UK Suspends Priority Visa Application In Nigeria

The United Kingdom (UK) High Commission in Nigeria has announced the temporary suspension of priority visas for students, work, and family applications with priority now placed on applications made under the Ukraine Family Scheme. In a statement on Tuesday, titled "Temporary Suspension of Priority Visas for Student, Work and Family Applications", the High Commission disclosed that the Ukraine Family Scheme was launched in response to the humanitarian crisis arising from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Russia Versus Ukraine: Singapore Bars Its Citizens From Joining Issues

Following the hostility that erupted between Russia and Ukraine in the last two weeks, the Singaporean government has barred it citizens from partaking or travelling to Ukraine or to partake in any hostility, saying such citizens risk a jail term. Foreign Minister to the Singaporean government, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan made this known today. In his statement, “We will like to highlight that it is an offence for any person, whilst in Singapore, to wage, attempt to wage. 

Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Formula One Cancels Russian GP, Poland Boycotts Match Against Russia

Formula One announced in a statement on Friday that it has canceled the Russian Grand Prix, which was scheduled to hold on September 25, 2022.

Russia-Ukraine War: Nigerian Students Trapped In Kherson Cry Out

The Nigerian students trapped in Kherson, Ukraine, have cried out lamenting that their lives are in serious danger as Russian forces have taken over the town. The Head of the International Students’ Union in Kherson, Jerry Kenny, who spoke on behalf of the students, said only a ceasefire agreement between the two warring countries could make them leave the city unhurt. In an interview with journalist on Monday, Kenny said the Kherson mayor advised the students to persuade the Nigerian government to seek a ceasefire so they could be evacuated.

Russia Brokers Cease-fire With Ukraine

Russia has declared a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine so as to open humanitarian corridors for civilians having agreed on exit routes. This declaration comes after Vadim Boychenko, Mariupol’s mayor stated that the city was under “blockade” by Russian forces after days of “ruthless” attacks. According to the Russian Defence Ministry, "From 1000 am Moscow time (0700 GMT), the Russian side declares a ceasefire and the opening of humanitarian corridors to allow civilians to leave Mariupol and Volnovakha."

Moscow Ready To Negotiate With Kyiv

President Vladimir Putin is ready to send a delegation for talks with Ukraine, as its military encircled Kyiv on the second day of the Moscow invasion. According to the Kremlin, the negotiations could put an end to Ukraine’s NATO ambitions after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he was willing to discuss Ukraine’s “neutrality” — a demand of Putin's — in his latest attempt to appeal to the Russian leader to negotiate.