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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday introduced martial law in Ukrainian Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions that Moscow claims to have annexed. “I signed a decree to introduce martial law in these four subjects of the Russian Federation,” Putin said during a televised National Security Council meeting. The Kremlin then published a decree saying martial law will be introduced from early Thursday. Related news Ukraine mocks Moscow with parade of destroyed Russian tanks 20% of Ukraine under Russian Control- says Zelensky   Putin vows to continue Russia’s bloody offensive in Ukraine Putin’s announcement came as Ukrainian forces advanced in…

Not long, 2 Brigade Nigerian Army, Uyo in Akwa Ibom would make militancy, separatist agitations, pipeline vandalism, illegal oil bunkering, cultism and communal clashes, among others a shadow of themselves. The Commander of 2 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. Abubakar Wase, gave the glimmer of hope during the inauguration of Exercise Still Water 11 2022 at Mbiokporo near Uyo on Tuesday. The exercise which began from October 2 to December 22 is meant to enhance synergy and inter-agency cooperation in the state. Read also Pioneer Akwa Ibom Military Governor’s family Faces N1.2b damages Terrorists Kill 10 Soldiers at Kaduna Military Base…

Israel Umoh Akwa Ibom son, Ita Lazarus Udom, who was stagnated as a Chief Superintendent of Police for 20 years, has, in one year, bagged accelerated promotion to the rank of Commissioner of Police (CP). Until his elevation, Udom, a deputy commissioner of police (DCP) in-charge of DFA zone 12 Headquarters, Bauchi, is among the 40 newly promoted Commissioners of Police to be decorated at Force Headquarters, Abuja on Thursday, October 20. Udom, an indigene of Nsekhe Village in Ukanafun Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, was decorated as Deputy Commissioner of Police on Monday, March 28, 2022, thus…

Fishers in Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State lost 35 engine boats worth millions of Naira in four months due to the activities of sea pirates. Consequently, they have vowed to shut down markets and government activities on Monday, October 24, 2022, over what they described as government’s refusal to assist them ward off incessant attacks by pirates. Fishers, under the aegis of Ibeno Ghana Yoruba Fishermen Association, IBEGHAYO, said within four months, they have lost 35 engine boats to pirates whom they said sometimes take them hostage for ransom. Read also: Two company’s security guards Murdered in…

As aftermath of ferocious flooding, residents of the affected communities in Bayelsa State are prone to starvation, homelessness, and outbreak of epidemic caused by offensive odour, Straightnews has gathered. Offensive odour from cemeteries in the Azikoro town and power outage in most areas of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital are worsening the devastating effects of the flood that has submerged over 300 communities and displaced 700,000 residents. Residents of Azikoro town where the major cemetery is located said despite the fact that many residents have left the area due to flood, the community is facing emanating odour that can cause…

Two prominent Nigerians have dismissed Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai’s claim that Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi ordered his arrest in 2013. In their reactions, Dr. Reuben Abati, public analyst with Arise TV and a tweep, Adetutu Balogun, faulted El-rufai’s allegation as politics taken too far. El-Rufai had on Monday at an interactive session organised by Arewa Joint Committee in Kaduna on Monday, claimed to have been detained nine years ago in Anambra for 48 hours on the orders of Mr Obi, the then governor of the state. Read also Nigerians sing for Peter Obi at Atiku’s Presidential…

A Nigerian journalist, Oseni Rufai, has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency due to the recent flooding that has killed many and ravaged most states in Nigeria. From his Twitter handle, the journalist opined that the ongoing presidential campaign should be put on a temporary halt to tackle the natural disaster. Speaking on the devastation caused by the flood, Oseni alleged that dead bodies are floating on the streets of Bayelsa and Delta State due to the effect of the flood on cemeteries. Related news Flood: Commuters travel with Canoes on East-West Road Over 500…

Ex-US President Donald Trump has distanced himself from Kanye West, rap super star, over his recent outbursts. The former president believes the rapper is acting too “crazy” in the wake of his recent anti-Semitic outbursts and public meltdowns, according to news report. Trump, who has previously said that Kanye has been “a friend of mine for a long time,” has told multiple people in recent days that he thinks the rapper needs professional “help,” sources told Rolling Stone. Related news Donald Trump Cancels UK Visit Over ‘Bad’ Deal To Move Embassy US Senate Overturns Trump’s Veto On National Security Bill Court declares Kim Kardashian…

Grammy winner, Burna Boy’s Last Last and Nigerian award-winning Gospel singer, Ada Ehi’s Only Jesus album have hit 100 million views in the You Tube. He becomes Africa’s leading export and one of the biggest artist globally with his 2022 hit single ‘Last Last’ off his Love Damini album  to become of the biggest songs off the continent in this year. Last Last’ has surpassed 100 million views on YouTube joining ‘YE’ and ‘On the Low’ as Burna Boy’s songs to have surpassed the 100 million views mark. The single Last Last enjoyed a fine run in Nigeria where it reached…

Real Madrid striker, Karim Benzema has won the Ballon d’Or for the first time in his football career while Barcelona superstar Alexia Putellas clinched her second successive Ballon d’Or Féminin, trophies. Benzema, the Frenchman, becomes only the second player aside from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to win the award since 2008. Benzema’s Real Madrid team-mate Luka Modric won the prize in 2018. Ballon d’Or is awarded for performance in the 2021-22 season, rather than the calendar year. Last season, Benzema was in top form as he helped his team win La Liga and the UEFA Champions League. Related news ‘Believe…