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Immigration Arrests American Citizen With Firearms At Lagos Airport

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Immigration Arrests American Citizen With Firearms At Lagos Airport
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Immigration Arrests American Citizen With Firearms At Lagos Airport
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An American citizen who was in possession of firearms has been arrested at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos.

The male passenger (names withheld) arrived the country aboard a United Airlines flight from Houston, United States, which landed at 10:10am.

The passenger was said to have checked in the firearms without declaring it as stipulated in international laws on firearms’ carriage.

The firearms, including the handgun, a Barretta, and 26 rounds of 9mm ammunition, were concealed in his luggage were recovered.

The passenger was also said to be in possession of two international passports; Nigerian and American.

An airport source confided in our correspondent that the American citizen did not declare the firearms at the airport.

Another source confided in our correspondent that the passenger had some documents from the U.S, which allowed him to carry firearms, but the authenticity of the papers could not be ascertained.

As of the time of filing this report, the passenger was still being interrogated at the immigration office at the airport.

The source said: “Officials of the Nigeria Immigration Service actually intercepted the passenger with the firearms during screening. The passenger is undergoing scrutiny from the officials of the service and will be handed over to the relevant authorities after interrogation.

“Besides, we learnt that the passenger with dual citizenship has the approval of the US Government to carry firearms, but such should have been declared at the port of entry, which he didn’t do. However, we are yet to verify the documents he’s carrying.”

A statement by the Service headquarters revealed that the Lagos Airport Comptroller, CIS Kemi Nandap, had stated that the Service received credible intelligence that the passenger boarded the aircraft in Houston and had concealed a firearm in his luggage.

Switzerland Adopts Latest Round Of EU Sanctions Against Russia And Belarus

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Switzerland has adopted the latest round of EU sanctions against Russia and Belarus, “in light of Russia’s continuing military aggression against Ukraine and reports of atrocities (committed by the Russian armed forces) in Bucha,” the Swiss government said Wednesday in a statement.

The Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research has also imposed financial sanctions and travel restrictions on a further 200 individuals, including two of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s daughters, the statement added.

“Switzerland’s list of sanctions now fully mirrors that of the EU,” the government said, adding that the relevant amendments will come into force at 6 p.m. local time (12 p.m. ET) on Wednesday.

The European Union approved on Thursday a fifth round of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

It’s “Not Possible” To Cut Off All Russian Gas Right Now – Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer

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Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said that cutting off Russian gas right now is “not possible” and that the European Union must look at sanctions that hurt Russia more than the European Union.

“Austria is not alone with this argument against the gas embargo,” he said, citing Germany and Hungary’s positions. “And on the other side, Austria stands strong with the other EU member states with the sanctions against the Russian Federation. But sanctions must hurt Russia more than the European Union,” Nehammer said on Wednesday.

“Oil is already discussed now in the European Commission and in the EU Council. The gas question is separate, you know, it’s not only the Austrian position, it’s also this position of Germany, Hungary or Bulgaria, for example, because we depend on the gas. Our industries depend on the gas. And so we have to decide about sanctions who hurt Russia more than the sanctions hurt us,” the chancellor added.

Asked whether the question of gas embargo could fracture the EU, Nehammer said he doesn’t believe so.

“We decided to gather about the sanctions against the Russian Federation, and the sanctions already decided are really tough and strong. And we will decide about more sanctions against Russia, because, you know, we want to show that there is unity in the European Union, that this war has to end,” he said.

Pressed on what more the EU can do as current sanctions have not stopped Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Austrian chancellor said: “I think we should think about sanctions now in a more intelligent way how we can hurt the Russian Federation but not hurt us. I think this is the main important thing. You know, there is a decision in the European Union that we try everything to become independent from Russian gas, and it’s also the willing of Austria for sure. But it’s not possible now. It will take time.”

The EU last week agreed to phase out Russian coal imports as part of a new package of sanctions. Earlier today, German government spokesperson Wolfgang Büchner said that Germany has taken steps to reduce its dependence on Russian energy but at this time continues to reject an immediate ban on Russian gas or oil imports.

Nehammer had a face-to-face meeting with Putin on Monday, the first Western sit-down with the Russian President since he launched his invasion in February. Nehammer said he raised alleged Russian atrocities in Ukraine during the “tough” and unfriendly meeting.

The Pentagon Is Meeting Today With Top Weapons Makers To Discuss Capacity Needed To Support Ukraine

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The Pentagon
The Pentagon

The Pentagon is convening a meeting of its top weapons makers Wednesday to discuss the industry’s capacity to support Ukraine in a protracted war with Russia, according to a defense official and an industry official.

The meeting today at the Pentagon will be classified and chaired by Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks. The attendees will represent Boeing, L3Harris, Raytheon, BAE, Lockheed Martin, Huntington Ingalls, General Dynamics, and Northrop Grumman, a US official tells CNN.

The three main topics to be discussed are supplying Ukraine, re-supplying partners and allies as well as resupplying US inventories.

With regards to Ukraine, they will discuss more about immediate security needs of Ukraine but also look out two to four years at least.

The official says the assessment is even if the Russian troops somehow leave, there will still be enduring security concerns. They will also discuss that over time, some of what is being provided will be obsolete production and new versions will have to be supplied as replacements.

With regards to partners and allies, the participants will discuss what might be in production or going into production that is a reasonable backfill (especially the Patriot system). US production will become obsolete with new versions over time, and they will discuss if those are available and exportable.

More on the meeting: The meeting, first reported by Reuters, between the defense contractors and the Pentagon was organized just a few days ago, according to the defense industry official with direct knowledge of the arrangements.

The official said the contractors have been told the focus of the meeting is on the “capacity of the industry” to support Ukraine if the war goes on for several years.

The sense of things, the official said, is the US is “assuming this is going to be a years long endeavor” in a scenario where, at a minimum, Ukraine will not able to safely manufacture weapons in its own country.

But in the meeting, the official said, the contractors are likely to bring up the serious challenges still facing defense manufacturing in the US including ongoing and severe supply chain issues and a lack of affordable labor.

All of this continues to constrict defense manufacturing capacity right now, and could grow worse as increased defense spending in the budget and Ukraine contracts vie for manufacturing capacity, the official said.

The issue of capacity is also impacting the manufacture of critical ammunition supplies, even though most of it is done in government-owned contractor-operated facilities.

The US has authorized more than $2.4 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden administration, including more than $1.7 billion since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24.

The US is expected to announce on Wednesday it is sending hundreds of millions of dollars in new military assistance to Ukraine, three sources familiar with the package tell CNN.

Hospitalized Ex-Super Eagles Striker Lament On His Health Condition

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There was panic across social media platforms Wednesday morning after former Super Eagles striker, Emmanuel Emenike, posted a video of himself receiving treatment in an unknown hospital and lamenting his health condition.

Emenike was tournament’s top scorer with four goals as the Eagles won a third Africa Cup of Nations title in 2013 in South Africa.

But the 34-year-old forward is experiencing a twist of fate, as he is currently battling an ailment, which according to him, seems serious.

The former Fernabache forward posted a video of himself receiving treatment, with a nurse attending to him.

“God is good, the pain is too much for me and my heart cannot carry it anymore,” Emenike wrote alongside the video he posted on his official Instagram account.

The video had gone viral and had sparked reactions from Nigerians, who expressed concern over the retired footballer’s health and prayed for his quick recovery.

Peter Okolo wrote, “Lord, have mercy on him and let your healing power rest on him.”

Another Twitter user with the name Jude Nwanyanwu added, “We your people are all praying for your healing Nwanne, you have been kind to us. Free water, a good Xmas tournament and others. May God hear our prayers and heal you.”

Tope Adebayo said, “May Almighty God heals you for whatever sickness you might be having. You are so good and I admired you a lot. God, please answer our prayers over you. Ameen.”

Also joining others to pray for Emenkike is Marley Davidson, who wrote, “Wish you speedy recovery bruh. You shall overcome any illness that is weighing on you because by his stripe we are healed.”

Lovren simply said, “Quick recovery legend…….. Our prayer is with you.”

Nwancho Bathlomew tweeted, “May God heal you and bring you back to sound health, amen!”

The video also drew the attention of ex-internationals.

Former Super Eagles and Arsenal forward, Nwankwo Kanu, responded to the post with a message that said, “Get well my brother. God is with you.”

Austin Okocha also wrote, “Get well soon Nwanne.”

2023: 45% Of PVCs Are Invalid Says INEC Chairman

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We Are Ready For Ondo Election, Says INEC
INEC Chairman.
INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu.

Threats to the 2023 general election deepened on Wednesday with the Independent National Electoral Commission raising fears that over 45 per cent of the total number of registered voters have been found to be invalid as of January 14, 2022.

The commission however said 1,390,519 Permanent Voter Cards are valid.

While describing the situation as challenging, the commission said it would continue to clean up the voters’ register.

The chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, said these during a press conference in Abuja where he also raised fears about security challenges on the election.

He said, “We are all concerned about the security challenges. But the environment must be secured for INEC to conduct the election. We are liaising with the security agencies to secure the environment for us to Conduct the 2023 elections.”

Shehu Sani Reacts As Northern Elders Tell Buhari To Resign Over Insecurity

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Spirits Of Murdered EndSARS Protesters, Members Of Islamic Movement Will Continue To Haunt Nigeria – Shehu Sani
Shehu Sani

Former lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has disagreed with the Northern Elders Forum’s position that President Muhammadu Buhari should resign over his handling of Nigeria’s security situation.

The NEF on Tuesday asked Buhari to resign for allegedly failing to secure the country.

The forum made the demand in a statement by its spokesperson, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed. It said it was disappointing that after nearly seven years of being in office, Buhari still has no answers to security challenges across the country.

“The administration of President Muhammadu Buhari does not appear to have answers to the challenges of security to which we are exposed.

“We cannot continue to live and die under the dictates of killers, kidnappers, rapists, and sundry criminal groups that have deprived us of our rights to live in peace and security.

“Our constitution has provisions for leaders to voluntarily step down if they are challenged by personal reasons or they prove incapable of leading,” the statement read in part.

But reacting to the northern elders’ demand on Wednesday, Sani who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th Senate, asked the NEF to let Buhari complete his tenure.

In a tweet on his Twitter handle, Sani said by completing his tenure, the President would be able to conduct elections in 2023.

He tweeted, “Our respectable Northern Elders want Buhari to resign; I humbly disagree, allow Sai Baba to finish his tenure and conduct elections.”

Biden’s “Genocide” Declaration Not Expected To Trigger Immediate Changes To US Policy

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US President Joe Biden
US President Joe Biden

US President Joe Biden’s declaration that the atrocities now underway in Ukraine are a “genocide” is not expected to trigger any immediate changes to US policy toward the conflict, according to US officials familiar with the matter.

Biden made clear in Iowa he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin is committing genocide in Ukraine, but said he would “let the lawyers decide” to use that designation internationally.

That was a signal the US is not making a formal declaration of genocide in Ukraine, the officials said. The US has only made eight formal determinations of genocide, most recently labeling Myanmar’s persecution of the Rohingya minority a genocide.

Doing so would trigger legal obligation under the United Nations Genocide Convention, which would require countries to intervene to prevent the genocide from advancing.

Already, Biden’s use of the word genocide has drawn some blowback from a key US ally.

“I want to continue to try, as much as I can, to stop this war and rebuild peace. I am not sure that an escalation of rhetoric serves that cause,” French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday.

Sweden Will Make A Decision On NATO Membership After Serious Analysis, Prime Minister Says

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Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson gives a press conference with the Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin prior to a meeting on whether to seek NATO membership, in Stockholm, Sweden.
Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson gives a press conference with the Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin prior to a meeting on whether to seek NATO membership, in Stockholm, Sweden.

Sweden would make a decision on a possible NATO membership only after serious analysis of the situation and considering its best interest, Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said Wednesday.

“The security landscape has completely changed” after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and “given this situation, we have to really think through what is best for Sweden and our security and our peace in this new situation,” Andersson said speaking alongside her Finish counterpart in Stockholm following a bilateral meeting.

“This is a very important time in history. There is a before and after 24th of February,” Andersson said. “I think you really have to analyze the new situation, do it very seriously, think about the consequences, the pros and cons of all potential ways forward.”

UCL: ‘Despite The Difficulty, We Have To Believe’ Verissimo Speaks Ahead Liverpool Vs Benfica

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Benfica caretaker boss Nelson Verissimo believes scoring the first goal will be imperative if his side are to dump Liverpool out of the Champions League at Anfield in tonight’s UEA Champions League.

The Reds are in a strong position having won the first leg in Portugal 3-1 last week, with Ibrahima Konate, Sadio Mane and Luis Diaz all on the scoresheet.

Liverpool then claimed a pulsating 2-2 draw at Manchester City on Sunday afternoon but and take on their rivals in the FA Cup semi-finals this weekend.

Tonight though, Liverpool have to make sure they see through the job against a dangerous Benfica side.

With Villarreal awaiting in the semi-finals after beating Bayern Munich, Liverpool will know they have a great chance of reaching the final.

Benfica have a monumental challenge to pull off an unlikely upset against Liverpool.

However, Verissimo is of the opinion that the team must score first at Anfield to overcome Liverpool.

He said: “We know that we are two goals down but we believe that things can change, especially if we score a goal first.

“We’re going with that ambition, despite having lost the first leg. After the analysis we did, we realize that despite the difficulty we know we’re going to encounter, we have to believe.”

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