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Dangote Group pays over N400 billion in tax in 2024

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Dangote Group pays over N400 billion in tax in 2024

THE Dangote Group has revealed that it paid over N400 billion in taxes to the Nigerian government in 2024.

The group comprising Dangote Industries Limited and its subsidiaries include Dangote Cement, NASCON, and Dangote PackagLimited.

A statement on Thursday, March 6, said the group’s chief branding and communication officer, Anthony Chiejina, told some senior media executives that the pan-African conglomerate remitted a total of N402.319 billion for the out-gone year as taxes as responsible business enterprises.

“Recall that Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) had in late 2024 recognised DIL and its subsidiary, Bluestar Shipping as the most tax-compliant organisations in the country during its Special Day at the 2024 Lagos International Trade Fair organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI),” the company stated.

The ICIR reports that the FIRS is Nigeria’s agency responsible for assessing, collecting, and accounting for tax and other revenues accruing to the federal government.

Chiejina asserted that DIL and its subsidiaries have never shied away from their obligations either to the government in the form of tax payment at all levels or to host communities in the form of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

According to him, the group’s corporate strategy has evolved just as its businesses have grown, matured, and diversified into new sectors and regions over the last four decades, stating that the Dangote Group has almost single-handedly taken Nigeria to self-sufficiency in cement and refined petroleum products and is expanding rapidly across Africa.

He said Dangote Group and its subsidiaries were recognised as the number one most compliant in tax payment in the country, just as its subsidiary Dangote Cement, the country’s leading cement manufacturer, at another occasion won three awards at the FMDQ Gold Awards in Lagos as the active business in the Foreign Exchange market.

“Dangote Cement Plc was adjudged as the Largest Commercial Paper Quotation on FMDQ and Single Largest Corporate Debt Issue on FMDQ,” Chiejina said

He added that the DIL emerged as the “Most active corporate in the foreign exchange market.”

However, The ICIR reported in May 2020 how the Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP) and 350Africa, lamented the human rights abuses in coal mining communities, particularly attributed to the Dangote Coalmine in Kogi State, requested the federal government to probe the group’s activities.

The non-governmental organisations had at the time demanded that Dangote Industries review its operations and ensure its operations adhere to the United Nations Guiding principle on Business and Human Rights.

They identified some concerns, including lack of an environmental impact assessment (EIA), flawed community development agreement, polluted water of host communities, land and land degradation, and air pollution through clouds of dust and smoke.

Further in a recent investigation, The ICIR reported how Dangote Cement‘s rapid expansion since taking over the Gboko Plant in Benue State left the host community battling with extreme water crises and environmental hazards.

UK still on US visa waiver programme but Nigeria was never included

Abdullahi MURITALA
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UK still on US visa waiver programme but Nigeria was never included

AN X user, @nigeriastories, has claimed that the United States has excluded the United Kingdom, Nigeria, and others from visa-free entry for 2025.

“BREAKING NEWS: USA excludes UK, Nigeria  and others from visa-free entry for 2025,” the post read.

The post has garnered over 820,000 views, plus more than 6,000 likes, over 500 comments and over 1,000 reposts as of March 4, 2025.

CLAIM

United States has excluded the United Kingdom, Nigeria, and others from visa-free entry for 2025.

THE FINDINGS

Checks by The FactCheckHub show that the claim is FALSE, as Nigeria was never included in the U.S. visa waiver programme, though United Kingdom (UK) has always been on the list.

The U.S. Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) allows citizens of other countries to travel to the United States without a visa for up to 90 days.

A screenshot showing the X post. INSERT: FALSE verdict.
A screenshot showing the X post. INSERT: FALSE verdict.

A Reuters report published in January 2025, revealed that Romania was added to the eligible countries by the U.S. as part of a plan to strengthen diplomatic ties between the two countries after meeting stringent security conditions. According to the report, Romania is the 43rd country to join the programme.

To verify the claim, our fact-checker checked the website of the U.S. DEPARTMENT of STATE — BUREAU of CONSULAR AFFAIRS, an agency in charge of U.S. immigration laws and affairs. A report on the website shows that the United Kingdom remains on this VWP list and has not been excluded from the programme.

Although, there are recent alterations on the Visa Waiver Programme that affects both UK and Taiwan. For the United Kingdom, the VWP applies to individuals with an unrestricted right of permanent abode in both countries.

It added that “to be eligible to travel under the VWP, British citizens must have the unrestricted right of permanent abode in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man.”

For Taiwan, it stated: “With respect to all references to “country” or “countries” on this page, it should be noted that the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979, Pub. L. No. 96-8, Section 4(b)(1), provides that “[w]henever the laws of the United States refer or relate to foreign countries, nations, states, governments, or similar entities, such terms shall include and such laws shall apply with respect to Taiwan.” 22 U.S.C. § 3303(b)(1). Accordingly, all references to “country” or “countries” in the Visa Waiver Program authorizing legislation, Section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1187, are read to include Taiwan. This is consistent with the United States’ one-China policy, under which the United States has maintained unofficial relations with Taiwan since 1979.”

Since the U.S. Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) was established in 1986 as a pilot programme to facilitate tourism and business travel, Nigeria has never been included.

However, Romania was added to the most recent updates to the programme, but there are no official reports or announcements indicating the removal of the United Kingdom or any other participating country.

THE VERDICT

The claim that the United States has excluded the United Kingdom, Nigeria, and others from visa-free entry for 2025 is FALSE. Media reports show that Nigeria has never made the list while the UK and Taiwan that are purportedly stripped off remain on the list of eligible countries but with additional conditions.

This is republished from the FactCheckHub.

Natasha taunts Nigerian senators after suspension, says will serve her constituents till 2027

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Natasha taunts Nigerian senators after suspension, says will serve her constituents till 2027

THE Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has described her suspension from the National Assembly as unjust.

Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended for six months on Thursday, March 6, after a review of the report of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions.

In a post on her Facebook page on Thursday, the  female lawmaker said her suspension from the Nigerian Senate invalidated the principles of natural justice, fairness, and equity.

“The illegal suspension does not withdraw my legitimacy as a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and I will continue to use my duly elected position to serve my constituents and country to the best of my ability till 2027… and beyond,” she wrote.

The ICIR reported that the Senate suspended Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months, despite an interim order from a Federal High Court in Abuja restraining the lawmakers from investigating her recent actions.

The court, presided over by Obiora Egwuatu, had on March 5 issued an injunction stopping the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions from proceeding with its probe.

The ruling followed an ex parte application filed by Akpoti-Uduaghan’s legal team.

However, the Senate went ahead with the investigation and, based on the committee’s findings presented by its chairman, Neda Imasuen, a vote was conducted to suspend the Kogi Central lawmaker for violating Senate rules. 

Akpoti-Uduaghan was investigated following his altercation with the Senate President Godswill Akpabio over sitting arrangement in February.

Her suspension, expected to take effect from March 6, means that she will be barred from accessing the National Assembly premises, and her office will be locked. 

The punishment also extended to her salaries and those of her legislative aides being withheld for the duration of the suspension.

The Senate further ruled that Akpoti-Uduaghan will not be allowed to represent Nigeria in any official capacity while serving the suspension. 

The committee noted that she might submit a written apology, which could lead to a review of the suspension.

The decision followed deliberations on the committee’s recommendations, presented by Imasuen, which found that the suspended lawmaker’s actions amounted to a total breach of Senate rules.

The crisis began on February 20, when Akpoti-Uduaghan protested a reassignment of her Senate seat without prior notice.

 She resisted the change, calling it an attempt to silence her, while Senate Chief Whip Tahir Monguno justified the move, citing Senate rules and party affiliations.

Her protest led to a heated exchange between her and Akpabio, who ordered the sergeant at arms to remove her from the chamber.

This led to the Senate unanimously referring her to the Ethics Committee for disciplinary review, which later recommended her suspension.

Amid the dispute, in an interview on Arise Television, she accused Akpabio of making repeated sexual advances toward her, which she said she rejected. 

Coalition demands accountability for missing N454bn in gas flare penalties

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Coalition demands accountability for missing N454bn in gas flare penalties

A COALITION of civil society organisations and media groups, has launched a petition demanding Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to publicly disclose how it managed gas flare penalties. 

Nigerians can sign the petition here.

The petition also called on NUPRC to publicly disclose how environmental remediation funds, and oil company contributions to the Host Community Development Trust Fund (HCDTF) are being managed. 

The group, which includes Accountability Lab Nigeria, the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR), and The Mail Newspaper, noted that the NUPRC failed to account for N454 billion in gas flare penalties that should have been collected from oil companies between 2021 and 2023. 

The coalition expressed alarm over the mismanagement of the funds, which it said was designed to mitigate the environmental damage caused by oil exploration.

The petitioners argued that despite the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, communities in the Niger Delta continued to experience pollution, displacement, and loss of livelihoods with little evidence of remediation efforts.

They noted that political elites and retired military personnel had undue influence on the mismanagement of the funds, while affected communities suffered the devastating consequences of gas flaring and pollution.

According to the petition, despite the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) Gas Flare Tracker showing that oil companies were expected to pay N764.05 billion in penalties within the period, NUPRC records indicated it received only N309.5 billion. 

This, the coalition said, raised concerns about corruption and regulatory failure, especially since Section 103 of the PIA 2021 mandates that gas flare penalties finance the Upstream Environmental Remediation Fund. 

A recent two-part investigation into gas flaring penalties revealed multi-billion-naira shortfalls in payments meant for environmental remediation and relief for oil-producing communities. 

According to the report, funded by The ICIR and published by TheMail Newspaper, oil companies have consistently failed to pay penalties as stipulated by the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), while regulatory agencies like the NUPRC have failed to enforce compliance.

The report noted that the mismanagement of funds has had devastating effects on communities in Akwa Ibom and Rivers states, where erosion, coastal flooding, and farmland destruction have displaced residents and worsened poverty levels. 

Section 104(4) of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) provides that “Money received from gas flaring penalties by the Commission (Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission) under this section, shall be for the purpose of environmental remediation and relief of the host communities of the settlors on which the penalties are levied.” 

Despite this provision, the investigation, alongside the petition, stated that no public records existed that detailed how the penalties were allocated or used for environmental remediation.

Citing different cases of destruction, the petition stressed that oil-producing communities such as Uzere in Isoko South LGA and Utagba Ogbe in Ndokwa West LGA continued to suffer from gas flaring, flooding, and ecosystem destruction, with no evidence of any funded remediation projects, leaving residents exposed to severe health hazards, displacement, and loss of livelihoods. 

“Meanwhile, oil companies have amassed nearly N500 billion in additional gas flare penalties, yet these funds remain out of reach for communities suffering from health hazards, displacement, and loss of livelihoods. The failure to deploy these funds as intended undermines the very essence of the PIA’s environmental safeguards and raises critical questions about NUPRC’s role in ensuring accountability,” the statement added.

Demands

The coalition called on NUPRC to disclose how oil company contributions to the  Host Community Development Trust Fund (HCDTF) and gas flare penalties were utilised. 

They also demanded an explanation for the N454 billion discrepancy, full compliance with Freedom of Information requests, and the publication of financial statements for the Upstream Environmental Remediation Fund. 

Part of the demands read: “Governance structures (Board of Trustees, Management Committees, and Advisory Committees) of the HCDTF must prioritise elected community representatives over political appointees to ensure genuine local participation and accountability.

“NUPRC must enforce full compliance from oil companies on penalty payments and engage host communities in decision-making on remediation projects. NUPRC must use collected funds to initiate projects addressing environmental damage from gas flaring and support affected communities.”

Nigerians can sign the petition here.

BBC opens applications for 2025 Komla Dumor Award

Abdullahi MURITALA
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BBC opens applications for 2025 Komla Dumor Award

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has announced applications for the 2025 Komla Dumor Award, celebrating outstanding journalism in Africa.

Now in its 10th year, the award honours the legacy of Komla Dumor, a distinguished Ghanaian broadcaster and former BBC World News presenter known for his commitment to telling authentic African stories.

The Komla Dumor Award celebrates excellent African journalists who demonstrate exceptional storytelling skills, delivering compelling and original African stories with depth, accuracy, and insight.

The winner will receive a three-month placement at the BBC headquarters in London, gaining skills and experience across various BBC News platforms.

Applicants must be living and working as journalists in Africa, with excellent journalism skills, including digital and social media. Broadcasting experience is preferable, and candidates should have a strong on-air presence and the ability to pitch original African story ideas. Fluency in English is required.

Applications are open until March 20, 2025, at 11:59 PM GMT.

To apply, visit the application page here.

Senate suspends Natasha for six months despite court order

Mustapha USMAN
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Senate suspends Natasha for six months despite court order

THE Nigerian Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months, despite an interim order from a Federal High Court in Abuja restraining the Senate from investigating her recent actions.

The court, presided over by Obiora Egwuatu, had on March 5 issued an injunction stopping the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions from proceeding with its probe.

The ruling followed an ex parte application filed by Akpoti-Uduaghan’s legal team.

However, the Senate went ahead with the investigation and, based on the committee’s findings presented by Neda Imasuen, voted to suspend the Kogi Central lawmaker for violating Senate rules. 

The suspension, expected to take effect from March 6, means that the female lawmaker will be barred from accessing the National Assembly premises and her office will be locked. 

The punishment also extended to her salaries and those of her legislative aides being withheld for the duration of the suspension.

The Senate further ruled that Akpoti-Uduaghan will not be allowed to represent Nigeria in any official capacity while serving the suspension. 

The committee noted that she might submit a written apology, which could lead to a review of the suspension.

The decision followed deliberations on the committee’s recommendations, presented by Imasuen, which found that the suspended lawmaker’s actions amounted to a total breach of Senate rules.

Background

The crisis began on February 20, when Akpoti-Uduaghan protested a reassignment of her Senate seat without prior notice. 

She resisted the change, calling it an attempt to silence her, while Senate Chief Whip, Tahir Monguno, justified the move, citing Senate rules and party affiliations.

Her protest led to a heated exchange with Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who ordered the sergeant-at-arms to remove her from the chamber.

This led to the Senate unanimously referring her to the Ethics Committee for disciplinary review, which later recommended her suspension.

Amid the dispute, in an interview on Arise Television, she accused Akpabio of making repeated sexual advances toward her, which she said she rejected. 

She alleged that her refusal was the reason behind their frequent clashes at plenary sessions.

According to her, some of Akpabio’s love proposals were made with her on the phone and face-to-face in her husband’s presence. She further alleged that she had all the evidence for her claims.

Although the Kogi senator, on Wednesday, March 5, submitted an official petition regarding the sexual harassment and abuse of office by Akpabio, the Ethics Committee threw out the petition, citing key procedural oversights that allegedly undermined the petition’s legitimacy.

Akpoti-Uduaghan, however, resubmitted the petition, shortly before her suspension.

Video does not show Atiku dancing at Wizkid’s concert

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Video does not show Atiku dancing at Wizkid’s concert

AN X user, @Innocent_Zikky, has posted a video showing a man dancing at a party with a claim that it shows former Nigeria’s Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, dancing at a music show hosted by the Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly called Wizkid.

He posted the video with a caption thus: “You remember when Atiku attended Wizkid’s show?“

The post has garnered over 320,000 views with more than 7,000 likes, over 600 reposts and over 300 bookmarks as of March 5, 2025.

Similarly, another X account, @MachalaDoctor, also posted the same video with another caption that read:

“Former vice president of Nigeria Atiku Vibing to Wizkid in his Tottenham concert.”

The post has also gained some traction on the X platform.

CLAIM

Video shows Atiku Abubakar dancing at a Wizkid concert.

Screenshot of the viral post

THE FINDINGS 

Findings by The FactCheckHub show that the claim is MISLEADING, as the man in the video is not Atiku Abubakar while the Wizkid concert was held in July 2023 and not recently.

Our fact-checker ran a keyword search with “atiku at wizkid concert” on the X platform and the results show that the same X account had earlier posted the video in May 2024 and again in June 2024.

Another X user, @shegzedon, also posted the same video in June 2024 with another misleading caption that read: “Atiku at Wizkid’s Tottenham concert.”

The video was attributed to the Wizkid concert, “More Love, Less Ego,” which was held at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England on July 29, 2023. There’s no publicly available record that shows that Atiku attended the concert.

Further analysis of the man’s facial features in the video revealed that he is not the former vice president. Atiku Abubakar has a narrow, slightly elongated nose, whereas the man in the video has a broader nose.

Additionally, Atiku is taller, while the man in the video has a stockier physique. The man’s appearance also suggests he is younger, in contrast to Atiku, who is already 78 years old.

Atiku Abubakar, former Nigerian Vice President.

 

THE VERDICT

The claim that the video shows Atiku Abubakar dancing at a Wizkid concert is MISLEADING; the man in the video is a completely different person while the Wizkid concert was held in July 2023 and not recently.

This report is republished from the FactCheckHub

Senate committee proposes 6-month suspension for Natasha

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Senate committee proposes 6-month suspension for Natasha

THE Senate is weighing a six-month suspension for its member representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

This followed an investigation by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, chaired by Neda Imasuen, on the lawmaker’s recent altercation with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.

According to Channels TV, the committee recommended a six-month suspension for Akpoti-Uduaghan, effective March 6, 2025, due to alleged violations of Senate rules.

The recommended penalties include closure of her office, denying her access to the National Assembly premises; withdrawal of her salaries and those of her legislative aides; and prohibiting her from representing Nigeria in any official capacity as a senator during the suspension period.

The committee has also provided Akpoti-Uduaghan with the option to submit a written apology, which may lead to a review of her suspension.

The Senate is expected to vote on the proposal, which, if upheld, would effectively strip the female lawmaker of all legislative privileges for the duration of her suspension.

Meanwhile, Akpoti-Uduaghan has once again submitted a petition alleging sexual harassment from Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

Akpoti-Uduaghan re-submitted her petition signed by her constituents during the plenary on Thursday, March 6.

When asked if the issue was already in court, Natasha said ‘no’. As per procedure, she was instructed to formally submit the petition, which was then sent to the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct for further investigation.

The committee was given four weeks to conduct its probe and report to the Senate.

The ICIR reported that the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions on Wednesday set aside Akpoti-Uduaghan’s earlier petition against Senate President Akpabio, describing it as “dead on arrival.”

The committee, led by its chairman, Imasuen, cited key procedural oversights that allegedly undermined the petition’s legitimacy.

Imasuen, during a probe session on Wednesday, March 5, explained that the petition was not properly endorsed because Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the Senate, signed it herself, an action he claimed directly conflicted with established Senate procedures. 

Imasuen further noted that the issues raised in the petition were already before the courts, rendering them subjudice and outside the Senate’s purview. 

The committee expressed regret over Akpoti-Uduaghan’s absence during the session.

“We waited, and unfortunately, she is not here. I hope that before we conclude this procedure, she will join us,” the lawmaker said.

Meanwhile, the investigation into her alleged violation of the Senate rules was against the backdrop of the ruling of a Federal High Court in Abuja.

The court issued an order preventing the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions from continuing the disciplinary hearing.

The presiding judge, Obiora Egwuatu, issued the order on Wednesday, March 5, following an ex parte application filed by counsel for Akpoti-Uduaghan.

However, the committee chairman stressed that his team acted within its mandate. He explained that “every petition is referred to us by the entire Senate, and the committee has the authority to deliberate on such matters.

The ICIR reported that Akpoti-Uduaghan submitted the first sexual harassment petition against the Senate President on Wednesday, March 5.

The submission of the petition followed the female lawmaker’s accusation that Akpabio made sexual advances towards her severally during an interview on Arise TV on Friday, February 28.

She said her stance towards the advances was the reason for her incessant conflicts with the Senate President at plenaries within the National Assembly Complex.

The ICIR further reports that her planned suspension is not unconnected with her refusal to accept a change in her seat, which led to a heated argument between her and the Senate President.

FAAN gives reason for shutting Akure Airport

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FAAN gives reason for shutting Akure Airport

THE Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has revealed that it shut down the Akure Airport as a result of damage done to the facility by windstorm from a heavy downpour around the state capital on Monday, March 3.

The rain reportedly destroyed terminal building, critical equipment, staff quarters, and other strategic places at the airports.

In addition to the airport, the rainstorm destroyed houses, schools, and church buildings in several communities in Akure North Local Government Area of the state.

Communities, including Eleyewo, Ilu-Abo, and Bolorunduro were severely affected by the disaster.

In a statement on Thursday, March  6, signed by its spokesperson Obiageli Orah, FAAN apologised to passengers for any discomfort the development might have caused them.

It said a team of engineers had been deployed to the airport to assess the damage.

“FAAN regrets inconveniences caused by the natural occurrence and is working assiduously to ensure that normal flight operations are restored. FAAN promises to remain customer-driven while providing quality services,” the organisation stated.

According to residents, the heavy downpour that lasted for hours started around 6:30 p.m and damaged homes, vehicles, shops, and other valuables.

The Akure Airport was immediately shut down by FAAN after the rainstorm on Monday.

Consequently, many passengers were left stranded at the airport.

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Zelenskiy joins EU Summit as bloc revs aid for Ukraine

Nanji Nandang VENLEY
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Zelenskiy joins EU Summit as bloc revs aid for Ukraine

EUROPEAN leaders are set to agree on boosting defence spending and reaffirming support for Ukraine at a summit on Thursday, March 6, following Donald Trump’s suspension of military aid to Kyiv.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was invited to meet with the leaders of the EU’s 27 member states at the summit being held in Brussels.

The meeting comes amid significant defence policy shifts, driven by concerns that Russia, emboldened by its war in Ukraine, could target an EU country next.

Three years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Trump administration’s outreach to Russian President Vladimir Putin has sparked fears across Europe that the continent could no longer depend on U.S. support for its security.

French President Macron said on Wednesday, February 5, that his country was open to discussing extending its nuclear arsenal’s protection to European partners during a national address.

“I want to believe that the United States will stand by us. But we have to be ready if that is not the case,” Macron  said.

He stressed that Russia had become a threat to all of Europe.

“Faced with this world of danger, remaining a spectator would be madness,”.

This came after Friedrich Merz, who seeks to become Germany’s next chancellor, called for talks on expanding nuclear sharing on Tuesday, March 4.

The ICIR reported that the European leaders announced their plan to draft a peace plan for Ukraine on Monday, March 3, which would be presented to the United States.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the move as a crucial step for Washington to offer security guarantees — a demand Kyiv considers essential to ending its conflict with Moscow.

The development followed a meeting at the White House, where Zelenskiy clashed with Trump and was eventually ordered out of the Oval Office.

Following the clash, on March 4, Trump ordered a suspension of all U.S. military aid to Ukraine. The following day, on Wednesday, March 5, the US also paused intelligence sharing with Kyiv.

Meanwhile, Trump is planning to temporarily revoke legal status for some 240,000 Ukrainians who fled the war, potentially putting them on a fast-track to deportation.

A senior Trump official and three other sources told Reuters on Thursday, March 6, that the move, expected as soon as April, would be a stunning reversal of the welcome Ukrainians received under Joe Biden’s administration.

 

 

 

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