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Russian forces have doubled their tactics in a concentrated assault on the eastern part of Ukraine, having retreated from the north Kyiv. As the Ukrainian army recaptured territories of Kyiv and Chernihiv, the onslaught persists in other areas particularly in Donbas east of the country. Here are some updates on the war in Ukraine. – ‘Act immediately’ – Ukrainian President …

•Nigeria exceedingly troubled, says Okowa  •Govs, speakers meet Friday  •LCCI tasks FG to halt descent into lawlessness, anarchy The Senate yesterday reiterated the need for President Muhammadu Buhari to, as a matter of urgency, declare total war on terrorists. The upper chamber stated this at plenary, when it also observed a minute’s silence for those killed in a recent attack …

By Okhide Em’ya David Edo State Independent Electoral Commission has extended the date for the conduct of party primaries for the local government elections by two days. The Commission, however, said the extension will not affect the April 19 date earlier scheduled for the council polls. In a statement, EDSIEC Secretary, P. O. Ojo said the extension is as a …

Kim Yo Jong, the sister of leader Kim Jong Un, on Tuesday, said North Korea opposes war but would use nuclear weapons if South Korea attacks. Kim Yo Jong, who is a senior official in the government and the ruling party, said it was a “very big mistake” for South Korea’s minister of defence to make recent remarks discussing attacks …

Nigeria is in dire need of a President that can rebuild and unite the nation, Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki said on Monday, while receiving the leading presidential aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to discuss the party’s zoning formula ahead of the 2023 General Elections. The visitors included the Governors of Sokoto and Bauchi States, Aminu Tambuwal …

Justice S.M Shuaibu of the Federal High Court sitting in Benin City has   convicted and sentenced two internet Fraudsters to three-year imprisonment for fraud. The fraudsters, Kazeem Akeem, popularly called, Mr.  Rose Tinda, and Akinbisodun Opeyemi were arraigned on one count charge by the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes commission (EFCC) for impersonation and theft by trick. The …

•Who amongst these aspirants will be chosen by Nigeria’s changing electorate? A few weeks from now, two of these men – one each from the two main political parties – would emerge presidential candidates of their respective parties and dominate the political space in the countdown to the 2023 presidential run. Currently, Nigeria boasts some 18 political parties, out of …

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Sa’ad lll- led Jamaatul Nasril Islam, some state governments and the Manufacturers’ Association of Nigeria have taken a swipe at the Federal Government over its failure to address the rising insecurity in the country. The groups stated this on Monday as killings and other forms of insecurity took …

Indications have emerged that contrary to fears in some quarters, that agitators of self-determination may not boycott the 2023 elections after all. This is following the declaration of by some pro-Biafra groups expressing their readiness to actively participate in the 2023 political process.The coalition of pro-Biafra groups restated their “irrevocable resolve” in pursuing Biafra restoration through peaceful means. They argued …

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency has denied responsibility for a gunboat that reportedly sank in Lagos on Sunday. The NIMASA/Barugu, a gunboat reportedly in the fleet of Global West Vessels Specialists, was alleged to have been parked at the Kirikiri Terminal, behind the NIMASA Resource Centre. In a video circulating online, seafarers onboard the adjoining vessels blamed NIMASA …