Russian officials have this morning threatened the West with a "severe" response if frozen Russian assets are confiscated. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova added Russia would never give up territories seized from Ukraine in exchange for the return of frozen assets. "Our motherland is not for sale," Ms Zakharova wrote on the Telegram messaging … Continue reading Kremlin warns of ‘severe’ response if frozen Russian assets are confiscated
Russia's Immortal Regiment March - which takes place on Victory Day to celebrate the defeat of Nazi Germany during the Second World War - has been cancelled for the second year in a row. Due to take place on 9 May, the march usually sees thousands take to the streets with photographs of veterans, the … Continue reading Annual Russian event cancelled due to ‘security concerns’
Estimates by the UK's minister for the armed forces say 450,000 Russian military personnel have been killed or wounded in Ukraine. Leo Docherty told the UK Defence Journal that in addition to those killed, tens of thousands of people have deserted the Russian military since the start of the war in February 2022. He said he did … Continue reading UK minister estimates 450,000 Russians killed or wounded since Ukraine invasion
The bodies of two people have been discovered in the Tisa River near Ukraine's border with Romania, Ukraine's state border guard reported. "Despite the lowering of the water level in the Tisa, it is extremely dangerous to swim across it, especially at night," a statement by the border guard said. "Sharp stones, roots, tree debris, … Continue reading Ukraine’s border guard: 2 Dead after trying to cross river to Romania
Britain plans to equip its armed forces with a homegrown hypersonic cruise missile by the end of the decade, according to a report. Military chiefs are under pressure to catch up with China, Russia and the US by developing a weapon capable of flying at speeds higher than Mach 5 - five times the speed … Continue reading UK to develop hypersonic missiles to catch up with China and Russia by 2030 – report
A second man has died after taking an "unusually strong batch" of heroin in North Devon, police have said. The first man died as a result of taking the Class A drug on Friday and a second man, who had been admitted to hospital earlier, died on Saturday night. Devon and Cornwall Police said his … Continue reading 1 Dead, 2 hospitalized after smoking ‘unusually strong heroin’
Ireland is pledging emergency legislation enabling it to send asylum seekers back to the UK. More than 80% of recent arrivals in the republic came via the land border with Northern Ireland, Irish justice minister Helen McEntee told a parliamentary committee last week. Rishi Sunak told Sky News it showed the UK's Rwanda scheme was already … Continue reading RWANDA BILL: Ireland pledging emergency legislation to send asylum seekers back to UK
Rishi Sunak has failed to rule out holding a general election in July, as speculation remains rife over the timing of the national vote. The prime minister has repeatedly said his "working assumption" is the election would take place in the second half of this year - with the law stating January 2025 is the latest he … Continue reading Sunak fails to rule out July general elections 5 times
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited over the “failure to account for and explain the whereabouts of the alleged missing USD$2.04 billion and N164 billion oil revenues.” FILE: Group CEO, NNPCL, Mele Kyari According to SERAP, the suit followed the allegations documented … Continue reading SERAP Sues NNPC Over Alleged Missing $2.04bn, N164bn Oil Revenues
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has vowed to remain upright, and never to governor the state on bended knees no matter how much he is pushed politically. Fubara addressing some Rivers elders at the country home of Sir Celestine Omehia in Ubima, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State on Saturday. Facebook/Sir Siminalayi Fubara “I … Continue reading Fubara won’t lead Rivers state on his knees
A massive, fiery carnage on the East-West Road in Rivers State has destroyed more than dozens of vehicles, scourged goods worth estimated billions, and claimed at least five lives. Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, who visited the scene of the devastating tragedy on Saturday, confirmed five deaths and 120 burnt vehicles. It is expected that … Continue reading 5 Dead, 120 Vehicles Burnt as Tanker Explosion Causes Fiery Carnage on East-West Road in Rivers
Sheffield United were relegated from the Premier League after a 5-1 humbling at Newcastle on Saturday. Chris Wilder’s side are 10 points from safety with just three games left following their 25th league defeat of a dismal season. The basement club, who have only three league wins, will return to the Championship just 12 months … Continue reading Sheffield United relegated from EPL after Newcastle loss
The American International School, Abuja, has paid the sum of $760,910 to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as refund for an advanced school fees paid to the school by a former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, for his children. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed this to Channels Television on Saturday. In an October 24, 2022 … Continue reading Yahaya Bello: EFCC Confirms Receipt of $760,000 from Abuja American School
Liverpool reached an agreement with Feyenoord on Friday for Arne Slot to succeed Jurgen Klopp as manager, British media reported. Arne Slot. X/@Feyenoord The Press Association said that a compensation package for the 45-year-old, who had two years left on his contract, has now been agreed. The BBC claimed that the deal is worth up … Continue reading Arne Slot to replace Klopp at Liverpool
Controversial cross-dresser, Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, is in a shared cell and not a one-bedroom flat or an en suite style cell. Bobrisky in court where he pleaded guilty to naira abuse on Friday, April 5, 2024 This was according to a statement by the Nigerian Correctional Service, Lagos State Command. In … Continue reading Bobrisky not living in 1-bedroom flat, says Correctional Service
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