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Russia Denies Recruiting Nigerians for Suicide Drone Factories Amid International Outcry”
The Russian government has firmly denied allegations that young Nigerian women are being recruited into suicide drone manufacturing facilities under the guise of a scholarship scheme. In a statement released by the Russian Embassy, the claims were dismissed as baseless, colonial in tone, and part of a broader smear campaign allegedly funded by Western interests.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The statement was issued in response to increasing media scrutiny—particularly from Nigerian outlets—surrounding activities at the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Alabuga, Tatarstan.
According to the Russian government, recent reports claiming that Nigerian women were lured into military drone production jobs in Russia are entirely fictitious. The statement described these reports as “a plethora of fiction” fabricated by “pro-Western paid writers” who have spun false narratives involving human trafficking, forced labour, and prostitution within the Alabuga zone.
Addressing specific accusations that Russian agents were targeting African and Asian youths online with misleading promises of education and high salaries, the Embassy categorically denied any form of exploitation.
Part of the statement read:
“Nigerian media has taken interest in the operations of the Special Economic Zone in Alabuga. Some local publications, with vivid imaginations, have published lengthy reports alleging that Nigerian girls and women are being forcibly employed in factories in Tatarstan.
“For context, the Alabuga SEZ was established in 2006 and has since developed into one of Russia’s most efficient economic zones.
“One article even claimed that due to a domestic labour shortage, Russian recruiters have been targeting Africans and Asians online, luring them with promises of good pay and education. The report alleges heinous activities such as human trafficking, enslavement, inhumane working conditions, and forced prostitution—none of which have any basis in fact.”
The Russian government further criticized the narrative as being steeped in a colonial mindset, asserting that it reflects the interests of those who seek to dominate weaker nations through misinformation.
“Russia, a nation that has long struggled for its own independence, continues to support the rights and freedoms of all peoples. We stand with Africa and other regions in the fight against terrorism and the remnants of colonialism. We reject any form of global dominance and urge journalists to verify their information and question its credibility,” the statement concluded.
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says the state has mapped out 22,435 hectares of degraded land for restoration under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project using modern geospatial mapping technology.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said the initiative is part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience, tackle environmental degradation, and promote sustainable land use in the state.
Speaking at the ACReSAL mid-term review meeting in Kaduna through the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba, the governor explained that the use of geospatial tools has made it possible to accurately identify affected areas for targeted intervention.
He added that the project is not only focused on land recovery but also on boosting agricultural output and improving livelihoods in affected communities.
Sani also noted that the state is supporting the programme with empowerment initiatives, including training over 500 women, youths, and school feeding vendors in biomass briquette production.
According to him, the effort is already helping to reduce dependence on firewood while creating alternative sources of income for beneficiaries.
President Tinubu has given full backing for the implementation of the ₦68.32 trillion 2026 budget after signing the Appropriation Bill passed by the National Assembly into law.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He also approved an amendment extending the lifespan of the 2025 budget from March 31 to June 30, 2026, to ensure completion of ongoing capital projects nationwide.
Under the 2026 fiscal plan, ₦4.799 trillion is set aside for statutory transfers, ₦15.8 trillion for debt servicing, ₦15.4 trillion for recurrent spending, while ₦32.2 trillion goes to capital projects—about half of the total budget.
The focus, according to the administration, is on infrastructure development, security, and growth-driven investments aimed at improving living standards.
Speaking on the development, presidential aide Bayo Onanuga said the extension of the 2025 budget will help ensure full use of allocated funds, especially for major ongoing projects.
Tinubu directed all ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure transparency, discipline, and value-for-money in implementing the budget, while praising the National Assembly for its swift passage of the bill.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic reforms, revenue growth, job creation, and social welfare improvements.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has described moves to prosecute former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged culpable homicide as an attempt to reopen the 2018 Offa robbery tragedy for political purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Olusegun Adewara, said the development is a disturbing and dangerous politicisation of a case they claim has already been addressed through judicial processes.
He warned against dragging the state into fresh tension, accusing the state government of attempting to revive old allegations for political advantage.
Adewara said the PDP would not remain silent while what he called “political narratives” are used to influence public perception around a tragic incident that claimed multiple lives in Offa in 2018.
He also urged residents, especially affected families, not to allow their pain to be used for political gains, insisting it is unjust to associate Saraki with the crime.
The party further alleged that the move is aimed at distracting attention from governance challenges in the state.
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