Putin and Zelensky A Russian strike on Tuesday killed 24 people waiting for pension payments in a front-line town of eastern Ukraine where Russian forces are massing forces for a large-scale offensive, officials said. President Volodymyr Zelensky posted a video showing several corpses strewn on the ground by a burned-out minivan and playground — images AFP could not independently verify. “A brutally savage Russian airstrike with an aerial bomb on the rural settlement of Yarova in the Donetsk region. Directly on people. Ordinary civilians. At the very moment when pensions were being disbursed,” Zelensky wrote online. Moscow has claimed the…
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Nepal flag KP Sharma Oli, prime minister of Nepal, has resigned following days of violent anti-government protests that have left at least 21 people dead. Oli, 73, announced his resignation in a letter to the president on Tuesday, saying the decision was necessary to “take further steps towards a political solution and resolution of the problems”. The Himalayan nation has been rocked by unrest since Monday after the government attempted to impose a ban on social media platforms.Although the restriction was later reversed, anger over alleged corruption, political nepotism, and economic stagnation has continued to fuel nationwide protests. Demonstrations turned…
Alake The African Professionals of Australia (APA) has conferred the title of African Champion of the Year on Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the mining sector and commitment to diaspora engagement. The award was presented at the Australia-Africa Diaspora Investment Forum on September 5, 2025, held alongside the Africa Down Under (ADU) Mining Conference in Perth. The forum brought together prominent leaders, investors, and professionals from across Africa and the diaspora for an evening of dialogue and networking at the Pan Pacific Hotel. APA WA President, Dr. Toyosi Craig,…
Fidelity Bank office …Provides Essential Food Items to 2,000 Residents Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has extended its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, the Fidelity Food Bank Initiative, to Anambra State, providing essential food supplies to over 2,000 vulnerable residents in Awka, the state’s capital. The two-day outreach, which held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Catholic Diocese, Awka and at Emmaus House, the Anglican Diocese of Awka, saw the distribution of relief materials to the elderly, widows and other vulnerable members of the community. Speaking during the distribution exercise, Dr. Nosa Orumwense, Regional Bank Head -Awka, Fidelity Bank Plc,…
Tyson Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather have reached a deal on a potential exhibition fight in 2026, promoter CSI Sports said on Thursday. No date or location was given for the bout, but CSI said heavyweight great Tyson and undefeated multi-weight champ Mayweather would meet in “Spring 2026”. Tyson, 59, built a 50-7 record with 44 knockouts in a career in which he established himself as the most feared heavyweight of his generation. He last appeared in the ring in a lopsided loss to Youtuber-turned prizefighter Jake Paul last November in Arlington, Texas.Tyson barely landed a punch in that eight-round…
Tosin Tosin Olorunleke, Wife of Kogi State born Super Eagles goalkeeper Ojo Olorunleke has cried out alleging threat to her life by her husband. Mrs Olorunleke alleged that, since the Super Eagles came second in the last Africa cup of nation in Ivory Coast and were rewarded by the Federal Government with flats, land and a national honour for their outstanding performance, her home has not been in peace. In her facebooks post on Sunday night, she alleged that her husband has been dating one Precious Daniel which has caused more harm to their marriage. According to the Facebook post,…
India map Two Nigerians have been arrested in India in separate incidents involving romance scams and drug trafficking, PUNCH Metro reports. According to The Hindu’s report on Friday, the Bagalkot district police arrested a 47-year-old Nigerian, Oliver Okechukwu, on charges of duping a woman of ₹5.5 lakh (about N9.5m) under the pretext of marriage. Bagalkot Superintendent of Police Siddarth Goel confirmed the arrest, saying the suspect was arrested by Bagalkot CEN police in Mumbai on Thursday. Investigations, according to the report, revealed that Okechukwu, who resides in Shivaji Nagar Bonkode Ganv, Khairane Thane, Mumbai, targeted women through matrimonial websites. He reportedly introduced…
Anambra map There was pandemonium near the ever-busy axis of Emeka Offor Plaza, Onitsha Main Market, on Tuesday, when operatives of the Operation Clean And Healthy Anambra Brigade, otherwise known as “OCHA Brigade”, allegedly opened fire, leaving no fewer than four people, including a pregnant woman, dead. Eyewitnesses near the scene said the incident created panic and outrage among traders and residents who fled the scene for safety. The OCHA Brigade is a state-run enforcement agency in Anambra, tasked with ensuring environmental sustainability, enforcing government policies on cleanliness, order, and discipline, and improving the overall health of the state. Its activities…
NUPENG logo The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has suspended its ongoing nationwide strike over its face-off with the Dangote Group.NUPENG had on Monday declared a nationwide industrial action to protest the refusal of the Dangote Group to allow its workers to join the union, particularly NUPENG. Vanguard gathered that the strike was called off after parties reached an agreement at a meeting convened by the Department of State Services (DSS). The meeting was attended by the Ministers of Labour and Finance, as well as officials of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).…
Lady Gaga Lady Gaga is “forever grateful” to fiancé Michael Polansky for the impact he has had on her life and career. In her acceptance speech for Artist of the Year at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) on Sunday night, the superstar – real name Stefani Germanotta – dedicated her win to the entrepreneur, whom she described as her “partner in all things”. And taking to Instagram on Monday, Gaga posted two sweet photos of herself and Michael. In the accompanying caption, the Abracadabra singer wrote a love letter in honour of her fiancé, describing him as “MY…