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UK Sanctions Russian Network Accused Of Trafficking Nigerians Into Ukraine War

NewsDeskNgMay 6, 2026May 6, 20260

Britain targets Russian recruiters, traffickers and drone suppliers accused of exploiting Nigerians and other foreign nationals to sustain Moscow’s war in Ukraine. The United Kingdom has launched a fresh wave of sanctions against Russia, targeting a network of traffickers, foreign recruiters and drone suppliers accused of fuelling Moscow’s war in...

Ukrainians injured in heavy Russian missile attacks

NewsDeskNgSep 2, 2024September 2, 20240

Russia on Monday unleashed a powerful wave of drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, targeting Kiev, Sumy and Kharkiv. Mayor Vitali Klitschko on Monday morning confirmed that two people were injured in the capital Kiev, and the attacks caused damage in several neighbourhoods, Several fires broke out in western Kiev,...

Ukraine launches drone attacks on Russian regions

NewsDeskNgJul 9, 2024July 9, 20240

Ukraine on Tuesday responded to the recent heavy Russian missile fire with drone attacks in Russia. A depot of tanks belonging to the oil company Lukoil in the Volgograd region was set on fire as a result. Regional Governor Andrey Bocharov blamed the incident on debris from drones that was...

Nigeria, 140 UN members demand Russia withdraw from Ukraine

NewsDeskNgFeb 24, 2023February 24, 20230

Nigeria and 140 United Nations member states have called on Russia to immediately and unconditionally withdraw its troops from Ukraine. The demand coincides with the one-year anniversary of the war that has claimed the lives of thousands and displaced millions. Ukraine got strong backing in a non-binding vote that saw...