The federal government has warned citizens against illegal recruitment into foreign armed conflicts, citing rising cases of Nigerians allegedly being lured abroad under false pretences and forced into combat roles. BACKGROUND On February 12, Ukraine said it discovered the bodies of two Nigerians in its Luhansk region who were allegedly fighting on Russia’s side in…
Nine worshippers abducted during a night vigil at St. John’s Catholic Church, Ojije, Utonkon in Ado Local Government Area of Benue State, have regained their freedom following coordinated security operations in the area. The victims, who were taken away by armed men a week ago during a midnight prayer session, were released on Saturday evening…
Five among about 36 Nigerians who were recruited to fight in Russia-Ukraine War have been confirmed killed. The revelation comes from a new investigative report exposing how vulnerable young men were lured abroad with false promises of employment and educational opportunities, only to be forced into military service. The report, titled, ‘The Business of Despair:…
Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, has accused former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi of spreading what he described as “egregious lies” about the purported tax law. Onanuga made the comment in a post on his X handle while reacting to a viral video in which Amaechi spoke about the potential impact of the tax policy implementation….
Sunday Karimi, senator representing Kogi west, has alleged that there is a nexus between the spate of terrorist and bandit attacks across the country and forthcoming 2027 general election. In a statement issued on Saturday, Karimi said the rising insecurity is not unconnected with the timetable recently released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)….
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Idris Kalgo, has said that the Northern Nigeria no longer like President Bola Tinubu. This is as Kalgo expressed the optimism that the ADC will throw out the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2027 general elections. Kalgo made this statement on Saturday while fielding questions…
Former US president Barack Obama criticised a lack of shame and decorum in the country’s political discourse, responding Saturday for the first time to a post on Donald Trump’s social media account that depicted him and first lady Michelle as monkeys. In a wide-ranging podcast interview with left-wing political commentator Brian Tyler Cohen released Saturday,…
No fewer than three United States military aircraft landed in Nigeria between Thursday and Friday, findings by PUNCH have revealed. The aircraft, it was gathered, landed at military bases in Borno and other northeastern states. Senior officers at the Defence Headquarters disclosed that the aircraft carried ammunition sent to Nigeria by the American government. The…
The United Kingdom and four of its European allies on Saturday accused Russia of being responsible for the death of Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny. They said fresh scientific analysis confirmed that Navalny was poisoned with a rare and lethal toxin, according to Sky News. Speaking at a joint press conference on the sidelines of…
A UK court on Friday found Abdul Halim Khan guilty and convicted him of sexual offences, including raping 12-year-old girls. “Abdul Halim Khan, 54, of Old Forde Road, London, was found guilty of 21 offences, including nine counts of rape,” UK Metro Police announced in a statement on Saturday. The police said that for over…
