The Donbas region in eastern Ukraine is the main focus now says Moscow. That includes Donetsk and Luhansk, held by Russian backed separatists since 2014 and officially recognised as independent by Russia just before this invasion began. Over the past month, Russian forces made significant advances in this region and along a southern corridor linking…
US President Joe Biden has been meeting US soldiers in Rzeszow, Poland. He met members of the US Army’s 82nd Airborne Division stationed in the area of Rzeszow airport as part of Nato’s protection of the alliance’s eastern flank. He tweeted to say they’re doing incredible work. The president shared pizza and chatted with several…
Spotify is pulling out of Russia due to the country’s new laws on what media companies can broadcast or post online. Published material deemed to be “fake news” about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could lead to lengthy prison sentences under the new rules. In a statement sent to media outlets, Spotify said the rules “further…
Hungarian PM Viktor Orban has dismissed an appeal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for weapons and tougher sanctions against Russia, saying it would be “against Hungary’s interests”. Orban rejected Zelensky’s demands at the European Council “because they are contrary to the interests of Hungary”, Hungarian government spokesperson Zoltan Kovacs said in a statement. “Hungary wants…
About 300 people were killed after a Russian air attack blew up a drama theatre in Mariupol last week, Ukrainian authorities have claimed. The theater had been used as a shelter for civilians as Russian forces increased their attempts to take the Ukrainian port cityIf confirmed, the catastrophic loss of life is likely to further…
•As ex-Super Eagles players defeat Team Lagos 2:0 Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Sunday Dare; Nigerian Ambassador to Spain, Demola Seriki; Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, public office holders at federal and state levels on Sunday converge on Lagos to honour the National…
Trust Africa News, By Ayomide Otitoju The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday swore in three new permanent secretaries, urging them to continue to remain committed and serve the citizens diligently and competently. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony held at the Executive Chamber, Lagos House, Ikeja, Governor Sanwo-Olu said his administration has appointed close to 50…
The revenue mobilization of Nigeria and Niger Republic can be improved if the revenue authorities of both countries work together to deepen their relationship, share tax information and engage in mutual administrative assistance, Muhammad Nami, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has stated. Mr. Nami stated this while receiving his Niger Republic counterpart,…
Trust Africa News, By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has strongly condemned the attack on its officials by thugs while on enforcement activities/removal of an illegal PFS in Ajao Estate area of Lagos State. According to the General Manager of Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority, Tpl. Kehinde Osinaike, a joint team of Lagos…
