Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized recent US comments on the Ukraine conflict, claiming that the United States was attempting to “please” Moscow in its efforts to resolve the war. In an interview broadcast on Monday, February 17, Zelensky responded to remarks made by US officials, suggesting they were being overly conciliatory towards Russian President…
Website of the Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and Kuril Diocese It is not the promised land but deserted, with nomadic herds of wild goats freely breeding in the valley of the great Amur River. From ancient times it belonged to a small Tungus tribe that lived peacefully in its vast steppes until the Yakut Cossacks came to…
Former Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Jugnauth, has been arrested on charges of money laundering, according to the state-run Financial Crimes Commission (FCC). FCC spokesperson Ibrahim Rossaye confirmed that Jugnauth is currently in custody at a detention center in Moka, a district in central Mauritius. The arrest followed a series of searches conducted…
A joint operation between the Nigeria Police Force and the National Police Agency of Japan has led to the arrest of 11 suspects involved in various cybercrimes such as identity theft, romance scams, and computer-related fraud targeting Japanese victims. The Force spokesperson, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday,…
Billionaire Aliko Dangote has described his $23 billion Dangote Refinery project as the “biggest risk” of his life, acknowledging the challenges he faced in bringing the venture to fruition. In an exclusive interview with Forbes on Monday, February 17, Dangote opened up about the risks involved in such a massive undertaking. “It was…
Joseph Oloyede, the Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, has been taken into custody by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) after being indicted for conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering. Oloyede, who was crowned in 2019, frequently traveled between Nigeria and the U.S. for what he described as royal and personal…
