Former Senator Shehu Sani, representing Kaduna Central, issued a warning on Thursday advising Nigerians and other Africans against joining the Russian military to participate in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He explicitly urged individuals from these regions to avoid becoming mercenaries for Russia.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Through a post on X, Sani highlighted the historical context, noting that both Russia and Ukraine were formerly components of the defunct Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). The Soviet Union, established following the Russian Revolution, served as the world’s first constitutionally socialist state and a dominant global superpower, spanning a vast portion of Eurasia until it dissolved in 1991. The current conflict traces back to February 2014, when hostilities began following Russia’s annexation of Crimea, ultimately escalating into a full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia on February 24, 2022.

In his message on X, Sani stated:

• “Nigerians and other Africans should desist from going to Russia to enlist in the Army for them to fight against Ukraine.”

• “It’s a historical fact that Russia supported Africa during our independence struggle but Ukraine was also part of that USSR.”

• “Don’t allow yourself to be mercenaries.”

The Federal Government has officially declared that the iconic khaki uniforms worn by National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members will be replaced with locally produced Adire fabric. Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, shared this update on Thursday while appearing on Channels Television’s “The Morning Brief,” explaining that the transition is a strategic reform aimed at bolstering local manufacturing and ensuring that government expenditure actively strengthens the Nigerian economy.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Highlighting the accessibility of the fabric, the Minister emphasized that Adire is already manufactured across various regions, including Ogun and Kwara states. He stressed that this initiative is intended to revitalize the nation’s textile industry and promote indigenous craftsmanship by creating a consistent demand for locally made goods. Furthermore, Minister Olawande revealed that this uniform change is part of a larger plan to restructure the NYSC, which includes revising the posting system to ensure that corps members are deployed based on their specific professional backgrounds and academic fields of study.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has issued a stark warning that Nigeria remains at risk, suggesting the nation might not withstand another civil war because the underlying issues that sparked the Biafra conflict have yet to be addressed.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

He made these remarks on Wednesday at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta while accepting a historical account titled ‘Asaba Massacre,’ presented by Chief Chuck Nduka-Eze, the Isama Ajie of Asaba. This publication provides a detailed record of the civilian casualties that occurred in Asaba during the Nigerian Civil War.

Reflecting on his own experiences during the conflict, the former president explained that he could not provide specific details regarding the Asaba killings, noting that military operations in that region were commanded by the late Murtala Muhammed. Obasanjo reiterated that he has consistently maintained this position when questioned about Muhammed’s role in those events, stating that he is not in a position to comment on that particular operation.