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Our Weapons Cannot Defeat Russia – Ukraine Laments

June 14, 2022 11:55 am

As the conflict between the two nations heat up with the Russian side pressing down on the offensive, the Ukrainian government has accused its international partners including the United States of America, the United Kingdom and other NATO nations of being complacent and non-challant amid the raging war with Russia.

Ukraine asked NATO not to think that the weapons they have supplied Ukraine so far would help them defeat Russia in the going war.

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The spokesperson for the Ukrainian military’s international legion derided the country’s partners, saying …

Britain Doubles Down On Visa Ban For Nigerian Election Riggers

September 25, 2020 8:34 am

The United Kingdom (UK) said it has the right to determine who should be granted visa to enter the country, even though it recognises Nigeria’s sovereignty.

Ms Catriona Laing, British High Commissioner to Nigeria, made this remark on Thursday in Abuja.

It was at the orientation programme for people with disability, seeking Chevening scholarship opportunities in the UK.

Her comment was a response to Nigerian government’s statement that it considers it disrespectful to the sovereignty of Nigeria, for any outside authority to apply punitive measures such as visa restriction on its officials..

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COVID-19: UK Goes Into Recession First Time In 11 Years

August 12, 2020 4:40 am

The United Kingdom, UK, has officially fallen into recession for the first time in 11 years due to the huge impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

A report from the Office for National Statistics stated that the country’s gross domestic product, GDP, is estimated to have fallen by a record 20.4% between April and June 2020, making it the second consecutive quarterly decline after it fell by 2.2% between January to March 2020.

According to the report, the collapse in output was driven by the closure of shops, hotels, restaurants, schools, and car repair shops due to the coronavirus pandemic.