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A top official in Mariupol accused Russian forces of taking thousands of Ukrainian citizens against their will across the border into Russia. Pyotr Andryuschenko, an assistant to the city’s mayor, …
Russian forces kidnapping Ukrainian citizens, blocking aid – Official Read More
Russian regulators on Friday accused US tech giant Google and its video subsidiary YouTube of “terrorist” activities, the first step towards a possible access ban. Russia has already blocked access to other …
Google, YouTube engaging in terrorist activities, Russia alleges Read More
OPEC said on Tuesday that oil demand in 2022 faced challenges from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rising inflation as crude prices soar, increasing the likelihood of reductions to its …
OPEC foresees challenges to oil demand from Ukraine war, inflation Read More
The European Union imposed sanctions Tuesday on Chelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich as part of a new package of measures targeting Russia and President Vladimir Putin’s close allies. The …
Ukraine invasion: EU slams sanctions on Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich Read More
Ukrainian officials say they have killed a fourth Russian general in a sign that Moscow’s commanders are increasingly being forced to lead from the front. Anton Gerashchenko, an advisor at …
Ukrainian troops kill fourth Russian Military General Read More
Ukraine accused Russian forces on Saturday of killing seven civilians in an attack on women and children trying to flee fighting near Kyiv, and France said Russian President Vladimir Putin …
Ukraine reveals how Russian troops killed civilians during evacuation as France heaps more accusation on Putin Read MoreRussia could target Western shipments of military equipment to Ukraine, a senior Moscow diplomat has said after Joe Biden warned of “World War Three”. Deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov said …
We will attack US Military shipments to Ukraine, Russia warns Read More
The Premier League has suspended its broadcast deal with Russia following the country’s invasion of neighbouring Ukraine. The move will take effect immediately, meaning Thursday’s four matches will not be …
Ukraine invasion: Premier League terminates broadcast deal with Russia Read More
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says countries that have very close economic links with Ukraine and Russia are at particular risk of scarcity and supply disruptions. It added that poor …
Ukraine/Russia: Nigeria, others may face commodity supply disruptions – IMF Read More
Thomas Tuchel said Chelsea fans picked the wrong time to show their support for Roman Abramovich after the Russian owner’s name was chanted during a show of solidarity with Ukraine …
Chelsea fans chant Roman Abramovich’s name during Premier League tribute to Ukraine Read More
The United States has flown its B-52 Stratofortress bombers, the Air Force’s largest strategic bomber over NATO’s Eastern flank. CNN reports that the US on Friday, conducted the exercise alongside …
US flies heavy B-52 stratofortress bombers near Ukraine as war persist Read More
Nigeria has evacuated 807 of its citizens from war-raged Ukraine as at Saturday. The evacuees arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja in three flights. The News Agency of …
807 Nigerians evacuated from Ukraine as Russia continues onslaught Read More
The Ukrainian president’s office said evacuations from Mariupol where Russia announced a ceasefire have halted as the invading army resumed shelling. Earlier, Russia said its forces had stopped firing near …
Ukraine raises alarm as Russia violates ceasefire Read MoreKremlin said on Saturday that the West was behaving like a bandit by cutting economic relations over the conflict in Ukraine but that Russia was far too big to be …
Ukraine invasion: Kremlin labels US, Europe ‘bandit’ Read MoreAs Russian troops continue to invade the cities of Ukraine, the third batch of Ukraine-based Nigerians from Hungary have touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport, Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. …
Pictures: Third batch of Nigerians trapped in Ukraine arrive Abuja Read MoreRussia declared a partial ceasefire on Saturday to allow humanitarian corridors out of the Ukrainian cities of Mariupol and Volnovakha, Russia’s defence ministry said. “From 1000 am Moscow time (0700 …
Breaking: Russia declares partial ceasefire as evacuation begins, Ukraine fires warning shot Read More
A US senator has sparked outrage after he called on Russian people to assassinate President Vladimir Putin. Lindsey Graham, a Republican senator for South Carolina, said the only way Russia’s …
Ukraine invasion: Calls for assassination of Russian President, Putin, intensify Read More
Report reaching Blueprint has revealed that the second batch of Nigerians fleeing Ukraine have just touch down the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja. They were evacuated from Poland by Air …
Breaking: Humanitarian affairs minister, other FG officials receive second batch of trapped Ukraine-based Nigerians Read More
The federal government Friday gave all returnees from Ukraine $100 (about N48, 000) to ameliorate their sufferings. This was contained in a statement by the Head of Media and Public …
FG assists Ukraine returnees with N48, 000 Read More
The first batch of Nigerians based in Ukraine have just arrived Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. The Nigerians in Ukraine were evacuated due to ongoing war after Russian soldiers invaded the country. …
[Breaking] VIDEO: First batch of trapped Ukraine-based Nigerians arrive Abuja Read More
As Ukrainian and Russian delegations met for direct talks in Belarus, telephone diplomacy aimed at ending Vladimir Putin’s invasion of his neighboring country also continued at the highest level on …
Ukraine invasion: Worst yet to happen, French President, Macron, opens up on discussion with Putin Read More
One of Vladimir Putin’s top generals was shot dead by a sniper in a major blow to the Kremlin’s war plan to annihilate Ukraine. Major General Andrei Sukhovetsky was reportedly …
Big Blow! ‘Sniper’ kills top Russian commander in Ukraine Read More
Up to $8.5 million has been approved by President Muhammadu Buhari for the evacuation of stranded Nigerians from troubled Ukraine. The presidential approval was given to the ministries of Foreign …
Breaking: Buhari approves $8.5m for evacuation of Nigerians from Ukraine Read More
Following the call for volunteer fighters by the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, about 115 Nigerian youths, Wednesday, stormed Ukraine embassy in an effort to join Ukraine in its fight against …
[Breaking] Ukraine invasion: Over 100 Nigerians storm embassy, volunteer to fight Russian troops Read MoreThe Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has said many Nigerians have been moved out of Ukraine amidst attacks by Russia. Onyeama, who disclosed this in a ‘Daily Update’ on …
We’ve evacuated over 200 Nigerians from Ukraine – FG Read More