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Russia launched missiles against Kyiv for the third time in five days, part of an apparent escalation of the aerial bombardment of Ukrainian cities as the war stretches into its third year with the front line largely stationary. Five people were injured in the strike on the Ukrainian capital, with …

The embattled leader of Haiti, Ariel Henry, has resigned after weeks of  chaos in the Caribbean nation, as gangs have been attacking government structures.   Haitian Prime Minister Henry said in a speech late Monday, March 11 that his government would leave power after the establishment of a transitional council, …

First lady, Remi Tinubu, has called on state governors to enforce capital punishment on criminals who abduct children in any part of the country.    While speaking to newsmen after the celebration of the 2024 International Women’s day, Mrs. Tinubu said; ‘’Whoever is kidnapping children is sick, cruel and a …

As my train heads north-west from Madrid towards the green hills of Asturias, I eagerly await views of the lush landscape – but instead, I’m plunged into darkness. A new series of tunnels is leading me to the northern region’s capital, Oviedo, and among them is the seventh-longest in Europe: …

Forget Paris in spring: Rome is both warmer and cooler in the first few months of the year. The locals are in their winter black rollneck jumpers, accessorised with equally noir-ish sunglasses. With an average of 17C by March, it’s warm enough to sit outside cafés and bars, but not …

The Presidency has denied claims that the Tinubu government plans to relocate Nigeria’s capital from Abuja to Lagos.    Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, January 24, said the President has no plans to move the Federal Capital to Lagos.   …

The Oyo state government has confirmed reports of an explosion that rocked Ibadan, the state capital this evening January 16.    In a statement published on social media, the state government said it is aware of the explosion and that security agents are investigating the incident to determine the source …

US Innovative Technology Fund: James Geurts, former assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development and acquisition, also acquisitions executive at Special Operations Command (2021); Hugh Wyman Howard III, retired rear admiral, former commanding officer of Naval Special Warfare Command (2022); Ryan McCarthy, former secretary of the Army (2021); Richard …

Winter can be a tricky time if you’ve got kids of any age: darker, shorter days and inclement weather mean they inevitably end up stuck inside, with everyone getting bored, cross and arguing about screen time. Why not banish those winter blues with a change of scene and whisk them …

Napoli’s president, Aurelio De Laurentiis has been reportedly placed under investigation on suspicion of false accounting.   The investigation concerns Napoli’s £74million signing of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, who joined the Serie A giants from French side Lille in July 2020. In order to lure the Nigerian to Naples, …