France, US insist ‘all elements’ in place for Russian invasion of Ukraine
•Russian president wants to prevent Ukraine from having sovereignty, territorial integrity, says French Foreign Minister •US says Putin increasing military…
Russian parliament to discuss recognition of breakaway Ukrainian regions
Draft resolution submitted by Communist Party and supported by United Russia party referred to parliamentary committee By Ali Cura Russia’s…
Insecurity: 10 police officers, 32 others killed across Nigeria last week
•All the killings were reported in three of Nigeria’s six regions. By Nasir Ayitogo At least 42 people were killed…
EU announces N21bn employment scheme, €820m digital economy package for Nigeria
By Eromosele Abiodun and Deji Elumoye The European Union (EU) on Monday announced funding of €44 million (N21billion) for the…
2023: Obasanjo, ex-generals rule out Atiku, back power shift to South
•Tip Peter Obi, Akinwumi Adesina, Kingsley Mohgalu •Saraki, Nigeria’s special purpose vehicle for 2023 polls By Dapo Akinrefon and Johnbosco Agbakwuru…
UNICEF seeks end to recruitment of child-soldiers by armed groups in Nigeria
•Over 8,000 girls, boys recruited as child soldiers in North East since 2009 By Joseph Erunke THE United Nations Children’s…
The impact of the Russia-Ukraine crisis on the Middle East and North Africa
•Heightened conflict in Ukraine could have serious consequences for European interests in the Middle East and North Africa. It could…
FCTA threatens to demolish Senate President, Speaker, other principals’ official residences
•Cites violating of Abuja Master Plan Jude Johnson The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has stated that it is set…
NSCDC nab 11 irregular migrants, 10 suspected kidnappers
Jude Johnson The Edo State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), announced Monday that it has…
Ritual killings in Nigeria reflect mounting desperation for wealth, security amid creeping collapse of law and order
•The rising incidence of ritual killings in Nigeria reflects a weakening state control and Nigerians’ desperate attempts to achieve economic…