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Russia is allegedly sending thousands of migrants and foreign students to fight in the war against Ukraine for visa renewal. According to Bloomberg, the assessment was done by some European officials who alleged that the Kremlin is using foreign students as extra manpower using the tactics first deployed by the Wagner mercenary group.  The report […]

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced that it will not embark on a strike action tomorrow, Tuesday, to demand a new national minimum wage. This decision was made known by the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, at the ongoing International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. Ajaero said: “We cannot declare strike now because the figures

An aircraft carrying Malawi’s Vice-President Saulos Chilima and nine others has gone missing, a statement from the president’s office has said. The Malawi Defense Force aircraft “went off the radar” after it left the capital, Lilongwe, on Monday morning, it added. The president ordered a search and rescue operation after aviation officials were unable to

WASHINGTON, DC: Former President Donald Trump came under fire from Vice President Kamala Harris for his attempts to rig the election and his criticism of the trial that led to his criminal conviction, stated Mediaite. Notably, Trump has been criticizing the ongoing criminal proceedings against him including the Stormy Daniels hush money trial, in which he was declared guilty on all 34

Nigerian activist Vincent Martis Otse, popularly known as Very Dark Man, has been granted bail with his trial adjourned to December 16, 2024. The activist was remanded in police custody since May following charges of cyberstalking. Very Dark Man faced arraignment on Wednesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where he was charged with

He said: “The nature of the sack shows an attempt to cripple the Middle-Belt region. Such states as Gombe, Plateau and Benue were the most affected. In Gombe state, five people cutting across deputy directors to assistant directors’ cadre were dismissed. Tension As Northern Youth threaten to shut down the country, say Tinubu’s government plan

Alex Ogbonnia, the spokesman for Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has responded forcefully to recent threats made by Simon Ekpa, who warned that police officers and soldiers seen in uniform in the southeast would be killed. In an interview reported by Punch, Ogbonnia called for swift and decisive action against Ekpa, underscoring the gravity of the threat. Ogbonnia

Following a recent United Nations resolution on the ongoing crisis between Israel and Hamas, which has sparked a series of reactions, hundreds of Palestinians took to the streets in London to protest against Israel’s actions. Demonstrators expressed their grievances loudly and publicly, showing solidarity with those affected by the conflict. In a horrific attack on

This was disclosed in a statement issued by the military on Sunday morning, adding that the attack was in response to the recent killing of military personnel in the Southeast region. The Nigerian Army has confirmed the killing of six persons alleged to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra and its affiliate Eastern

Vincent Dabilgou, Burkina Faso’s former Minister of Transport, was sentenced on Thursday to eleven years in prison for “misappropriation of public funds. Burkina Faso youths beat Ex-Minister of Transport Mercilessly for embezzling public funds A video is making the round on social media that shows how Burkina Faso people beat their former minister Vincent Dabilogou

A Lady who recently opened up about her distressing experiences of childhood abuse and subsequent addiction to dogs for s*xual gratification has reportedly committed su-icide. Her tragic story, shared during a podcast interview, Talk To B, sheds light on the devastating impacts of unresolved trauma and the critical need for mental health support. The woman,

Controversial Nigerian dancer, Korra Obidi, has said she is not searching for a new partner, despite her divorce from her ex-husband, Justin Dean. She said she is more focused on making money. Appearing on a recent episode of the ‘Heroe’s Diary’ podcast, the mother of two explained that she isn’t bothered about remarrying, emphasising that

A few weeks ago, the Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) approved the construction of the Solution Innovation District (SID) at its permanent site and work has since commenced with the construction of an Innovation Block. The Innovation Block is a mixed-use building with a 3842sqm of floor area. The proposed Innovation Block comprises of high-tech

Gunmen alleged to be kidnappers have shot and killed a top politician, Ejike Ukwueze, in Enugu State. It was gathered that Ukwueze was reportedly killed on Friday night while driving in a local area, Neke Odenigbo, in Enugu East Local Government Area of the state. In a viral video, Ukwueze and his car were shot

The Nigerian rapper Falz, whose real name is Folarin Falana, has explained why he quit condemning the federal government. Falz is renowned for penning songs that speak to social injustices and poor leadership. Among the songs are “Wehdone Sir,” “Child of the World,” “Talk,” and “Mr. Yakubu.” In October 2020, he participated actively in the #EndSARS demonstration