Zelensky slams US lack of response to Putin truce rejection

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday lamented the lack of a US response to Russia’s refusal to agree a full, unconditional ceasefire” as two people were killed in Moscow’s latest aerial bombardment. Russia mounted a “massive” missile and drone attack on Ukraine that also wounded seven people, Zelensky said, warning that Moscow was stepping up
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday lamented the lack of a US response to Russia’s refusal to agree a full, unconditional ceasefire” as two people were killed in Moscow’s latest aerial bombardment. Russia mounted a “massive” missile and drone attack on Ukraine that also wounded seven people, Zelensky said, warning that Moscow was stepping up

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‘It’s mischievous,’ police warn organisers to shelve April 7 protest

The Nigeria Police Force has advised organisers of a planned protest scheduled for Monday, April 7, 2025, to call it off, describing it as “ill-timed and mischievous.” The protest, being championed by the “Take It Back Movement,” is expected to hold in various states, including the Federal Capital Territory. However, it coincides with the maiden
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The Nigeria Police Force has advised organisers of a planned protest scheduled for Monday, April 7, 2025, to call it off, describing it as “ill-timed and mischievous.” The protest, being championed by the “Take It Back Movement,” is expected to hold in various states, including the Federal Capital Territory. However, it coincides with the maiden

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FG to deploy robotic machines for bridge inspections nationwide

The Federal Government is planning to deploy robotic machines for underwater inspection of bridges nationwide, the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, announced on Sunday. At a stakeholders’ engagement on Section 2 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, Umahi said that the move was to reduce the cost of hiring divers for underwater assessments. He said,
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The Federal Government is planning to deploy robotic machines for underwater inspection of bridges nationwide, the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, announced on Sunday. At a stakeholders’ engagement on Section 2 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, Umahi said that the move was to reduce the cost of hiring divers for underwater assessments. He said,

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LP warns NLC, caretaker panel against secretariat takeover

The Labour Party on Sunday warned the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Nenadi Usman-led caretaker committee against any attempt to forcibly take over its national secretariat on Monday. National Secretary of the party, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, raised the alarm in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja. According to him, the NLC plans to
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The Labour Party on Sunday warned the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Nenadi Usman-led caretaker committee against any attempt to forcibly take over its national secretariat on Monday. National Secretary of the party, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, raised the alarm in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja. According to him, the NLC plans to

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Act now on Plateau killings, ACF tells FG

The Arewa Consultative Forum on Sunday condemned the recent attacks on communities in Plateau State, calling on the Federal Government to take urgent action to end the violence. In a statement issued in Kaduna, ACF’s National Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba, described the attacks, which claimed the lives of several residents, including children, as “disheartening
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The Arewa Consultative Forum on Sunday condemned the recent attacks on communities in Plateau State, calling on the Federal Government to take urgent action to end the violence. In a statement issued in Kaduna, ACF’s National Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba, described the attacks, which claimed the lives of several residents, including children, as “disheartening

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EPL: Man City held by Man Utd in derby stalemate

Manchester City’s hopes of Champions League qualification remain in the balance after a dismal derby at Manchester United ended 0-0 on Sunday. United had the better of a game limited in chances as they missed out on a first league double over City since 2019/20. A point leaves City still in fifth in the Premier
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Manchester City’s hopes of Champions League qualification remain in the balance after a dismal derby at Manchester United ended 0-0 on Sunday. United had the better of a game limited in chances as they missed out on a first league double over City since 2019/20. A point leaves City still in fifth in the Premier

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Nigeria steps up advocacy for measles-rubella vaccine

Nigeria has stepped up advocacy efforts in preparation for introducing the measles-rubella vaccine to prevent congenital defects. The Centre for Well-Being and Integrated Nutrition Solutions, in a statement on Sunday by its Head of Mission for the Advocacy Project, Dr Mahmud Zubairu, ahead of the introduction of the vaccine, noted that rubella infections during pregnancy
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Nigeria has stepped up advocacy efforts in preparation for introducing the measles-rubella vaccine to prevent congenital defects. The Centre for Well-Being and Integrated Nutrition Solutions, in a statement on Sunday by its Head of Mission for the Advocacy Project, Dr Mahmud Zubairu, ahead of the introduction of the vaccine, noted that rubella infections during pregnancy

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Chelsea’s ‘unfair’ schedule to blame for Palmer axe – Maresca

Enzo Maresca insisted Chelsea’s “unfair” schedule forced him to drop out-of-form forward Cole Palmer for Sunday’s 0-0 draw at Brentford. Maresca’s side had 24 hours less than Brentford to prepare for the west London derby after beating Tottenham 1-0 on Thursday. England star Palmer was eventually sent on by Maresca after an hour, but he
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Enzo Maresca insisted Chelsea’s “unfair” schedule forced him to drop out-of-form forward Cole Palmer for Sunday’s 0-0 draw at Brentford. Maresca’s side had 24 hours less than Brentford to prepare for the west London derby after beating Tottenham 1-0 on Thursday. England star Palmer was eventually sent on by Maresca after an hour, but he

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Police nab three suspected kidnappers following Benue passengers’ abduction

Security operatives have arrested three suspected kidnappers in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. The suspects were apprehended on Sunday around Ogoli-Ugboju in the local government area. The arrests come after residents of Otukpo town held a protest last Tuesday, demanding action against the rising insecurity in the area and nearby communities. In response,
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Security operatives have arrested three suspected kidnappers in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. The suspects were apprehended on Sunday around Ogoli-Ugboju in the local government area. The arrests come after residents of Otukpo town held a protest last Tuesday, demanding action against the rising insecurity in the area and nearby communities. In response,

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Soldiers kill three bandits, destroy over 70 camps in Taraba

Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke neutralised three bandits and destroyed criminal hideouts during a clearance operation in the Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. The operation, which took place on Saturday as part of the ongoing Operation Lafiya Jamaa, was aimed at dismantling the
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Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke neutralised three bandits and destroyed criminal hideouts during a clearance operation in the Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. The operation, which took place on Saturday as part of the ongoing Operation Lafiya Jamaa, was aimed at dismantling the

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