Vladimir Putin put Russia’s nuclear forces on high alert after comments by UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and others, the Kremlin has said. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said “unacceptable” remarks were made about possible “clashes” between Nato and Moscow over Russia’s attack on Ukraine. It is unclear precisely which comments by Ms Truss Russia objects […]
Bruno Fernandes has rated Manchester United’s top four chances following Arsenal’s recent surge in form. Manchester United played out a 0-0 draw with Watford at the weekend while,Arsenal defeated Wolves 2-1 on Thursday. Arsenal are now two points adrift Manchester United on the table with three outstanding matches. Fernandes believes that Manchester United need to […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the Notice of Election (Form EC60A) for the 2023 general elections. The Commission tweeted @inecnigeria: “And in line with the first activity in the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2023 General Election, the Commission hereby publishes the Notice of Election (Form EC 60A) today, Monday […]
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers are at loggerheads over the pump price of petrol. As fuel scarcity worsened in many parts of the country in the last fortnight, many fuel stations increased the pump price of petrol higher than the official N165 per […]
Seasoned actor, Chief Lari Williams of Village Headmaster has died at the age of 81. The talented actor passed on after battling a long time illness. Known for his roles in popular soaps such as Village Headmaster, Ripples, Mirror in the Sun. He passed away at his home in Ikom, Cross Rivers state on Sunday. During his lifetime, […]
Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen has disclosed that he has learnt a lot from Thomas Tuchel since he became manager of the club.The Danish international is not an automatic starter at the club, and is likely to leave when his contract expires in the summer. However, Christensen is delighted with the way he has improved under […]
Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers, says former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar is taking members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for granted on the issue of securing the presidential ticket. According to a statement by Kelvin Ebiri, Wike’s spokesman, the governor said this on Sunday in reaction to a comment made by Abubakar on winning the […]
Russia has more than doubled its key interest rate after the rouble slumped by 30% against the US dollar. Bank of Russia said it raised the rate to 20% from 9.5% to help cushion the impact on prices of the rouble’s slide. It came as the UK, along with the US and EU, cut off […]
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has moved the 2022 Champions League finals from Russia. The decision was taken at Friday’s emergency meeting of European football’s governing body. The Champions League final which was scheduled to take place at Gazprom Arena in St Petersburg on May 28 will now play in Stade de France […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has finally signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law. The President assented to the bill at past midday on Friday at a brief ceremony held at the Council Chamber of the Aso Villa in Abuja. The President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, […]
