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The head of the World Food Programme, David Beasley, has warned the conflict in Ukraine could send global food prices soaring, with a catastrophic impact on the world’s poorest. Ukraine and Russia are both major exporters of basic foodstuffs, and the war has already hit crop production, driving up prices Mr Beasley said it was putting more people at risk of starvation worldwide. “Just when you think hell on earth can’t get any worse, it does,” he said. Russia and Ukraine, once dubbed “the breadbasket of Europe”, export about a quarter of the world’s wheat and half of its sunflower…
Russia has said it may close its main gas pipeline to Germany if the West goes ahead with a ban on Russian oil. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said a “rejection of Russian oil would lead to catastrophic consequences for the global market”, causing prices to more than double to $300 a barrel. The US has been exploring a potential ban with allies as a way of punishing Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. But Germany and the Netherlands rejected the plan on Monday. The EU gets about 40% of its gas and 30% of its oil from Russia, and…
Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak is facing disciplinary proceedings by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) for displaying the letter “Z” on the podium next to a Ukrainian rival in Qatar. But what does the symbol mean? In Russia, the “Z” is fast becoming seen as a staunchly pro-war symbol of President Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. It has been sported by politicians, seen on the sides of cars, vans and advertising hoardings – as well as daubed on bus shelters. It has even been used by Serbs at pro-Russian demonstration in Belgrade. Photographs have been widely shared on social media. It has…
(CNN)Angelina Jolie drew parallels between refugees in Yemen and those suffering because of the war in Ukraine. The star, who has for years worked closely with the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), shared that she had traveled to Yemen in a video on her verified Instagram account over the weekend. “I’ve landed in Aden, to meet displaced families and refugees for UNHCR @refugees and show my support for the people of Yemen,” the caption read. “I will do my best to communicate from the ground as the days unfold.” “As we continue to watch the horrors unfolding in Ukraine, and…
Another governorship aspirant under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, Dele Adeleke, has announced his withdrawal from the gubernatorial race. Dele Adeleke disclosed this in a statement released on Monday and made available to news men in Osogbo. He said he was ready to work for the PDP to emerge in the forthcoming governorship election scheduled for July 16, this year. “My journey in the past few months was one of conviction, conviction rooted in my strong belief that Osun deserves to get a more visionary and positively impactful leadership, headed by a young, virile…
Freedom has come the way of Yoruba Nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo ( popularly called Sunday Igboho) as he was released by authorities of the Republic of Benin on Monday. A brief statement by the Ilana Omo Oodua, a pan Yoruba socio-cultural group said that Igboho was released to a leader of Yoruba, Prof Banji Akintoye. terse statement on Monday by the Umbrella body of Yoruba Self-determination Groups, Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, confirmed Igboho’s release. The Communications Secretary to Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, Maxwell Adeleye, explained Igboho was released to Professor Banji Akintoye and a French Language Expert/ Deputy Alana…
The new acting chairman of the All Progressive Congress, Governor Sani Bello on Monday received the report of the zoning committee of the party from its chairman, Governor AbdulRazaue AbdulRahman. The party had set up a committee which comprised governors and other office holders. Among those present when the chairman submitted the report on Monday were Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his Ogun state counterpart, Prince Dapo Abiodun, Governor of Borno, Prof Babagana Zulum and others. Displaying the report to those present, Bello said the report was signed by all members of the committee without any exception. He thanked…
One of the governorship aspirants in Osun, Chief Akin Ogunbiyi, has accused the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party of being in an alliance with Adeleke family ahead of Tuesday’s governorship primaries in the state. Specifically, he said Chairman of the PDP, Senator Iyorchia Ayu, is dancing to the tune dictated by some cabals in the party especially Mr. Deji Adeleke. Ogunbiyi stated this on Monday at his campaign office in Ogo-Oluwa Osogbo. He said that the primary to chose the flag bearer for the July 16th governorship poll is already being concluded and he sees no reason why he…
*Says Creative Sector Holds Great Potential Popular Nigerian economist and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu has taken to his Twitter platform to share photos of a concert hosted by Nigerian Musician, Davido at The O2 Arena in London which he attended with his daughter. Elumelu, who is the Chairman of Heirs Holdings and the brain behind the Tony Elumelu Foundation, expressed his satisfaction with the growth of the entertainment sector in his tweet. “The 20k Arena was filled up, same arena Wizkid Ayo’s recent concert got sold out within minutes for three nights. The creative sector has such global coverage and appeal…
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said everyone who commits atrocities against Ukraine’s civilians will be punished. He said Ukrainians would not forgive or forget, and accused invading Russian troops of deliberate murder. “There will be no quiet place on Earth for you. Except for the grave,” the president said. Ukrainian officials say Russia is striking civilian targets around the country, including hospitals, nurseries, and schools. But Russia denies targeting civilians, saying it is carrying out a “special military operation” against Ukrainian “nationalists” and “neo-Nazis”. Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna told the BBC that, after “strong resistance” from the Ukrainian army,…