Section: Nigeria
Poroshenko: Putin’s Crimea visit aims to stir up Ukraine conflict
This is a challenge to the civilised world and a continuation of the plan to escalate the situation which is being carried out by Russian troops and their mercenaries in the Donbass (east Ukraine),” Poroshenko said …read more Source: Pulse...
Two Ukrainian soldiers killed in clashes with rebels – Kiev military
Earlier, Ukrainian police and separatists said several civilians had been killed by shelling in clashes near Mariupol …read more Source: Pulse...
MH17: Fragments Of Missile Found At Crash Site In Ukraine
Investigators in the Netherlands have said that fragments of a suspected Russian missile system have been found at the Flight MH17 crash site in Ukraine. They said the parts, possibly from a Buk surface-to-air system, are “of particular interest” and could help show who was behind the crash. But the prosecutors warned that no conclusion could yet...
In Ukraine: Casualties reported before peace talks
They also accused Ukrainian troops of firing heavy weapons. …read more Source: Pulse...
In Ukraine: Nun beaten and strangled, Catholic priest shot to death in recent killings
62-year-old Sister Alevtina’s body was found on July 29 with her hands tied and showing “traces of torture” …read more Source: Pulse...
Why We Couldn’t Defeat Boko Haram – Former Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh
Weeks after being sacked by President Muhammadu Buhari on 13th of July, Former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, yesterday, alleged that certain former Heads of State entered into unholy alliances with foreign countries that grounded the Nigerian military, but ensured the survival of their regimes. Badeh revealed the main...
MH17 Crash: Russia Vetoes UN Resolution For International Tribunal
Russia has used its veto at the United Nations to block a draft resolution to set up an international tribunal into the MH17 air disaster that occurred in July 2014. On Wednesday, Russia was the only nation at the 15-member UN Security Council to oppose the move, triggering widespread condemnation. Eleven members voted in favour. China, Venezuela...
In Ukraine: Shelling in kills four civilians, soldier
The state prosecutor said one Ukrainian serviceman was also killed in the attack. …read more Source: Pulse...
[PHOTOS] Ukraine Confirms Export Of Weapons To Nigeria In Fight Against Boko Haram
A Defence and Military Research Analyst and Contributor to ‘The Military Balance’, Joseph Dempsey, confirmed arms support for Nigeria in 2014 which was believed to enhance the military in their fight against the boko haram insurgents. He shared the information via his twitter handle this afternoon as well as some pictures of weaponry...
Buhari: President receives letters of credence from Japan, Ukraine, Pakistan Ambassadors [PHOTOS]
The diplomats visited President Muhammadu Buhari in the Presidential Villa in Abuja to submit their letters of credence to him. …read more Source: Pulse...
