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Financement du terrorisme : quatre manières dont les djihadistes gagnent de l’argent en Afrique de l'Ouest
Depuis les années 1990, la région de l'Afrique de l'Ouest et du Sahel connaît une prolifération de groupes islamistes militants. L'un des groupes les plus violents opérant dans la région est le Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (Groupe de soutien à l'islam et aux musulmans). Ce groupe militant est apparu en 2017 en Algérie et au Mali, et a pris pour cible les populations civiles. L'ONU a classé ce groupe comme affilié à Al-Qaïda en 2018.
Funding terror: How west Africa’s deadly jihadists get the money they need to survive
THE west Africa–Sahel region has seen a proliferation of militant Islamist groups since the 1990s. One of the most vicious groups operating in the region is Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (Support Group for Islam and Muslims). The militant group emerged in 2017 in Algeria and Mali and has targeted civilian populations. The UN listed the group as an al-Qaeda affiliate in 2018. Al-Qaeda is an Islamist organisation founded by Osama bin Laden in the 1980s.
Israel's aid delivery plans for Gaza: why they're problematic
Israel’s decision to transfer responsibility for distributing aid in Gaza through a new system that would sideline the UN and other aid agencies has been roundly rejected by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Two dozen countries and the wider humanitarian aid network have also reacted strongly against the decision. Amra Lee explains why Israel’s move is so problematic.
Funding terror: how west Africa’s deadly jihadists get the money they need to survive
The west Africa–Sahel region has seen a proliferation of militant Islamist groups since the 1990s. One of the most vicious groups operating in the region is Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (Support Group for Islam and Muslims). The militant group emerged in 2017 in Algeria and Mali, and has targeted civilian populations. The UN listed the group as an al-Qaeda affiliate in 2018. Al-Qaeda is an Islamist organisation founded by Osama bin Laden in the 1980s.
COVID-19 pandemic in the Niger Delta: the Akwa Ibom State experience
ABSTRACT Although the COVID-19 pandemic was not Nigeria’s first encounter with a global health crisis, it profoundly disrupted nearly every sector of society. This study focuses on Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria’s Niger Delta, offering insights into how the pandemic unfolded within the state.
Patriarchy persists in Nigeria – and men aren’t the only ones who keep it that way | The ICIR
By Egodi Uchendu, University of Nigeria Chrisland Schools on Victoria Island in Lagos was recently in the news for the wrong reasons. Nigerian newspapers – and some further afield – carried the story of an incident in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, during the World School Games in March 2022. There were allegations of drug use, pornography and sex by under-aged children – four boys and a girl – representing their school in the games. The students allegedly had sex and it was recorded.
Nigeria: Patriarchy Persists in Nigeria - and Men Aren't the Only Ones Who Keep It That Way
Nigeria: Patriarchy Persists in Nigeria - and Men Aren't the Only Ones Who Keep It That Way analysis By Egodi Uchendu Chrisland Schools on Victoria Island in Lagos was recently in the news for the wrong reasons. Nigerian newspapers - and some further afield - carried the story of an incident in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, during the World School Games in March 2022.
Patriarchy persists in Nigeria -- and men aren't the only ones who keep it that way
Chrisland Schools on Victoria Island in Lagos was recently in the news for the wrong reasons. Nigerian newspapers – and some further afield – carried the story of an incident in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, during the World School Games in March 2022. There were allegations of drug use, pornography and sex by under-aged children – four boys and a girl – representing their school in the games. The students allegedly had sex and it was recorded. The recording later went viral.
Patriarchy persists in Nigeria - and men aren’t the only ones who keep it that way
hrisland Schools on Victoria Island in Lagos was recently in the news for the wrong reasons. Nigerian newspapers – and some further afield – carried the story of an incident in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, during the World School Games in March 2022. There were allegations of drug use, pornography and sex by under-aged children – four boys and a girl – representing their school in the games. The students allegedly had sex and it was recorded. The recording later went viral.
what a new Quran translation offers
A new translation of the Quran into the Igbo language was launched on 1 July 2022 at the Ansar-Ud-Deen Mosque in Abuja, Nigeria. According to the translator, Muhammed Muritala Chukwuemeka, the project to produce this Nso Koran began five years ago. This is the third of Nigeria’s main languages to have its own version of the Muslim scripture. The Quran is also available in Yoruba and Hausa, which are spoken by large populations of Muslims.
Nigerians React To Indictment Of Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema By The US Government
Nigerians woke up to hear of Air Peace' boss Allen Onyema's Indictment by the US Authorities and there are reactions.....These are some. Post Reply Problem with this article? Please contact us I have been reporting for several years now and I am very interested in visual news reportage with strong inclusion of photos and video multimedia.
Watch Moment Zlatan Ibile's Manager, Royce Was Arrested In America For Duping People (VID)
kacylee at 02:14 PM, 23/11/2019 (11 mins ago) (24517 | Addicted Hero) Online (f) Popular Nigerian rapper, Zlatan’s tour manager, Babatunde Adio a.k.a. Royce has been arrested in America for allegedly duping show promoters. According to the Instagram user identified as Olasconcepts who narrated the story, the tour promoter collected money from different show organizers in America, promising appearance from the rapper at their events.
"I Fought Police In Dubai Because He Called Me a Prostitute" - Tonto Dikeh
nametalkam at 11:27 AM, 23/11/2019 (7 mins ago) (17460 | Hero) Online (m) Tonto Dikeh has finally opened up on the infamous incident that led to her arrest in Dubai last weekend, she confirmed that she was in a fight with a police officer in Dubai because the officer called her a "Sharamuta" which translates to a "Business woman" which also is the name given to flamboyant ladies who come to Dubai to exchange sex for money.
I Might End Up Marrying An Actor - Actress, Kiki Omeili
bohlah at 11:25 AM, 23/11/2019 (5 mins ago) (23393 | Addicted Hero) Online (m) While some actresses detest going into relationship with their male counterparts, it’s not so for popular Nollywood actress, Kiki Omeili. The thespian, who dumped her degree in medicine for the klieg lights, says she might end up marrying an actor. Hear her: “When I meet that husband material of mine, I’d know.
Airpeace CEO, Allen Onyema Refutes Bank Fraud and Money Laundry Charges By USA Government
Thank you for reaching out to me. I can confirm to you that all allegations are false and are in no way in line with my character as a person and as a business man whose only aim has been to build Nigeria and improve well-being. “As the press statement clearly stated, these are indictments that only contain charges. I am innocent of all charges and the US government will find NO dirt on me because I have never conducted business with any illegalities.
‘Me Sef No Finish From School’ - Zlatan Ibile Tells Fan Who Begged Him For School Fees
bohlah at 09:00 AM, 23/11/2019 (32 mins ago) (23390 | Addicted Hero) Online (m) Popular Nigerian singer Zlatan Ibile has replied a fan who sought help from him. The singer who is known for his impeccable dance moves and songs waved the fan off after he requested for his assistance. The fan had tweeted to him asking for help for admission fees as he recently just gained admission to Yabatech.
ARE THEY REAL? This Happened After Tonto Dikeh Touched Bobrisky’s B00bs (Video)
bohlah at 08:39 AM, 23/11/2019 (24 mins ago) (23390 | Addicted Hero) Online (m) If you want to hear or know the whole truth about Bobrisky’s gender or how he manages to keep up with multiple personalities, Nigerian actress, Tonto Dikeh will be our first stop. The bestfriends have not seized to show how much they love each other and their fans simply adore them for their combination of Razz and Class.
Man Catches Wife Sleeping With Another Man In The Boutique He Opened For Her (Photos)
bohlah at 08:29 AM, 23/11/2019 (14 mins ago) (23389 | Addicted Hero) Online (m) An angry Ugandan husband who caught his wife cheating on him with another man right inside the boutique he rented for her has taken to social media to speak on how he reacted to his wife’s affairs. According to the man who shared the news on his Facebook account, he stripped his wife naked, tied her up and tortured her by beating her.
Three Children Stolen In Anambra State Rescued At The Point Of Sale (Photo)
bohlah at 08:07 AM, 23/11/2019 (12 mins ago) (23387 | Addicted Hero) Online (m) Three children stolen and trafficked from Enugu-Otu village, Anambra state have been rescued at the point of sale. Following intelligence report Police detectives attached to Ogidi Division arrested two female suspects in Nkpor, Anambra State while they were attempting to sell three children they had stolen.
44-Yr-Old Woman, Mrs Susan Egenti Gives Birth To Quintuplets After 16 Years Of Childlessness
bohlah at 08:01 AM, 23/11/2019 (11 mins ago) (23386 | Addicted Hero) Online (m) It is the joy of every woman to be called a mother after marriage. for many that expectant joy could become instantly traumatic when the fruit of the womb isn’t forthcoming after years of marriage. For 44-year-old Mrs Susan Egenti, her joy knew no bounds when she delivered quintuplets after 16 years of marriage. She was delivered of the babies at the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, Abuja.
I’m Not Romantically Attracted To Any Colleague - Sultry Actress, Rosy Meurer
bohlah at 07:53 AM, 23/11/2019 (12 mins ago) (23385 | Addicted Hero) Online (m) Sultry actress, Rosaline Meurer, has said she is not in any relationship with any of her colleagues. In an interview with Saturday Beats, Meurer said, “Well, I would prefer a consideration of privacy on issues surrounding my intimate relationship.
56-Year-Old Air Peace Chairman, Allen Onyema Charged With $20m Fraud In USA
bohlah at 07:47 AM, 23/11/2019 (10 mins ago) (23384 | Addicted Hero) Online (m) Allen Onyema, 56, the founder of Air Peace, has been charged with bank fraud and money laundering for moving more than $20 million from Nigeria through U.S bank accounts in a scheme involving false documents based on the purchase of airplanes.
VIDEO: Yoruba Man Refuses To Let His Wife Kneel Down To Feed Him On Their Wedding Day
nametalkam at 11:43 PM, 22/11/2019 (31 mins ago) (17458 | Hero) Online (m) A Yoruba man has defiled a long standing tradition of wives kneeling down to feed their husbands during a toast at their wedding. The man insisted that his wife feed him standing up against the opinion and thoughts of the elders and other family members around who continues screamed her to kneel down. She obviously wanted to, but her husband pulled her up and told the family members to allow her feed him standing.
Man Identified As Greg Indyor and his Entire Family Found Dead In Benue State
nametalkam at 11:02 PM, 22/11/2019 (31 mins ago) (17457 | Hero) Online (m) Tragedy struck again in Makurdi, the Benue State capital when the bodies of a man identified as Greg Indyor, his wife, and their son, of about six years, Terkumawuese were on Friday discovered in their room. The death of the Indyors is coming just five days after four members of a family of six were burnt to death in a midnight fire which engulfed their house in the state capital.
20 Years Old Convicted Female Murderer, Sia Wins Prison Beauty Pageant In Sierra Leone
nametalkam at 10:39 PM, 22/11/2019 (28 mins ago) (17457 | Hero) Online (m) We have heard of prison pageant that are mostly held in South American prisons like Chile and Brazil where convicted female criminals are given some fun time by encouraging them to take part in a beauty pageant.
"Stop Playing Nigerian Songs In Our Country" - Ghanaian Actor, Fuse ODG Begs Ghanaian DJ's
xspraise at 10:21 PM, 22/11/2019 (21 mins ago) (8340 | Hero) Online (m) Ghanian act Fuse ODG has taken to social media to beg the DJ’s in his country to limit the way at which they play Nigerian songs. Fuse took to his Twitter handle to beg the other Ghanaian DJ to limit the way they play Nigerian songs at events and outings they cater for, advising that they play more local songs.
14 Point Charges The EFCC Are Filling Against Mompha At The Ikoyi High Court
COUNT 1 That you Ismaila Mustapha between 2015 and 2018, within the Jurisdiction of this Honourable Court procured Ismalob Global Investment Limited to retain the aggregate sum of N 18,059,353,413 (Eighteen Billion Fifty Million, Three Hundred and Fifty Three Thousand, Four Hundred and Thirteen Naira) in its account No. 5260000846 domiciled in Fidelity Bank Plc which sum you reasonably ought to have known formed part of the proceeds of unlawful act to wit: fraud you thereby committed an...
"I’ll Sack Customs Officers Living Above Earnings" – Hameed Ali Vows - Gistmania
xspraise at 10:08 PM, 22/11/2019 (15 mins ago) (8340 | Hero) Online (m) Col. Hameed Ali (rtd), the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has vowed to sack any officer who cannot live within his or her remuneration and involve in illicit ways to acquire wealth. Ali gave the warning while decorating some newly promoted officers of the service in Abuja on Friday. The service recently promoted 2,508 officers to various ranks and appointed three as members of its management.
I Now Have A Luxury Apartment In Dubai, Haters Die Now Before More Good News Kill You - Tonto - Gistmania
xspraise at 09:56 PM, 22/11/2019 (14 mins ago) (8339 | Hero) Online (m) Tonto Dikeh reveals she now has a luxury apartment in Dubai, advices her haters to die now before more good news kills them See her post below; Say hello to the newest Dubai luxury apartment owner!! IF MY GOOD NEWS KILLS YOU, BETTER DIE NOW BECAUSE WE HAVE LOTS MORE NEWS THAT WOULD MAKE YOU KILL YOURSELF BY YOURSELF!! EATING THIS LIFE LIKE BANKU WHEN YOU ARE BIG YOU ARE BIG!! Problem with this article?
PHOTO: Police Officer Arrested For Brutalizing His Daughter In Uyo
xspraise at 09:37 PM, 22/11/2019 (24 mins ago) (8338 | Hero) Online (m) An police inspector has been arrested for brutalizing his daughter and locking her up at their home along Abak Road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. It was gathered that every time the officer comes back from work, he would either take out his anger and frustration on his wife or his daughter, Edidiong. Reprieve, however, came for the girl, today, as she was rescued by the Ministry of Women Affairs and her dad arrested.
Here Are Lists of Interesting Naija Songs For Week 4 In November 2019
kacylee at 09:08 PM, 22/11/2019 (33 mins ago) (24510 | Addicted Hero) Online (f) As year 2019 is on its way to draw the curtain, November has kicked off on a good note in the Naija Music scene as lots of new songs rolled out the past week, and as far as Nigerian music goes Naijapals has you covered in areas of getting your hands on the latest Nigerian Music and Naija Songs.
'Have Sex For Short Periods, With The Minimum Of Effort' - Inter Coach, Conte Advices Players
bohlah at 07:55 PM, 22/11/2019 (32 mins ago) (23382 | Addicted Hero) Online (m) The Nerazzurri boss had some tips for the optimum position to use during intercourse to avoid his star names becoming tired. Inter boss Antonio Conte has bizarrely offered advice to his players when it comes to their performance in the bedroom, urging them to only have sex for short periods and use positions where they are "under their partners".
CCTV Showed Bank Staff Looting Vault Before Ekiti Robbery Attack - Commissioner Of Police
bohlah at 07:42 PM, 22/11/2019 (14 mins ago) (23382 | Addicted Hero) Online (m) CCTV exposed bank staff actually looting vault just before the Ekiti bank robbery, it has been revealed. According to TheCable, Asuquo Amba, the commissioner of police in Ekiti, says the CCTV footage from a bank robbery incident in the state showed the staff taking money from the vault a few minutes before the attack.
Woman, Rukayat Abdulrahmon Kills Her 3-year-old Child To Punish Her Husband In Osun
bohlah at 07:37 PM, 22/11/2019 (7 mins ago) (23381 | Addicted Hero) Online (m) The woman confessed to the police that she wanted to punish her husband and ensure that he does not gain anything out of the union. A mother, Mrs. Rukayat Abdulrahmon, allegedly confessed to killing her 3-year old boy as a punitive measure to her husband, Raheem, few days to the dissolution of their union.
Tipper Rams Into Tricycle And SUV, Leaves One Dead In Ogun
bohlah at 07:28 PM, 22/11/2019 (10 mins ago) (23380 | Addicted Hero) Online (m) File Photo The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, on Friday, said that one person died while three others sustained various degrees of injuries in a road accident along Idiroko Road. Sango-Ota Area Commander of TRACE, Adekunle Ajibade, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria in Ota, Ogun.
Super Eagles Star, Etebo Karo Welcomes First Child With His Wife, Isi Etebo
nametalkam at 06:58 PM, 22/11/2019 (33 mins ago) (17454 | Hero) Online (m) Super Eagles and Stoke city's midfielder Etebo Karo has welcomed a baby girl with his wife, Isi Etebo. The excited footballer took to his page to share beautiful photos of the baby and his wife just moments after giving birth.
I Will Not Be Running For a Third Term In Office - President Buhari
nametalkam at 06:31 PM, 22/11/2019 (31 mins ago) (17454 | Hero) Online (m) Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has told Nigerians to count him out of any attempt to seek a third term in office as being speculated. Buhari, who spoke at the National Executive Council, NEC, of the All Progressives Congress APC, in Abuja on Friday said the Nigerian constitution did not allow him to seek third term and that he had no plan of doing anything like that.
"Our Enugu Witchcraft Conference Cannot Be Stopped By Christians" - Organizer, Egodi Uchendu
nametalkam at 06:29 PM, 22/11/2019 (2 mins ago) (17453 | Hero) Online (m) Despite the cancellation of the booked venue for their witchcraft conference, the organisers said they are marching ahead and will announce a new venue soon.
DJ Prince ft. Ichaba, CDQ & Zlatan - Ja Fo | Naija Songs // Naijapals
0 plays Lagos based disc jockey DJ Prince has returned to NS with a brand new single titled Ja Fo, on which he recruited three Nigerian musical talents, Street rappers Zlatan and CDQ, as well as talented singer Ichaba. The track was produced by Vstix and has all three featured acts employing their A-games. Check it out below.
Phreeborn - Good Times
0 plays Davido just released his album which is titled "A Good time" but Phreeborn is the one bringing the good times with his new banging single. It is a beautiful song to behold.
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