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Thai Police Arrest 11 Nigerians In Major International Romance Scam Crackdown

Thai immigration and police authorities have arrested 11 Nigerians following the dismantling of a suspected international romance scam syndicate operating in the Muang Thong Thani area of Thailand. The arrests were carried out on Monday during a joint operation by immigration and police officers and were confirmed on Thursday by local news outlet Thailand News….

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Turkey Invites Nigeria To Claim 76 Suspected Nigerian Artefacts

The Republic of Türkiye has invited the Federal Government of Nigeria to formally establish ownership and claim 76 wooden and metal artefacts believed to be of Nigerian origin, in a move aimed at advancing cultural restitution and strengthening bilateral relations between both countries. The development was disclosed by the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy,…

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FG Approves 40% Pay Rise For Lecturers, Introduces New Professorial Allowance

The Federal Government has approved a 40 per cent salary increase for lecturers in federal tertiary institutions and introduced a new professorial cadre allowance that will see university professors receive a monthly top-up of over ₦140,000. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Wednesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today,…

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Obi Urges Youths to Channel Football Passion

ARRESTING STUDENTS FOR DEMANDING SAFETY IS INTOLERABLE — PETER OBI

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has strongly condemned the arrest and remand of 52 students in Ekpoma, Edo State, describing the action as “utterly unacceptable” and a dangerous violation of citizens’ right to demand protection from insecurity. Obi made the remarks in a statement shared late Tuesday on his verified X (formerly Twitter)…

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US Boosts Nigeria’s Security Efforts with Fresh Military Supply Delivery

US Boosts Nigeria’s Security Efforts with Fresh Military Supply Delivery

The United States has reinforced its security partnership with Nigeria by delivering a new batch of critical military supplies, signaling continued cooperation between both nations in tackling security challenges. The delivery was confirmed by the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), the body responsible for coordinating U.S. military operations across Africa. According to AFRICOM, the supplies…

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Ukraine Denies Alleged Drone Attack on Putin’s Residence, Accuses Russia of Sabotaging Peace Talks

Ukraine has denied claims by Russia that it launched a drone attack on one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences, describing the allegation as a deliberate attempt by Moscow to undermine ongoing peace efforts. President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the accusation on Monday, after Russia’s Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, alleged that Ukraine carried out an overnight drone…

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Anthony Joshua Injured in Fatal Crash on Lagos–Ibadan Expressway

British former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was injured on Monday in a fatal road accident in Ogun State that claimed the lives of two people, Nigerian authorities have confirmed. The crash occurred along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State, according to the Ogun State Police Command, which said Joshua sustained minor injuries and…

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ADC, Labour Party Knock Tinubu’s Europe Trip as Insecurity Deepens at Home

As Nigeria grapples with a fresh wave of violence and mounting security concerns, President Bola Tinubu’s departure for Europe on holiday has triggered sharp criticism from opposition parties, who say the timing sends the wrong signal to a nation on edge. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Labour Party (LP) on Sunday accused the…

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Polls Close in First Phase of Myanmar’s Widely Criticised Elections

Polls closed on Sunday in the first phase of Myanmar’s controversial election, widely dismissed by critics and international observers as a “sham” amid ongoing civil war, political repression and the exclusion of major opposition parties. The phased vote is being organised by the military government nearly five years after it seized power in a 2021…

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