Maharazu Tsiga
Brigadier-General Maharazu Tsiga (retd.) is a former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps in Nigeria. He was recently in the news after regaining his freedom following a 56-day kidnapping ordeal that began on February 5, 2025, in his hometown in Katsina State. His abduction, which involved nine other residents, attracted significant media attention, particularly due to the complexities surrounding the ransom payments associated with his release.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Nigeria | 6 | 6.67 | 0.25% | +10% | 206,139,589 | 574,302 | $448,000 | 1,248$ |
| Totals | 6 | 206,139,589 | 574,302 | $448,000 | 1,248$ |
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Nigeria:
The release of retired Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga (retd.) was facilitated by generous financial contributions from fellow army generals.
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Nigeria:
Maharazu Tsiga was the former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps who was recently abducted by kidnappers.
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Nigeria:
Maharazu Tsiga, the former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, recounted his harrowing experience after being held captive for 56 days.
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Nigeria:
Maharazu Tsiga is the former Director General of the National Youth Service Corps who was recently rescued from kidnapping.
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Nigeria:
Brig.-Gen. Maharazu Tsiga (retd.) has reportedly regained freedom after spending 56 days in his abductors’ den.
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Nigeria:
Brigadier-General Maharazu Tsiga (retd.) has regained his freedom after spending 56 days in captivity.
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