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Russia imposes visa restrictions on citizens of ‘unfriendly countries’
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Monday introducing visa restrictions for citizens of countries that Moscow deems “unfriendly” in response to sanctions over Ukraine. The decree, which comes into force on Monday, suspends Russia’s simplified visa issuance regime with some European Union countries as well as Norway, Switzerland, Denmark and Iceland. It also ordered the Russian foreign ministry…
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Tinubu pays special tribute to Oshiomhole at 70
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has paid a special tribute to former national chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole on his 70th birthday. In a statement by his media office, Tinubu hailed Oshiomhole for his important contribution to democracy and good governance. Tinubu hailed the former Edo State governor for launching “many strategic infrastructural…
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Atiku submits presidential nomination form for 2023 election
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has submitted his nomination and expression of interest forms for the presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections. Atiku submitted both forms at the PDP national secretariat in Abuja on Monday. Chief Raymond Dokpesi submitted both forms on behalf of the former VP. The forms were collected by PDP…
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Photos show world’s largest cargo plane destroyed in Ukraine
New images have shown the destruction to what was the world’s largest cargo plane, the Antonov An-225, following Russia’s invasion of neighboring Ukraine. At 84-meters long and 175 metric tons without fuel and cargo, the aircraft was the longest and heaviest operational plane in the world. It had a maximum take-off weight of 640 tons. The aircraft was incredibly popular…
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Anarchy and El Rufai’s call for mercenaries, By Kayode Ajulo
It is now trite that Nigeria in recent times has been trailing through periods of insecurity of lives and property as well as none respect for the rule of law, natural justice and human dignity. This fact has in recent months been unhappily emphasized by the startling events which occurred in this country. I shall not belabor the point but…
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Gov. Zulum addresses multinationals as UK hosts conference on Boko Haram/ISWAP surrender
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum on Tuesday addressed multinationals from Lake Chad countries, and development partners from the UK and other countries, during an ongoing conference being hosted by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development office. The conference, tagged “Lake Chad Basin: Key Steps Towards Comprehensive Regional Solutions” with focus on how to effectively manage mass surrenders by…
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Adamawa governor, Fintiri, backs Atiku for 2023 presidency
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has backed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to pick the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 presidential election. Fintiri while speaking with newsmen at the Yola International Airport on Sunday, said Atiku remained the best option for the presidential ticket of the PDP. “I think he will be there, In-shaa Allah.…
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Tundun Abiola tackles sister, Hasfat, for comparing Yahaya Bello with MKO
Arise TV host Tundun Abiola has tackled her half sister and Director General of the Yahaya Bello Presidential Campaign Organisation, Hafsat Abiola-Costello, for dishonouring their father, MKO Abiola’s name. Speaking on Arise TV Morning Show, Tundun wondered why her sister would compare MKO with the Kogi State governor. She said it was sad that no other person in the campaign…
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Oyo Speaker calls for speedy deliberation on 44 constitution amendment bills by state Houses of Assemblies
…says clamour for people-oriented constitution continues Richard Thomas, Ibadan Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin has urged his co-speakers across the country to ensure careful scrutiny of the 44 constitution amendment bills transmitted to state Houses of Assembly by the National Assembly. Ogundoyin gave the charge while addressing the first quarter general meeting of Conference of Speakers of state…
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