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Tourism Operators Pleading Marriott To Bring Iconic St. Regis Brand To Nigeria

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Following the announcement that the hotel chain plans to open in the United Kingdom, some tourism operators in Nigeria want Marriott International to bring St. Regis to Nigeria. Marriott International, Inc. announced the signing of a management agreement with Cola Holdings and The Westbury Hotel Limited to bring the luxury St. Regis brand to the United Kingdom. The new entrant, which is located in one of London’s most enticing neighborhoods, is expected to open in 2023.

By 2025, St. Regis will open 11 new resorts around the world. The announcement was made at a recent Marriot Virtual Press Briefing, which was hosted by Satya Anand, President, EMEA and Senior Vice President, Design Hotels & EMEA Brand Portfolio, who also gave a rundown of some of Marriott’s outstanding openings this year.

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The Nigerian operators expressed their delight, saying that if the prestigious St. Regis is represented in Nigeria on a franchise basis, business travelers will have the best time possible. According to them, the newly opened Marriott property in Ikeja, Lagos, is already delivering results after the agreement was signed.

Chioma Egu, an event planner from Lagos, applauds the move, saying, “St. Regis is a few luxury away.” She wants Marriott to bring the brand to Nigeria so that it can compete in the thriving Lagos hotel market.

“At this time, the St. Regis brand is not represented in Nigeria. “We anticipate the cherished St. Regis brand debuting in Nigeria,” she exclaimed. “Not only will the anticipated St. Regis Hotel add more beds to the competitive Lagos market, but it will undoubtedly be well received by the executives,” Egu continued.

Ibiso Lawal, another tourism operator in the country, is counting on Marriott to provide more beds. Ibiso, a Nigerian travel expert, urged Regis Hotels & Resorts to bring the ‘leader in luxury’ here while commenting on Marriot International’s new achievement.

“I believe their policy goes beyond purely commercial gains, however important they may be. The St. Regis brand will be noticeable. I’d be delighted if Marriott managed a St. Regis hotel in Nigeria so that Nigerians could experience the luxury brand,” he said.

“Nigeria has hotels,” he asserts. We have brands like Sheraton, Hilton, and Golden Tulip, to name a few. Which hotel chain is not represented in Nigeria, is the question. However, we would like to see more saleable rooms in the upmarket segment. Marriott International is already causing a stir in Lagos. We want the St. Regis, just like Oliver Twist, and you know what that means for the Nigerian accommodation market: lower rates.”

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Insiders in the travel industry want more sellable rooms in the upmarket segment of the Abuja and Lagos hotel industry to lower rates. Price control has been difficult in the past. Lagos has one of the highest hotel rates in the world. When it comes to hotel rates, Lagos Tourism has a bad track record. The cost of a hotel room in Lagos remains high. Guestroom rates at Sun Heaven Hotels & Resorts in Ikoyi, Lagos, for example, range from N45,000 to N150.000 per night.

Eko Hotels & Suites, a Lagos hotel, has higher rates that range from N69,000 to N300.000 per night (Eko Signature).

The problem is market forces, a demand-supply mismatch in which more guests are looking for a few standard guestrooms. As a result, the prices for the sellable rooms are extremely high.

“Nigeria has hotels and more are coming,” said Illan Ben-Joseph, a MASHAV expert from Israel, earlier on the topic of hotels. People should be concerned about budget hotels, he said. “The majority of hotels in Nigeria are located in Lagos. What happened to places like Jos, where good hotels are hard to come by? “The government should provide tax relief to entrepreneurs who develop hotels and attractions in specific areas,” Ben-Joseph said.

Meanwhile, the St. Regis brand continues to expand its renowned global portfolio with the addition of this highly sought-after Mayfair address. The former Westbury Mayfair Hotel will undergo a $122 million (90 million pound) redevelopment and transformation, including the addition of an eighth floor.

On the corner of Bond Street and Conduit Street, the St. Regis London, which has 196 rooms and suites, is offering a highly personalized guest experience that will blend the brand’s modern glamour with the best of British style and service.

The hotel will be designed by Morrison Design’s Peter Newman-Earp, with interiors by Richmond International. In addition, the property will receive an extension to the back of the hotel, resulting in improved public areas, as well as renovations to the building’s façade and the drop-off area outside the main entrance. A signature restaurant, speakeasy jazz bar, fitness center, and spa are all in the works.

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The iconic Polo Bar, originally designed for the Phipps family of America, avid polo players and creators of the Westbury Hotel in New York and London, will be retained at the St. Regis London, where guests will be able to enjoy a local twist on the St. Regis’ signature cocktail, the Bloody Mary.

Army General Threatened To Sue Against Media House Over Alleged Wrong Publication

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Major General Jafaru Mohammed’s lawyer, Onyechi Ikpeazu, has threatened to sue a national newspaper over a report on an EFCC case.

The Army General had been accused of fraud and property purchases while working for the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).

Mohammed’s name was tarnished, according to Ikpeazu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), after a Federal High Court verdict was miscommunicated.

Following an ex parte application by the EFCC, Justice Nkeonye Evelyn Maha handed down the decision in February.

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According to the commission, the late General Aminu Maude, his proxies, and associates amassed N3 billion in assets from illegal activities.

“I noted that the name of General Jafaru Mohammed was never mentioned in the ex parte application, and the respondent (EFCC) did not dispute this.”

The judge stated, “It is clear that General Jafaru is not on trial here, and the Court has not been asked to decide his guilt or innocence in this case.”

Ikpeazu claimed that one aspect of the ruling’s coverage, in which the forfeited properties were linked to his client, was false and malicious.

If there is no retraction, the SAN says they will be forced to file a defamation suit in any appropriate court.

“The pictorial representation conveys false information that our client is represented by Late General Aminu Muade, Atlasfield Integrated Services Nigeria Limited, Marhaba Events Place, Aflac Plastics, and Atlasfield Gas Plant Limited.”

“This allegation is not made in the judgment or in the press releases issued by Wilson Uwujaren, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s Public Relations Officer.

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“This defamatory and malicious publication has severely harmed our client’s reputation and good name among his peers, family members, associates, and colleagues, all of whom revere and respect him.”

Ikpeazu demanded that a letter of apology be published in ten print and online newspapers, claiming that the story was an attempt to smear Mohammed’s reputation.

Politicians invented banditry, Dismissed sergeant, Kadade

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On Saturday in Kaduna, a dismissed police officer, Sergeant Muhammed Kadade, chastised the Federal Government and those who have expressed interest in confronting Russia in the current war against Ukraine, urging them to address banditry in Nigeria first.

Ukraine had requested that anyone interested in assisting in the ongoing conflict contact the Ukrainian embassy in their home country. The embassy in Abuja has been besieged by over 100 Nigerians.

Many Nigerians and critics, on the other hand, have advised them to first combat banditry and insurgency in Nigeria.

On Saturday in Kaduna, Kadade said that Nigeria is not a serious country because everything is politicized.

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He claims that the country has brilliant officers and men who, if given free reign, would eliminate all criminals in a week, but there are indications that bandits, insurgents, and criminal elements were created by politicians seeking more power.

He wondered how poor people developed wings to buy sophisticated weapons to assassinate prominent, intelligent, young, and promising future leaders.

According to him, the current government has never sought the advice of retired military and paramilitary personnel in the fight against insurgents.

If he went after insurgents, he said, experienced and brilliant military personnel would be discouraged and targeted for elimination.

“We live in a country where the government is unconcerned about the well-being of its citizens. Politicians have created banditry and other criminal activities in Nigeria. The majority of the criminals are from a specific Nigerian Local Government. Local residents, senators, and members of the House of Representatives are all familiar with them. They are known by their respective communities’ traditional rulers. They are much more aware of their surroundings than a neutral observer. These criminals can be brought to justice. If they want to ensure that their communities are free of criminals, they can expose them. Nobody, however, is saying anything. “They only pretended to cry crocodile tears,” he said.

Before the federal government comes to help, he added, the fight against criminals must begin in the state’s villages, communities, and large towns.

“However, you will hear the community crying and the state shouting, and all they can do is run to Abuja to demonstrate their crocodile tears, knowing exactly what they are doing in their respective states,” he said.

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Nigerians, he claims, are highly intelligent, skilled, and well-versed in criminality and deception, whereas most European countries are very straightforward and have no hidden agenda in their dealings with other nations.

“As far as I know, Boko Haram, or bandits,” he said, “is a child’s game compared to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.”

Lagos Will Investigate Petrol Souvenir At party

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The Lagos State Government has responded to a video showing kegs of gasoline being given away as souvenirs at a Lagos event center. On social media, the video has gone viral. “Erelu Okin chietaincy installation ceremony” is written on each keg.

There is no doubt that this action is dangerous and can result in the loss of lives and property, according to a statement signed by Gbenga Omotoso, Commissioner for Information and Strategy. It goes against all safety precautions in such places.

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As he stated, the Lagos State Government is investigating this matter through the Safety Commission and will ensure that all parties involved in this heinous act are held accountable.

“The safety of Lagosians and visitors remains a top priority for the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration,” he added. As a result, we advise that actions that could result in the loss of lives or property be avoided.”

Government Can’t Stop Illegal Firearms, Buying Of Petrol – Notorious Terrorist, Turji

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Bello Turji, a notorious terrorist, has stated that the government cannot prevent the circulation of illegal firearms or terrorists from purchasing gasoline for their operations.

It was recalled that in September 2021, restrictions were imposed in Zamfara State to reduce the activities of bandits in the state.

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In an interview for the documentary “Nigeria’s Banditry: The Inside Story,” the notorious terrorist spoke with Trust TV.

Last year, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) ordered all telecommunications companies in the country to stop providing services to Zamfara and its environs.

Several raids in the state were reported to have killed many bandit leaders and their foot soldiers during the restriction.

“It is not right to deny Fulani entry into Shinkafi; it is a local government for all citizens,” Turji says. Where are the Fulani supposed to go if you deny them entry?”

He explained that if someone buys just a measure of maize, it is confiscated; if he or she buys a loaf of bread, they will say you are buying it for Turji, implying that Turji is the only one who eats.

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He promised that those who failed to stop the flow of arms in Nigeria would not stop them from buying petrol, which even a small child knows where to get.

Australia, South Korea Advanced To Davis Cup Finals

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Thanasi Kokkinakis, the Australian Open doubles champion, won a decisive singles rubber to help Australia advance to the next stage of the Davis Cup on Saturday, with South Korea defeating Austria to do the same.

Lleyton Hewitt’s Australians were tied 1-1 with Hungary on day two and facing an uphill battle after Fabian Marozsan and Mate Valkusz defeated John Peers and Luke Saville 6-4, 6-4 in the doubles.

To keep the match alive, world number 30 Alex de Minaur needed to beat Marton Fucsovics, who was ranked 35th, and he did so 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 in front of a boisterous crowd at Sydney’s Ken Rosewall Arena.

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After winning his first ATP singles title in Adelaide this year and then winning the Australian Open doubles title with Nick Kyrgios, Kokkinakis was recalled to the Davis Cup team for the first time in seven years.

He repaid skipper Hewitt’s faith with a gutsy 6-4, 6-4 win over young Hungarian number two Zsombor Piros with the tie on the line.

“Thank you Lleyton for believing in me; it’s been a long time since I’ve played and to be able to play a fifth rubber at home is incredible,” he said.

“We have immense pride, immense passion, and one thing you can count on from the Australian Davis Cup team is that we will never give up,” De Minaur added.

Kwon Soon-woo, the 65th-ranked player in the world, led South Korea to victory with a hard-fought 7-5, 7-5 victory over Austria’s 143rd-ranked Dennis Novak in Seoul.

They were also tied 1-1 going into day two, with Nam Ji-sung and Song Min-kyu defeating Alexander Erler and Lucas Miedler 6-4, 6-3 in doubles to give Kwon the platform he needed to close it out.
On Saturday, 12 Davis Cup ties will be decided, with the winners advancing to the finals, the first stage of which will be held in September at a yet-to-be-determined location with 16 teams.

Croatia, the United Kingdom, and Serbia have already qualified, with Davis Cup officials to decide next week who will replace defending champions Russia, who were dropped due to their involvement in the Ukraine invasion.

For the quarter-finals in November, the 16 will be reduced to eight.

Six-time champions Spain will go into their match against Romania in Marbella late Saturday with a 2-0 lead after Carlos Alcaraz, a teenager, and veteran Roberto Bautista Agut both won on day one.

In Pau, France took a 2-0 lead over Ecuador, and the Netherlands took a 2-0 lead over Canada in The Hague.

The United States, led by Taylor Fritz, and Argentina, led by Diego Schwartzman, have the same advantage in their matches against Colombia and the Czech Republic, respectively.

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However, the other matches are all tied at 1-1, with world number three German Alexander Zverev facing Brazilian Thiago Monteiro in a crucial match in Rio.

Casper Ruud, the world number eight, is also up against Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik in Oslo as he tries to help Norway advance.

Northern governors’ forum honored former President Obasanjo at 85

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was honored by the Northern Governors Forum on his 85th birthday.

In a statement released on Saturday, Dr. Makut Simon Macham, Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State and Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum, said that at 85, President Obasanjo continues to offer wise counsel to leaders at all levels and participate in national dialogue aimed at addressing insecurity, poverty, disease, and intolerance.

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The Northern Governors Forum appreciates President Obasanjo’s fatherly counsel and personal interventions in finding lasting solutions to insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in the Northern Region, according to the statement, which describes him as a nationalist and passionate leader whose patriotism is paramount.

He added that the former President has never hidden his belief in Nigeria’s unity, oneness, and indivisibility, and has thus continued to encourage the younger generation to be positive and avoid actions that undermine national unity, peace, and development.

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The statement wished him good health and God’s protection for many more years, and urged him to never stop speaking out for a better Nigeria.

Rivers Suffering From Governance Crisis — Dakuku Peterside

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Dr. Dakuku Peterside, former Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), public affairs commentator, and 2015 APC governorship candidate in Rivers State, recently spoke with journalists about developments in the state and his party. CHARLES OKOH was present and provides the following excerpts:

Do you have evidence that Gov. Wike is pursuing the acquisition of Rivers State property for himself and his friends and cronies?

What other evidence do you require? Since then, the Rivers State government has admitted that it did indeed seize government property and criminally distribute it to those it described as competent private individuals. Now, an examination of the Rivers State government’s statement in response to my statement has revealed Gov Wike’s and his team’s criminal intentions. His response has sparked a lot of debate. What are the qualifications of these qualified private individuals, and how were they chosen? Who are the people who are deemed qualified? Did the Rivers State Government pre-qualify Rivers residents in any way before relocating those buildings? When and where did the procedure take place? The issue of transparency in the sale of public assets emerges as a major concern. What did they get for selling our common wealth to these select competent private individuals known only to Governor Wike? The Governor is only half-witted.
Everyone in Rivers State and beyond is aware of the governor’s land acquisitions. You may have heard about the “unknown investor” in Port Harcourt and Rivers State who is buying up everything in sight. You find out who this unknown investor is for yourself.

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Is anyone in the Rivers State government the unknown investor, and is the same person in charge of the University of Education’s property acquisition?

These are two separate and distinct problems. You may have heard that the Governor has effectively acquired the University of Education staff quarters in Port Harcourt’s D-line neighborhood and plans to hand it over to his political allies. An unknown investor has purchased the Vice Chancellor’s lodge in Olu Obasanjo. A block of flats near GRA Port Harcourt that belonged to the same state university was also sold to an unknown investor. It’s complete madness, and the people appear powerless to stop it. The Governor will soon discover that the people of Rivers are not fools. We’re discussing common property, not his personal property. Everyone in Port Harcourt knows about the unknown investor.

The Governor, on the other hand, is doing well. He will commission the 10, 11, and 12th flyovers built by his administration at any moment.

This is a classic example of greed-driven misplaced priorities. At the expense of health care, education, pensioner allowances, job creation, rural development, and human capacity development, the government is building multiple flyovers on the same road. Bridges and flyovers are supposed to be catalysts for transportation ease, economic growth, and national competitiveness, as we all know. In the case of Rivers State, all indicators point to the contrary. In Rivers State, unemployment and poverty have reached new heights. All of the contracts are handled by one company, which is not based in the area, and there is no connection to the local economy. Two, all of the projects are concentrated in two local government areas (LGAs) in the state capital. Three, you are constructing bridges without conducting traffic studies, future projections, or budgetary planning. In Rivers State, there is a governance crisis.

Aside from infrastructure, the Governor recently stated that now that he has fulfilled his campaign promises, he will turn his attention to stomach infrastructure. What are your thoughts on this?

This is yet another example of the actor in charge of Rivers State’s hollowness and distorted understanding. The security and welfare of the people are the most important roles of government. The implication of his unguarded statement is that he did not value the welfare of the people of Rivers State for seven years. Now that he’s finished erecting bridges and impoverished the populace, he’s ready to enter politics. You’re telling them that you want to give them a small portion of their wealth to appease them and that they’re idiots. It’s election season, and you want them to support your presidential bid. Our people are more intelligent than that.

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But the governor has never stated that he is interested in politics; how did you come to this conclusion?

True. He is consulting with people all over the place about his plans, and those people are exchanging information and comparing notes. Most importantly, there is inference to be drawn when his recent actions match the words being circulated. He paid a visit to most PDP governors in December and early January, and he has suddenly become an apostle of the presidency-must-go-to-the-south doctrine, donating N500 million in Rivers money to Bayelsa State, despite the fact that pensioners and some workers in his state are owed money. He suddenly discovered a plane that he had forgotten about for years because he needs it for his campaign. Wike is always going to be Wike.

Over 100,000 people were displaced recently in Port Harcourt’s Diobu waterfront area; you’ve been in contact with the Governor. What’s the current state of affairs?
You are correct. Wike claims that he is engaged in urban renewal. My position is that urban renewal can be carried out in accordance with international best practice while respecting the rights and dignity of those who live along the waterfront. Wike and his government evicted these people without considering the ramifications on society. They were not given adequate notice, compensation was not paid, and there were no plans in place to help them relocate. It’s in keeping with his unpredictability.

You have stated several times that the Governor has no plans for the youths, despite the fact that he has done so much for them, such as the Real Madrid Academy.

The Governor’s agenda does not include youth empowerment, and this has far-reaching consequences. In Rivers State, education has been abandoned. Look for a society that does not value education for the next generation if you want to see people who have no future. The Real Madrid Academy is a forgery. The Rivers State government will pay the Real Madrid Foundation and Interact Sports a yearly fee to use the Real Madrid brand name to operate a sports academy in Port Harcourt. Even more concerning is the fact that the Real Madrid Academy has been dormant for more than three years, with no activity taking place there. What’s the best way to explain that? That amount of money would have been enough to resurrect most of Rivers State’s dilapidated primary schools and provide students with world-class ICT facilities. Scholarships for about 200 Rivers undergraduates in European universities and 800 similar undergraduates in Nigerian universities are sufficient. Wike needs to stop teasing Rivers residents.

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Because you want to run for Governor and your leader wants to run for President, the Rivers State government has accused you of attacking her on a regular basis. Is this a true statement?

I’m a Rivers man, and I’m as qualified to run as anyone else. Is this the reason Gov. Wike and his team want to take over the state of Rivers? Is this the reason they have no empathy for the poor, weak, and vulnerable? Does that explain the state’s poverty, unemployment, and mediocrity, which he promotes? The truth is that Wike is more concerned with his personal agenda, which is to amass vast sums of money, than with the tangible development of Rivers State. All of the issues I’ve brought up at various times are serious governance issues that a government that cares about the people’s interests will not overlook. The majority of the issues revolve around a lack of transparency and accountability, as well as the government’s lack of a clear vision and plan for Rivers State. Rt Hon Rotimi Amaechi’s options are limited, whether he wants to run or not. Nigerians are looking to him for leadership at a critical juncture in our country’s history, when we require the vigor of youth, the clarity of vision, and a healthy dose of experience.

What would you say to those who believe that the presidency should be micro-zoned to the South East?

The South East has a valid case and a just cause, but it is insufficient. Micro zoning, on the other hand, has never been done in the United States. The closest we came was in 1999, when two candidates from the southwest ran for president as a political elite response to the events of June 12, 1993. The people of the South East will have to demonstrate that they want the job and have the resources to pursue it. Because micro zoning is not backed by the constitution, the south easterners must rely on the support of other Nigerians, which necessitates a great deal of politicking and horse-trading.

Your party, the APC, appears to be in disarray and out of touch with Nigerian reality. What are the party’s chances in the general election next year?

The APC remains the party to beat. It is now Nigeria’s only truly national party. True, we may not have solved all of Nigeria’s problems, but people should not forget where we came from in a hurry. In terms of form, content, and composition, the opposition party is inferior to the ruling APC. One rogue Governor currently controls the alternative party. The fringe parties have shown no commitment. Nigerians continue to prefer the APC to any other political party. The party has performed admirably in the areas of railways and infrastructure in general. When all issues are considered, I am optimistic that Nigerians will still want the APC to continue.

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What would you say to those who believe your party has underperformed in terms of national security?

Security is subjective, and it is determined by the yardstick used to assess progress. Although we may not have gotten the desired results, a lot of work has been done, and there are results in the North East to back it up. Even in the most advanced societies, security is an area where continuous improvement is required. The security issues that have existed for many years cannot be resolved in four years. It’s still in the works. I am optimistic that another four years of APC rule will result in a peaceful Nigeria.

Russia And A Rush Of Rashes

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You can never be sure with Vladimir Putin. But, as each day passes, with Russia remaining in Ukraine inexplicably, and the world responding with an unprecedented cyclone of condemnation and sanctions, it appears that the Kremlin has not considered the global response to its invasion of its smaller Eastern European neighbor.

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Hundreds of civilians, including children, have been killed, and many more have been critically injured, according to the images. The Russians have shelled a number of Ukrainian public and residential buildings. The cost to the Ukrainian military has been similar, despite the country riding a wave of international support to resurrect a spirit of defiance long thought lost on ancient battlefields.

The toll is rising, and there is every reason to believe that by the end of the day, it will be enormous. However, one suspects that at the end of the day, a powerful message would have been sent, leaving war mongers like Vladimir Putin in no doubt that when war becomes so open, so destructive, the response will be bitter and biting.

Apart from the international outpouring of support and solidarity for Ukraine, countries, institutions, and individuals have taken actions that have grave ramifications in Russia. Many believe that, despite keeping a straight face, Russia is secretly counting the cost of its invasion of its neighbor, which will be compounded by the impending sanctions.

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FIFA and UEFA have suspended the Russian national team and Russian clubs from competing in all FIFA and UEFA competitions until further notice. Some sporting organizations have scrambled to distance themselves from Moscow, while some individual athletes have spoken out against Vladimir Putin and his horde of Russian assailants in some of the harshest terms possible. Russia, long suspected of being the last vestige of the Soviet Union, is rapidly becoming a pariah state in front of their eyes.

Economic sanctions have been equally severe. Russia’s Central Bank has been cut off from dollar transactions by the US. The value of Russia’s currency, the ruble, has dropped to historic lows. With a slew of countries preparing to ratchet up the sanctions, Russia will undoubtedly find itself surrounded by alligators in no time. That is what it should be, save for a smidgeon of sympathy for Russians who oppose the war.

As the global order strives to ensure peace and prosperity for all citizens of the world, from Burundi to Burma, all those who sow discord and conflict must face the most severe penalties possible. They and others of their ilk must be treated as lepers as a deterrent. There can be no middle ground here.

The most vulnerable populations are subjected to unspeakable horrors as a result of war. While the invasion of Ukraine has sparked worldwide outrage, the response to similar situations must be universal and widespread. There can be no room for compromise.

For the world to return to a state of relative safety, all those who fan the flames of war around the world must be held accountable for their astounding stupidity. They must be forced to account for their actions, or at the very least live in the knowledge that anything they do that causes harm to innocent people anywhere in the world will be met with the harshest punishments possible.

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This is, admittedly, a tall order for an international order that continues to oscillate between hot and cold at will. However, despite its vast energy riches and nuclear weapons, Russia has faced a wave of sanctions since its leaders’ monumental folly in sending the first armoured tank across its border with Ukraine.

Perhaps a rash of rashes will dissuade dictators who hide behind ostensibly democratic facades to treat other sovereign countries like scorpions.

Viral voice notes revealed missing BRT passenger struggle with her abductors –Brother

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The family of Bamise Ayanwole, a 21-year-old tailor, has raised the alarm over her alleged kidnapping by a Lagos Bus Services Limited driver.

Since February 25, 2022, when she boarded an LBSL bus, also known as a BRT, in the Chevron area of Lekki en route to Oshodi, her whereabouts have been unknown.

According to City Round, the Ekiti State native boarded the bus at 7:30 p.m. and became suspicious when the driver, who has yet to be identified, told her to sit in one of the back seats.

Bamise, who became uneasy, sent voice notes and a short clip to one of her friends, according to a source who did not want to be identified.

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“The driver picked up two men and one woman on her way home.” This helped her relax a little. She then informed us that she would be landing at Oworonshoki. When we called her, we noticed something odd about the way she spoke. We tried to contact her again, but her phone was unreachable; we waited a while, assuming it was probably due to a low battery, only for her parents to contact us on Sunday to inform us that Bamise wasn’t home yet, and we’ve been at the Oshodi BRT Terminal 3 since then. We were instructed to sit and wait for the driver. The driver failed to appear, according to the source.

Bamise was heard telling a friend in Yoruba that the bus stopped to pick her up but did not pick up other passengers in a series of voice notes exchanges that were shared on social media.

She was said to have made a short video showing the silhouette of a driver and what appeared to be the vehicle number when she sensed danger.

The clip, which City Round obtained, also revealed that the bus was poorly lit.

Her mother was seen wailing in front of a bus with the number 240257 in one of the LBSL terminals, which was said to be the bus Bamise had boarded, in a video that went viral on social media.

“This is the vehicle in which Bamise sat. It’s been put in a parking spot. They claim they haven’t been able to locate the driver. Bamise got on the bus in Ajah and stated that she was going to Oshodi. The vehicle arrived at its destination, but the child was unable to return home. We haven’t been able to locate her. They must locate Bamise on my behalf. She bemoaned, “I didn’t tell her to go to Lagos to die.”

The missing lady’s older brother, James, told our correspondent on Friday that during her last phone conversation with her, Bamise was heard struggling with someone on the bus.

Since the 21-year-old went missing, James said the family has been having sleepless nights.

“The driver took to his heels,” he said. He is still on the loose as we speak. We discovered that he no longer resides in the location where he claimed to do so. It’s a kidnapping situation.

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“We could have said it was a missing person case if the driver had been available.” She also got on the bus, and three people were picked up along the way. She didn’t answer the phone when she was called. She was heard struggling with a man when she picked up the phone, so this isn’t a case of a missing person. This (kidnapping) appears to be ongoing.

“As a result of my investigation, I discovered that the company lacks proper documentation for its drivers. We discovered that the driver had moved over a year ago from where he claimed to be living, and that his guarantor no longer lives where he claimed to be living. The corporation is attempting to push us aside and keep the story out of the press. Our parents are aware, but due to their age, we had to persuade them that everything is fine. But we’ve been having trouble sleeping.”

Caroline Oni, Bamise’s former mistress, said the family had been informed that LBSL drivers were not allowed to pick up passengers in the area after 6 p.m. because the buses were supposed to be returned empty to the terminal.

Police are on the lookout for the driver and have arrested the guarantor.
The police, on the other hand, said they were looking into a missing person case and that the suspect’s guarantor had been arrested.

“The investigation has been handed over to the state CID. We’re looking into the situation. We have the driver’s guarantor in custody, and he is assisting us with our investigation. We’re working on it. DSP Adekunle Ajisebutu, the Police Public Relations Officer, said, “We will continue to update you.”

When contacted, Afolabi Olawale, the Lagos Bus Services Limited’s Public Affairs Officer, said the company would wait for the results of the police investigation before stating its position.

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“Right now, it’s being handled by the police and the Department of State Services,” Olawale said.

“Only the police will answer that question,” he said when our correspondent asked if he could confirm whether the suspect was an LBSL employee.

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