British Army
24 Aug
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has urged youths in the South-East region of Nigeria not to participate in the British army recruitment, warning that it is a deceptive plot to use and discard them. The pro-Biafran group said the warning became imperative because many African soldiers who died in defense of Britain during World…
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Director General of the Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), Mr. Moses Umoru, has said Nigeria accounts for around 20% of France's trade with sub-Saharan Africa. He stated that Nigeria is France's leading trading partner in sub-Saharan Africa and the fourth-largest in Africa, behind Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. In a recent chat with The…
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Hauwau Gimbiya Mukhtar Abdulkarim, the serving provost of the Federal College of Education (Technical) (FCET), Gusau, alongside Abdullahi Boyi, a lecturer with the Sokoto State College of Education (SSCE) Sokoto, on alleged certificate forgery. The duo were arraigned on a six-count charge, registered…
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As the United Nations celebrates its 79th anniversary, clamour for the inclusion of more countries in its security council has been amplified. This was at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) AND United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) Roundtable, which was themed United Nations Pact for the Future: Implications for Nigeria and Africa and held…
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The Rivers State Police Command has denied reports of violence at the Rivers State Government House, describing them as "false and fabricated." The reassurance came after rumours emerged alleging a violent altercation involving military forces loyal to former Governor Nyesom Wike and current Governor Siminalayi Fubara. In a press release signed by SP Grace Iringe-Koko,…
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The Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources has sealed off Messrs Charterhouse for environmental violations. The Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, made this known on his X handle on Sunday. Wahab said it was sealed over alleged illegal reclamation of wetland and construction without requisite drainage clearance…
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Hydro Electric Core Generator has pledged to improve energy access in Nigeria. The visionary founder of Hydro Electric Core Generator, James Emmanuel Ikenna, made this pledge at the Renewable Energy Innovation Challenge 2024. Held in partnership with Kenya-based organisation Jacob's Ladder Africa, the Innovation Challenge aims to equip young Nigerian entrepreneurs with the skills, mindset,…