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​ Oil prices tumbled Thursday on reports that the United States is considering tapping its reserves to combat a supply crisis sparked by the Ukraine war. However, equities struggled to build on the week’s rally after Russia poured cold water on hopes that ceasefire talks were progressing, leaving the prospect of a protracted war in eastern Europe. The conflict has already sent shockwaves through the world economy, with growth forecasts this year being lowered across the board. On Thursday, the European development bank EBRD said gross domestic product in Russia and Ukraine would contract 10 percent and 20 percent respectively this year. WTI tumbled more than five percent at one point while Brent dropped more than four percent as reports said President Joe Biden was looking at releasing a million barrels a day for several months — totalling up to 180 million — as he tries to temper a surge in the market to more than $100. Concerns about demand in China owing to a lockdown in Shanghai we...

Some of the suspected fraudsters. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 120 suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan and Enugu State. A statement by the EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, said 40 suspects were arrested by the Enugu Zonal Command of the agency while 80 were nabbed for similar crimes in Ibadan, Oyo State. The suspects arrested in Ibadan include Victor Abumere, Kehinde Samuel, Adedeji Ibrahim Olamilekan, Akinbowale Emmanuel, Taiwo Azeez, Adenuga Sunday, Sidiku Olubodun, Ekhuemelo Jerry, Agboola Khalid Babatunde, Alex Kelvin, Akande Jonah, Tobiloba Adekanye, Fatai Olalekan T., Giwa Babatunde David, and Emmanuel Victor Mayowa. Others include Taofeek Toheeb Olamilekan, Olamilekan Fafilolu Quadri,  Olayinka Taiwo Olaniyi, Emmanuel Abiodun Olalekan, Awoleke Opeyemi Uthman, Ikenna Anyanwu Victor, Mosuro Daniel Oluwaseun, Amoo Abdulmalik Ademola, Oluwaseun Adeniran, Kehinde Kehinde Olatunji, Bakare Kayode Augustine, Okoli Prosper, Kolawole Blessi...

​ Gen Eric Vidaud was officer of exceptional powers until he took on the tactical insight job seven months prior The head of French military insight, Gen Eric Vidaud, is losing his employment subsequent to neglecting to foresee Russia's conflict in Ukraine, reports say. Seven months after he took on the job, one report said he was faulted for "insufficient briefings" and a "absence of dominance of subjects". The US accurately evaluated that Russia was arranging an enormous scope intrusion, while France closed it was impossible. Gen Vidaud was faulted for that by France's tactical boss, a source said. In any case, the tactical source advised AFP news office that his occupation was to give "military insight on activities, not on deliberation". As Gen Vidaud's administration reasoned that Russia possessed the ability to attack Ukraine, the source said that "what happened demonstrates him right". From the get-go in March the head of Frenc...

​ Barcelona set another ladies' record participation of 91,553 fans at the Nou Camp "Mystical." That was the means by which Barcelona commander Alexia Putellas portrayed playing before a record-breaking horde of 91,553 fans at the Nou Camp. It was the group's first appearance before allies at the famous arena and the event didn't frustrate. The players delivered a thrilling showcase to whip equals Real Madrid 5-2 and arrive at the Champions League semi-finals, however everyone was focused on the group, and whether it could outperform 60,739 and set another record participation for a ladies' club game. It went a lot further, beating a 23-year record of 90,195 from the 1999 World Cup in the United States, to turn into the biggest group to watch a ladies' football match. Ballon d'Or victor Putellas, who grew up watching the men's group at the Nou Camp, said the turnout had left her "astounded". "This has been totally mysterious. At the ...

​ Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith at the Vanity Fair Oscars party on Sunday Jada Pinkett Smith has ended her quietness after the clamor over her better half slapping Chris Rock for making a joke to her detriment. In a short post to Instagram, the entertainer composed of a "season for mending" in obvious reference to the Oscars episode. Her better half, Will Smith, was denounced by the honors coordinators for hitting Rock. He was sorry on Monday, referring to brutality as "harmful and disastrous". The episode Sunday night happened not long before Smith won the Oscar for Best Actor, when the humorist Rock was in front of an audience to introduce the honor for Best Documentary. He made a jest about Pinkett Smith's shaved head, an aftereffect of the going bald condition alopecia. Pinkett Smith didn't remark in the midst of the furore and public discussion that resulted over the benefits of Rock's joke and Smith's activities until Tuesday, presenting on...

​ Genuine Madrid chief, Carlo Ancelotti has tried positive for Covid-19, three days before his side resume their homegrown and European missions. The Spanish monsters affirmed the news in an explanation on Wednesday morning, March 30 and it comes as a blow for Madrid as they plan for a Champions League conflict against Chelsea one week from now. While segregating at home, Ancelotti is set to miss Madrid's LaLiga outing to confront Celta Vigo on Saturday. The 62-year-old's child and right hand, Davide, is set to assume responsibility for the Real group in his dad's nonappearance. "Genuine Madrid CF reports that our mentor Carlo Ancelotti has tried positive for COVID-19," a short assertion read. It isn't certain if the Italian has any side effects or is feeling unwell at this stage..

Salah was one of a few players designated by laser pens sparkled structure the group as he arranged to take his punishment Egypt have held up an authority grievance against Senegal in which they guarantee their group was exposed to bigotry and "threatened" by home fans in Dakar. Sadio Mane's triumphant shootout punishment fixed Senegal's World Cup place with his Liverpool partner Mohamed Salah among those to miss for Egypt. Egypt chief Salah was one of a few visiting players designated by green laser pointers during the shootout. It is additionally asserted the Egypt group transport was gone after, causing wounds. In an articulation, the Egyptian Football Association [EFA] said it had stopped a proper grievance against its Senegalese partner before the match, documenting this with Fifa, the Confederation of African Football [CAF], the match onlooker and the security official. "The Egyptian group was exposed to prejudice after the presence of hostile flags in the ...

​ Barcelona president, Joan Laporta has expressed that the club cares very little about re-marking Lionel Messi subsequent to permitting the 34-year-old to join Paris Saint-Germain the previous summer. The seven-time Ballon d'Or victor joined PSG after Barcelona delivered a sensation articulation expressing that he would pass on the club because of monetary limitations put upon them by LaLiga in the midst of their goliath obligations. Nonetheless, Messi has been connected with a re-visitation of Barcelona after only one season since he is allegedly 'discontent' with the Ligue 1 side and frustrated about their Champions League exit. Barcelona president Laporta has now excused claims that Messi could be getting once again to the Nou Camp He said that the Catalans are centered around 'building another group with youngsters'. Addressing RAC1, Laporta said: 'I've gotten no message from Lionel Messi or his camp over a chance of getting back to Barcelona. Right now...

​ President Buhari has met with the help bosses over the assault on a Kaduna-bound train on Monday night, March 28. An assertion delivered by official representative, Garba Shehu, says during a gathering at the state house, the president censured the occurrence, portraying it as a "matter of grave concern". The president coordinated the "quick end" of the execution of the incorporated security observation and checking answer for the Abuja-Kaduna rail line. The President likewise coordinated the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to expediently fix the harmed lines and resume ordinary assistance right away. "Moreover, the President charged the law authorization bosses to bring back all travelers grabbed and guarantee that every one of the unfeeling fear based oppressors are pursued down and made to confront equity for their grievous goes about as nobody or gathering ought to be permitted to make the nation prostrate," the assertion peruses. The president li...

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have neglected to meet all requirements for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after a 1-1 draw with Ghana at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja. The Super Eagles neglected to overcome the Black Stars in Kumasi, with the match finishing 0-0. In the opposite leg played at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, the guests started to lead the pack through Thomas Partey. The Arsenal midfielder's long-range exertion observed the net after Francis Uzoho neglected to stop it. Notwithstanding, Nigeria drew level, after VAR granted a punishment for a foul on Ademola Lookman. Super Eagles Captain, William Troost-Ekong took the PK and found the net to make it 1-1. The result of the match implies the Black Stars of Ghana, qualified on away objectives.