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Russian airstrike kills Nigerian medical student days before Ukraine graduation
Kharkiv National Medical University, on Sunday, announced the death of 23-year-old Nigerian medical student, Adaobi Marian Nnani, who on July…
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Trump seeks peace after deadly Russia strike on Kyiv
United States President Donald Trump has renewed his call for an end to the Russia-Ukraine war after a large-scale Russian…
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Russia warns of legal action if Britain sells seized crude cargo
Russian authorities have warned they are prepared to take legal action against any attempt by Britain to sell crude oil…
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Kim Jong Un vows full support for Russian war
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed his support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, promising to help Moscow achieve…
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Russia expels British diplomat over “intelligence activities”
Russia has revoked the accreditation of a British diplomat over “intelligence and subversive activities,” the Federal Security Service (FSB) said…
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Kremlin says US moves to stabilize energy markets align with Russia’s interests
Russia’s government has said that Moscow and Washington share a common interest in stabilising global energy markets after the United…
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Two Nigerians killed in Russian military drone strike in Luhansk, Ukraine intelligence reports
Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate has confirmed that two Nigerian citizens, Hamzat Kazeen Kolawole (born 3 April 1983) and Mbah Stephen…
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Ukraine, Russia And US Set For Trilateral Talks After Kremlin Calls Meeting With Trump Envoys ‘Useful’
Negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States are gathering in Abu Dhabi on Friday for what officials say will…
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Russia deploys nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile in attack on Ukraine
At least four people were killed and 19 others injured in Kiev after Russia pummelled Ukraine with missiles and drones…
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Russia deploys hypersonic missile amid peace plan rejection
Russia launched its advanced Oreshnik hypersonic missile against Ukraine overnight on Friday, January 9, 2026, shortly after Moscow formally rejected…
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Russia tests nuclear-powered underwater drone “Poseidon”
Russia has successfully tested a nuclear-capable, nuclear-powered underwater drone, President Vladimir Putin announced on Wednesday, marking Moscow’s second demonstration of…
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Trump Slaps ‘Tremendous’ Sanctions On Russian Oil For Ukraine War
US President Donald Trump slapped sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies on Wednesday, complaining that his talks with Vladimir…
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Russia Says Immune To New US Oil Sanctions
Russia said Thursday that new US sanctions on its oil industry risked hurting diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war,…
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Nigeria, Russia to deepen ties through BRICS women alliance
Nigeria and Russia are poised to deepen their diplomatic and economic ties through the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance (WBA), a…
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UNGA80: I ended 7 unendable wars in 7 months – Trump
The U.S. President, Donald Trump says he ended ”seven unendable wars” in seven months. Trump touted his success in ending…
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Russia plans tax hike to finance war on Ukraine
Russia plans to raise value-added tax, VAT, to help finance its war on Ukraine, the Finance Ministry said on Wednesday.…
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Putin rejects Zelensky meeting abroad, insists on Moscow venue
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected calls for a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky at a negotiating venue…
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Business
Oil Prices Rise Ahead Of US-Russia Summit
Wall Street stocks finished little changed Thursday as markets absorbed a disappointing inflation report, while oil prices shot higher on…
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Ukraine fights to hold ground as Russia makes new eastern push
Ukraine says its troops are locked in “difficult” battles in the east after Russia made rapid gains in a narrow…
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Trump envoy arrives Moscow for Ukraine talks as sanctions threat looms
US envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow on Wednesday on a last‑minute mission to secure a breakthrough in the Ukraine…
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Trump imposes 25% tariff on Indian goods, criticises ties with Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump said he is imposing a 25 per cent tariff on goods from India starting on Friday.…
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Drone strikes kill, injure civilians in Russia, Ukraine
At least one person was killed and ten others injured in a Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian city of…
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Russia bombards Kyiv in overnight drone attack, injuring 23 and setting buildings ablaze
Russia launched a major overnight drone and missile assault on Kyiv, injuring at least 23 people, damaging railway infrastructure, and…
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Russian delegation, without Putin, arrives in Istanbul for Ukraine talks
Russia and Ukraine traded insults on Thursday as negotiators were due to meet in Turkey for the first direct peace…
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Russia praises China as key force in reshaping global order
Russia has publicly praised China for playing a leading role in reshaping global power structures and challenging what it calls…
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Sport
Éric Chelle to field strongest possible Super Eagles squad for historic Russia match
On Monday, April 7, Super Eagles head coach, Éric Chelle, confirmed that he will line up his strongest team for…
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Trump and Putin begin crucial phone call to discuss peace deal for Russia-Ukraine war
On Tuesday, March 18, a highly anticipated phone call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin officially began,…
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Putin says he has ‘serious questions’ about 30 days ceasefire proposal
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the telephone to discuss a possible settlement…
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Poland asks US to send nuclear weapons amid rising tensions with Russia
On Thursday, March 13, Poland made a bold request to the United States, asking for the deployment of nuclear weapons…
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Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky wants Trump to ‘stand more firmly’ with Ukraine after tense White House clash
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he wanted the US to “stand more firmly on our side” after a fiery White…
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European leaders gather in Kyiv to mark three years of Russia-Ukraine war, US officials absent
Ukraine hosted European leaders on Monday to mark three years of all-out war with Russia, while top US officials stayed…
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Russia demands NATO denounce 2008 promise on Ukraine’s membership
On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, Russia called on NATO to formally renounce its 2008 promise to eventually offer Ukraine membership…
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Hungary’s PM Says Russia Will Be ‘Reintegrated’ Into Global Economy After Ukraine Peace Deal
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has stated that Russia will be reintegrated into the global economy and the European energy…
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Trump, Putin Set To Meet In Saudi Arabia On Ukraine
US President Donald Trump revealed Wednesday he expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine peace…
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‘It’s Time To Make a Deal’: Trump Urges Putin to End Ukraine War or Face Sanctions
US President Donald Trump has vowed to impose high tariffs and further sanctions on Russia if President Vladimir Putin does…
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Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery, triggering fire
A massive Ukrainian drone and missile attack sparked a fire at an oil refinery in southern Russia overnight, both Russian…
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Russia detains Uzbek national over General’s assassination in Moscow
On Wednesday, December 18, Russia's security services detained a 29-year-old man from Uzbekistan in connection with the assassination of Lt.…
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Biden Approves Ukraine’s Use of Long-Range Missiles, Escalating Tensions with Russia
In a significant policy shift, U.S. President Joe Biden has authorised Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied long-range missiles, known as ATACMS,…
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Politics
Kremlin denies Trump phone call, says West is not ready for peace talks
On Monday, November 11, 2024, Russia denied reports that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump had called President Vladimir Putin to discuss…
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Tech
Russian ride-hailing app Yango suspended in Togo after just four months
On Tuesday, October 22, Togo's Ministry of Road, Air, and Rail Transport announced the suspension of Yango, a ride-hailing platform…
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