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  Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, made this known when he gave a breakdown of casualties in the ambush of troops in Niger State and an evacuation helicopter that crashed on August 14, 2023. The breakdown was given at the biweekly briefing of the Defence Media Operations. When asked about the cause of the helicopter crash, he restated that an investigation is still underway to determine the cause and urged citizens to be wary of propaganda by terrorists and remain patriotic. Insurgents had ambushed troops in the Zungeru area of the state and some gallant troops of the Nigerian Army paid the supreme price.   Also, a Nigerian Air Force MI-171 Helicopter on a casualty evacuation mission crashed on Monday in the Shiroro Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. https://www.channelstv.com/2023/08/17/breaking-36-military-officers-killed-in-niger-state-says-dhq/

 Naira Marley visits NDLEA Chiarman, Buba Marwa in Abuja, declares support for the war against drug abuse, IGBERETV reports. Photos from the visit were captioned on Facebook; Photo caption 1: Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) with music star, Naira Marley when the artiste paid a visit to the National Headquarters of the Agency in Abuja to declare support for the War Against Drug Abuse on Thursday 17th August 2023 Photo 2: Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) and music star, Naira Marley (both middle) flanked by the Agency's Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi (2nd l) and other members of Marley's team: Sam Larry; Dami Marshal and Chuddy Naira when the artiste paid a visit to the National Headquarters of the Agency in Abuja to declare support for the War Against Drug Abuse on Thursday 17th August 2023 Source: htt

2022/23 UEFA Men's Player of the Year nominees * Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium & Manchester City) Erling Haaland (Norway & Manchester City) Lionel Messi (Argentina & Paris, Inter Miami)  🐐 * Listed in alphabetical order The award winner will be announced at the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League group stage draw ceremony, which will take place on Thursday 31 August at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. How was the shortlist selected ? The initial shortlist of players was selected by the UEFA technical study group based on their performance during the 2022/23 season at both club and national team level. The top three nominees were then voted for by a jury composed of the coaches of the clubs which played in the group stages of the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League, together with the coaches of the men's national teams of UEFA's member associations. A group of journalists selected by the European Sports Media (ESM) were also par

  1. Reflect Answer these 3 simple questions 1. What happened today that I'm grateful for? 2. Which actions moved me towards my goals? 3. Are there any changes I can make? I love these questions because they strike a balance between gratitude and self-improvement.  If you can’t  answer them, you need to realign your life. 2. Disconnect Imagine trying to park a car that's going 70MPH. That's essentially what you're doing when you hammer your brain with work and TikTok videos until the moment you go to bed. Toss your phone. Get off the computer. Let the car slow down. You brain need to relax and rest. 3. Plan for tomorrow A productive day starts the night before. The simple act of writing down your 3 biggest to-do list items can create massive momentum for the day more than you think. The quality of your days determines the quality of your life. 4. Breathe You take 20,000 breaths per day. Might as well make a few of them count. Try the 4-7-8 Technique: Breathe in through

  The former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II, has said Nigerians take too much rubbish from politicians, encouraging the masses not to be intimidated by political leaders. According to Sanusi, if the politicians are not held to account, coming generations might have no country to call theirs. Sanusi, a former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, governor, said that most Nigerians did not go into politics, does not make them inferior, adding that Nigerians are too afraid in their comfort zones. Speaking in a video that has gone viral, the technocrat said: “We cannot be intimidated by somebody because you are a president or you are a governor and we cannot tell you that you are wrong. “We have chosen different parts. If I had gone into politics, at least given the people that have access to be president in Nigeria, I could have become president or I could be governor. “That I choose not to go into politics does not mean I’m a subordinate human being. This is what we all have to learn as N

  Phyno   has said that he raps in Igbo because he respects his culture and loves being himself. In an interview with the Nigerian Tribune,  Phyno  said, “ I rap in Igbo because I respect my culture and I love being myself. I want to show the world that Igbo is a beautiful language and that it can be used to make great music.” Phyno  is not the first Igbo rapper, but he is one of the most successful. He has helped to popularize Igbo rap music and has inspired a new generation of Igbo rappers.  Phyno ’s music is also popular with non-Igbo speakers, who appreciate his unique sound and his positive messages. Phyno ’s  decision to rap in Igbo is a bold one. It is a challenge to the status quo, which often favors English-language music. However,  Phyno  has shown that it is possible to be successful in the music industry without compromising your culture or your identity. Phyno  is a role model for young people who want to be themselves and who want to use their music to make a difference.

  Rita Babalola 5 Ways to Request for a Salary Increase . According to a recent survey by Glassdoor, 45% of people who quit their jobs attributed it to lack of a raise. The talent war is such that only those with the right skills, qualities and competencies can negotiate what they want. Most people get intimidated and feel it’s impossible to do this. The first thing is the mindset, I have coached several and it’s no brainer that once your result can do the talking, then half the task is done. However, before you walk into that office and command the numbers you want, take a moment to consider these: a. Have you consistently met targets and goals? b. Did you rise to any new challenges that the company faced and over delivered on the task? c. Did you subsumed other people’s work as a result of their exit? d. Have you added any relevant skills that would impact on your job? e. What can you bring on board this new year? If you answer “yes” to at least three of these, then know, you can act

 Deputy Cabinet Director of former President Buzoum raises alarm over spate of attacks, says insecurity has worsened Insecurity and Terrorism, first consequences of the ongoing hostage taking in Niger, preventing the President of the Republic SEM Bazoum Mohamed from performing his duties fully. In just two weeks of interruption by the Head of State, Supreme Chief of Armies, we have recorded six (06) complex attacks on military positions, twice as many as those recorded in two years of SEM Bazoum Mohamed's power. Indeed, what General Tiani doesn't know is that the fight against terrorism is not a classic military operation where you know where the enemy is hiding, just take the right weapons and have a little courage and boom! It's done, the job is done, we are going home! Terrorism is a complex phenomenon that requires a careful specific approach and simultaneous consideration of several technical and political aspects. That is why as soon as Bazoum’s arrival as head of sta

  had he desired to harvest from the wisdom and experience of former Presidents and Heads of State Nigeria is so richly blessed with. “I thought President Tinubu would have from the onset looked into the chemistry of the cocktail called ECOWAS before taking a weighty decision on any issue that affects the region and its consequences on his country. “Had he done so, he would have found out what is the history of one of the oldest members of the region, President Alassane Quattara of Ivory Coast. “There was a time when Quattara’s nationality was in dispute, that his ancestral country was Mali. President Lauren Ghabbo disqualified him from running as president even though he was at once prime Minister of Ivory Coast! But today he is the President of Ivory Coast. “By a twist of fate, there is today a military junta in Mali (his ancestral home) running the country and we have not heard President Quattara asking for a war to be launched on Mali in the name of DEMOCRACY. The saying blood is t

  by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development showed. The trans-Saharan road corridor borders seven northern Nigerian states – Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, Zamfara, Jigawa, Yobe, and Borno. This is a vital trade route for Nigeria, connecting the country to its landlocked neighbours in the Sahel region. However, the Zamfara/Sokoto command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said over 2.5million metric tonnes of export cargoes have passed through the Illela border, Sokoto State, into Niger Republic in the last six months. According to data obtained by LEADERSHIP, commodities that are mostly transited through the corridor are Cement, Tobacco and Coal, with each truck usually carrying 1000 tonnes. Speaking exclusively with LEADERSHIP Sunday, former executive secretary, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Barr Hassan Bello, said 30 percent of Nigerien transit cargoes pass through Nigeria borders to Niger Republic. According to him, the leadership crisis in the landlocked country will br

 Niger Republic coup leader, General Abdourahmane Tchiani has agreed to dialogue with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) after his meeting with Nigerian Islamic scholars led by the national leader of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS), Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau in Niger Republic According to Niger Republic’s Prime Minister, Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine, General Tchiani gave the green light for talks with ECOWAS and was optimistic the talks with ECOWAS would take place in the next few days. “We have agreed and the leader of our country has given the green light for dialogue. They will now go back and inform the Nigerian President what they have heard from us. we hope in the coming days, they (ECOWAS) will come here to meet us to discuss how the sanctions imposed against us will be lifted,’’ he said. Sources: https://thenationonlineng.net/just-in-niger-coup-leader-okays-dialogue-with-ecowas/