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Putin signs documents to annex 4 contested Ukrainian provinces

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed the document to formally annex four Ukrainian provinces, which were hitherto occupied by Moscow’s troops.   Putin said that the regions of Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhya and Kherson were now part of Russia, during…

September 30, 2022 · by komolafe times · 0

Nigeria to collaborate with Finland to grow ICT sector – Onyeama

By Emmanuel Acha, New York.   The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, says Nigeria will collaborate with the Finish Government to grow the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) sector in the country.   Onyeama disclosed this on Thursday in…

September 22, 2022 · by komolafe times · 0

Russia wants to destroy Ukraine’s right to exist, says Biden

U.S. President Joe Biden has accused Russia of trying to destroy Ukraine’s right to exist as an independent country.   “This war is about extinguishing Ukraine’s right to exist as a state – plain and simple –  and Ukraine’s right…

September 21, 2022 · by komolafe times · 0

Full text of President Buhari’s address at UNGA 77

STATEMENT BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AT THE GENERAL DEBATE OF THE 77TH SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY, WEDNESDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER, 2022   Mr. President, Heads of State and Government, Mr. Secretary-General, Distinguished…

September 21, 2022 · by komolafe times · 0

Buhari bids UN General Assembly farewell as Nigeria’s leader, restates commitment to constitutional term

By Ismaila Chafe, Abuja.   President Muhammadu Buhari addressed the UN General Assembly on Wednesday for the last time as Nigeria’s leader.   In his farewell speech, he told the global body that his administration was determined to entrench a…

September 21, 2022 · by komolafe times · 0

Buhari, others attend opening of UNGA 77 in New York

President Muhammadu Buhari and some Nigerian political leaders are among the world leaders that attended the opening of the General Debate of the 77th session of the General Assembly at the United Nations (UN) headquarters on Tuesday in New York.…

September 20, 2022 · by komolafe times · 0

Ruto’s swearing-in; testament of robust institutions – Osinbajo

By Chijioke Okoronkwo, Nairobi.   Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says the swearing of William Ruto as the fifth President of Kenya is a testament of what robust institutions can do in a democracy.   Osinbajo, who was in Nairobi on Tuesday…

September 13, 2022 · by komolafe times · 0

Osinbajo attends Ruto’s inauguration in Kenya

By Chijioke Okoronkwo, Nairobi.   Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, alongside presidents of 21 other countries on Tuesday in Nairobi, attended the inauguration of William Ruto as the President of Kenya.   The event, held at the Kasarani Stadium, is Kenya’s fifth presidential…

September 13, 2022 · by komolafe times · 0

King Charles III makes historic televised address to mark death of Queen Elizabeth

Britain’s King Charles III has delivered a historic televised address to the nation, paying a poignant and moving tribute to his “darling Mama”, the Queen, in his first public broadcast as monarch.   Charles said of his “beloved mother”, the…

September 9, 2022 · by komolafe times · 0

Charles to be known as King Charles III

British royal residence Clarence House has confirmed that Charles will be known as King Charles III following the death of Elizabeth II.   Earlier, British Prime Minister Liz Truss had used the title in remarks outside 10 Downing Street: “Today…

September 8, 2022 · by komolafe times · 0