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Jake Swandeh

267 articles published

Okonjo-Iweala Celebrates Eighth Entry on Forbes’ World’s Most Powerful Women List

Nigeria’s Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has once again earned global recognition as she celebrates her eighth appearance on Forbes’ 100 World’s Most Powerful Women list for 2025 — a milestone that underscores her sustained influence on the global economic stage. The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), who has become a symbol of principled leadership…

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Former Benue PDP Spokesman Bemgba Iortyom Blasts Northern Security Setup.

Chief Bemgba Iortyom, a prominent PDP chieftain, former Publicity Secretary of the party's Benue chapter, and declared 2027 governorship aspirant, has sharply condemned the Northern regional security arrangement, calling it a "dangerous compromise" that overlooks Benue's acute threats from herder invasions and armed militias. Delivering his critique during a press briefing on Thursday, December…

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VIPs Move to Engage NSCDC After Recall of 11,000 Policemen

In the wake of the recent withdrawal of 11,566 policemen from individuals and private establishments nationwide, several high-profile Nigerians have begun making plans to seek alternative security arrangements through the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The directive—issued as part of an ongoing effort to redeploy police personnel back to core operational duties—has left…

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Nigerian Cyber Expert Charles Awuzie Calls for Radical Overhaul of Nigeria’s Security Architecture: “Democratise Security Like South AFRICA”

Prominent Nigerian cybersecurity expert, Charles Awuzie, has ignited a national conversation with a strongly worded open letter urging the Nigerian government and lawmakers to immediately liberalise and democratise the private security industry, using South Africa as a working model. In a viral post that has been widely shared across social media platforms, Awuzie drew a…

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NARD Faults Labour Ministry’s Claims, Insists Nationwide Strike Continues

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has rejected assertions by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment that the government has met the union’s demands, insisting that its nationwide strike remains firmly in force.In a statement issued late Monday, NARD described the Ministry’s claims as “misleading and premature,” stressing that none of the core…

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Naija Keeps Winning: Diving into the 2026 Grammy Noms and African Domination

Yo, soundwave surfers! It's your favorite MIB entertainment blogger back at it, still buzzing from Nigeria's epic sweep in last year's Best African Music Performance category (shoutout to those four Naija bangers that had us all on our feet). But whew—fast forward to November 7, 2025, when the Recording Academy dropped the 2026 Grammy nominations…

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NIGERIAN SENATE PUSHES FOR 100,000 NEW MILITARY RECRUITS AMID SCHOOL ABDUCTION CRISIS

In a urgent bid to shore up the nation's defenses against a relentless wave of violence, the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday implored President Bola Tinubu to greenlight the recruitment of 100,000 fresh personnel into the armed forces. The resolution, adopted unanimously during a heated plenary session, comes on the heels of a deadly attack on…

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Nicki Minaj to Address UN on Escalating Jihadist Violence Against Christians in Nigeria

In a striking fusion of global pop culture and high-stakes diplomacy, American rapper Nicki Minaj is set to step into the hallowed halls of the United Nations on Tuesday, lending her commanding voice to a critical discussion on the reported jihadist attacks targeting Christians in Nigeria. The event, convened amid heightened international scrutiny of religious…

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Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria to Close Accounts Below N7.5 Million AUM, Shut Branches from 2026

Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria has notified customers that it will close all personal banking accounts with less than N7.5 million in Assets Under Management (AUM) effective February 28, 2026. The bank is also set to close several branches starting January 15, 2026. In an internal notice titled “Important Notice: Branch Network and Segment Update,” the…

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