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Russian tennis player, Andrey Rublev describes his country’s invasion of Ukraine as ‘terrible’
Russian tennis star, Andrey Rublev has described his country’s invasion of Ukraine as ‘terrible’ before saying ‘peace is the most important thing’ just days after he won an ATP doubles title with a Ukrainian partner The Russian world No 7 had won the ATP title in Marseille alongside Ukrainian Denys Molchanov. Reacting to his country’s invasion of Ukraine, Rublev wrote: “In these moments you realise that my match is not important. It’s not about my match, how it affect me. What’s happening is much more terrible.’ ‘You realise how important is to have peace in the world and to respect each other no matter what, to be…
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“Africa needs 3rd World War to happen more than any other continent” – Former Presidential Aspirant Adamu Garba
A former presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba, has disclosed that Africa needs a third world war more than any other continent. In a Facebook post shared on Thursday, Feb. 24, as Russia invaded Ukraine, the APC member said Africa not participating in the first and second world wars is the reason the continent remains “poor and abandoned.” He wrote on Facebook: “Most of you don’t know that Africa needs the Third World War more than every other continent on the planet.” “We were nothing in the first and the second, that’s why we remained poor and abandoned. WW3 is an opportunity…
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(Photos) Russia Arrests More Than 1500 Citizens Protesting Against Its Invasion Of Ukraine
Russian government authorities have begun arresting anti-war protesters demonstrating against the invasion of Ukraine. Russia’s Investigative Committee warned citizens in a statement not to take part in the “unauthorized” protests “associated with the tense foreign political situation”, adding that people should be aware of the “negative legal consequences of these actions,” which it said includes criminal liability. The statement read; “The law provides for severe punishment for organizing mass riots, as well as for resisting law enforcement officers.” It added that citizens who undertake “such illegal acts may face imprisonment.” At least 27 organisers and demonstrators have been detained by authorities under Russia’s strict anti-protest laws…
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It’s always been an assumption that am white, I don’t blame those who question my heritage – Super Falcons star, Ashleigh Plumptre
Super Falcons defender, Ashleigh Plumptre has expressed that she gets questioned a lot about her heritage “but I can’t necessarily blame them” she said Soeaking in an interview on BBC East Midlands today the Leicester City star said she got a “great sense of pride” when she first travelled to Nigeria to meet up with her new international teammates. Plumptre who grew up British was cleared by FIFA to represent Nigeria in January. The 23-year old made her debut for the Super Falcons against Ivory Coast last week Friday. She said; “It’s always been an assumption that I’m white. I…
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“I want to be president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Pray for me. Stamp it.”– Tinubu
APC National Leader Bola Tinubu has continued to rally for support hoping to achieve his Presidential ambition. He said he would harness the endowment of Nigeria and make it a reality. He said this at the palace of Ooni In Ile-Ife and the palace of Owa in Ilesa, on Thursday, the former Lagos Governor urged the monarch to unite with him to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari.Recalling how he supported Buhari to win the election in 2015 and 2019, Tinubu said he wants to be the President of Nigeria as he sought the Monarch to pray for him.He said; “Nigeria has…
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Lagosians should get free pass to heaven for battling traffic – El-Rufai speaks on adopting four-day working week in Kaduna
Governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai has explained why he adopted the four-day working week in the state. He said this during a media briefing organized by the presidential communications team in Abuja on Thursday, February 24. According to him, the policy will allow residents in the public sector to have enough time to rest and stay with their families adding that workers are productive on Mondays when they have got enough rest He joked that he believes those who live in Lagos should be given a “free pass to heaven” over the daily traffic congestion. “The benefits are that…
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I forsee an assassination on Putin’s life if he doesn’t stop the war – Primate Ayodele
Primate Ayodele has warned that Russian President, Vladimir Putin will be assassinated if he doesn’t stop his attack over Ukraine. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, he advised world leaders to appease Putin because the crisis will lead to a waste of his life if care is not taken.He said God is angry with the Russian President and will wage a war against him if he doesn’t retrace his steps adding that what Putin perceives as victory will lead to his destruction ‘’If President Vladimir Putin doesn’t stop the war now, I foresee an assassination attempt…
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Take shelter in your homes or government places of shelter, we are gravely concerned – Ghanaian govt tells Ghanaians in Ukraine
The Ghanaian Government has expressed concern over its citizens in Ukraine following an attack from Russia. In a series of tweets it shared, the Ghanaian Government asked its citizens in Ukraine to shelter themselves in their homes or go take shelter in government places of shelter. The tweet reads; ”The Government of Ghana is gravely concerned about the security and safety of our over 1000 students and other Ghanaians in Ukraine and has asked them to shelter in place in their homes or in government places of shelter, as we engage the authorities, our relevant diplomatic missions and our honorary…
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It is very unwise that the Buhari regime is silent over the Russian invasion of Ukraine – Reno Omokri
Reno Omokri has expressed that it is very unwise for the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to be silent over the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Omokri made this known in a tweet via his Twitter handle. According to him, “To alienate those who give us aid and loans by being silent on this will cost Nigeria” In his words; “The Buhari regime’s silence over the Russian invasion of Ukraine is very unwise. Nigeria hardly imports or exports anything from Russia. Russia also hardly gives us loans or aid. To alienate those who give us aid and loans by being silent on…
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The time has passed when somebody that carried fourth will come first, we will retake Imo – Wike
Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike has vowed that the People’s Democratic Party will take back Imo state. He said Uzodinma has failed Speaking at the special grand reception organized to celebrate the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu by the Imo State PDP chapter in Owerri, on Wednesday, Wike stated that the Party would work together to make sure Uzodinma doesn’t return as Governor. According to him, “that time has passed when somebody that carried fourth will come first. It will never happen again” “The only mistake that we will make to allow the…
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‘To anyone who would consider interfering from the outside, if you do, you will face consequences greater than any you have faced in history’ – Putin warns US, other countries
Russian President, Vladimir Putin has issued a warning to its allies in the West after declaring war on Ukraine. Putin announced that Russia was launching a military attack on Ukraine In an early-morning address in Moscow on Thursday February 24 He said ‘To anyone who would consider interfering from the outside – if you do, you will face consequences greater than any you have faced in history.’ The United Nations Security Council had just convened an emergency meeting Wednesday night when Putin took to Russian airwaves to announce the invasion at 5:50am Moscow time. Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the…
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We are going through a lot because we have not planned well, not this administration – Ngige
Minister of Labour and employment, Senator Chris Ngige has balmed the problems ravaging the country on lack of planning. He said it is not the fault of the current administration. Speaking after his induction as a Distinguished Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Corporate Governance (INSLEC) on Wednesday in Abuja, Ngige hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for his leadership style. According to him, a good leader must be visionary, see things others are not seeing and things that can be projected futuristically and bring them out for implementation. He further stated that without the President, Nigeria would have…
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