Russia denies forcing Nigerian students to fight in Ukraine

The Russian Embassy in Nigeria has denied allegations that Russia is forcing African students, particularly Nigerians, to participate in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine in exchange for visa extensions. Russia's denial comes after a Bloomberg report on Monday claimed that Russia sought to recruit thousands of migrants and foreign students to bolster its troops, employing…

Russia’s denial comes after a Bloomberg report on Monday claimed that Russia sought to recruit thousands of migrants and foreign students to bolster its troops, employing tactics similar to those of the Wagner mercenary group. The embassy stated that no associations of Nigerian students in Russia have confirmed these claims, adding that Nigerian students reportedly face no difficulties in extending their visas while pursuing their studies in Russia.

“The Embassy welcomes the official press release of the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on this matter and expresses gratitude to the Ministry and the Association of Nigerian Students in Moscow for their efforts in debunking the fake news aimed at undermining the friendship and cooperation between Russia and Nigeria.”Before flagging, please keep in mind that Disqus does not moderate communities.

The headquarters of the protest in Nigeria, Ojota, Lagos State was avoided by the June 12 protesters on Wednesday. The protesters had earlier converged at Ikeja under the bridge before moving to Allen with the aim to end the protest in Ojota.

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ibrahim Lamuwa, has denied allegations of sexual harassment made by Simisola Fajemirokun-Ajayi, a staff member of the ministry. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, had on May 27, 2024, written to the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Folasade Yemi-Esan, to probe the allegation.

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