Nigeria, 140 others condemn Russian invasion of Ukraine
The war which began on 24 February 2022 has killed thousands of people, forced millions from their homes and fuelled ...
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Oil prices rise as Russia announces plan to cut output by 5%
The price of crude oil rose on the news of the output cut from Russia.
US-Africa Summit: In whose interest?, By Dakuku Peterside
The global powers are wooing Africa because of its natural resources, the size of its market and for geopolitical reasons. ...
Ukraine missile reportedly kills members of Russia Wagner Group
The mercenaries were staying in a hotel in Kadiivka, a town in the Russian-occupied Luhansk region, Mr Haidai said in ...
The World Last Week: Africa’s first World Cup semi-finals, Germany’s foiled coup, Peru’s first female leader, others make global headlines
The game that launched Morocco into the semi-finals ended with cheers and tears.
Qatar 2022: Meet World Cup’s sexiest fan
Before the World Cup, Qatari authorities warned that women in their country are not allowed to violate any of its ...
2022 World Cup: Gianni Infantino Accuses the West of ‘Hypocrisy’
Infantino suggests Qatar is unfairly judged as a result of Western prejudice towards Middle Eastern countries.
Poland Explosion: US says Russia may not have fired missile
Speaking to the press after an emergency meeting with NATO and G7 leaders, he said, "there is preliminary information that ...
Council of Europe selects 48 youth delegates for 2022 World Forum for Democracy
Initiated in 2012, the World Forum for Democracy (WFD) is an annual gathering of political decision-makers and activists to debate ...
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Russia expects longer war because of U.S. arms deliveries to Ukraine
Russia sees the U.S. in particular as a warring party in Ukraine because the country not only provides weapons but ...
Ukraine, US, UK, others vote against concrete action against racism
The European country alongside its allies, UK, US, at the just concluded 51st regular session of the UN Human Rights ...
Russia-Ukraine War: Russia holds referendum in occupied Ukraine regions
The voting exercise creates a legal pretext for Russia to annex parts of Ukraine after seven months of war and ...
Funeral of royalty and disloyalty, songs of defeat and victory, By Owei Lakemfa
Picture credit: BEN STANSALL/POOL/AFP ...there were some who saw Elizabeth II in a different light. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), ...
INTERVIEW: Real reason Russia invaded Ukraine and why Nigeria, others should react – Ukrainian Envoy
Ukrainian envoy in Nigeria, Bohdan Soltys, says the world should isolate Russia to show their disapproval of war of aggression.
In Francophone West Africa, democracy continues to backslide, By Ornella Moderan
West Africa’s crisis of democracy doesn’t stand in a vacuum, though. It is part of a global trend and mirrors ...
EXCLUSIVE: Ukrainian Invasion: What Nigeria should do to punish Russia — Envoy
“I think neutrality means condoning evil," the Ukrainian ambassador said. "This is how many African governments express their position."
Gorbachev and the imperative of universal human values, By Uddin Ifeanyi
His aim was not to turn the Soviet Union into a new America. But as it is clear, today, from ...
Mikhail Gorbachev’s legacy: sadly, history will judge this good man harshly
It’s difficult to know how to assess Gorbachev given most of the things he set out to do didn’t actually ...
Mikhail Gorbachev: five things you need to know
Gorbachev was born in Privolnoye in southern Russia in 1931 and his family were victims of Stalinist repression.
Kremlin warns of consequences if EU bans Russian tourists
Russia would not let such a decision go unanswered and would protect the interests of its citizens, spokesman Dmitry Peskov ...
Oil fall continues complicating Nigeria’s revenue problems
The prices fell more than 1 per cent, ending three days of gains. Brent crude futures for October settlement declined ...
‘Nigeria can borrow till eternity’ – APC national chairperson
"I remember a programme we had here, I told you and I thought you believed me that I have no ...
ANALYSIS: Unpacking Africa’s divided stance on Russia-Ukraine war
A lack of principled consistency in solving conflicts makes Africa’s non-aligned position look like short-sighted opportunism.
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Why food prices are high in Nigeria and what we’re doing about it – Minister
Prices of food items like rice, bread and beef have increased in the past few years, some by over 200 ...
INTERVIEW: EU makes offers to Nigeria to drive LNG supply to replace Russian gas
“We can no longer count on gas coming from the Russian Federation and we want to build a new partnership ...
