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      Last laugh: Ukraine comedian who became president
      May20

      Last laugh: Ukraine comedian who became president

      Monday, May 20 , 2019 - 11:21 (EET) Section: Mail & Guardian (South Africa)

      A month on from Zelensky’s election win, details of what he will actually do in power, or who will make up his core team, are hazy …read more Source: Mail &...

      Ukraine to inaugurate comedian Zelensky as president
      May20

      Ukraine to inaugurate comedian Zelensky as president

      Monday, May 20 , 2019 - 10:41 (EET) Section: The Citizen (Tanzania)

      Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky steps into his new role as Ukrainian president with his inauguration on Monday, launching a new era for the country wracked by war and economic difficulties. …read more Source: The...

      “Emefiele’s appointment shows Buhari isn’t an ethnic, religious bigot” – Nigerians in Europe
      May19

      “Emefiele’s appointment shows Buhari isn’t an ethnic, religious bigot” – Nigerians in Europe

      Sunday, May 19 , 2019 - 0:41 (EET) Section: Pulse Nigeria (Nigeria)

      Nigerians in Europe say Emefiele’s re-appointment is proof that President Buhari is not an ethnic or religious bigot. The re-appointment of Godwin Emefiele as Governor of the Central Bank continues to generate reactions with some Nigerian professionals …read more Source: Pulse...

      Council of Europe bid to reconcile with Russia angers Kiev
      May17

      Council of Europe bid to reconcile with Russia angers Kiev

      Friday, May 17 , 2019 - 21:41 (EET) Section: Independent Online (South Africa)

      Helsinki – Council of Europe ministers meeting in Helsinki on Friday issued a joint declaration appeasing Russia amid a long-running conflict which was swiftly denounced by Ukraine as an “embarrassment”. The Helsinki meeting, at which the rotating presidency was handed from Finland to France, attempted to resolve a major crisis...

      Nigerian Players Abroad: Henry Onyekuru, Olanrewaju Kayode and Stephen Eze win domestic cup titles in Europe
      May16

      Nigerian Players Abroad: Henry Onyekuru, Olanrewaju Kayode and Stephen Eze win domestic cup titles in Europe

      Thursday, May 16 , 2019 - 17:41 (EET) Section: Pulse Nigeria (Nigeria)

      Three Nigerian players tasted dometic cup successes with their respective clubs on Wednesday in Europe. The current European football season is gradually winding down and a host of Nigerian players have already tasted glory with their clubs.  …read more Source: Pulse...

      Ukraine To Hold Presidential Inauguration Monday
      May16

      Ukraine To Hold Presidential Inauguration Monday

      Thursday, May 16 , 2019 - 17:20 (EET) Section: Channels Television (Nigeria)

      In this file photo taken on March 06, 2019 Ukrainian comic actor, showman and then presidential candidate Volodymyr Zelensky takes part in the shooting of the television series “Servant of the People” where he plays the role of the President of Ukraine in Kiev. Ukraine’s parliament voted on May 16, 2019, to hold the inauguration of the...

      Villarreal star Samuel Chukwueze left out as Flying Eagles coach picks 21 for 2019 FIFA U20 World Cup
      May14

      Villarreal star Samuel Chukwueze left out as Flying Eagles coach picks 21 for 2019 FIFA U20 World Cup

      Tuesday, May 14 , 2019 - 14:21 (EET) Section: Pulse Nigeria (Nigeria)

      His exclusion from the Flying Eagles squad means the 19-year-old is expected to be in the Super Eagles squad for AFCON 2019. Villarreal star Samuel Chukwueze is missing from the Flying Eagles of Nigeria squad for the …read more Source: Pulse...

      Meet Mark Babatunde, the only African living his best life in the coldest place on earth
      May13

      Meet Mark Babatunde, the only African living his best life in the coldest place on earth

      Monday, May 13 , 2019 - 18:01 (EET) Section: Pulse Nigeria (Nigeria)

      He shares his chilling experience after four years of living in Yakutsk, Russia. Nigerian-born teacher Oladipo Mark Babatunde lives far away in a rural village called Oy in Khangalassky District. …read more Source: Pulse...

      Inequality Tops Agenda As Lithuanians Elect New President
      May12

      Inequality Tops Agenda As Lithuanians Elect New President

      Sunday, May 12 , 2019 - 14:41 (EET) Section: Channels Television (Nigeria)

      Lithuanian presidential candidate, Member of the Parliament Ingrida Simonyte, casts her vote during the first round of the presidential election in Vilnius on May 12, 2019. Petras Malukas / AFP Lithuanians were choosing a new president on Sunday in a close race dominated by concerns over poverty and income inequality in the Baltic state that...

      Naira Marley, Zlatan spend second day in EFCC detention
      May12

      Naira Marley, Zlatan spend second day in EFCC detention

      Sunday, May 12 , 2019 - 6:21 (EET) Section: NigerianEye (Nigeria)

      Arguably two of Nigeria’s top trending musicians, Afeez Fashola (aka Naira Marley) and Temidayo Omoniyi (aka Zlatan), who were arrested on Friday morning by the Economic and Financial Crimea… …read more Source:...