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Peru Breaks Ties With Mexico Over Asylum For Ex-PM Linked To Castillo Coup Plot
Peru has officially severed diplomatic relations with Mexico after the Mexican government granted asylum to former Prime Minister Betssy Chavez, who is under investigation for her alleged role in the 2022 coup attempt led by ex-president Pedro Castillo. Foreign Minister Hugo de Zela announced the decision on Monday, describing Mexico’s move as an “unfriendly act.” He said the Peruvian government...
Peter Obi Slams FG Over Super Eagles’ Pay Dispute, Calls Boycott “A National Disgrace”
Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has sharply criticised the Federal Government following reports that the Super Eagles boycotted training ahead of Thursday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against Gabon due to unpaid allowances. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Obi expressed disappointment that players who consistently represent Nigeria with pride were being neglected. “It is truly...
Nigeria’s ICJ Candidate, Dr Olufemi Elias, Declares: “I’m The Most Qualified For The Hague Seat”
Nigeria’s nominee for the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague, Dr Olufemi Elias, has confidently stated that he is “the most qualified” among the contenders vying for the prestigious judicial seat. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in New York, Elias said his wide-ranging experience across academia, international law, and judicial service gives him...
“Kyiv Faces Dawn Fury as Air Defences Light Up the Sky”
Kyiv came under a major pre-dawn assault on Friday, according to Mayor Vitaly Klitschko, as AFP journalists reported a series of explosions shaking the Ukrainian capital. Klitschko confirmed on Telegram that air defence units were actively repelling a “massive enemy attack,” with at least two people injured in the eastern Dniprovsky district. Reporters described tracer rounds streaking through the night...
“Wike–Naval Officer Clash Sparks National Debate on Respect for Uniformed Officers”
The fallout from the altercation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and a naval officer in Abuja continues to dominate national discourse, as prominent defence figures warn that disrespect toward uniformed personnel undermines the authority of the Nigerian state. Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor (retd.), and Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle,...
Trump Launches ‘FIFA Pass’ Fast-Track Visa Scheme For 2026 World Cup Visitors
President Donald Trump on Monday announced a special fast-track visa program for international fans holding tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup — but his administration cautioned that the scheme does not guarantee entry into the United States. Speaking from the Oval Office alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Trump said the initiative, dubbed the “FIFA Pass,” aims to simplify travel...
Obi Blames Rising Violence on Failed Leadership, Says Nigeria ‘Bleeding’ From Avoidable Crises
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has attributed the surge in violent incidents across Nigeria to what he described as deep-rooted leadership failures. Obi said no serious nation can survive on “excuses, indifference, or absentee leadership,” stressing that the country’s worsening insecurity reflects a collapse of governance. In a post on his X handle titled “Is Nigeria cursed,...
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