Nigerian Government To Evacuate Citizens In Ukraine As War Escalates

The Nigerian Government has announced intentions to evacuate its citizens in Ukraine following an invasion by Russia, POLITICS NIGERIA has learned. The Federal Government of Nigeria is planning for special flight operation to evacuate her citizens from Ukraine in view of the escalating tension between that country and Russia. Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama

Buhari swears-in six INEC commissioners

President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in six national commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He did so shortly before the commencement of the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting at the Presidential Villa Abuja. Present at the inauguration of the Commissioners were Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan; and Speaker,

Japan Sanctions Russia, Separatists Over Ukraine

Japan said Wednesday it will impose sanctions on Russia and individuals linked to Ukrainian regions controlled by pro-Kremlin separatists, after Moscow ordered troops into the rebel “republics”. The decision follows similar measures by the United States, Britain and the European Union. Japan strongly condemns Russia’s actions “that infringe on Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, violating

Kenya Ambassador to Nigeria, Wilfred Machage is dead

Wilfred Machage, Kenya’s high commissioner to Nigeria, is dead. Machage reportedly collapsed at his Abuja residence on Saturday, after which he was rushed to the hospital. Confirming his death, Kenya’s ministry of foreign affairs, in a statement, expressed sadness over Machage’s demise. The statement reads: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs regrets to announce the sudden