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By George Wright, BBC News Ukraine’s commander-in-chief has said the situation on the frontline has worsened in the face of multiple Russian attacks. Oleksandr Syrskyi said Ukrainian forces had withdrawn from positions in the eastern Donetsk region. Ko Russia is trying to take advantage of its superiority in manpower and artillery before Ukrainian forces get much-needed supplies of new US weapons. The US last week agreed a $61bn (£49bn) package of military aid for Ukraine. But new US weapons are yet to make their way to the frontlines, where Ukrainian troops have been struggling for months with a shortage of…
By Halimah Olamide Manchester City took another step in their bid to win a fourth consecutive Premier League title with a 2-0 victory over relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest on Sunday. Josko Gvardiol and Erling Haaland were on target for the defending champions. Pep Guardiola’s men kept the pressure on leaders Arsenal, pulling to within a point of the Gunners – who held on to win 3-2 at Tottenham Hotspur earlier in the day – in the table with a game in hand. “I think the most important thing is to not think (about the title race), especially these moments, but…
By Halimah Olamide Former Benue Governor, Chief Samuel Ortom, has asked the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Mr Yahaya Bello, to come out of hiding and answer his case with the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC). Ortom stated this on Sunday at the Redeemed Church in Makurdi during the thanksgiving service organized by his aides to mark his 63rd birthday anniversary. He urged Bello to come out and defend his administration adding that his continuous hiding would bring disgrace to former governors across the country. The ex Benue governor also urged his former appointees to always come…
Agency Report Some commuters in Ilorin, the Kwara capital, have lamented the increase in transportation fares within the city, owing to the current fuel scarcity. Some of them who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, said they now pay double the fare that had hitherto been increased since the removal of fuel subsidy. NAN reports that transportation fare had increased in the llorin metropolis since Saturday due to fuel scarcity and its unavailability. Olunlade to Offa Garage which used to be N100 is now N200, Offa Garage to Mandate Market which was N200 is now between…
By Halimah Olamide Arsenal must not get carried away with their Premier League title chances after edging local rivals Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 in a hard-fought London derby, manager Mikel Arteta said on Sunday. The Gunners raced into a three-goal lead by halftime but Spurs battled back with two goals and left the visitors holding on for the points after a storming late comeback. “Don’t get carried away with yourself. Just understand we have to be better, we want to be better. There’s a margin for improvement and we go again against Bournemouth,” said Arteta. League leaders Arsenal host the…
By Halimah Olamide The chairman of the Victoria Garden City in the Lekki area of Lagos state, Giban Mbelu, has been found dead in his car. According to information gathered by NPO Reports, he was found unconscious in his C300 4Matic car around 10.10 am on Friday, April 26, 2024, around VGC. The 42-year-old was rushed to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital where he was confirmed dead by a doctor on duty. It was gathered that people decided to inspect his vehicle which had been running for hours at the spot where it was parked. “Concerned by the discovery, some…
By Halimah Olamide There have been reports that Governor Ayedatiwa’s campaign coordinator, Alaba Ebe also known as Excel has been killed by gunmen. The Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organisation Foot Soldiers Independent Council (LACO-FSIC), announced this in a statement on Sunday by its State Information Directo, Kayode Fasua. This is coming few days after the conclusion of the APC Governorship primary election in the state. According to Fasua, Excel was killed in his Supare home on Saturday. The statement also urged urge authorities to protect its members against opponents. The group described the incident as a “shocking tragedy.” “Excel had been…
By Jennifer Agiesta, CNN Polling Director CNN — Donald Trump continues to hold an advantage over President Joe Biden as the campaign – and the former president’s criminal trial – move forward, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. And in the coming rematch, opinions about the first term of each man vying for a second four years in the White House now appear to work in Trump’s favor, with most Americans saying that, looking back, Trump’s term as president was a success, while a broad majority says Biden’s has so far been a failure. Trump’s support in…
By Halimah Olamide The ruling Peoples Democratic Party in Oyo State has emerged as the winner of all chairmanship seats held across the 33 Local Government Areas of the state. The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission announced the results of the council poll held on Saturday, April 27. In attendance at the announcement of the results were the commission’s chairman, Isiaka Olagunju (SAN); the state Commissioner of Police, Adebola Hamzat, among others. However, the All Progressives Congress chapter in the state, on Saturday, demanded the cancellation of the poll. According to the party, the election was a “sham.” The results…
By Halimah Olamide The Duke and Duchess, His Royal Highness Prince Harry alongside his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan are set to visit Nigerian in May. This was announced in a communique signed by the Brigadier General, Director Defence Information of the Defence Headquarters, Tukar Gasau on Sunday. According to the Gusau, during their stay in the country, they will be meeting with Service members and will be hosted to arrays of cultural activities. Prince Harry, the Duke of Duchess founded the Invictus games an international multi- sporting events which offers recovery pathway for international wounded, injured and sick…