February 2024
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We brought you reports earlier that the eastern Dnipro region was attacked by Russian missiles, drones and artillery overnight. The region’s governor, Serhii Lysak, said Russian forces attacked the city with cruise missiles and drones, damaging 10 houses and several cars. At least four people were injured in the attack. These images reflect the wreckage…
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The Russian editor of a Moscow newspaper has said he stands by the decision to devote its front page last week to the death of Alexei Navalny – which led to copies being confiscated. Sobesednik published a two-page spread on the Russian opposition leader on 20 February – four days after his death. The issue…
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Three people killed in drone attack in Russia, official says Three people have been killed in an alleged Ukrainian drone attack in the Russian region of Belgorod, its governor says. In a statement on Telegram, Vyacheslav Gladkov said a car was hit by a “kamikaze drone” on the outskirts of the village of Pochaevo. There were…
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US and Germany were discussing Navalny prison swap, Western official says The US and Germany were having early discussions about a potential prisoner swap with Russia that would involve Alexei Navalny when he died, a Western official familiar with the discussions has said. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said discussions had been in…
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The process of Swedish accession to NATO has been unseemly and laborious, but the final outcome will be all that counts in the minds of NATO leaders and commanders. Vladimir Putin claimed he started this war to counter NATO’s expansion to the east. It has had the opposite effect. Two countries that had been proudly…
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Footballer Romeo Beckham has announced he has split from his girlfriend Mia Regan after five years together. The 21-year-old son of former England football captain David Beckham and fashion designer Victoria Beckham had been dating the model since 2019. After speculation circulated online, Romeo confirmed they had gone their separate ways in a post to…
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Spending on Facebook and Instagram advertising by the two main political parties is more than 10 times higher this year compared to the start of 2023, Meziesblog can reveal. Spending on social media by Labour and the Conservatives is due to dramatically escalate through the course of the year due to spending and data rule…
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A cabinet minister has appeared to leave the door open for Lee Anderson to regain the Tory party whip following an attack on Sadiq Khan that resulted in his suspension. Mr Anderson was suspended at the weekend after he refused to apologise for claiming “Islamists” had got “control” over London and that Mr Khan had “given our…
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Alexei Navalny once hit out at the “corrupt officials” living in London who allegedly help Vladimir Putin’s regime stash dirty money, Sky News reports. In this never-before-seen interview, the late Russian opposition leader spoke about his hope for a better future for his country – and the risks he knew he was taking. “I am an optimist,”…
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Highlights Abstract This paper contributes to the understanding of the causal relationship between teacher turnover and student performance. We extend this research by examining the mechanisms through which turnover affects student learning, and by providing evidence on how schools respond to mitigate the disruptive effects of turnover. Using administrative data covering all state-school, age-16 students and…
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The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has described the recent raid of some bureau de change in Abuja, where some operators were arrested, as a misplaced priority. Obi said the government is bereft of economic ideas, hence, the reason the naira continues to fall against the dollar and other currencies. MEZIESBLOG recalls that…
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Amid the economic hardship in Nigeria, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has appealed to Yorubas not to participate in the planned nationwide protests. Reuben Fasoranti, the chairman of the Afenifere Elders Caucus, urged Yorubas and Nigerians to be understanding with Tinubu’s government. On February 16, the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, disclosed plans to embark on…
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Liverpool captain, Virgil van Dijk, scored in the 118th minute of the Carabao Cup final as they defeated Chelsea 1-0 on Sunday evening. The game was bereft of quality and intensity as both sides missed a few chances. The two teams also saw goals disallowed. Raheem Sterling’s goal in the first half was chalked off…
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“Rocky” star and filmmaker Sylvester Stallone says he and his wife of 26 years, Jennifer Flavin, are relocating to Florida and “permanently” ditching the state of California. Stallone dropped the bombshell move news during the Season 2 premiere of “The Family Stallone” reality show, NBC in Los Angeles reported. “After long, hard consideration, your mother and I…
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Victor Osimhen scored for the second consecutive game as Napoli were held to a 1-1 draw by Cagliari. Osimhen gave Napoli the lead in the 65th minute. Giancomo Raspadori robbed Tommaso Augello and floated the ball to the back post for Osimhen to nod into the net. It was the Nigeria international’s eighth league goal…
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Big Brother Naija reality star, Josephina Ijeoma Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has lamented that she has been unlucky with relationships. The fast-rising actress said she hasn’t been able to replace her ex-boyfriend, Groovy, since their relationship hit the rocks after the BBNaija ‘Level Up’ show in 2022. Phyna said she has been single since…
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