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Tag: Russia

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Top Stories / World Stage

Happening Now: Trump, Zelensky set to meet after ‘lengthy call’

August 16, 2025August 16, 2025 - by Agency Report

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he will meet US President Donald Trump in Washington DC on Monday August 18, 2025 after the pair had a “long and substantive conversation” following …

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Top Stories / World Stage

Ukraine: Trump, Putin summit ends without deal

August 16, 2025August 16, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

The high-profile summit between former US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday concluded without a breakthrough on Ukraine, despite both leaders highlighting areas of agreement and …

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Business

Bonny light rises amid U.S.- Russia talks

August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 - by Segun Odunewu

 Nigeria’s flagship crude grade, Bonny Light, closed slightly higher at $68.85 per barrel at the weekend, snapping a six-session losing streak, as traders balanced geopolitical uncertainty over U.S.–Russia peace negotiations …

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World Stage

Ukraine vs Russia: Trump, Putin may meet as ceasefire talk rage on

August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed that he may meet Russian President Vladimir Putin “very soon,” amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. Speaking at the …

Ukraine vs Russia: Trump, Putin may meet as ceasefire talk rage on Read More
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World Stage

Russia willing to strengthen all-round collaboration with China – Putin

August 4, 2025August 4, 2025 - by Admin I

 Russian President Vladimir Putin said late Wednesday that Russia and China share a broad spectrum of cooperation areas, and Russia is committed to strengthening all-around cooperation and exchanges with China. …

Russia willing to strengthen all-round collaboration with China – Putin Read More
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Breaking News / World Stage

Breaking: Many feared d3ad as plane with passengers crashes

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

A passenger aircraft carrying almost 50 people crashed on Thursday in a remote forested area of Russia’s Amur region, with no immediate signs of survivors, according to local authorities. The …

Breaking: Many feared d3ad as plane with passengers crashes Read More
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Security & Crime

Trump to send Ukraine weapons, threatens 100% tariffs on Russia

July 15, 2025July 15, 2025 - by Chizoba Ogbeche

President Donald Trump is stepping up his support for Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing attacks and resistance to peace efforts after more than three years of war. Trump announced on July …

Trump to send Ukraine weapons, threatens 100% tariffs on Russia Read More
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Nigerian News

Bilateral cooperation: Russia to increase scholarship quota for Nigerian students from 220

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 - by Paul Okah

The Russian Federation has offered to increase its annual scholarship quota for Nigerian students from 220 to a potentially higher number, pending collaboration with Nigeria’s Ministry of Education. The offer, …

Bilateral cooperation: Russia to increase scholarship quota for Nigerian students from 220 Read More
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World Stage

Russia willing to strengthen all-round collaboration with China-Putin

June 22, 2025June 22, 2025 - by Admin I

Russian President Vladimir Putin said late Wednesday that Russia and China share a broad spectrum of cooperation areas, and Russia is committed to strengthening all-around cooperation and exchanges with China. …

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World Stage

Russia warns US against military intervention in Iran-Israel conflict

June 19, 2025June 19, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Russia has warned the United States against taking military action on Iran, following speculation over whether Washington will enter the war alongside Israel. Russia’s foreign ministry gave the warning after …

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Sports

NFF satisfied with Unity Cup triumph, Russia friendly – Gusau

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025 - by Admin I

President of the Nigeria, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON), has asserverated that the Federation is delighted to have achieved its objectives for making the Super Eagles prosecute the Four-Nation Unity …

NFF satisfied with Unity Cup triumph, Russia friendly – Gusau Read More
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Sports

We were unlucky against Nigeria — Russia coach

June 8, 2025June 8, 2025 - by Admin I

Russia head coach Valery Karpin praised the performance of his players in the 1-1 draw with the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Prompts News reports. The Europeans put up a dominant …

We were unlucky against Nigeria — Russia coach Read More
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Sports

Okoye reflects on tough draw with Russia

June 8, 2025June 8, 2025 - by Admin I

Maduka Okoye admitted that the Super Eagles were made to work hard for their draw against Russia. The international friendly played at the Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow ended in a 1-1 …

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Sports

Nigeria’s Super Eagles cage Russia boys in friendly, Arokodare nets first goal

June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 - by Admin III

The Super Eagles of Nigeria played a 1-1 draw against Russia in an international friendly held at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Friday. Russia took the lead in the …

Nigeria’s Super Eagles cage Russia boys in friendly, Arokodare nets first goal Read More
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Sports

Friendly: Super Eagles eye victory over Russia’s ‘Boys’

June 5, 2025June 5, 2025 - by Admin III

Fresh from winning the four-nation Unity Cup tournament in London, Nigeria’s Super Eagles will seek to maintain their unbeaten run in all competitions since the beginning of this year, when …

Friendly: Super Eagles eye victory over Russia’s ‘Boys’ Read More
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Sports

Int’l Friendly vs Russia: Onyemaechi completes Super Eagles squad after visa hitch

June 5, 2025June 5, 2025 - by Admin III

There are now 20 players in the Super Eagles training camp in Moscow ahead of Friday’s first-ever friendly against Russia after Olympiacos defender Bruno Onyemaechi reported following a delay in …

Int’l Friendly vs Russia: Onyemaechi completes Super Eagles squad after visa hitch Read More
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World Stage

Russia denies kidnapping 20,000 Ukrainian children

June 4, 2025June 5, 2025 - by Admin III

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has dismissed claims that 20,000 Ukrainian children were kidnapped by Russia, describing the allegation as false and politically motivated. Speaking at a press briefing …

Russia denies kidnapping 20,000 Ukrainian children Read More
Letters

Ukraine’s long road to peace  

June 4, 2025June 4, 2025 - by Abeh Sotu

Russia and Ukraine could only agree to a large-scale prisoner exchange but failed to reach a breakthrough during their first direct peace talks since 2022, held in Istanbul, the economic …

Ukraine’s long road to peace   Read More
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Sports

Gusau list gains of Super Eagles’ friendly against Russia

June 3, 2025June 3, 2025 - by Admin III

As anticipation builds for the Super Eagles’ high-profile friendly match against the Russian national team on June 6, 2025 in Moscow, President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim …

Gusau list gains of Super Eagles’ friendly against Russia Read More
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Sports

International Friendly: Nigeria’s Super Eagles start training in Russia

June 3, 2025June 3, 2025 - by Admin III

A number of withdrawals and injuries to some players have combined to alter the list of players who will appear for Nigeria in Friday’s international friendly match in Moscow, from …

International Friendly: Nigeria’s Super Eagles start training in Russia Read More
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Sports

Super Eagles fly out to Russia for friendly

June 1, 2025June 1, 2025 - by Admin III

The Super Eagles will fly out of Moscow tonight for their highly anticipated international friendly with Russia. Eric Chelle’s side took part in the just concluded 2025 Unity Cup invitational …

Super Eagles fly out to Russia for friendly Read More
Letters

Türkiye to host Russia, Ukraine leaders in next peace talks -Foreign Minister

May 30, 2025May 30, 2025 - by Admin III

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Friday said that Türkiye hoped to host Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the next possible round of peace negotiations. …

Türkiye to host Russia, Ukraine leaders in next peace talks -Foreign Minister Read More
Letters

Thoughts on the Romania presidential elections 

May 26, 2025May 26, 2025 - by Mikhail Sanni

Presidential elections were held in Romania on May 4, 2025, with a second round on May 18, 2025. George Simion, an ultra-nationalist who opposes military aid to Ukraine, and calls …

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World Stage

Russia, Ukraine exchange 1,000 prisoners in major wartime deal

May 25, 2025May 25, 2025 - by Admin III

Ukraine and Russia have completed a “1,000 for 1,000” prisoner swap after three days of exchanges, amid heavy Russian airstrikes on Ukrainian cities. The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said on …

Russia, Ukraine exchange 1,000 prisoners in major wartime deal Read More
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Sports

World Cup can be incentive for Russia to end war – Trump

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 - by Admin III

US President Donald Trump says the opportunity for Russia to play at the 2026 World Cup could be an “incentive” to end the war in Ukraine. The Russian national football …

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I have received many requests for information on GMO seeds and their safety, and I have watched several video clips ...

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If the mountain will not come to Mohammed, then Mohammed must go to the mountain. This is a time-honoured maxim, ...

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Nigeria’s leading airline Air Peace Chairman, Dr Allen Onyema has described the country’s aviation sector as one poised for a ...

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