Russian forces close to encircling Sievierodonetsk in eastern Ukraine
by The besieged Ukrainian city of Sievierodonetsk appears to be almost completely surrounded by attacking Russian forces, as the Kremlin continued to make incremental gains in …
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Russia-Ukraine war: more than 200 bodies found in Mariupol basement
The self-proclaimed leader of the Moscow-backed separatist region of Donetsk has said Russian and separatist forces were fighting to take full control of the town …
Boko Haram Insurgents Kill Over 60 Farmers, In Borno
Boko Haram insurgengts have raided Rann town, the headquarters of Kala-Balge Local Government Area of of Borno State and killed over 60 farmers. An eyewitness …
Turkey blocks early vote on Sweden and Finland joining Nato
Sweden and Finland have formally submitted their applications to join Nato but Turkey blocked an early move to fast-track the Nordic countries’ requests, demanding they extradite “terrorists” …
Seven more survivors of capsized boat rescued near Puerto Rico
The US Coast Guard has found an additional seven survivors from the capsizing of a vessel carrying Haitian migrants near Puerto Rico, a coastguard spokesperson said …
Female student killed in Sokoto for blasphemy
A female student in Nigeria was beaten to death and set on fire by fellow students who accused her of posting “blasphemous” statements in a WhatsApp group, …
Shireen Abu Aqla: UN chief appalled at Al Jazeera reporter’s killing
UN Secretary General António Guterres says he is “appalled” by Wednesday’s killing of veteran Palestinian-American Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Aqla. He also called for …
Finland ready for Nato membership
Finland’s president and prime minister have called for the country to apply for Nato membership “without delay”. Sauli Niinisto and Sanna Marin said in a …
Nigeria beat Ghana 2-0 in U20 AFCON qualifying tournament
Nigeria’s U20 national team, Flying Eagles, defeated their Ghanaian counterparts 2-0 in the opening match of Group B of the WAFU B U20 Championship in Niamey …
CBN’s Emefiele loses bid to secure court order to back his presidential ambition
Mr Emefiele’s lawyer begged the court to stop INEC and the AGF from disqualify him from contesting for the presidential ticket of any political party …