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North Korean soldiers in Ukraine: ‘Clear message from Putin’

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North Korean soldiers in Ukraine: ‘Clear message from Putin’ © DPA picture alliance / YONHAPNEWS AGENCY

Several thousand North Korean soldiers will fight alongside the Russian army in Ukraine.



The exact number of soldiers from North Korea that will be deployed is still unclear: it is certainly 1,500 soldiers, earlier reports from various intelligence agencies spoke of 12,000 troops.

Sending North Korean troops to Ukraine follows a pact made by Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un in June: they promised then that they would help each other if one of them was attacked.

According to Belgian defence specialist Roger Housen, the arrival of these North Koreans will not immediately cause a tilt in the battle between Russians and Ukrainians. He sees several reasons for this: the number of North Korean soldiers is too small, they are not equipped with high-tech weapons and are also not fluent in Russian, making it difficult to integrate them into the Russian force.

According to the defence specialist, the input from North Korea is not so much of military as of geopolitical importance: ‘It shows that more and more countries are resisting what Putin calls the treacherous West,’ he told Belgian media. ‘That is the message he wants to send to other countries in Asia and Africa in the hope of expanding the alliance around Russia.’

(PP/Source: Nieuwsblad/Illustration picture: DPA picture alliance / YONHAPNEWS AGENCY | Yonhap)

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EID-EL-FITR: IGP DISU FELICITATES MUSLIM FAITHFUL, ORDERS NATIONWIDE DEPLOYMENT OF TACTICAL ASSETS

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​The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim faithful across Nigeria on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr.

​In furtherance of his commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment during the festive period, the Inspector-General has directed Commissioners of Police and Tactical Commanders across all states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory to implement robust security arrangements.
​Operational measures include:
​Strategic deployment of tactical teams and intelligence operatives.

​Deployment of the Special Intervention Squad and conventional police personnel to Eid prayer grounds and critical infrastructure.
​Increased presence at highways, motor parks, recreational centers, and other public spaces to ensure peaceful, hitch-free celebrations.

​The IGP has also ordered heightened visibility policing, coordinated patrols, enhanced surveillance operations, and intelligence-led stop-and-search duties. These actions are aimed at proactively deterring criminal activities and ensuring a swift response to any emerging threats.

​IGP Disu calls on members of the public to remain vigilant, cooperate with law enforcement agencies, and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the following emergency lines:
​08057000001, 08057000002, 09133333785, and 09133333786.
​IGP Tunji Disu wishes all Muslim faithful a peaceful and joyous Eid-el-Fitr.

DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID psc(+) mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
20th March, 2026

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Hon Success Opara celebrates Mothering Sunday with St. Peter women, hails them as the ‘neck that controls the household

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Hon Success Opara, former councilorship candidate for Ikenegbu Ward 2, celebrated Mothering Sunday with the women of St. Peter Anglican Church, Ikenegbu, extolling them as the backbone of their households.

He described them as the “neck that controls the household,” acknowledging their vital role in shaping families and communities.

Opara’s gesture is seen as a testament to his commitment to uplifting and empowering women.

The celebration, which coincided with the Christian observance of Mothering Sunday, featured fellowship and words of encouragement from Opara, who prayed for the women’s well-being.

This event highlights the importance of recognizing and appreciating mothers and mother figures in Nigerian society.

 

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“Early marriage is better than fornication” – Mixed reactions as young Nigerian couple trends after welcoming a child

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A young Nigerian couple are currently trending on Arewa social media circles after they welcomed their first child.

The pictures taken by a Kaduna-based photographer have sparked mixed reactions, with some people saying that the girl is underaged and not old enough to be a wife and mother.

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