Ukraine: US Accuses Russia Of Depravity And Brutality

Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday he was still open to peace talks with Putin Zelensky said he wanted to meet Putin because “a single man decides everything” in Russia EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine Crisis: Powerful Explosions Rock Kyiv After Russian Warship Sinks Elon Musk Stages $43bn Hostile Takeover Of Twitter Ukraine Crisis: Russia In … Read more

Suspected ‘Yahoo Boy’ Extradited To US Over $148,000 Wire Fraud

Wire Fraud

The wire fraud suspect was arrested in Nigeria on September 2, 2021, for allegedly defrauding an American lady living in Kentucky Uwujaren said the U.S. would prosecute the suspect for offences allegedly contravening Title 18, US Code EDITOR’S PICK 2023: Full Details Of Buhari’s Meeting With Tinubu, Adamu, Others At Iftar Dinner [JUST IN] 2023: … Read more

Why I Was Banned From Entering The United States, Bovi Reveals

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Why I was banned from entering The United States, Bovi confesses   Bovi also addressed the perceived beef between him and fellow comedian, AY. EDITORS PICK [BREAKING] 2023: Goodluck Jonathan Opens Up On ‘Contesting’ For President [BREAKING] 2023: Protesters Storm Jonathan’s Office In Abuja, Ask Him To Join Presidential Race BREAKING: INEC Speaks On Postponing 2023 … Read more

US Sends Artillery To Ukraine To Contain Russian Firepower

Ukraine

The United States, France, Czech Republic and other allies are sending scores of the long-range howitzers to help Ukraine blunt Russia’s mounting offensive Backed by better air defense, attack drones and Western intelligence, the allies hope that Kyiv will be able to destroy a large amount of Russia’s firepower EDITOR’S PICK Powerful Explosions Rock Kyiv … Read more

Insecurity: Presidency Blames Kukah, Others For US’ Inconsistent Military Support

Presidency

The Presidency said that the United States’ policy and support to Nigeria have been so inconsistent over the years, especially as regards the provision of military equipment The Presidency revealed that the reasons given for the delay—poor interreligious relations between Christianity and Islam in the country… EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Govt Reopens Chrisland Schools 2023: Goodluck … Read more

US Announces $500m Economic Aid Package For Ukraine

Ukraine

Western countries including the United States have stepped up aid to Ukraine in recent days as fighting rages in the country’s east and south  The IMF has warned of economic devastation both in Ukraine and abroad from the war EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: PDP Chairman, Women Leader Killed As Gunmen Attack Convoy Of Top Lawmaker … Read more

Ukraine Crisis: Russia Gives New Surrender Deadline In Mariupol As West Offers More Arms  

Russia Gives New Surrender Deadline In Mariupol As West Offers More Arms. The renewed warning came as Moscow’s earlier ultimatum lapsed at midnight with not a single Ukrainian soldier laying down their weapon. EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine Crisis: Powerful Explosions Rock Kyiv After Russian Warship Sinks Elon Musk Stages $43bn Hostile Takeover Of Twitter Ukraine Crisis: … Read more

Ukraine Receives Fighter Jets From United States

Ukraine

The moves indicate a change in attitude in the West, which had initially refused to provide Ukraine with heavy armaments to avoid a confrontation with Russia Kirby did not specify the type of aircraft delivered to the Ukrainian military, which had been pleading for warplanes for weeks EDITOR’S PICK Powerful Explosions Rock Kyiv After Russian … Read more

Ukraine Won’t Give Up Territories In East To End War – Zelensky

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Zelensky spoke in both Ukrainian and English about the horrors his country has witnessed and the urgent help his military still needs to be equipped He said that his country has no guarantee that Russia wouldn’t try again to seize Kyiv if it is able to capture Donbas EDITOR’S PICK APC Holds Emergency NEC Meeting … Read more

United States Approves $997m Attack Choppers For Nigeria

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The United States said the sale of the weapons is part of efforts to boost security for Nigeria Reports had suggested that the US denied Nigeria’s request over human rights concerns by the military EDITOR’S PICK Rejection Of UTAS Will Prolong Strike Action – ASUU Osun 2022: Oyetola, Adeleke Makes INEC 15-man Final List PDP … Read more

Ukraine: Biden Accuses Putin Of Genocide 

Genocide

US officials have accused Russia of committing war crimes, but have not until now gone so far as to call it “genocide” Biden later said it would be up to lawyers to decide if genocide had been committed EDITOR’S PICK Strike: ASUU Reveals Condition For Reopening Of Varsities Nwachukwu Osinachi’s Husband Used To Make Their … Read more

US Allots Extra $300m In Security Aid To Ukraine

Ukraine

Congress had last month passed a funding bill that included $13.6 billion for humanitarian and military aid to Ukraine and NATO allies in eastern Europe. One of the technologies included in the announcement is more Switchblade tactical drones. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the US Defense Department announced Friday it is allotting $300 million in … Read more

Ukraine: Putin “Cannot Remain In Power”, Says Biden

Biden

Biden’s line that Putin “cannot remain in power” was not in his prepared remarks, according to the White House  US officials had said previously said removing Putin from power was not their goal EKO HOT BLOG reports that US President Joe Biden declared forcefully Saturday that Russian President Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power,” but … Read more

US Blacklist Six Nigerians For Supporting Boko Haram

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The action follows the United Arab Emirates’ prosecutions, convictions, and designations of these individuals for supporting the Boko Haram group The US had designated Boko Haram as a Foreign Terrorist Organization on November 14, 2013 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States said it was designating six Nigerians for their support of the terrorist … Read more

BREAKING: Reps Seek Automatic Employment For First Class Graduates

Reps

The House of Reps wants automatic employment for first-class graduates from Nigerian institutions. The House believes this will serve as motivation for Nigerian students and enable graduates to maximize their potential. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives on Wednesday moved a motion to offer automatic employment for first-class graduates from Nigerian institutions. … Read more

Ukraine: Russia Didn’t Ask Us For Assistance, China Replies US

Ukraine

China said the war in Ukraine must not continue, adding that it was imperative for both parties to cool down the tension Two US officials had claimed that Russia had asked China for military equipment…  EKO HOT BLOG reports that China has refuted claims that it received any request from Russia for help in the … Read more

US Warns Of Possible Russian Chemical Attack On Ukraine

Ukraine

Ukraine says continued Russian shelling has again stopped residents leaving the besieged city of Mariupol as well as Izyum near Kharkiv A maternity ward and a children’s ward have been destroyed in a Russian air strike on a hospital in the southern city of Mariupol EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States has warned … Read more

Global COVID-19 Deaths Tops Six Million

COVID-19

About 1 in every 1,300 people globally has died of COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic The United States has reported more coronavirus deaths than any other country – about 960,000 total EKO HOT BLOG reports that the global COVID-19 death toll surpassed 6 million on Monday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. … Read more

US Says It Has Credible Intel Of War Crimes In Ukraine

Ukraine

A new Russian ceasefire proposal to allow civilians to flee key cities has been branded “immoral” by Ukraine Corridors from besieged Mariupol and Sumy will lead to Ukrainian cities and to Russian ones EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken has said there are “very credible reports of deliberate … Read more

US Working With Poland On Providing Fighter Jets To Ukraine

Ukraine

Ukrainian President Zelensky asked US lawmakers Saturday for help in establishing a no-fly zone over Ukraine At least 1.2 million refugees have fled Ukraine since the beginning of the invasion, according to UN estimates EKO HOT BLOG reports that the US government is working with Poland on the possibility of Warsaw providing fighter jets to … Read more