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February 25, 2022

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Ukraine Attack: Hundreds arrested in Anti-war Protests in Russia

Russian authorities have warned anti-war sympathizers from gathering for protests after President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine.

This comes as at least 1,000 people have been detained in anti-war protests across Moscow.

The Investigative Committee, a government body that investigates major crimes, warned Russians of legal repercussions for joining unsanctioned protests related to “the tense foreign political situation.”

It said it was responding to social media calls to protest against Putin’s decision to attack Ukraine.

Russia has strict protest laws and demonstrations often end in mass arrests.

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Nigerian embassy in Ukraine asks citizens in that Country to take Responsibility for their Personal Security and Safety

The Nigerian Embassy in Ukraine had 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 made available to newsmen.

It urged Nigerian national’s resident in Ukraine to temporary relocate to anywhere considered safe by private arrangements.

The Embassy, however, added that they should ensure that they do all the needful to validate all their resident documents for ease of return to the country when desired.

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February 25, 2022

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House of representatives calls for immediate evacuation of Nigerians in Ukraine as Russian forces fired from all fronts

The Nigeria’s House of Representatives has ordered for immediate evacuation of Nigerians in Ukraine.

As a sequel to the adoption of the move by a member representing Kaduna, Ahmed Munir, the lower chamber of the National Assembly on Thursday charged the house to begin discussion with the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs in order to facilitate the immediate evacuation of Nigerians studying in Ukraine.

The House members were unanimous in their recognition of lives of Nigerians staying in Ukraine, adding that the situation in Ukraine at the moment called for a proactive action from the Federal Government.

Responding to the issue, the Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila, noted that the House would commence talks with Air Peace in order to ensure that Nigerians in Ukraine are rescued home.

Minister of foreign affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama in an interview said the federal government will arrange a special flight operation for Nigerians who are willing to be evacuated from Ukraine.

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February 25, 2022

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Zverev Handed Maximum Fine for Attacking Umpire’s Chair

Alexander Zverev has been fined $40,000 (£30,000) and made to forfeit more than $30,000 in prize money after being thrown out of the Mexican Open for attacking the umpire’s chair.

The world number three struck the umpire’s chair several times with his racquet, leading to the sanctions.
He was fined $20,000 each for verbal abuse and unsportsmanlike conduct – the maximum amount the ATP can impose.
Zverev still faces the threat of a ban as the ATP investigate further.

Zverev apologised for the attack after he and Marcelo Melo lost their doubles match to Lloyd Glasspool and Harri Heliovaara on Wednesday, calling his behaviour “unacceptable”.

On Thursday, Rafael Nadal said Zverev’s punishment was “deserved”.

As well as the fines and loss of prize money, the German has been made to forfeit all ATP rankings points from the tournament in Acapulco, where he was defending champion in the singles event.

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