Russia Strikes Ukraine, Killing at Least 15 People
By Mardiyyah Abubakar At least 15 people have been killed after Russia launched a wave of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, Ukrainian authorities said on Wednesday. Nine people, including three children, were killed after a missile destroyed a five-storey apartment building in Pryluky, Chernihiv region. Rescue workers searched through the rubble for survivors as […]
Lithuania Prepares Evacuation Plans Amid Russian Threat
By Halima Adisa Lithuania has prepared evacuation plans in case of a Russian attack but would fight back if its territory is invaded, Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius says. Speaking with BBC, Sinkevičius said Lithuanians feel “constantly threatened” by Russia, citing incidents involving drones entering the country’s airspace. He said Lithuania had prepared for different scenarios, […]
UK Vows Full Support for Ukraine Despite Russian Threat
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reaffirms the United Kingdom’s commitment to Ukraine after Russia warned of “consequences” over the use of British-made drones in recent Ukrainian strikes inside Russian territory. Burnham said the UK would continue to support Ukraine, insisting that Britain would remain a “fair-weather” friend and stand with Kyiv […]
Russia Unleashes Massive Overnight Assault on Kyiv, Killing 13
By Zainab Bakare Russia launched one of its largest overnight aerial assaults on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, killing at least 13 people and injuring more than 30 in a barrage of missiles and drones that tore through residential neighbourhoods and critical infrastructure. Ukrainian officials said the attack, which came hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of […]
Nigeria, Russia Strengthen Strategic Ties
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations following a meeting between Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Borisenko Evgenievich, and Nigeria’s newly appointed Ambassador to Russia, Joseph Iji, in Moscow. The meeting marked a key milestone in Ambassador Iji’s diplomatic mission as he formally presented copies of his credentials, paving […]
Guterres Demands Permanent UN Security Council Seats for Africa
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has renewed calls for far-reaching reforms of the United Nations, insisting that Africa must be granted permanent representation on the UN Security Council to correct what he described as a “historic injustice.” Speaking on Monday in Nairobi during the groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the UN’s […]