EAGLE'S SIGHT REPORT

Almost a month after the scarcity of premium motor spirit threw the country into an energy crisis, indications emerged, yesterday, that the situation may go from bad to worse, as prices at the pump rose to over N300 per litre in some filling stations across the country, especially those owned by independent marketers. Although the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited had said in Abuja that 2.3 billion litres of additional premium motor spirit were being imported into the country to complement existing one billion litres as part of measures to address fuel scarcity, The Guardian gathered, yesterday, that most marketers, especially depot owners who had made payment for products since December last year, were yet to receive the consignment. While the queues appeared to have abated last week, the situation became worse from Friday, as many petrol stations remained shut, while those that opened and sold at the offic...

According to a tweet captured by eaglessightnews from The Guardian, the UK Defense Secretary has stated that the Ukraine-Russian Conflict is ikely To Get More Violent  The UK defence secretary, Ben Wallace, has told BBC breakfast on Monday  that although Russia's invasion is not going to plan, he is concerned about what Vladimir Putin may do next.  'They are behind schedule, they are taking significant casualties ... but the Russian handbook is to then get more violent and commit more forces.'

As activities for the 2023 general elections build up, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State may have concluded plans to serve quit notice to all Public and Civil Servants eyeing partisan politics in the state, Eaglessightnews learnt According to a news reported by GOAL POACHER NEWS, it has been gathered from a top government source that Governor Makinde may issue the  directive himself or through a circular by the Secretary to the State Government, Olubamiwo Adeosun who will convey the directive. The governor will ask such aides to resign their appointments before the commencement of party primaries which will start in April, 2022 according to the INEC guidelines. The source who didn’t want her name mentioned however, said appointees have been warned against canvassing for votes and campaigning for elective offices without resigning. She added that such actions would attract sanctions and hence a breach of the governors’ directive which will be mad...

Ukraine starts global recruitment for Nigerians, others willing to join fight against Russia The Ukraine Government has announced it is setting up an “International Legion” that will allow citizens of foreign countries including Nigeria to join the fight against Russia. Foreigners can come and “fight side by side with the Ukrainians against the Russian war criminals,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a statement on Sunday, February 27, 2022. Part of the statement which is also available on the presidential website reads: “Anyone who wants to join the defense of Ukraine, Europe and the world can come and fight side by side with the Ukrainians against the Russian war criminals.” It added: “A separate subdivision is being formed of foreigners entitled the International Legion for the Territorial Defense of Ukraine. There is no greater contribution which you can make for the sake of peace.” Before the release of the official statement on Sunday annou...

The largest plane in the world — Ukraine’s Antonov-225 cargo plane — was destroyed by Russian strikes outside Kyiv on the fourth day of Moscow’s invasion, Ukraine’s state-owned Ukroboronprom group said Sunday. “Russian invaders destroyed the flagship of the Ukrainian aviation, the AN-225” at the Antonov airport in Gostomel near Kyiv, the group said in a statement. The aircraft was unique to the world, at 84 meters long (276 feet) it could transport up to 250 tonnes (551,000 pounds) of cargo at a speed of up to 850 kilometres per hour (528 mph). It had been named “Mriya”, which means “dream” in Ukrainian. “This was the world’s largest aircraft, AN-225 ‘Mriya'” Ukraine’ Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba tweeted Sunday. “Russia may have destroyed our ‘Mriya’. But they will never be able to destroy our dream of a strong, free and democratic European state. We shall prevail!”, he added. Gostomel airport has seen violent clashes since the start of Russia’...

18-year-old girl arrested while trying to sell kidnapped boy Blessing John, an 18-year-old girl, has been apprehended by the police in Adamawa State while searching for a ritualist to buy a boy she allegedly kidnapped daily post reported. She was alleged to have lured the boy from Michika, her neighbourhood, and took him to Mubi in search of a buyer. DSP Sulaiman Nguroje, the Police Public Relations Officer in the State, explained that Blessing John was arrested as a result of a tip-off. According to Nguroje, Blessing John told the police investigators that she wanted to raise money to buy a car and live a luxurious life, hence, she had to abduct the boy. According to the PPRO, “she took the little boy to Mubi to sell, but when she could not reach the buyers on phone, she decided to search for another buyer. She ended up talking to the wrong person, who in turn informed the police.” Nguroje further explained that a friend told her she cou...

Breaking:Ukraine And Russian Agree To Hold Talks As EU Increases Pressure On Putin European Nations and Canada said on Sunday they would close their airspace to Russian aircraft in a move to pressure Putin the Russian's President  to end his invasion of Ukraine . In an unprecedented move, the European Union also said it plans to finance the purchase and delivery of weapons to Ukraine. Recall that Putin has placed Russian's nuclear forces on high alert amid the increasing economics sanctions by numerous countries.  However, eaglessightnews gathered from a source that the Ukrainian and Russian officials are set to meet for talks on the Belarusian boarder. More to come...

As Russia continues it's invasion into Ukrain FIFA is the latest sporting governing body to announce measures against Russia US today news reported In line with recommendations from the International Olympic Committee, FIFA on Sunday announced that no international competition would be played on Russian territory, with home games taking place at neutral sites and without spectators; the team will participate under the name "Football Union of Russia" (RFU) and not Russia; and the Russian flag will not be displayed and the anthem will not be played during competitions. FIFA said these measures were applicable until further notice and were unanimously decided by the organization's president and six confederation presidents. First and foremost, FIFA would like to reiterate its condemnation of the use of force by Russia in its invasion of Ukraine," FIFA said in a statement. "Violence is never a solution and FIFA exp...

2023: I don’t need physical strength to be president, I’m not a bricklayer, grave digger – Tinubu The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu,  said that he needs more strength psychologically than physically, to be president in 2023. Tinubu  stated this while visiting the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo, Jimoh Olanipekun, to inform him of his political ambition on Friday. The recent medical trip Tinubu embarked on to the United Kingdom  has created concerns for many Nigerian and observers over TINUBU'S health status. Recall that Bola Tinubu had embarked on many trips over the same health issue in the previous years. However, Tinubu said: “I am not applying for the job of bricklaying or grave digging. I went to school to study accountancy and management. “I am applying for a thinking job and I will do it right. The job I want to do is for Nigeria to be greater and to be proud of itself.” ...

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization has decided to deploy the NATO Response Force to thwart Russia’s attack on Ukraine . NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg announced in a press conference on Friday “What we see now is a full-fledged invasion of Ukraine,” Mr Stoltenberg said in a press conference on Friday, warning that Russian forces are moving towards Kyiv. “We are deploying elements of the NATO Response Force to further strengthen our posture and to respond quickly to any contingency,” he added. It is the first time that the NATO Response Force (NRF), made up of 40,000 troops, has been activated for collective defence. The personnel will be deployed to the eastern flank of the alliance, according to Mr Stoltenberg. However, its troops will not go into Ukraine, which is not a member of the organisation. United States President Joe Biden had clarified that U.S. troops had been deployed to eastern Europe to help strengthen NATO cou...

By air, land, and sea, Russia has launched a devastating attack on Ukraine, a European democracy of 44 million people, and its forces are on the outskirts of the capital, Kyiv. According to BBC news , for months now, President Vladimir Putin denied he would invade his neighbour, but then he tore up a peace deal, sending forces across borders in Ukraine's north, east and south. As the number of dead climbs, he stands accused of shattering peace in Europe. What happens next could jeopardise the continent's entire security structure. Why have Russian troops attacked? Russian troops are advancing on Ukraine's capital from several directions after Russia's leader ordered the invasion. In a pre-dawn TV address on 24 February, he declared Russia could could not feel "safe, develop and exist" because of what he claimed was a constant threat from modern Ukraine. Airports and military headquarters were hit first, near cities across Uk...