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“Nigerian Army General Jamilu Sarham Unjustly Dismissed Me For Questioning How Boko Haram Killed 117 Troops”: Ex-Soldier Laments, Recounts Boko Haram Crisis

A former Nigerian soldier has recounted a harrowing account of how he was allegedly dismissed from the Nigerian Army after nearly two decades of service.  He said the decision stemmed from nothing more than raising his hand to ask a question during a briefing by a senior commander following a deadly Boko Haram attack.

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US Lawmakers Criticise Tinubu-led Nigerian Government’s $9million Lobbying Contract In Washington

A United States congressional hearing on global religious freedom has criticised the Federal Government’s reported $9million lobbying contract in Washington, with lawmakers warning that the deal appeared to be aimed at downplaying serious human rights and religious freedom violations.

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Israeli Government Condemns Gruesome Killing Of Kwara Residents, Expresses Solidarity With Nigeria

The Embassy of Israel in Nigeria has condemned the gruesome massacre in Kwara State that left more than 160 people dead, describing the killings as a horrific act of violence against innocent civilians. In a statement shared on X handle on Friday, the Israeli mission expressed deep sympathy with the families of the victims and

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INEC Accused Of Issuing Voter Cards To Wrong Persons In Kwali, Abuja As AAC Candidate Raises Alarm

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been accused of improperly distributing Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) in Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, leading to registered voters being denied their own cards and others receiving them in their place.

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Ekiti Correctional Service Defies Court Order, Keeps APC Chieftain Akogun ‘Lustay’ In Custody Despite Case Dismissal

The Ekiti State Correctional Service has failed to release Akogun Abayomi Olumide, popularly known as Lustay, a former Chairman of the Ekiti State Microcredit and Enterprise Development Agency, despite an order of the State High Court directing his release, SaharaReporters has learnt.

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