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Ukraine: United States, NATO Must Be Held Accountable

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We’ve been fed the same diet every day for weeks, from CNN to BBC to Al Jazeera. We’re at risk of falling prey to intellectual kwashiorkor. As a result, some of us have to scream!

This is not a defense of President Vladimir Putin, who is a ruthless dictator. Fascism, communism, Nazism, militarism, sit-tightism, and all forms of tyranny are all unacceptable to me. Putin is the personification of authoritarianism. The Westminster model of democracy appeals to me. The presidential system of government in the United States is fascinating. I am a Westerner when it comes to the rule of law, freedom, and the right to dissent (the US). I oppose China’s and Russia’s strangulating, despotic governments. They are an open wound in our humanity. North Korea’s Kim Dynasty must fall. Everything must be done to destabilize autocracies around the world. The international community must stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of Myanmar (Burma), Chad, Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso, and other countries, taking all legitimate measures, including the use of force, to remove unconstitutional governments and power usurpers.

Joe Biden: NATO must be disbanded immediately, and the US must accept a bipolar world.

I, on the other hand, reject the month-long mobilization of mass hysteria against Russia via the cable news network (CNN), the British Broadcasting Corporation, and Al Jazeera. I’m not going to be hypnotized. The Ukraine crisis (now a full-fledged war) is a tragedy that has claimed over 14,000 lives. The blame for the deadly unrest falls squarely on Washington’s shoulders. The United States, through the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), is secretly obsessed with the goal of becoming the world’s sole superpower. The American establishment despises the concept of ‘balance of power.’ The European Union, the United Kingdom, and other NATO allies are merely pawns on America’s power chessboard. The United States is neurotically opposed to a bipolar world. It will dispense with the services of its so-called allies after achieving the unipolar world of its dreams. Isn’t it true that America recently stabbed France in the back by undercutting it with the Australia-UK-US pact on nuclear-powered submarines in Australia? The uppercut delivered by Washington to Paris was so severe that France was forced to recall its ambassador to the US! It appears surreal; it appears impossible! “Yes, you’re expendable; you’re our ally only on our terms,” the US message to France reads.

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Before it’s too late, European member states must open their eyes. Remember ex-UK Prime Minister Tony Blair’s famous statement: “I will be with you, whatever!” Yes, the United Kingdom, France, and others accompanied then-President George W. Bush around blindfolded. By the time President Joe Biden withdrew American troops from Afghanistan, he couldn’t recall a single ally with whom he could consult!

I demand an immediate cease-fire in Ukraine while the United States and its allies, as well as Russia, return to the negotiating table. The war must come to an end as soon as possible. There is no such thing as a justified war.

What is NATO’s purpose now that the Warsaw Pact has disbanded? After the fall of communism, the disintegration of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), and the fall of the Berlin Wall, NATO should have disbanded. If there are no ulterior motives, how can you have military bases all over the world? The United States once considered establishing a new military base in the Gulf of Guinea, in Nigeria’s backyard. This writer reacted to it in a vehement article.

In the current standoff with the West (the United States), we must align with Russia in order to maintain a bipolar world with power balance. Personally, I don’t want to look back from my grave and see my children and grandchildren enslaved by political, legal, and economic chains. I don’t want to see them at the mercy of strangers or subjected to the whims and caprices of their peers in faraway Washington, D.C. I’m not sure any leader worth his salt in Russia, China, Nigeria, or France would allow his country to be surrounded by annihilation machinery without a proper and proportionate response. Since the dissolution of the Warsaw Pact, the US has been moving military machinery to Eastern Europe via NATO enlargement, ostensibly to encircle another superpower, Russia. As a result, Russia is retaliating. The only regret is that this conflict is not being fought on a diplomatic level, but rather through bloodshed, which is clearly unacceptable. There is no such thing as a justified war. There would have been no war in Georgia or Ukraine if the US had abandoned its nefarious plan to encircle or surround Russia militarily in order to emerge as the sole superpower.

NATO should be dismantled as soon as possible by the United Kingdom and the European Union. Otherwise, Europe risks becoming a battleground in a conflict between the United States and Russia, either now or in the future.

In 1989, the world’s communist torchbearer reversed course and renounced a dogma that had polarized the world. The establishment and ultra-nationalists in the United States were ecstatic. “We should abandon the ideological dogmatism that became ingrained during the past decades,” President Mikhail Gorbachev declared in front of a stunned world in February 1990, and followed up the “sacrilege” with an elaborate visit to the United States, where he declared, “The Cold War is now behind us.” Let’s not argue about who won.” That submission, it appears, led the Soviet President to delude himself. There had been victories and defeats in the war. The United States wasted no time in announcing a new empire and a new world order. NATO must reap the full spoils of war through expansion and occupation of the ‘defeated territories’ in Eastern Europe; in fact, a unified Germany must be a member of NATO; and a US-controlled NATO must reap the full spoils of war through expansion and occupation of the ‘defeated territories’ in Eastern Europe. In order to realize its dream of a unipolar world, the US continued to massage the egos of Gorbachev, Boris Yeltsin, and their successors while pushing the death machine to their doorstep under various guises.

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This is not a defense of President Vladimir Putin, who is a ruthless dictator. Fascism, communism, Nazism, militarism, sit-tightism, and all forms of tyranny are all unacceptable to me.

The American establishment is terrified of an unrestrained Russia. Russia may have lost the ideological battle of communism to US capitalism, but it is not yet drowned militarily, with long-range nuclear missile arsenals, air and sea-launched cruise missiles, intercontinental ballistic missiles with chemical weapons not yet fully dismantled, and a host of weather-beaten Cold War generals still in the force. Of course, America is not in a hurry to contain its former arch foe – communism took more than five decades to defeat – but the process of establishing the American Empire must be accelerated under various guises (a process which the US no less regards as supremely adroit). Russia can see through the deception and camouflage, as evidenced by his counter-actions, which have alarmed the US and will almost certainly force the CIA, Pentagon, and military-industrial complex to rethink their strategies. Russia’s counter-offensive in Georgia must be viewed as an effective retaliation to US maneuvering in countries close to its borders. It’s the exact same scenario that’s unfolding in Ukraine. In international law, preemptive strikes are legal. Territory A can take proportionate pre-emptive strikes against Territory B if there is tangible evidence that Territory C will eventually use Territory B to launch an attack on Territory A or compromise its security.

There would have been no war in Georgia or Ukraine if the US had abandoned its nefarious plan to encircle or surround Russia militarily in order to emerge as the sole superpower.

Americans claim to be lovers of liberty, but they have denied it to others. It asserts that Ukraine is a sovereign state free to choose its own path, including joining NATO. Why is the US fighting Iran, a sovereign country, because it has chosen a path that suits it by developing (potential) nuclear weapons?

It is fortunate that the vast majority of Americans do not believe in their ultra-nationalist leaders’ unipolar agenda. The United States must give up its expansionist ambitions and dream of becoming the world’s sole superpower. Starting with the two superpowers, the United States and Russia must lead the campaign to rid the world of nuclear weapons completely. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) must be disbanded immediately, and Russia must withdraw from Ukraine without delay – the war must come to an end immediately. NATO should be dismantled as soon as possible by the United Kingdom and the European Union. Otherwise, Europe risks becoming the battleground in a feud between the United States and Russia, and Europe will be the loser – the United States being thousands of miles away from the front lines. I demand an immediate cease-fire in Ukraine while the United States and its allies, as well as Russia, return to the negotiating table. There is no such thing as a justified war.

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Military alliances have become obsolete in this age of globalization, which has opened unprecedented doors for economic integration and prosperity for people all over the world.

IBEDC Assures, Apologizes For Blackout In Osogbo, We Are Working To Restore Power Supply

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The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has explained why Osogbo, the state capital of Osun, was completely blacked out for 48 hours.

Residents of the capital city have been without power since Wednesday evening, March 2, 2022, when the city was hit by heavy rain and strong winds.

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The blackout was caused by a faulty breaker at Osogbo Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Osogbo, according to a notice of power outage signed by Osun Region on Friday, March 4, 2022 and obtained.

The IBEDC fault, which affected the Akeju, Wonderful, GRA, Gbongan-Ibadan road, Dada Prime, OSBC leg, and Ayepe 11Kv feeders, caused power outages in the communities.

Osogbo township, Agunbelewo, Ogo-Oluwa, GRA, Baruwa, Old Garage, Ijetu, Ago Ayo, Ita-Olokan, Isale Osun, Akindeko, Coker, Egbeda, Odi-Olowo, Dada, Adetunji, and Tiwadayo Estates, Fagbewesa, Aratunmi, and environ

While expressing regret for the inconvenience, IBEDC stated that its technical team was working to restore power.

In March, the IBEDC warned that the regions of Ogun, Oyo, Ibadan, Osun, and Kwara would experience prolonged power outages.

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This, it was learned, was due to low generation and power allocation by the Transmission Company of Nigeria to the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC’s network (TCN).

TCN allocates 692.5MW of power to the IBEDC on a weekly basis, according to information obtained.

Saraki told To Beg Kano PDP Chair Kwankwaso Not To Leave

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Shehu Sagagi, the Peoples Democratic Party’s Kano State Chairman, has advised the party’s leadership to do everything in their power to persuade ex-Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso not to defect.

Given Kwankwaso’s “strong political structure,” Sagagu believes his departure from the PDP at this time would spell doom for the party.

“I am advising the PDP to have a dialogue with Kwankwaso because allowing him to defect will not augur well for the PDP as a whole,” Sagagu said.

The Kano State PDP chair spoke on Thursday during a visit to Kano by the presidential campaign team of Bukola Saraki, a former Senate President and PDP chieftain.

Prof Iyorwuese Hagber, Director of the Bukola Saraki Presidential Campaign Directorate, led the team.

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Meanwhile, speaking to journalists in Jigawa State on Friday, Hagber claimed that the lives of Nigerians had deteriorated under the APC’s rule.

He attributed the formation of the APC government in 2015 to internal wrangling in the PDP at the time.
“The PDP’s weaknesses, internal wrangling, and misunderstandings among our top nurtures opened doors for the APC to come to power, and we are paying a high price for it today,” he said.

He claimed that the PDP was now prepared and determined to put aside its differences and retake power from the ruling APC within the next year.

“We have a President in Bukola Saraki who cares about education, who believes in justice and fairness in government.”

“If the PDP had not broken its ranks and allowed internal problems to plague it, the APC would not have come to power.” That’s why I’m urging all other presidential candidates to back Saraki.

“Absolutely, when the APC took power, they had no plan to run the country.” That is why no one is safe, and no one is celebrating Nigeria because it is now the poorest country on the planet,” he explained.

Meanwhile, a lobbying group supporting Saraki for President in 2023 claimed on Friday that Katsina State was plagued by insecurity and unschooled children.

This was despite the fact that the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd. ), hails from a state where his party, the APC, is also in power.

This was announced in Katsina during a meeting with delegates of the Peoples Democratic Party by the Saraki Contact and Advocacy Council, which was led by Hagher, a former Minister of State for Power and Steel.

Hagher, speaking to delegates at the PDP Secretariat in Katsina, promised that Saraki, as president of Nigeria, would “wipe away the sorrows and pains of the people of Katsina State that the APC has subjected them to.”

He urged PDP delegates to ensure that the former Senate President was chosen as the party’s presidential candidate in 2023.

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“Bukola Saraki is a continuation of late President Yar’adua,” he said. Because Nigerians have suffered so much, we need someone with courage. Because your future is in jeopardy, Katsina State has suffered more than most other states in the country.

“Loans have been taken that will be paid by your great-grandchildren, but these children are not in school.” When the APC is in power, Katsina State has the second-highest number of children out of school in Nigeria. “What are they doing?” you might wonder.

At Least 58 People Killed In Suicide Bombing At Shi’ite Mosque In Pakistan

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According to hospital officials, a suicide bombing at a Shi’ite Muslim mosque during Friday prayers in Peshawar, Pakistan, killed at least 58 people and injured nearly 200 others.

In a statement, Islamic State claimed responsibility for the bombing, making it one of the group’s most significant attacks inside Pakistan.

When police stopped an armed man on a motorcycle near the mosque, he opened fire before forcing his way into a crowded hall and detonating his suicide vest, according to senior police official Haroon Rasheed.
According to him, the attacker opened fire on the police guards stationed at the mosque’s entrance, killing one of them. “The armed man entered the mosque and began shooting at worshippers before blowing himself up,” Rasheed continued.

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Police had previously stated that the motorcycle was being driven by two men.

The attack is one of the deadliest in recent years against Pakistan’s Shia minority, which has long been targeted by Sunni Muslim Islamist militants such as Islamic State and the Pakistani Taliban.

In a message to Reuters, the Pakistani Taliban distanced themselves from the attack.

Officials at the nearby Lady Reading Hospital updated the previous toll, saying that many of the injured were in critical condition.
Sardar Hussain, whose three relatives were killed in the blast, said the mosque was the Shi’ite community’s only place of worship in Peshawar’s old city.

Until the military launched a crackdown on militants in 2014, Islamist insurgent attacks had become almost daily occurrences in Pakistan.

Worshippers had gathered at the mosque in Peshawar for Friday prayers, which are usually the busiest.

“When the firing began, panic spread among the worshippers. At a hospital where he was being treated for his injuries, one man, who did not want to be identified, told Reuters, “I ran to save my life.”

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“All of a sudden, a man entered and began firing… He shot a lot of people before closing his eyes and blowing himself up. “I have no idea what happened after that,” he said.
Pakistan has recently resumed hosting international teams after moving many of their high-profile international events to the United Arab Emirates due to security concerns.

Following the blast, Australian cricket coach Andrew McDonald stated that the team will be accompanied by security experts while touring Pakistan.

Army , NSCDC Apprehends11 Vandals In Delta

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The Delta State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested eleven suspected vandals (NSCDC).

Soldiers from the 181 Amphibious Battalion of Operation Delta Safe apprehended the suspects while carting away vandalized oil pipelines.

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Akinsanya Iskilu Abiodun, the Commandant of the Delta NSCDC, made the announcement yesterday while arraigning the suspects at the Command’s headquarters in Asaba.

Due to strong synergy and collaboration between the two agencies, the suspects were apprehended and handed over by the 181 Amphibious Battalion, Ughelli.

Preliminary investigations revealed that a 66-year-old man named George Umukoro recruited the other suspects to transport the vandalized crude oil pipes in Evurode, Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state, according to Akinsanya.

Adu Peter, 62, Luke Efekerhi, 66, Thomas Umukoro, 60, Felix Iku, 45, Ede Otoborisi, 43, Henry Oshevire, 42, Eruovuho Akparugo, 32, Sunday Godwin, 36, Igwe Shedrack, 30, and Orava Adiza, 41, were among the other suspects, he said.

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The state’s success in the fight against vandalism, according to the Commandant, is due to the encouragement of the NSCDC’s Commandant General, Dr. Abubakar Audi Ahmed.

In Ondo, Friends Honor Late BBC Reporter Shola Ilesanmi

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Shola Ilesanmi’s family, friends, and colleagues gathered in Akure, the capital of Ondo State, on Friday for a candlelight parade and an evening of tributes to commemorate the late BBC correspondent’s brief but eventful life.

His coworkers and friends paid tribute to him, describing him as a complete gentleman who treated everyone fairly.

His friends established the ‘Shola Ilesanmi Solutions Journalism Prize for Campus Reporters,’ which was founded by his Committee of Friends in collaboration with the National Union of Campus Journalists in honor of the late reporter (NUCJ).

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Shola, a fact-checker and investigative reporter, died at the age of 36 after a brief illness.

According to John Paul Akinduro, who announced the introduction of the journalism prize at the evening of tributes on Friday, the committee will establish a board of jurists to coordinate the submissions.

“This is our one-of-a-kind way of honoring our incredible colleague, friend, and brother, who gave his all for journalism and humanity.”

“The award will be presented every year on Shola Ilesanmi’s birthday,” said Akinduro, former Governor Olusegun Mimiko’s Special Assistant on Media and Digital Communications.

Shola got his start in journalism as a campus reporter at Adekunle Ajasin University in Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, where he wrote for The Nation’s Campus Life and an AAUA campus publication.

Soon after graduation, he went to work for the state-owned TV station OSRC, and then for Orange FM as a pioneer staff member when the radio station first started broadcasting in 2012, before being reassigned to OSRC in 2017.

In January 2021, he left OSRC to work as an Ondo State correspondent for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). He also worked as a freelancer for local and international media platforms and as a media researcher for AFP.

Shola was described as a dedicated and popular media personality as well as a caring man who cared for the underprivileged by the Ondo state NUJ secretary, Leke Adegbite.

Comrade Bright Idemudia, chairman of the Ondo State Youth Network (OSYN) ethics committee, spoke on behalf of the organization and described Shola as a selfless leader and peacemaker who was always there for the organization.

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Shola’s dedication to the development of young people, as well as his service in his local church as a youth department teacher, were also recognized and praised.

Gunmen Attack Farmer Owner On Lagos-Ogun Border

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Shola Daniel, a farm owner, was kidnapped and attacked by gunmen at his farmhouse on Friday over alleged drug dealings.

Daniel and two of his workers were monitoring his farm near Imoren-Imota, Agohun, a border town between Lagos and Ogun States, when a four-man gang tried to kill him, but he was lucky enough to escape through a nearby bush.

Daniel has come dangerously close to death three times since the Friday attack, according to reports.
The first incident occurred in March 2019 in the state’s affluent Lekki axis.

The second incident, according to him, occurred in February 2021 along Aje by Murtala Mohammed Way in Yaba, where he was attacked by unidentified gunmen who he suspected to be members of a drug syndicate.

He suffered fractured arms and a broken thigh as a result of the attack.

“I was on my farm with two of my workers on that particular evening when four armed men walked into the farm,” he said. They insisted on seeing me.

“However, because it was not the first time I’d been subjected to such an invasion, I knew they were up to no good right away.” So, to avoid being killed or kidnapped, I made my way through the bush.

“Gunmen have been on my tail for months, pursuing me for an offense I have no knowledge of.”

“While I was in the United States, some people contacted me and asked if I could assist them in scouting for business partners who could invest in their line of business. Because they said it was a courier business, I assumed it was legitimate.

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“I introduced a man to the people because he expressed an interest in participating in the business.”

“But months passed, and I had no idea what had happened between them, but I was aware that something had gone wrong with their business transaction.” As a result, they claimed that the man-made had taken their money.

“I had returned to Lagos, Nigeria, at this time.” When they were unable to locate the man, they turned their attention to me. They claimed I was obligated to repay the money he stole solely because I introduced him to them. They assumed I conspired with the man to defraud them, and that was the start of my insomnia.

“They threatened to kill me if I didn’t repay their money.” I was intrigued. This is when I discovered the nature of their company. They claimed it was courier business, but it was illegal drug dealing.

“I had a feeling I was in a lot of trouble.” In February 2021, I was attacked by armed men along Aje by Murtala Mohammed way in Yaba, Lagos. My arms were fractured and I was tortured and injured.

“When I realized I wasn’t safe anymore, I filed a formal complaint with the NDLEA’s Ikoyi office.” An official from the agency called the syndicate’s leader, warning them against such an act and assuring him of my safety.

“However, I’ve recently noticed some strange faces following me around. So I moved to Ikorodu, where I thought I’d be safer, but that was not to be, as I was attacked again on my farm with two of my workers by armed gunmen. But, thanks to God, I was able to get away unscathed.”

“Our boss es­caped death by the whiskers, and that was the second time an attempt would be made on his life,” one of the farmworkers said on condition of anonymity.

“We were about to call it a day when four armed men entered the farm. They demanded to see my boss with their faces covered. Perhaps he had seen them approaching, which is why he was able to avoid the attack.”

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Attempts to contact Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer Adekunle Ajisebutu were unsuccessful, as his phone rang several times without receiving a response.

Cameroon, Tchad, Niger, Central Africa To Patronise Kano Dry Port – Ganduje

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On Saturday, Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje hinted that Presidents of the Niger Republic, Cameroon, Tchad, and Central Africa have expressed interest in patronizing the multi-billion naira Kano Dry Port, which is set to open soon.

Malam Abba Anwar’s statement, which was made available to the media. His principal, it was explained, dropped the hint while on an assessment tour of the facility on Friday night.

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Sahabo Abubakar Bawuro, Chairman of Dala Inland Dry Port, and Ahmed Rabi’u, Managing Director, conducted a facility tour of the signature project, according to Malam Anwar.

According to Anwar, Ganduje said:

“All of the Presidents of the Niger Republic, Tchad, Cameroon, and Central Africa have expressed an interest in using Kano Dry Port for their imports and exports,” says the statement.

He emphasized that all of the neighboring countries agreed to travel to Kano and send officials to discuss the new Dry Port’s operating procedures with the authorities before it opened.

According to reports, Ganduje described the port as “the largest in the country.”

President Muhammadu Buhari’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment in the state.

He acknowledged that his (Buhari’s) dedication and seriousness demonstrate his desire for the state to recover economically, “…as a commercial hub for Northern Nigeria and some neighboring African countries.”

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Ganduje also urged the Port’s future managers to ensure that everything is done digitally, saying, “We live in a digital world.” As a result, you must ensure that you comply with the digital demand and operate in accordance with global best practices.”

Governor Ganduje expressed his satisfaction with the contractors’ and consultants’ progress and commitment.

804 Nigerians Fleeing Ukraine Evacuated, Arrived In Abuja

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The federal government evacuated 804 Nigerians yesterday as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has wreaked havoc.

This came on the same day that a group of 165 Nobel Laureates, including Wole Soyinka of Nigeria, openly condemned Vladimir Putin’s Russian Federation for its “unprovoked military aggression against Ukraine.”

The evacuees arrived in Abuja on three flights, the first of which arrived at 7:10 a.m. via Max Air at the private jet terminal of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.

At 6:55 p.m., a second group of 180 Nigerians, including four children, boarded Air Peace from Poland.

On board Air Peace, the third batch arrived from Hungary around midnight.

The majority of the evacuees were students who fled Ukraine to Romania, Hungary, and Poland after Russia invaded the Eastern European country.

After initial reports that they and other Africans were being mistreated and prevented from leaving Ukraine through the Polish border, the arrival of the Nigerians is a welcome relief.

President Muhammadu Buhari, who condemned the heinous act, said about 4,000 Nigerians, mostly students, were in Ukraine.

According to him, one group was repeatedly denied entry to Poland, so they returned to Ukraine and headed for Hungary instead.

“All who flee a conflict situation have the same right to safe passage under the UN Convention, and the color of their passport or their skin should make no difference,” President Buhari said in a tweet.

Some of the evacuees who spoke to journalists upon their arrival yesterday thanked the federal government for its efforts in ensuring their safety, but detailed the difficulties they faced in leaving Ukraine.

Wegwu Kella, a female Nigerian from Rivers State and a student, described her return to Nigeria as a bittersweet experience.

“I feel Ukraine has been home, and things have been working out well since my arrival there,” she said, “but I feel safe and am returning to Nigeria to see loved ones.” When the bombings began, I was actually in another city. I had left the capital city because the news of the impending attack was all over social media. I was cold when I left for the border, and I had to walk for six hours straight to get to the gate, where they were only allowing Ukrainians to pass, so I had to leave and take a bus to another border point. It took me another 24 hours to get there, but this time on a bus.

“I don’t know how I got here because I was going to miss the flight; I went to the embassy yesterday to register, and when I arrived at the airport, the plane was full.” I waited to see if any opportunities arose, and today I was able to make the flight because I was first in line.”

Another student evacuee, Eniola Badejo, praised the government’s efforts but demanded more information and better coordination as the exercise progressed.

“We thank our government because it has been extremely exhausting; we have gone through a lot of stress; many of us have traveled the entire distance and have barely slept,” she said. I’m just glad to be reunited with my family.”

Nigeria’s Ambassador to Poland, Christian Ugwu, praised President Muhammadu Buhari for intervening quickly and releasing funds to help all Nigerians stranded in Ukraine return home.

Ugwu stated that the embassy in Poland was on top of the situation and that the first batch of people being evacuated had already been successfully coordinated.

The ambassador, on the other hand, urged all Nigerians who had arrived in Poland to prepare to be evacuated home rather than stay in Poland.

The March 3 flight was canceled due to a delay in gathering all of the intended evacuees from their respective hotels, according to Amb. Bolaji Akinremi, the leader of the evacuation exercise from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Akinremi explained that even though the crew members were ready, international law prohibited them from continuing the journey because they had exceeded their duty time.

164 Nobel Laureates, including Wole Soyinka, condemn the invasion.

A group of 165 Nobel laureates, including Wole Soyinka, denounced the Russian Federation, led by Putin, for its “unprovoked military aggression” against Ukraine yesterday.

This was stated in an open letter signed by all of the Nobel Laureates, who stated that there were other peaceful ways to resolve conflicts.

The invasion “will stain” the Russian state’s international reputation for decades, according to the scholars.

“In a move that recalls the infamous attacks of Nazi Germany on Poland in 1939 (using similar tricks of feigned provocation) and on the Soviet Union in 1941, the government of the Russian Federation, led by President Putin, has launched an unprovoked military aggression — nothing less than a war — against its neighbor, Ukraine,” according to a copy of the letter made available on Vox Ukraine.

“We are careful with our words here because we do not believe the Russian people are involved in this aggression.”

“We join in condemning these military actions, as well as President Putin’s fundamental denial of Ukraine’s legitimacy.”

“Disputes can always be resolved peacefully.” The Russian invasion is a flagrant violation of the United Nations Charter, which states that all members shall refrain from threatening or using force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state in their international relations.

“It disobeys the 1994 Budapest Memorandum, which obligated Russia and others to respect Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and existing borders.”

“The Russian invasion will tarnish Russia’s international reputation for decades to come.” It will obstruct its economy and cause hardships for its citizens. The sanctions imposed will limit the ability of its talented and hardworking citizens to travel freely around the world. Why are we erecting this barrier between Russia and the rest of the world now?

“Hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers, Russian soldiers, and Ukrainian civilians have already died, including children. It’s heartbreaking and pointless. We have come together in this appeal to urge Russia’s government to end its invasion of Ukraine and withdraw its military forces.”

“We respect the calm and strength of the Ukrainian people,” the scholars said, reiterating their support for Ukraine. We are here to support you.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of all those who have died or been injured, both Ukrainians and Russians.” May peace reign in this part of our wonderful world.”

The largest nuclear power plant in Europe has been seized by Russian forces.

After a battle with Ukrainian troops that resulted in a fire and fears of a catastrophic accident, Russian forces took control of Europe’s largest nuclear power plant yesterday.

The fire had been extinguished and no radiation leak had been detected, according to the Ukrainian nuclear regulator, and site staff were still able to work at the Zaporizhzhia site.

“The Russian Federation’s military forces have taken control of the Zaporizhzhia NPP site. The fire was put out by Ukrainian State Emergency Service units, according to a statement from Ukraine’s State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate.

Fighting had erupted earlier between Russian invasion forces advancing on Zaporizhzhia and Ukrainian defenders, resulting in a fire at the plant and widespread concern.

The power station, which is located on the Dnipro River in southern Ukraine, generates a fifth of Ukraine’s electricity.

Any fire at a nuclear power plant brings back memories of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, which killed hundreds of people and spread radioactive contamination across Europe.

One of the six reactors at Zaporizhzhia is producing power, one has been turned off, and four are being cooled to prevent overheating, according to the agency.

However, the regulator did not specify what each reactor’s status was prior to the fire.

Ukrainian personnel are conducting an on-site inspection.

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine accused Moscow of resorting to “nuclear terror” by risking a repeat of the Chernobyl disaster and pleaded with world leaders to support Kyiv.

In a video message released by his office, he said, “No country other than Russia has ever fired on nuclear power plants.” This is the first time in our history; in humanity’s history. The terrorist state has now resorted to using nuclear weapons as a weapon of mass destruction.”

According to Zelensky, Russian troops fired on the nuclear facility on purpose.

“These are thermal imager-equipped tanks that know where they’re shooting,” Zelensky explained.

Since Russia’s military invaded Ukraine last week and began bombarding cities with shells and missiles, the country’s nuclear facilities have been a major source of concern.

Senator from the United States calls on Russians to assassinate Putin.

Senator Lindsey Graham of the United States has called for Putin’s assassination by “someone in Russia.”

During an appearance on Fox News’ Hannity show and a series of tweets on Thursday, the Republican Senator called for a Julius Caesar-style assassination of the Kremlin strongman, who is currently leading an invasion of Ukraine.

“Does Russia have a Brutus?” “Does the Russian military have a more successful Colonel Stauffenberg?” he tweeted, referring to the army officer who attempted to assassinate Adolf Hitler.

“The only way this is going to end is for someone in Russia to kill this guy.” “You would be doing a great service to your country and the world,” he continued in his tweet.

Graham’s call for Putin’s assassination comes as the Russian leader continues to bomb cities in Ukraine without regard for civilians.

Gov. Ortom applauds Buhari for appointing Benue son, Echono as TETFund boss

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Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has congratulated Sunny Echono, the new Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFUND, on President Muhammadu Buhari’s appointment.

The Governor also thanked President Buhari for appointing a Benue son to the position in his congratulatory message.

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Echono was the former Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja, who retired after a distinguished career in the service of the country.

Governor Ortom expressed his delight that Echono’s outstanding performance as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education had earned him recognition and a promotion.

“I am ecstatic to be given this well-deserved honor.” Arch Echono is a distinguished citizen of Nigeria and a good ambassador for Benue State. His diligence and extensive experience in the management of human and material resources will be a valuable asset in his new position, according to Ortom.

He urged Echono to maintain his administrative and professional excellence, as well as his high moral and ethical standards, which had led him this far.

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He reminded the new TETFund boss that the nation is his constituency, and that when making decisions, he should consider the diversity and interests of all Nigerians.

Governor Ortom wished Echono the best of luck in his new job.

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