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Russia/Ukraine crisis: We are ready for ‘diplomatic solutions’ – Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said that Moscow was ready to look for “diplomatic solutions” in tensions with the West over Ukraine...

War Tension: Ukraine To Its Olympic Athletes, ‘Do Not Take Photos With Russians’

  As war tensions mount between Russia and Ukraine, officials in Ukraine hope their athletes aren’t locked arm in arm with their Russian...

Doping: Russia gets ban from Olympics, 2022 FIFA World Cup, Others

  By Boye Ajayi Russia’s name, flag and anthem have been banned from the next two Olympics and any world championship for the...

Russia announces plans for naval base in Sudan

  The Russian Federation says it has reached a deal with the Sudanese government to build a naval base just north of Sudan’s...

Oil markets will remain fragile for the rest of 2020, IEA says

  Oil markets are set to remain “even more fragile” for the rest of the year as Covid-19 infections increase globally, the International...

Breaking: Hope rises as Nigeria receives Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine

As Nigeria continues records new daily cases of Coronavirus infection, the Federal Government said on Friday that it has received samples of Russia’s COVID-19...

Revealed: How pilot error nearly crashes Emirates jumbo A380 into Russian town

An investigative report released recently by the United Arab Emirate government has revealed an Emirates A380 was seconds from crashing into a Moscow...

Oil Upstream, power, gas development: Russia to partner NNPC — Ambassador 

    As part of initiatives to develop Nigeria’s upstream, gas and power sectors, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says the Russian government has agreed to partner...

African countries are not united on regulation issues, says Obasanjo and key quotes from leaders in Sochi

  Following are key quotes from leaders and participants at the Russia-Africa Summit and Economic Forum in Sochi.   African countries are not...

Rwanda’s Nuclear Deal With Russia: Key Details

  President Paul Kagame Tuesday in Sochi, met with President Vladimir Putin at a sideline meeting during the Russia/Africa Summit and Economic Forum.  ...

Nigeria/Russia Relations: The Missing Link

By Hussaini Monguno   On November 15, 1884, 14 mainly European countries gathered in Berlin for a meeting which lasted to February 26,...

Footballer ‘sorry’ for celebrating signing for Russian team by live streaming sex tape on Snapchat

Modern day football celebrations are notoriously bizarre, but Clinton N’Jie took things to a new level when he marked signing a contract with...

Turkey will look for ‘best technology’ elsewhere if US blocks F-35 transfer – Minister

If Turkey can’t get F-35 fighter jets from the US, it will be looking for a substitute elsewhere, the Turkish Foreign Minister said....

Britain launches task force to tackle stolen money from Nigeria, Russia

Britain will work with the financial industry to crack down on fraud, corruption and dirty money by launching a task force that will...