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Third Ukrainian strike hits Russian oil refinery and prompts evacuations
A major Russian oil refinery on the Black Sea has been hit for the third time this month by Ukrainian drones, causing a “massive fire” and forcing the evacuation of people living nearby, local officials have said. Earlier strikes in the past two weeks at the Tuapse refinery caused a big oil spill in the sea and residents reported “black”…
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America’s special relationship ‘probably Israel’, says UK ambassador to US
The UK’s ambassador to the US has said the only country that has a “special relationship” with the United States is “probably Israel”. “My advice to my prime minister is ‘I can’t just put my hands on my ears and say it’s special, it’s going to be fine’,” Sir Christian Turner told a group of students of the transatlantic relationship…
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Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss response to Iranian strikes
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired a consultative meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council in Jeddah on Tuesday, state media said, the first in-person meeting of Gulf leaders since their states became a front in the Iran war two months ago. A Gulf official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the meeting aimed to craft a response to the…
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APC knocks Adeleke over allegations against Oyetola, Oyebamiji
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has faulted Governor Ademola Adeleke’s recent remarks accusing former governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola, and the party’s governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), of using President Bola Tinubu’s name to perpetrate anti-people activities in the state.In a statement issued on Tuesday by the party’s director of…
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The pains and gains of crowdfunding health crisis – my experience — by Emeka Nobis
I may struggle with how to accurately outline coherently, but follow through, nevertheless. “I showed you a product you should use, but you preferred to be begging and wasting money.” When I broke the news of my mum’s cancer diagnosis and began to request for donations, I got lots of people from networking marketing companies in my inbox advising me…
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EFCC raises alarm over surge in student involvement in cybercrime
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, has expressed concern over the growing involvement of Nigerian university students in cybercrime, revealing that a significant proportion of undergraduates are engaged in internet fraud. Olukoyede disclosed this at the 8th Biennial Conference of the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities held in Kano, describing the trend as…
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Osinbajo explains decision to quit alcohol, cites defining experience in Somalia
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has explained why he stopped drinking alcohol, attributing the decision to a personal experience that reshaped his perspective. He spoke at the recent edition of the Biazo leadership and empowerment summit in Maryland, United States, where he recounted his past views on alcohol consumption as a Christian. Osinbajo said he once believed drinking was permissible,…
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BREAKING: Araba picks APC nomination form, joins Kwara governorship race
All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant, Engr. Femi Sanni, popularly known as Araba, has formally picked his Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for the Kwara State governorship election. Sanni obtained the forms on Tuesday at the Ladi Kwali Hall of the Abuja Continental Hotel, signalling his official entry into the race. Speaking after picking the forms, he expressed appreciation to…
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OAU directs students to proceed on mid-semester break following transport protest
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has directed students to proceed on a mid-semester break following recent protests over a newly introduced transportation system on campus. In a statement issued by the institution’s public relations officer, Mr Abiodun Olarewaju, the decision, as approved by the university senate, takes immediate effect. According to Olarewaju,…
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Ruto apologises to Nigerians over English language comment, says remarks misrepresented
Kenyan President William Ruto has apologised to Nigerians over his recent comments on the quality of English spoken in Nigeria, saying his remarks were misrepresented and taken out of context. Ruto had come under criticism after suggesting that Nigerian English was inferior to that spoken in Kenya, a comment that sparked backlash across social media. Speaking at a Kenyan mining…
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