Newspaper Headlines: Nigerians stranded in Ukraine send SOS to Buhari, demand evacuation

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Newspaper Headlines: Nigerians stranded in Ukraine send SOS to Buhari, demand evacuation

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February 25, 2022

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The invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the rising number of casualties, appeared on the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers.

The Punch reports that Nasir el-Rufai revealed that the APC is working on zoning the 2023 presidency to the south. The newspaper also reports that President Muhammadu Buhari says he will not stay in power beyond 2023 because he has sworn to that with Al Quran.

The Nation reports that the national of assembly seeks power that will grant it the authority to invite governors, presidents. The newspaper also reports the visitation of the palaces of Ooni of Ife and Owa of Obòkun by Bola Tinubu to get the blessing of the monarchs for his 2023 presidential bid.

The Guardian reports that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has confirmed the payment of $273.6m by MTN and Mafab for 5G licence. The newspaper also reports that Delta State Polytechnic turns back female students for not wearing underwear.

Daily Trust reports that 12,000 Nigerians are trapped in Ukraine amid the Russian invasion. The newspaper also reports that el-Rufai said investigations have linked police and military personnel to terrorism financing.

The Nigerian Tribune reports that a court has ordered the interim seizure of two Abuja property linked to Rochas Okorocha. The newspaper also reports that seven were killed as armed robbers raided four banks in Edo.

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