Russia’s presidential hopeful Boris Nadezhdin has said his bid to run in elections in March has been blocked, and that he will challenge the decision of the election commission in the country’s highest court. Nadezhdin, a prominent critic of the war in Ukraine, is intent on unseating incumbent Vladimir Putin. But his bid was stymied…
West African foreign ministers are holding emergency talks on Thursday in Nigeria’s capital Abuja to discuss the political crisis in Senegal and disputes with military rulers in three other member states. The extraordinary session of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) follows President Macky Sall’s sudden decision to delay elections in Senegal, just…
The host nation has survived several close shaves with elimination thanks to fortune with results in other games and scarcely believable comebacks. Late goals in remarkable wins in the knockout round against defending champion Senegal, then Mali, have no other explanation for devout locals other than being the will of God. They’re sure now he…
Ukraine’s commander-in-chief has outlined a plan to massively scale up the use of unmanned systems to overcome Russia’s advantages in manpower and materiel and break the deadlock in this war. The effectiveness of such systems was proved again last week as they sank a Russian missile corvette, grounded three planes and set an oil refinery…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Wednesday defeated the Bafana Bafana of South Africa 4-2 on penalties to qualify for the final of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. The match ended 1-1 after 90 minutes and extra time, which necessitated shootouts to decide which team qualified for the final. The Eagles…
Scores of civil society groups, Wednesday besieged the National Assembly to stage a protest against the ban on alcoholic beverages in sachet by the National Agency for Food And Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC). Tagged ‘Let The Poor Live’, the protesters were led by the Coalition Against Economic Saboteurs. The spokesperson for the coalition, who…
A fresh protest has erupted in Niger state. Wednesday’s protest is coming after a similar protest in Minna, the state capital just two days ago. Suleja, the commercial nerve centre of Niger State, is only a few kilometres away from the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Protesters stormed the popular Moroko Road where the biggest market…
In the realm where the confluence of innovation, deep technical expertise, and leadership is a rarity, James Arukhe emerges as a quintessential figure, leaving an indelible mark on the global oil and gas industry. His journey from academia to the zenith of the global oil and gas industry is a testament to the boundless possibilities…
The African Nations Cup hosts Ivory Coast are fancied to continue their remarkable revival at the Africa Cup of Nations and ride a frenzied wave of home support as they seek a place in the final with victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo. The two meet in Abidjan on Wednesday just hours after Nigeria…
