Hundreds of people remain trapped in a steel plant in the southern Ukrainian city of Mariupol, despite a group of evacuees leaving on Sunday. The Azovstal plant, which has become…
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Putin to undergo cancer surgery soon
Russian President Vladimir Putin will soon undergo cancer surgery, according to the British newspaper The Sun, which cites Kremlin insiders as its source. In his absence, his current spy chief,…
Nigeria and Cuba sign deal on vaccine production
Nigeria has signed an agreement with Cuba on contract manufacturing, technology transfer, vaccine production and commercialisation of the Cuban biopharmaceutical products. According to NAN, Benaoyagha Okoyen, Nigeria’s ambassador to Cuba,…
Veteran artist, Bruce Onobrakpeya, receives ‘Grand Master of Etching’ award
Prof. Bruce Onobrakpeya, one of Nigeria’s foremost modern artist, painter and sculptor, has been awarded the ‘Grand Master of Etching’ for his foresight in modern art. The award was presented…
New Alaafin ‘ll emerge soon, says Oyo Govt
Oyo State Government has assured the people of Oyo Town that new Alaafin of Oyo would emerge soon, urging them to be patient. Gov. Seyi Makinde gave the assurance at…
High-profile football agent Mino Raiola dies aged 54
Football agent Mino Raiola has died, his family announced on Saturday. Italian media reports on Thursday had claimed the 54-year-old, who represented players such as Paul Pogba, Erling Haaland and…
2023: I am loyal to Buhari, APC – Amaechi says
A Presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rotimi Amaechi, has expressed his loyalty to President Muhammadu Buhari and the APC. Amaechi, in a statement, said…
PDP presidential screening committee clears 15 aspirants, disqualifies 2
The People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) Presidential Screening Committee cleared 15 aspirants and disqualified two others on Friday in Abuja. Chairman of the committee and former Senate President, Sen. David Mark,…
Billionaire Kano Hotelier, Tahir Fadlallah is dead
Tahir Fadlallah, the billionaire owner of Tahir Guest Palace in Kano is dead. Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu confirmed his death via…
Abia Govt. shuts hotel in Aba over alleged killings
Abia Government on Friday sealed off Merry-home Hotel, Ubani Street, near 7up, Ogbor Hill, Aba, following alleged criminal activities taking place in the premises. The Commissioner for Information, Dr Eze…