Tag: Russia
Nigerian govt spends $1m to evacuate stranded Nigerian, Ghanaian football fans from Russia
Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, said Federal Government spent one million dollars to evacuate 355 Nigerian football fans stranded…
House fire kills 8 in Russia
At least eight people have died in a house fire in the Southern Russian Black Sea resort city of Sochi,…
75 Nigerian football fans disappear in Russia after World Cup
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said 75 out of 230 stranded Nigerian Football fans vanished in Russia after the 2018…
Dog forces emergency landing
A dog managed to open an airliner’s luggage hold during a flight from St Petersburg to Moscow, forcing the crew…
Trump blames Obama for alleged Russia’s meddling in U.S. election
U.S. President, Donald Trump, has again blamed former President Barack Obama, for “not doing something” about alleged Russian meddling in…
Govt to probe case of stranded Nigerians in Russia
Nigeria has resolved to investigate suspected human trafficking in the case of the 155 Nigerian football fans who got stranded…
Nigeria evacuates 230 stranded citizens in Russia
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that Nigerians stranded in Moscow,Russia at the end of the 2018 World Cup…
Russia will resist attempts to expand OPCW powers – Envoy
Moscow will by any means fight attempts to expand the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) powers by…
Nigerian govt to send plane to repatriate stranded Nigerians in Russia
The Nigerian government will send a plane to repatriate the 200 defrauded Nigerian citizens currently stranded in Russia.
World Cup: Buhari orders Ministers to evacuate Nigerians stranded in Russia
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama and Minister of State, Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika,…
Russia accuses U.S. of not providing assistance to Syria
The U.S. has not allocated any funds to support civilians in Syria affected by the war, Russian Defence Minister Sergei…
Germany ‘totally controlled by Russia’ – Trump
Germany is “totally controlled by Russia” due to its North Stream gas pipeline deal with Moscow, U.S. President Donald Trump…
Russia registers 8 ceasefire violations in Syria
The Russian Defence Ministry on Tuesday said the Russian party to the Russian-Turkish Commission on the Syrian ceasefire has recorded…
UK woman’s death: Russia describes allegation “quite absurd.”
The Kremlin on Monday said it was sorry to hear that a British woman, Dawn Sturgess, had died after being…
Croatia into World Cup Semis after edging out host Russia on penalty
Croatia have reached the Semi-final of the ongoing FIFA World Cup after knocking out host Russia 4-3 on penalty on…
Super Eagles supporter seeks political asylum in Russia
A football fan from Nigeria has reportedly requested political asylum in Russia, citing fears of political persecution in his home…
Russia not ‘dumb’ to stage nerve attack during World Cup – Diplomat
Britain is foolish if it believes Russia staged a new nerve agent attack in England in the middle of the…
UK calls on Russia to give details of nerve attack
UK on Thursday called on Russia to give details about the Novichok nerve agent attack on a former double agent…
Syria: Russia registers 8 ceasefire violations
The Russian Party to the Russian-Turkish Commission on the Syrian ceasefire has recorded eight ceasefire violations over the past 24…
Russia dump Spain out of 2018 World Cup
Host Russia have sent Spain crashing out of the 2018 World Cup after winning a penalty shoot-out on Sunday.
Celebrities storm Russia for Nigeria-Argentina game
Several Nigerian celebrities including musicians Banky Wellington, Timi Dakolo and Oritsefemi are currently in St. Petersburg, Russia ahead of the…
Syria: Russia registers 4 ceasefire violations
The Russian side of the Russian-Turkish commission on the Syrian ceasefire regime has recorded four truce breaches over the past…
Uruguay thrash Russia 3-0 to top Group A
Russia's impressive start to the World Cup took a downward turn as they had a man sent off and were…
U.S. pullout from UNHRC disrespectful – Russia
The U.S. decision to withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) demonstrates its disrespect for the international body,…
Egypt lose 3-1 to Russia, crash out of World Cup
Egypt have become the first team and African side to crash out of the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Russia…
‘Don’t go to Russia’, U.S. warns citizens
The U.S. has advised its citizens against travelling to Russia where the FIFA World Cup is currently taking place with…
Host Russia put five goals past hapless Saudi Arabia in World Cup opener
Host Russia demolish hapless Saudi Arabia 5-0 on Thursday in World Cup opener to signify their intention to win the…
Russia to improve bilateral relationship with Nigeria
Russia has pledged to strengthen bilateral trade and investment cooperation with Nigeria.
2018 World Cup: Super Eagles land in Russia
As the 2018 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Thursday, Nigeria's Super Eagles have arrived Russia.
US unveils new Russia sanctions over cyber attacks
The US Treasury Department has imposed fresh sanctions on five Russian entities and three individuals, including a firm that's controlled…