Tag: Nigeria
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Nigeria records decrease in kidnapping cases in 2024 – Counter-terrorism centre
Nigeria recorded 16.3 per cent decrease in kidnapping for ransom incidents in 2024. Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, the National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Center, Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA) made this known while briefing newsmen on the activities of the Multi-Agency Anti-kidnap Fusion Cell, on Thursday in Abuja.
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Trump’s Deportation: Mauritania, Nigeria top list in Africa with over 7500 deportees(List)
The U.S. Immigration office has published a list of countries and their citizens ready for deportation. Mauritania tops the list in Africa with 3,822 deportees, followed by Nigeria with 3,690. Here is the list of 12 African countries with the most deportees: 1.Mauritania – 3,822 2.Nigeria – 3,690 3.Ghana – 3,228 4.Cameroon – 1,736…
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ECOWAS Court dismisses human rights violation claim against Nigeria
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has dismissed an alleged human rights violation suit filed by one Patrick Eholor, on behalf of Makia Media Limited, against the Federal Government. NAN reports that the applicant had in suit number ECW/CCJ/APP/43/21, alleged that Nigeria’s broadcasting
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Nigeria rated world capital of ‘skin bleaching ‘ as FG laments
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, on Wednesday decried the increasing use of skin-lightening products among Nigerians and Africans. Salako said despite the well-documented harmful effects, the use of skin-bleaching products like creams, ointments, soap, pills and injections is common among non-white populations throughout the world. Speaking at the…
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UK reaffirms strong defence ties with Nigeria
The UK Minister of State for Defence, Lord Vernon Coaker has reaffirmed the longstanding defence partnership between his country and Nigeria in the fight against terrorism and counter insurgency opration in the North-East.
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Nigeria accepts invitation to join BRICS
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Saturday that Nigeria has accepted the invitation to join BRICS as a partner country.
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Foreign insurgents behind recent spike in terrorist attacks in Nigeria, DHQ insists
The Defence Headquarters has revealed that the recent spike in terrorist activities across the North East and North West regions of Nigeria is due to the influx of foreign fighters serving as reinforcements for the terrorists. In the past few weeks, the country has witnessed deadly attacks on military bases and civilian populations, raising concerns…
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UAE president to visit Nigeria
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has accepted President Bola Tinubu’s invitation to visit Nigeria this year. Tinibu invited him on Wednesday during their bilateral talks on the sidelines
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CONNOTATIVE WAR! APC declares Peter Obi as Nigeria’s prophet of doom
All is definitely not too well between the ruling party and LP’s 2023 flag bearer, Peter Obi in the last one week. To this end the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared the LP’s leader Nigeria’s prophet of doom over his comment on the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Recall that Peter Obi, during a…
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Diplomatic palaver as Nigeria issues statement to counter Australia’s travel advisory, asks Nigerians to stay away
Apparently disappointed over Australia’s travel advisory to its citizens to avoid Nigeria over insecurity, Nig’eria’s ministry of Foreign Affairs in a counter statement has advised Nigerians to avoid the country. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar issued a travel advisory for Nigerian nationals planning to visit or reside in Australia,…