International

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FG REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO SAFER SCHOOLS, STUDENT PROTECTION

The Federal Government has reiterated its dedication to boosting security around schools and ensuring the safety of students and citizens nationwide. This assurance was given by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, during a visit to Niger State Governor,…

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International

Florida executes man convicted of 1992 triple murder

A man convicted of the 1992 murders of three people has been put to death by lethal injection in Florida on Thursday in the 11th execution in the southern US state this year. Curtis Windom, 59, was sentenced to death for killing his…

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International

Israel starves four more Palestinians to death in Gaza.

aza’s Ministry of Health has recorded four deaths due to famine and malnutrition over the past 24 hours, including two children, bringing the total number of hunger-related deaths in the enclave to 317, including 121 children. At least 20 people have been killed…

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International

Zelensky calls for Putin talks as peace efforts stall

Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, said yesterday, that a meeting with Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, would be the most effective way forward amid stalled diplomatic attempts to end the war as he celebrated Ukraine’s Independence Day. This is as he vowed that Ukraine would…

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International

Putin Heads To Alaska Ahead Of Major Summit With Trump; Ukraine Waits Nervously

Russian President Vladimir Putin headed to Alaska for a face-to-face summit meeting with US President Donald Trump and talks aimed at a possible resolution to nearly 42 months of Russia's all-out war on Ukraine. With Ukrainian officials left out of the talks, the…

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International

Zelensky Urges Direct Talks with Putin as Trump Envoy Meets Russian Leader

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for a direct meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a renewed push to end the ongoing war. His appeal came on Thursday, shortly after former U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, held talks with…

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International

Elon Musk Blasts Trump’s Spending Bill as ‘Disgusting Abomination’

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has strongly criticized former President Donald Trump’s proposed federal spending bill, denouncing it as a “disgusting abomination” and warning of its severe economic implications. Musk’s comments, made on X (formerly Twitter), came just days after stepping down from his…

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Zelenskyy Urges Putin to Attend Turkey Peace Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has renewed calls for Russian President Vladimir Putin to participate in proposed peace talks scheduled to hold in Turkey tomorrow. In his nightly address, Zelenskyy stressed that every appeal for a long-term, unconditional ceasefire is significant. He also emphasised…

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International

Russia declares 72-hour unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8.

Russia has declared a 72-hour unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine to coincide with its most sacrosanct national holiday marking the World War II defeat of Nazi Germany, Victory Day, calling on Kyiv to agree to the pause. Ukraine was quick in its response, which…

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International

Ukrainian Leaders Reject Trump’s Crimea Proposal Amid Legal, Political Barriers

Ukrainian leaders have firmly rejected a proposal reportedly floated by former U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting that Ukraine could cede Crimea to Russia as a path to ending the ongoing war. Kyiv officials stressed that any territorial concession would be both unconstitutional and…