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Dozens of Nigerian Soldiers Have Resigned To Join British, Ukraine Armies – Reports
Mass Exodus Hits Nigerian Army as Soldiers Flee to Foreign Forces Due to Poor Welfare and Inadequate Equipment
Nigeria – A staggering number of Nigerian Army personnel have resigned from the service to join military forces in other countries, including … Continue Reading
Ugandan Athlete Rebecca Cheptegei Dies After Being Set Ablaze By Her Boyfriend
The 33-year-old Ugandan athlete, who had recently competed in the marathon at the Paris Olympics
Uganda – Tragedy has struck the world of athletics with the news that Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei has succumbed to her injuries after a brutal … Continue Reading
DSS Removes Peter Afunanya as Director of Public Relations
The newly appointed Director-General of the DSS, Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, took office last Thursday, vowing to refocus the service towards covertness and silence.
Nigeria – The Department of State Services (DSS) has announced the redeployment of its Director of Public … Continue Reading
Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei in Critical Condition After Her Partner Set Her On Fire
Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei in Critical Condition After Partner’s Violent Attack
Kenya: Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei is fighting for her life after suffering severe burns in a shocking case of gender-based violence. The 33-year-old long-distance runner, who recently competed in … Continue Reading
China Agrees To Help Nigeria Fight Money Laundering
The agreement was reached after a meeting between Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and China’s President Xi Jinping on Tuesday.
Nigeria and China have taken a significant step in strengthening their financial cooperation to combat financial crimes, including money laundering … Continue Reading
Two Nigerian Nationals Sentenced to Prison in the U.S. for Wire Fraud
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) announced the sentences in a statement on Wednesday.
Virginia, U.S. – Two Nigerian nationals, Franklin Ifeanyichukwu Okwonna and Ebuka Raphael Umeti, have been sentenced to prison in the United States for their roles in … Continue Reading
The Tax collection in Nigeria too low – Bill Gates Seeks More Funding For Government
According to Bill Gates, Nigeria’s current tax collection rate is relatively low, and this needs to change if the country is to achieve its development goals.
In a speech at the Pan-African Youth Dialogue on Nutrition in Abuja, Bill Gates… Continue Reading
Investigative Journalist David Hundeyin Declared Wanted by Nigerian Authorities
David Hundeyin revealed that he has been targeted by the authorities before, with attempts made to render him stateless
David Hundeyin, a renowned Nigerian investigative journalist, has been declared wanted by the Nigerian security authorities for allegedly leaking classified … Continue Reading
VIDEO: Nigerian Soldiers Challenge Bandit Leader Bello Turji to face Them
“You, Bello Turji, if you know you are man enough and believe you are truly the son of your mother, come out and let’s face each other,” they declared.
In a shocking video message, three Nigerian soldiers have called … Continue Reading
Tinubu’s Government To Determine Prices Of Fuel From Dangote Refinery
Dangote Refinery Unveils Fuel Product, Price Determined by Government
Aliko Dangote, the Nigerian business magnate, has unveiled the long-awaited petroleum product from his refinery in Lagos State. The unveiling ceremony was attended by dignitaries and marked a significant milestone … Continue Reading