Section: Nigeria
Politics: China and Russia have forged a military ‘partnership’ — and they want the US to pay attention
"The Chinese side has come [to Moscow] to show Americans the close ties between the armed forces of China and Russia," China's defense minister said. China’s defense minister met his Russian counterpart in Moscow on Tuesday to show that they have forged a “strategic partnership” to oppose the US. “The...
Politics: Lawmakers grill Trump associate Felix Sater, who was instrumental in 2 pivotal events in the Russia probe
Felix Sater, a Russian-born businessman linked to Trump, helped push a Trump Tower Moscow deal and a controversial Russia-friendly "peace plan." Felix Sater, a Russian-born businessman and longtime associate of President Donald Trump, was interviewed by the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday. Sater was a key participant in two...
Politics: Facebook takes down over 200 accounts and pages run by the IRA, a notorious Russian troll farm
The IRA-linked Facebook pages and Instagram accounts that were recently removed reached 1.5 million people around the world. Facebook announced Tuesday that it has removed 135 Facebook and Instagram accounts, and 138 Facebook pages, that were linked to the Internet Research Agency, a notorious Russian troll farm that was indicted for trying to...
Politics: Mueller just threw a wrench into the 2 main pillars of Paul Manafort’s defense strategy
A newly disclosed memo shows special counsel Robert Mueller was specifically authorized to investigate matters unrelated to Russian collusion. The special counsel Robert Mueller has thrown a wrench into the core of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort’s defense strategy in the Russia investigation. Manafort’s lawyers have...
Politics: Over 40 warships are going to take part in Russia’s annual naval parade — here’s what it looks like
Every year, on July 29, the Russian Navy's ships, sailors, infantry, and aircraft come out in their full might for parades in ports all across the country. The Russian Navy holds a special place in the hearts and minds of the Russian people. Every year, on July 29, the Russian Navy’s ships, sailors, infantry, and aircraft come out in...
Kayode Olanrewaju: Nigerian forward scores on debut for Shakhtar Donetsk
Kayode Olanrewaju is on loan at Shakhtar Donetsk from Manchester City. Nigerian forward Kayode Olanrewaju scored on his debut for Shakhtar Donetsk in a 3-0 league victory against Zorya on Sunday, April 1.Kayode was loaned out by English Premier League side Manchester City to Ukranian outfit Shakhtar Donetsk until the end of the 2017/18 football...
World: Feared Russian bike gang comes to Bosnia. Bosnia shrugs
The Night Wolves, a Russian motorcycle gang known as “Putin’s Angels” and widely feared as agents of meddling and mayhem beyond Russia’s borders, provoked more bemusement and giggles than awe on their latest outing. Instead of roaring into town amid throbbing engines and clouds of smoke, the tattooed, potbellied bikers arrived by car...
Politics: There’s a huge caveat in the US’ expulsion of 60 Russian diplomats
Russia can send new diplomats to replace the ones who have been kicked out. The US’ expulsion of 60 Russian diplomats in response to a chemical attack on a former Russian spy in the UK, announced earlier this week, has a huge loophole. A State Department official confirmed that the US will not require Russia to reduce the number of staff in...
Russia Expels Diplomats From 23 Countries As Spy Crisis Escalates
Russian President Vladimir Putin Photo: Alexey NIKOLSKY / SPUTNIK / AFP Russia expelled diplomats from 23 countries on Friday in retaliation against the West in a spy row, in the biggest wave of tit-for-tat expulsions in recent memory. The Russian foreign ministry said it had summoned the heads of missions from 23 countries — almost all of them...
Politics: ‘I’ll win’: Trump reportedly told Putin he would beat him in a nuclear arms race
Russian President Vladimir Putin has previously boasted about the size and capability of his country's nuclear weapons. President Donald Trump was apparently incensed by Russia touting its nuclear arsenal, and told the Russian president Vladimir Putin the US would beat in an arms race. Putin has boasted about Russia’s new generation of...
