Russia said it would take “similar measures of pressure” on Western media after an EU court upheld a broadcast ban on the Russian state media channel Russia Today. The EU’s General Court on Wednesday dismissed an action taken by Russia Today France, the French version of the channel, which appealed the EU’s measures prohibiting the […]
War: We’ll respond accordingly – Russia reacts to EU’s action against its media
UN Secretary-General, António Guterres has condemned the missile strike on the Ukrainian port of Odessa, which came one day after Kiev and Moscow struck a deal to unblock grain exports. The Ukrainian military said two Russian missiles were intercepted by air defences on Saturday and two others hit the commercial port on the Black Sea. […]
War: UN, EU react to attack on Odessa’s port after grain deal
Nigeria will supply gas to the European Union (EU) as the Russia-Ukraine war which started in late February lingers. The EU Delegation to Nigeria and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) made the disclosure at the weekend. The Deputy Director-General, Department for (Energy), European Commission, Matthew Baldwin briefed reporters in Abuja. Baldwin is in […]
The European Union (EU) nations have approved fresh aid for Ukraine as the country faces growing economic damage from Russia’s invasion. Finance ministers from the 27-nation EU gave the go-ahead on Tuesday to €1billion in loans to the Ukrainian government. The amount brings to 2.2 billion euros, the total amount of E.U. macro-financial assistance to […]
Russia has claimed that the European Union and NATO are gathering a “coalition” to “essentially” prepare for a war with Russia. Russian foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, while reacting to the news of Ukraine and Moldova becoming members of the European Union, said the EU is not a military-political bloc like the NATO. He said that […]
Twelve European Union countries have cried out following Russia’s decision to cut gas supply The EU climate policy chief Frans Timmermans said this on Thursday, accusing Moscow of weaponizing energy. “Russia has weaponized energy, and we have seen further gas disruptions announced in recent days. All this is part of Russia’s strategy to undermine our […]
War: EU laments as Russia’s latest action hits 12 member countries
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says it has deployed 150 staff and over 50 machines to the Old Parade Ground in Abuja to facilitate its youth PVC registration drive. The move by INEC, in collaboration with the European Union, is aimed at mopping up all eligible voters in the federal capital territory a few […]
2023: INEC, EU woo Nigerian youths on PVC registration in Abuja
The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Chief Gani Adams has urged the United Nations (UN) and other international organisations to immediately intervene in the rising insecurity in Nigeria. He said “no part of Nigeria is safe again.” Adams disclosed this in a letter addressed to the UN Secretary-General, Mr António Guterres, and copies sent to […]
Insecurity: Nigeria not safe again – Gani Adams tells UN, EU, others
French President Emmanuel Macron has said that it wouldn’t have been possible granting European Union candidate status to Ukraine if not for Russia’s invasion. Macron told CNN and BFMTV on Friday that “Ukraine normally should not be a candidate” and that they were “doing it because of the war and because we think it’s good.” […]
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has urged the European Union, EU, to support a referendum for the actualization of Biafra, Oduduwa Republic, and Ambazonia nations. IPOB expressed hope that European nations will soon gather to witness a referendum for Biafra, Oduduwa Republic, and Ambazonian nation. Emma Powerful, the spokesman of IPOB, urged agitators to […]
Support referendum for Biafra, Oduduwa Republic, Ambazonia – IPOB begs EU
Portugal has issued a very serious warning to the European over the debate on whether to grant Ukraine candidacy status in the EU. Portugal Prime Minister, Antonio Costa warned that such debate could divide the bloc and create “false expectations.” According to him, the division in the EU over the debate would be a gift […]
War: Portugal issues strong warning to EU over Ukraine membership
The European Union (EU) has agreed on a partial ban on Russian oil imports amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. This was disclosed by European Council chief, Charles Michel. Michel made the announcement in a tweet via his Twitter handle on Monday evening. “Agreement to ban export of Russian oil to the EU. […]
Ukraine war: EU agrees on partial ban of Russian oil imports