Nigerian Newspapers: 7 Things You Need To Know Today 28 February 2022 

iexclusive News Nigeria brings to you today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:

1. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has launched a manhunt for two drug lords who orchestrated deadly attacks on NDLEA operatives in Lagos on Saturday. “Investigation is underway, while we are on the trail of two of the drug kingpins who mobilized the attack on our troops on Saturday,” Femi Babafemi, Director of Media and Advocacy, confirmed the manhunt.

2. In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Sunday, FIFA ordered Russia to play home matches at neutral venues and banned the use of its national flag and anthem. According to FIFA, Russian teams will compete under the name “Football Union of Russia.”

3. As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters its third day, Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian nuclear deterrent forces to be placed on high alert. This came on the heels of leading NATO countries making “aggressive statements” on Sunday, threatening Russia with harsh financial consequences if it did not leave Ukraine.

4. Japan will join the United States and other Western countries in barring certain Russian banks’ access to the SWIFT international payment system. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on Sunday. According to Kishida, Tokyo will impose sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin and provide $100 million in emergency humanitarian help to Kyiv.

5. The Federal Government says governments of Hungary and Romania have approved visa free access to all Nigerians coming from Ukraine and arrangements for accommodation and feeding before evacuation is arranged. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement signed by its Permanent Secretary, Mr Gabriel Aduda, on Sunday, in Abuja.

6. Rivers State governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has said the comment by the former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, that he would always clinch the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, meant taking delegates of the party for granted. Wike also said the outcome of the PDP presidential primaries would shock Nigerians.

7. Ukraine has opened global recruitment program for Nigerians and other Africans, appealing to citizens of the world to join in the ongoing fight against Russia. President Volodymyr Zelensky, in a statement Sunday, accused Russia of killing civilians and praised Ukrainians for having the courage to defend themselves.