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Presidency Clarifies Controversy Over Tinubu’s Use of ‘New’ Airbus A330
Amid ongoing controversy surrounding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s use of a newly acquired Airbus A330 for his trip to Paris, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Print Media, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, has clarified that the plane was not brand
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UK Government Donates Counter Insurgency Training Facility to Nigerian Armed Forces
The United Kingdom (UK) has donated a state-of-the-art Counter Insurgency (COIN) training facility to the Nigerian Armed Forces, aiming to enhance the effectiveness of their training and better prepare the military for future operations.
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Nigerian SEC to Issue Licenses for Crypto Exchanges Amid Growing Adoption
The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), led by Emomotimi Agama, has announced plans to begin issuing licenses to crypto exchanges in the country, a move aimed at supporting the rapidly expanding adoption of digital assets.
In June, the … Continue Reading
Nigerian Nurses’ Job Applications Blocked in US, Canada Due to Government’s Suspension of License Verification
The suspension of license verification services by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has led to the rejection of applications from Nigerian nurses seeking employment abroad.
According to a report by SaharaReporters on August 16, hundreds of Nigerian … Continue Reading
Kenyan Police Launch Massive Manhunt After Notorious Serial Killer Escapes Custody
Kenya’s Serial killer Who Killed 42 Women Flees Nairobi Police Station with 12 Others
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenyan authorities are in the midst of a major security operation after Collins Jumaisi, a suspected serial killer dubbed “the vampire,” escaped from … Continue Reading
Ugandan Police Arrest Man After Discovery of 3 Children skulls and 15 Others in Shrine
Ugandan police have arrested a man following the gruesome discovery of 17 human skulls last month in a shrine located west of the capital, Kampala.
The remains, which were found on July 28 in the town of Mpigi, about 30 … Continue Reading
Atiku Drags President Tinubu over fuel subsidy
Atiku Abubakar Criticizes President Bola Tinubu Administration Over Continued Fuel Subsidy Payments
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has once again taken aim at President Bola Tinubu’s administration, this time over the ongoing payment of subsidies on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). … Continue Reading
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu Woos Abia Governor to Join APC Ahead of 2027 Elections
As the 2027 general elections approach, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has urged the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, to switch allegiance to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Governor Otti, who was … Continue Reading
British Army begins Recruitment for Nigerians and Other Commonwealth Citizens
The British Army has announced a recruitment opportunity for Commonwealth citizens, including Nigerians, starting today, 19th August 2024. The application period will run until 26th August 2024, providing a limited window for interested individuals to apply.
This recruitment phase is … Continue Reading
5 Students Abducted from Enugu State College of Health Technology by Armed Men
Five students from the Enugu State College of Health Technology in the Oji River Local Government Area have been abducted by armed men.
The incident reportedly took place as the students were leaving the school premises.
A video circulating … Continue Reading