UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday, announced 20 million dollars for humanitarian support in Ukraine, saying protecting of civilians must be ‘Priority Number One’ in supporting the people.   “Today, I am announcing that we will immediately allocate 20 million dollars from the Central Emergency Response Fund to meet urgent needs,’’ Guterres told journalist […]

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that at least 137 Ukrainian soldiers had been killed since the Russian invasion began early on Thursday, and 316 soldiers have been wounded. Zelensky in a video message posted on his Facebook page also said other states were “afraid” to support Ukraine’s accession to NATO.   The Ukrainian government […]

  China’s embassy in Ukraine has announced the organisation of charter flights to evacuate those Chinese nationals who wish to leave the country under attack from Russia, even as Beijing says it understands Moscow’s “reasonable” security concerns. Beijing launched a process to collect the information of those wanting to leave, saying that the registration window […]

  About 12,000 students are reportedly among the many Nigerians currently stranded in the wake of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, Daily Trust findings show. Following the attack by Russian forces on major Ukrainian cities on Thursday morning, many Nigerian students and some parents, businessmen and professionals in Ukraine have expressed worry over the […]

  The Ukraine government says Russian forces have seized control of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal was said to have announced this while speaking to journalists on Thursday. This development comes hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a special millitary intervention in Ukraine’s Donbas region. The Chernobyl plant was […]

  Roman Abramovich on Thursday faced calls to be stripped of his right to own a football club after documents linked him to the Russian president, Vladimir Putin’s administration. It also accused Abramovich of “public association with corrupt activity and practices”. The billionaire Chelsea owner is facing renewed focus on his business activities as Russia […]

  The House of Representatives has demanded an immediate evacuation of Nigerians in Ukraine, offering to shoulder the responsibility. This is as a result of the ongoing row between Russia and Ukraine. At plenary on Thursday, the lower chamber of the National Assembly mandated the leader of the House, Alhassan Ado Doguwa (APC, Kano), the […]

  The Nigerian Embassy in Ukraine on Thursday asked citizens in the East European country to remain calm and take responsibility for their personal security and safety. The warning was contained in an Embassy notice obtained by Channels Television. The notice comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine with explosions […]

  Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin, has sent out warning shots to those willing to compromise the security of his nation saying they should be prepared to face dire consequences. Putin had announced a military operation in Ukraine on Thursday with explosions heard soon after across the country and its foreign minister warning a “full-scale invasion” […]

  China on Thursday called for restraint on all sides after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an attack on Ukraine, while saying the military operation should not be described as an “invasion”. Putin announced the launch of a major military offensive and ground troops crossed into the country from several directions on Thursday, with explosions […]