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Nigerian Govt Warns Citizens Against Recruitment to Fight in Foreign Wars
The Federal Government has warned Nigerians against recruitment to participate in foreign wars.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed that Nigerians are being recruited through deceptive offers, including promises of high-paying jobs, security positions, educational opportunities, or fast-tracked migration.
Victims have reportedly been coerced into signing military service contracts often in foreign languages and transported to conflict zones, with their travel documents allegedly confiscated upon arrival.
This was disclosed in a statement by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Sunday.
“We are deeply concerned about reports that some Nigerian citizens are being misled into participating in foreign armed conflicts. Such actions endanger lives and may violate both Nigerian and international laws on mercenary activities.
“Citizens must not accept any offer that involves fighting in conflicts abroad outside approved government frameworks,” the statement said.
According to security sources and media investigations, recruitment tactics often involve signing bonuses, promises of high monthly salaries, and even foreign citizenship incentives.
Intermediaries are said to facilitate travel using tourist or non-military visas, deceiving recruits into dangerous situations.
The Federal Government said it is taking steps to counter this threat.
Nigerian missions abroad have been instructed to strengthen consular vigilance and issue timely advisories to nationals, while domestic authorities are working with international partners to investigate recruitment networks.
Ebienfa added, “Parents, guardians, and community leaders must actively educate young Nigerians about the risks of deceptive foreign recruitment schemes.
“Citizens should always verify overseas employment or study offers through official channels and report suspicious activities immediately.”
The Ministry reiterated that Nigeria is committed to safeguarding its citizens’ welfare and dignity at home and abroad, emphasizing that Nigerians must never be exploited or trafficked into foreign conflicts.
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Islam Is Innocent About Terrorism, Other Criminal Activities In Nigeria- FASON Declares
Federation of Ahlus-Sunnah Organisations in Nigeria, FASON, has declared that Islam has no link with terrorism, banditry, kidnapping or any other criminal activities.
The Islamic group noted that anyone who believes in the teachings and principles of Islam will not engage in any form of criminal activities.…For more, Complete your reading.
Socio-political activist, Aisha Yesufu, has advocated for the enactment of a law that would compel all levels of government in Nigeria to settle contractors’ invoices within 30 days of project completion or service delivery.
The proposal was contained in a post shared on Yesufu’s official social media page, where she argued that delayed payments to contractors have continued to affect businesses, infrastructure development and job creation across the country.
Yesufu suggested that any outstanding payment beyond 30 days should attract mandatory interest calculated at the prevailing Central Bank of Nigeria Monetary Policy Rate plus an additional five per cent.
“There is a need for a strong, enforceable law to be enacted that compels every tier of government to pay contractors all due invoices within 30 days, with mandatory interest on any delayed payment,” she stated.
She argued that many contractors complete projects only to face prolonged delays in receiving payment, a situation she said has pushed several businesses into financial difficulties.
“Contractors will deliver on their work only for governments to delay payments for months or years, pushing many businesses into distress and liquidation,” Yesufu said.
According to her, the proposed law would discourage the practice of using contractors as a source of unofficial credit for government projects.
“No more using contractors as unwilling bankers,” she added.
The activist further maintained that delayed payments to contractors remain a major challenge to economic growth, infrastructure delivery and employment generation in Nigeria.
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