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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk, the commander of the country’s Air Force, just four days after an F-16 fighter jet, provided by Western allies, crashed during a Russian bombardment, resulting in the death of a top Ukrainian pilot. The decision was officially announced on Friday, …

The Nigeria Police Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has reiterated that arresting individuals by proxy is unprofessional, illegal, and unacceptable.   This practice involves detaining a close relative or associate of a suspect as leverage to apprehend the actual offender.   Adejobi emphasized that this approach is not only unjust …

Three students were tragically killed, and one was injured in a violent attack on Faudiya Islamic Boarding School in Geidam, Yobe State, in the early hours of August 30.   The assailants believed to be Boko Haram terrorists invaded the school at approximately 4 a.m., arriving on motorcycles and armed with …

Kiingi Tuheitia, New Zealand’s revered Maori king, has passed away at the age of 69, leaving behind a profound legacy that will be deeply felt by his people and the nation. His death, confirmed on Friday, August 30, comes shortly after the celebration of his 18th year on the throne. …

Kelechi Ndukwe, a Nigerian-born US Naval officer, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Nigerian to command a US Navy warship. His promotion from Commander to Captain marks a significant accomplishment in his career and stands as an inspiring example of dedication and perseverance. Victor Agunbiade, a fellow …

Nigerian media mogul, Dele Momodu, has voiced his concerns over the Federal Government’s new policy requiring students to be at least 18 years old before they can sit for the National Examination Council (NECO) and West African Examination Council (WAEC) exams.   The policy, announced on August 26 under President Bola …

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has begun enforcing its new policy, barring polytechnic and monotechnic graduates without proof of completing the mandatory one-year Industrial Training (IT) from entering orientation camps.   This directive, aimed at ensuring that graduates are proficient in both theoretical and practical aspects of their education, was …

Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has taken a bold stance against the misuse of government funds, disrupting an event organized without her approval.   The Minister is seen in a video circulating on social media, passionately criticizing the habit of organizing workshops and seminars that, in her view, fail to …

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has taken a significant step toward embracing cryptocurrency by granting operational approvals to several crypto operators. This move comes after years of regulatory uncertainty and a series of crackdowns on the industry earlier in 2024, following the lifting …

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has successfully neutralized a notorious kidnap kingpin, Ubong Effiong Archibong, also known as “Condiment,” who was responsible for a series of heinous crimes, including the abduction of High Court Judge Justice Joy Unwana and the killing of her police orderly, Inspector ThankGod Edet. The …

Seven Polish nationals detained by Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly waving Russian flags during the #EndBadGovernance protest in Kano have been released. The group, consisting of six students and their lecturer from the University of Warsaw, was arrested on August 5, 2024, under suspicion of playing a …

Donald Trump has come under fire for his recent misogynistic social media posts targeting Vice President Kamala Harris and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The former president shared a series of offensive posts on Truth Social, including one suggesting that “blowjobs” impacted the careers of Harris and Clinton in …

In a revealing statement, UK-based Nigerian pastor, Prophet Tomi Arayomi, has highlighted a concerning statistic from a recent study, which found that 60% of pastors all over admitted to watching pornography.   Pastor Arayomi shared his thoughts on the issue in a Facebook post on Thursday, noting,  “It tells me something. …

A shocking video has emerged showing a car being driven on the Sagamu road in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, with only three tires, causing widespread concern about the vehicle’s roadworthiness and the potential risks it poses to other road users, especially people selling the market by the roadside.  The car, which …

The ongoing tension between the Federal Government and the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has escalated as the government announced its decision to implement the “no work, no pay” policy in response to the seven-day warning strike initiated by the doctors. The strike, which began on Monday, August 29, …