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Russia has slammed retaliatory personal sanctions against 28 Canadians supporting Ukraine, following what it dubbed “unlawful anti-Russian restrictions” previously imposed by Ottawa. The Foreign Ministry, in a statement on Monday, said the entry ban affects the individuals whose activities promote “the criminal neo-Nazi ideology currently espoused by the Kiev regime.” Russia accused them of disregarding historical facts about the events of the Great Patriotic War and entrenching Canada’s alignment with the radical nationalist forces in Ukraine. Moscow noted that the trend has been further confirmed by Monday’s appointment of former Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia…
The former Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has debunked reports suggesting he is in “consultations” to join the African Democratic Congress, ADC. In a statement posted on his official Facebook handle on Tuesday, Badaru described the circulating reports as baseless, unfounded, and a product of political mischief. The former minister, who is also a founding leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, reaffirmed his absolute commitment to the party and urged the public and party members to disregard the rumours. “I remain a dedicated member of the APC and have no intention of leaving the party I helped build,” Badaru…
The Benue State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested six suspects for alleged vandalization of PHCN/TCN cables at Apir, opposite the NNPC Depot. The operation was a coordinated effort between NSCDC personnel and local youths in the Apir settlement of the state. The arrested suspects include: Shiaondo David Iorshenge who is prime suspect, Terungwa Asombo, Nomyar Bemdoo ,Tyoakura Apino Christopher, Terhemba Iortuhwa Victor and Musa Abdullahi The arrests follow stern warnings issued by Benue State Commandant, NSCDC, Bitrus, against criminal elements intending to exploit the Yuletide season for illegal activities targeting critical national assets. “In a…
Kwara United players have been charged to redouble their efforts in the second stanza of the season. Chairman of the club, Mr Kumbi Titiloye, stated this following the players’ resumption for the second stanza. Titiloye described the team’s first round performances as below expectations. “You must sit tight and ensure you justify your inclusion in the team with your performances,” Titiloye stated in his address to the players on Monday. Kwara United finished the first stanza in 12th place with 24 points. The Harmony Boys will lock horns with Bendel Insurance in their first game of the second stanza.
Chelsea Football Club has officially appointed Liam Rosenior as the new head coach of the men’s team. Rosenior, who enjoyed a successful playing career across the Premier League and Championship, joins Chelsea with a growing reputation in coaching. He previously held roles in youth development and first-team coaching, earning praise for his tactical acumen and his ability to nurture young talent. The club expressed confidence that the former Strasbourg coach will bring energy, fresh ideas, and a strong leadership presence to the squad as they aim to compete at the highest level domestically and in Europe. In a statement on…
A former member of the Federal House of Representatives, Dachung Bagos, has said he and other politicians defecting to other parties are doing so because the Peoples Democratic Party has failed. Bagos stated this on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, shortly after announcing his defection from the PDP to the ruling All Progressives Congress. “We are not jumping parties for political ambition. We are jumping parties because of the platform that wants to give our people a voice, and leadership that says, ‘You can trust us to be able to address this very issue,’” he…
Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank has questioned Manchester United’s decision to sack Rúben Amorim, warning that constant changes in key positions make it extremely difficult for clubs to achieve long-term success. Speaking about the dismissal, Frank stressed the importance of stability and alignment at the top of a football club. Frank argued that success is rarely built through short-term fixes, particularly when managers and sporting directors are frequently replaced. According to a post by Fabrizio Romano on X on Tuesday, Frank was quoted as saying: “It’s very difficult to achieve sustainable success if you change key personnel. That includes the…
Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has publicly warned an X (formerly Twitter) influencer identified as Dami Foreign to desist from involving her son, Jamil Balogun, in his online commentary, following a series of posts she described as crossing the line. X Influencer, Dami Foreign…Credit: X I Dami Foreign The warning came after Dami Foreign made a post on Tuesday, referencing the singer’s son. In the post, the influencer wrote: “Omo, Why’s tiwa savage son frowning?” Afrobeat Star, Tiwa Savage and her son, Jamil Balogun….Credit: X I Nigerian Celebrities The post triggered a swift reaction from the award-winning singer, who responded directly…
Stolen electric bikes built around Bosch motors will be harder to sell, service, and ride at the end of January. That’s when Bosch is rolling a new digital theft feature that lets owners mark the bike as stolen in the Bosch Flow app — no subscription required. Bosch rolled out a similar feature for expensive Bosch batteries last year, but it stupidly required a subscription to Flow Plus.“If an e-bike or a battery is marked as stolen, it can be identified as such throughout the entire digital ecosystem of Bosch eBike Systems,” says the company in a press release. “This…
The son of legendary investor Bill Miller has joined a chorus of analysts who predict Bitcoin will set a new all-time high this year, buoyed by regulatory momentum in the US and continued adoption on Wall Street. “Technicals are really starting to line up and it looks like it’s ready to go again. I personally expect it to break out to a higher high than its all-time high from the fall,” Bill Miller IV, chief investment officer at Miller Value Partners, told CNBC on Monday.He cited comments from US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins stating that capital markets are…
