16 die in plane crash; 6 critically injured
A plane carrying a group of parachute jumpers crashed in the Russian region of Tatarstan on Sunday, killing 16 people and injuring six, the Emergencies Ministry said. Doctors are currently…
Gbajabiamila says only 9% of Armed Forces budget is spent on equipment as lawmakers seek additional capital funding
May 17, 2021 The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila says record has shown that only nine per cent of the total budgetary allocation to the Nigerian…
Plane crash trial: I know nothing about M17 crash, suspect tells court
One of four suspects being tried in absentia for the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 has denied any involvement with firing or supplying the Russian-made Buk missile used…
Covid-19: Quarantine violators to be jailed 7 years
Russia’s Lower House of Parliament gave its final approval on Tuesday to legislation to send Covid-19 quarantine violators to prison for up to seven years. According to the legislature, if…
The Benefits and Takeaways from President Buhari’s Visit to Russia
By Garba Shehu President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria from his four-day visit to the Russian Republic extremely happy with the success of the visit, which outcome is the…
Buhari jets off to Russia with 3 Governors, 4 Ministers for Russia–Africa Summit
President Muhammadu Buhari is to depart Abuja on Monday to attend a three-day Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi, Russia, between Oct. 23 and Oct. 25. A statement by the President’s spokesman,…
To end modern slavery, free 10,000 people a day for a decade – Research
Ten thousand people would need to be freed every day to eliminate modern slavery over the next decade, according to research on Wednesday showing countries making little or no progress…
Iran to Continue Oil Export Despite US Economic War -Rouhani
Iran will continue to export oil despite U.S. sanctions, which are part of a psychological war doomed to failure, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday. By reimposing…
Counter Terrorism Operations: US to Withdraw Troops in Africa…Shifts Focus to China, Russia
US Troop The U.S. military will withdraw hundreds of troops focused on counter terrorism operations in Africa over the next several years to support the Pentagon’s…
How corrupt Nigerians, others fuel UK economy with £3bn in dirty money
Corrupt Nigerian public office holders cutting across the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) among others have been fingered as part of the contingent…