Ukraine has captured ‘two CHINESE nationals fighting for Russia’

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April 9, 2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said today that Ukraine had captured two Chinese nationals fighting for Russia.

‘Our military captured two Chinese citizens who fought in the Russian army,’ he claimed in a post on Telegram today.

‘This happened on the territory of Ukraine – in the Donetsk region. There are documents of these prisoners, bank cards, personal data.’

He said Ukraine had information that there were ‘significantly more Chinese citizens’ still among the Russian units, adding: ‘We are currently clarifying all the facts.’

Zelensky said he had asked his Foreign Minister to contact Beijing ‘and find out how China is going to react to this’.

‘Russia’s involvement, directly or indirectly, in this war in Europe is a clear signal that Putin is going to do anything, except end the war. He is looking for a way to continue fighting,’ he said, calling on the U.S. and Europe to ‘react’.

Video purported to show Chinese citizens detained after fighting for Russia

Zelensky said they had reason to believe there were ‘significantly more’ in the Russian ranks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses a press conference in Kyiv, April 4, 2025

Zelensky said that the prisoners were currently in the custody of the Security Service of Ukraine.

‘Relevant investigative and operational actions are underway.’

If confirmed, the presence of Chinese soldiers on the battlefield would be a major development in the three-year invasion.

Russia was last year accused of drawing in some 12,000 North Korean troops after Ukraine launched a stunning counteroffensive into Kursk and Belgorod.

Hundreds of Yemeni mercenaries were then claimed to have been press-ganged into fighting for Russia in Ukraine, having been lured in with the promise of well-paid work and Russian citizenship.

Some said they were tricked into joining after signing enlistment contracts they could not read, and were told they would be working in lucrative fields like engineering.

When they arrived in Russia, a recruit said a man fired a pistol above their heads and ordered them to sign a contract before they were taken to Ukraine on buses.

Nepal and Sri Lanka also had to warn their people not to be lured in by false promises as it emerged hundreds of their citizens had joined the Russian invasion as mercenaries.

A Ukrainian howitzer fires towards Russian troops on the Donetsk frontline, on April 6, 2025

The ruined town of Maryinka, in Donetsk, Russian-controlled Ukraine, on April 1, 2025

Ohanaeze youths knock FG over closure of Enugu airport, concession plan

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April 23, 2025

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Fresh condemnation has trailed the sudden closure of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu.

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) had announced that there is a significant rupture in the asphalt surface at a critical section of the runway that requires emergency repairs.

FAAN, in a statement by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs Obiageli Orah, stated that the repairs will be conducted on that portion of the runway from April 22nd to May 6th, 2025.

FAAN added that all flights to the airport will be diverted to nearby airports.

However, in a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday, the National President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike said it was unjust for the FAAN to shut the airport without giving adequate notice to the users.

Okwu said, “to make the matter worse, it came during the festive period, as though Ndigbo, who are known to be regular travelers during this period, are the targets.

“Did the airport runway suddenly develop a fault? We are aware that airlines have been complaining about this, but the government waited till the Easter period to hastily shut down the airport, throwing our people into confusion.

“This is not the first time Ndigbo are being subjected to this cruel treatment. The last time the runway was re-asphalted, it was also shut down during the Easter period.

“However, what makes the present case worse is the lack of notice.

“The cruel and degrading treatment of the affairs of Ndigbo in Nigeria should stop.

“We know for sure that this cannot happen in Lagos, Abuja or Kano airports. Why also Ndigbo?” Okwu queried.

The Ohanaeze Youths President urged the government to ensure that the rehabilitation is carried out and completed on the stipulated date.

He also said the explanations offered by Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo on the concessioning of the airport was not clear enough.

According to him, “the minister merely painted words without saying anything concrete.

“He said the process is still on; we want to hear- how many years are there in the pipeline for the concessioning. If it is not 80 years, how many years are they proposing?

“We want to make it clear that we are not going to accept anything different from what shall be obtained from other airports.”

Obi Cubana’s Adopted Son Claims He’s Next of Kin – Obi Responds

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April 23, 2025

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Recently, Obi Cubana’s adopted son posted a video on TikTok saying he is the “next of kin” to Obi Cubana. Shortly after, Obi Cubana posted a photo of his biological son on Instagram with the caption: “Ancient and Modern. Eyes on the ball – AKA the next of kin.”

This sparked a lot of reactions online. Some people said Obi Cubana was being petty, while others agreed he did the right thing by clearing the air.

Here’s my opinion:

Obi Cubana did the right thing. Since the adopted son made a public statement, it was only fair for Obi to make a public clarification. If he had kept quiet, people might think he agreed, and that could cause family problems in the future.

We need to stop being too emotional. In Africa, most people still see biological children as different from adopted ones. That’s just the reality of our culture.

That’s why I advise women who are getting close to menopause to try and have their own children if possible.
If you’re over 35, have a stable job, and your body can still carry a baby, consider finding a responsible man to father your child. It’s better to raise a child from your own blood than adopt one when you don’t know the full background of the child you adopt unless your egg and supamu is not working. Lets be practical, not just emotional.

I am Awuzie Frankline – I insist, if you are a lady Over 35 years and no sign of getting husband, Biko Jee Turu Ime

Troops Avert Ethnic Violence in Plateau as Soldier Nabbed Over Car Theft in Abuja.

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April 22, 2025

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According to Ekwutosblog , Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) on Saturday, April 19, 2025, averted what could have been a deadly clash between ethnic groups in Plateau State after armed youths attacked a Fulani settlement in Riyom Local Government Area, PRNigeria reports.

The crisis erupted in Tanjol Village around 1:00 p.m. when suspected Berom youths opened fire on cattle belonging to Fulani herders, killing one cow and injuring two others.

The provocative assault triggered a swift mobilization of Fulani youths from nearby Mahanga in preparation for a reprisal, raising fears of renewed ethnic violence.

According to Zagazola, prompt intervention by security forces — including OPSH’s Sector 6, reinforced by Sector 4 and the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Gashish — successfully dispersed the armed groups before the situation escalated.

Two Fulani youths sustained gunshot wounds during the incident, while the attackers fled into surrounding bushes.

Troops and police have since intensified patrols in the area to prevent further unrest.