Hundreds gathered in the biting cold in Kyiv on Friday to mourn military medic Valentyna Nagorna and soldier Daniil Liashkevych, who fell in love and died together at war a week ago.“It warms our souls to know that his heart was truly filled with love, as was Valentyna’s heart. When the moment came, they met death together” said mourner Anastasia Vasylchenko, 31.“But we should not romanticise war in the first place. Because war is death and heroes — people — die.”Vasylchenko was Liashkevych’s ex-wife but she remained friends with him and, like most in the crowd, stayed for both ceremonies...
MUSK PARTICIPATED IN TRUMP-ZELENSKY CALL AMID CONCERNS FOR UKRAINE’S SUPPORT
An unidentified source confirmed that Tech tycoon and Telsa CEO, Elon Musk joined a call conversation between US President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky the day after the presidential election.Trump was reportedly with Musk at Mar-a-Lago when Zelensky called to congratulate the president-elect for what a source briefed on the call described as a positive and cordial conversation.The President-Elect put the call on speaker and Zelensky thanked Musk for his help with providing communications through Starlink to Ukraine in the ongoing war with Russia. The call was roughly seven minutes long, and no policy was discussed, CNN stated.Zelensky...
JAPAN’S P.M PLEDGES TO REINFORCE MILLITARY POWER AND DEEPEN TIES WITH US AS COUNTRY SAFETY IS THREATENED
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Saturday renewed a pledge to reinforce his country’s military power and deepen its alliance with the United States under President-elect Donald Trump. Ishiba made the announcement at an annual troop review held at Camp Asaka in the Tokyo suburbs, said the security environment surrounding Japan and the international community has significantly worsened due to escalating tensions with China, Russia and North Korea. The Prime Minister stated that the breaches of the nation’s airspace by Chinese and Russian warplanes earlier in the year “not only violated Japanese sovereignty but also threatened the safety of Japan...
POLICE CONFIRMS 24 KILLED AND MORE INJURED IN PAKISTAN TRAIN STATION BLAST
The Inspector General of Police for Balochistan, Mouzzam Jah confirmed that 24 people have been killed and more than 40 injured in a bomb blast at a railway station in Quetta in southwestern Pakistan on Saturday.According to Senior Superintendent of Police Operation Muhammad Baloch the blast seemed to be a suicide bomb and that investigations were underway for more information.In his words: “The blast took place inside the railway station when the Peshawar-bound express was about to leave for its destination.” Pakistan is grappling with a surge in strikes by separatist ethnic militants in the south and Islamist militants in...
UKRAINE DOUBT U.S SUPPORT AT TRUMP’S VICTORY, BORRELL ASSURES OF EUROPE BACKING
EU foreign policy Chief Josep Borrell on Saturday in Kyiv, reassured Ukraine of Europe’s backing in the first visit by a top Brussels official after Donald Trump’s poll win. U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump’s victory has set doubt in Ukraine and Europe that upon office resumption, Trump could end Washington’s support for Kyiv’s fight against Russia’s invasion. Borrell in his speech delivery stated: “The message is a clear one — the Europeans will continue to support Ukraine. Revealing that he will soon leave office, he added: “We have been supporting Ukraine since the beginning, and on this my last visit to...
US UNSEAL CHARGES IN ALLEGED IRANIAN PLOT TO ASSASINATE TRUMP, OTHERS
Three men have been charged in connection with an alleged Iranian plot to kill people in the United States that included an apparent effort to assassinate Donald Trump while he campaigned for a second term in office.According to U.S. department of Justice: “Farhad Shakeri, 51, of Iran; Carlisle Rivera, also known as Pop, 49, of Brooklyn, New York; and Jonathon Loadholt, 36, of Staten Island, New York, were charged today in a criminal complaint in connection with their alleged involvement in a plot to murder a U.S. citizen of Iranian origin in New York.“Rivera was arrested in Brooklyn, New York, and Loadholt...
NIGER GOVERNOR DONATES N100M TO FUT MINNA TO FACILITATE HOSTELS CONSTRUCTION.
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has announced a donation of N100 million to the Federal University of Technology (FUT) Minna to facilitate the construction of hostels for students. Governor Bago made the announcement when he received the University’s Governing Council on a courtesy call at Government House Minna. The Governor observed a need for inter-institutional collaboration among tertiary institutions in the State while calling for synergy between the Institutions regarding Research and programme exchange. He stated that doing so would accelerate development in the education sector, especially as the State government desires to make the State the hub of...
OANDO WINS ‘DEAL OF THE YEAR’ AWARD AT THE 2024 AFRICA ENERGY WEEK 2024.
Leading energy solutions provider Oando Plc has won the ‘Deal of the Year’ award at Africa Energy Week (AEW) 2024. The Africa Energy Chamber (AEC), the annual week-long oil and gas conference organisers, hosted and recognised different stakeholders at a Gala and Award night held at the Cape Town International Conference Centre (CITCC) on Tuesday. Receiving the award was the Company’s Group Chief Executive, Wale Tinubu, remarked, “We are delighted and honoured to receive the ‘Deal of the Year’ award from Africa Energy Week. It’s been a remarkable year on many fronts. First, we marked our 30th anniversary as a...
NIGERIA FORMER PRESIDENT BUHARI’S DAUGHTER DECLARED AS ANAN AMBASSADOR
The Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) has appointed Fatima Buhari, daughter of former Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari, as its first ambassador. Speaking at a dinner organised for the officials, the ANAN’s National President, James Neminebor, confirmed Buhari’s appointment and urged the executives to prioritise service and commitment to the association in their respective states. He expressed appreciation to the Katsina State Government for its support for ANAN, emphasising the importance of embracing professional accounting services for effective financial management across sectors. Fatima’s appointment followed her recent inauguration as the Katsina State chapter Coordinator, Professional Women Accountants in Nigeria...
Galatasaray’s Nigerian Star Osimhen Shut Down Critics with Tottenham Double
Victor Osimhen’s brilliance propelled Galatasaray to a crucial victory over English side Tottenham Hotspur. The match began with a quick strike from Yunus Akgün, who unleashed a stunning volley from outside the box that left Tottenham goalkeeper Fraser Forster helpless. Tottenham found an equalizer in the 18th minute through the young 2005-born Welsh talent Will Lankshear, who showcased his potential with a well-taken finish. In the 31st minute, Galatasaray reclaimed the lead, thanks to their relentless pressing. Dries Mertens capitalized on a defensive error by Dragusin, intercepting the ball and setting up Osimhen, who calmly slotted it home. Just eight...