World News
BREAKING: FG Approves N3.5Bn For Evacuation Of Nigerians From Ukraine
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the sum of N3, 535,150,000 ($8.5million) for the evacuation of Nigerians from Ukraine.
This was announced on Wednesday by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouk.
ALSO READ: Okowa Celebrates Adeboye At 80
Farouk, who briefed newsmen immediately after the Federal Executive Council meeting, said the money was to evacuate at least 500 nationals stranded in Ukraine.
This is coming on the heels of condemnation from many Nigerians following the government’s adamancy towards evacuating Nigerian students and citizens following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia last week.
-
Church Gists24 hours ago
Soludo Calls Nigerian Church To Societal Redemption
-
News15 hours ago
USA Signs Agreement To Return $52.88M Recovered Diezani’s Illicit Funds To Nigeria
-
News15 hours ago
Again, Ned Nwoko Boosts Health Care In Delta North, Donates Multi Million Naira Facilities
-
News15 hours ago
New Alaafin Of Oyo Emerges
-
Crime11 hours ago
Bello Turji Kills Two Victims Despite Ransom Payment