and bank accounts in the UK…