Category: News
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Oluwo of Iwo Expresses Interest in Buying Chelsea Football Club
Punch Newspaper Traditional ruler, the Oluwo of Iwo land, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, in this interview with SODIQ OYELEKE, talks about his sports life and his wish to acquire English giants Chelsea. Did you indulge in sports while growing up?I’ve been playing football since my nursery and primary school days. I like table tennis too. I…
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Revealed! Nigeria, 140 Other Countries Demand Immediate Withdrawal of Russian Forces in Ukraine, as 35 Countries Abstain From Voting (Full List)
Details of the countries that voted for, against and those who maintained neutrality during the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday have emerged. Majority of the members overwhelmingly adopted a resolution that “demands” Russia “immediately” withdraw from the war-torn Ukraine. After more than two days of extraordinary debate, which saw the Ukrainian ambassador accuse Russia…
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Venezuela President Criticizes Western Sanctions Against Russia
President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela criticized the barrage of Western sanctions slapped on Russia, bucking the global chorus of condemnation of its invasion of Ukraine. “What they are doing against the Russian people is a crime, an economic war,” Maduro said as he reiterated support for President Vladimir Putin in what Maduro called the “conflict…
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Hushpuppi: FG Approves Request To Extradite Abba Kyari
President Muhammadu Buhari led Government on Thursday approved the request by the United States of America, for suspended Commander of the Police Intelligence Response Team, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari, to be extradited over the $1.1million wire fraud perpetrated by Abass Ramon better known as Hushpuppi and 4 others. Speaking on the development,…
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Russia Invasion: List of Companies, Sectors That Have Sanctioned Russia (Full List)
Reuters Companies have taken action to limit, put on hold or exit business activities in Russia following a wave of sanctions imposed after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Below is a list of companies that have announced plans to exit Russia or to curb activities there: AUTOMAKERS Daimler Truck (DTGGe.DE) said it would freeze its business…
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Abramovich Confirms Selling of Chelsea FC, Reveals Next Step
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich on Wednesday confirmed he will sell the Premier League club amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Russian billionaire Abramovich has decided it is in the “best interest” of the Champions League holders if he parts ways with the club he has transformed since his purchase in 2003. “As I have stated before,…
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OAU student: Adedoyin, Others’ Trial begins in Osun Thursday
Punch Newspaper The trial of the owner of Hiltons Hotel, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Dr Ramon Adedoyin, and others arrested in connection with the death of a Master’s student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Timothy Adegoke, will commence on Thursday in Osogbo. Elder brother to the deceased, Gbade, made this known to our correspondent on Wednesday. “The…
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Sha’ban: Sultan of Sokoto Issues Directive To Nigerian Muslims
Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, has directed Muslim Ummah to look out for the new Moon of Sha’aban 1443AH from Thursday. Sha’aban is the eighth month in the Islamic calendar which comes before the compulsory fasting month of Ramadan. Sha’aban is the second month…
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498 Russian Troops Killed in Ukraine, Russian Defense Ministry
Russia said Wednesday that 498 Russian troops had been killed in Ukraine, its first announced death toll since President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of the country last week. “Four hundred and ninety-eight Russian servicemen have died in the line of duty,” defence ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said in a statement broadcast on state television,…
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Divorce Seeking UI Lecturer Wants Dissolution of 20-year-old Marriage With Academic Colleague
University of Ibadan lecturer, Dr Biliki Babarinde on Wednesday asked a “Grade A’’ Customary Court in Ibadan to dissolve her 20-year-old marriage with Prof. Sikiru Adekola. She alleged maltreatment and promiscuity against her estranged spouse. Dr Babarinde who teaches at the university’s Department of Library, Archival and Information Studies, Faculty of Education, told the court…