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US President Joe Biden has said he is convinced Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to launch an invasion of Ukraine, and that an assault could happen in the “coming days”. Mr Biden said the assessment was based on US intelligence, which suggested the capital Kyiv would be targeted. Russia denies it is planning to invade. Western countries fear Russia is trying to stage a fake crisis in breakaway eastern regions of Ukraine to give it a reason to launch an offensive. The US estimates there are 169,000-190,000 Russian personnel massed “in and near Ukraine”, a figure that includes Russian-backed…
Police have clashed with protesters in Canada’s capital as they move to end an anti-vaccine mandate demonstration. The operation started early on Friday morning in downtown Ottawa with 70 arrests made. Police have now accused protesters of using children as a shield between lines of officers and the protest site. The police action comes after the government invoked the Emergencies Act to crack down on the three-week protest. A group of protesters have remained in the city in defiance of orders to leave. “Freedom was never free,” protester Kevin Homaund told the Associated Press. “So what if they put the…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State as the Chairman of the party’s Electoral Committee for Anambra Ward Congresses. The party disclosed this in a statement by its National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature, in Abuja on Friday. The party said that the committee was to elect new Ward Executive Committees and three-man ad-hoc Ward Delegates to the State Congress. Other nominations approved to serve in the committee, according to the party, were Mohammed Ashiru as Secretary; while Sen. Abdul Ningi, Sen. Atai Idoko, Ms. Mildred Ekhator, are to…
Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari on Friday turbanned former National Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Abubakar Baraje as Tafida of Ilorin. The event, held at the palace of the emir, was graced by eminent personalities from different walks of life. Immediate past Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, former governor of Kwara, Alhaji Abdulfattah Ahmed and former Minister of Youths and Sports, Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, led the pack of dignitaries that graced the event. The emir said the Tafida of llorin was bestowed on Baraje in recognition of his invaluable contributions to the growth and development…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the extension of the tenures of North West Zonal and Lagos State Caretaker Committees for a period not exceeding 30 days. The party disclosed this in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Debo Ologunagba, on Friday in Abuja. The party said that the current members of the respective Caretaker Committees were to continue in their capacities for an additional duration not exceeding 30 days, upon the expiration of their current tenures. “Consequently, the tenure of the North West Zonal Caretaker Committee has been extended from…
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the federal government to revive local refineries to curtail the hazards associated with fuel importation. The LCCI president, Dr. Michael Olawale-Cole, made the call in a statement on Friday in Lagos. He said beyond politics, government should consider the economics of refurbishing and maintaining existing refineries. Olawale-Cole said the government should take decisive action as to whether to own the refineries or involve the private sector in their management for profitability and sustainability. “The government may need to consider a joint venture model of the kind with Nigeria Liquified Natural…
Kwara’s Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq-led seven-man committee for Saturday’s All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Osun State has promised free, fair and credible exercise. AbdulRazaq gave the assurance at a stakeholders’ meeting on Friday in Osogbo. The three aspirants for the primary, former Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Moshood Adeoti, Gov. Gboyega Oyetola, and Mr. Lasun Yusuf, former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives attended the meeting. AbdulRazaq said the committee would be fair to all aspirants and also ensure a peaceful exercise. “We don’t want violence in Osun State. Let’s have a peaceful exercise on Saturday and…
There was pandemonium in Kuta, Ayedire Local Government area of Osun on Thursday after members of the All Progressive Congress engaged in gun battle allegedly over the sharing of some funds meant for party members. A video of the vehicle belonging to the chairman of the party in the area Rashid Olubori saw the chairman lamenting over the destruction of his car. The Windscreens of the Toyota Highlander were badly damaged as the vandals attacked while they also dealt machete cuts on the heads of many members. Many members scampered for safety while gunshots were heard . Olubori was heard…
-As Adeoti Expresses Doubt Over Fairness Of Poll The Hon. Rasaq Salinsile led faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State of Osun has accused Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of importing thugs into the state for tomorrow’s governorship primary election. According to Salinsile, the thugs were conveyed into the state in 38 vehicles at the early hour of today, Friday. Salinsile said the vehicles were escorted by a police van into the state through Abere. He spoke at a press conference addressed by Alhaji Moshood Adeoti, a governorship aspirant, on Friday, in Osogbo The Chairman alleged the Governor and…
About 17 lives have been reportedly lost on Friday after an accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Highway. The accident which happened at the Isara area of the highway, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps was caused by traffic regulations violations which later led to fire outbreaks. No fewer than 17 persons were burnt to death on Friday in an accident involving a Mazda bus and a tanker at Isara Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, in Ogun, Mr Ahmed Umar, confirmed the incident in Abeokuta. Umar said that the accident occurred at about…