Austria’s Nehammer says he visited Putin to look him in the eyes and confront him
Austria’s Chancellor Karl Nehammer said on Wednesday he decided to go to Moscow to confront Russian President Vladimir Putin with what he saw in Ukraine. “I made the decision to go to Moscow, to...
US Slams Murder Of Kaduna Priest, Urges Accountability
On Friday, the United States Mission in Nigeria expressed profound sorrow over the tragic death of Reverend Father Sylvester Okechukwu in Kaduna State. Okechukwu, who was kidnapped on Tuesday and later found dead, served as the pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church in Tachira, Kaura Local Government Area of the Kaduna State. The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan confirmed his death on...
Somalia Recalls Envoy To Ethiopia Over Port Deal With Breakaway Somaliland
Somalia's government on Tuesday said it would recall its ambassador to Ethiopia for urgent consultations following a new port deal entered into between Addis Ababa and the breakaway region of Somaliland which has repeatedly said it is an independent nation. Prime Minister of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre also declared that his country would defend its territory by "all legal means...
US Govt Recovers $225mn Stolen In Crypto Scam
The US government said Wednesday it recovered $225 million in the largest seizure yet of money stolen in a cryptocurrency confidence scam. The FBI and the US Secret Service used blockchain analyses and other investigative techniques to determine that these millions came from the theft and laundering of funds from victims of cryptocurrency investment fraud schemes, the US Attorney’s Office...
Iran Plane Crash: The victims of Ukraine flight by nationality
A Ukrainian aeroplane carrying 176 passengers crashed minutes after taking off early Wednesday from Iran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport, killing all passengers and crew members on board. The cause of the crash is currently unknown, although Iran cited “technical problems.” As the investigation continues, Ukraine’s embassy in Tehran issued a statement ruling out terrorism and then removed it. The fatal...
“Nigeria Rejected US Proposal To Accept Venezuelan Deportees” — Tuggar
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb Yusuf Tuggar, has said the United States is mounting pressure on African countries to accept Venezuelan deportees, stating that it would be difficult for Nigeria to do. The minister also clarified that the fresh 10 per cent tariffs imposed on Nigeria by President Donald Trump’s administration may not have anything to do with President...
” I will Not Back Down” – Illinois Governor Dares Trump Over Arrest Threat
JB Pritzker, the Illinois governor and the Mayor of Chicago have dared U.S President Donald Trump, who called for their arrest as military troops arrived in the city. “Chicago mayor should be in jail for failing to protect ICE officers! Governor Pritzker also!” Mr Trump had written on Truth Social on Monday. The Texas National Guard troops descended on Illinois on...
Biden Won Because The Election Was Rigged – Trump
Rudy Giuliani said Sunday that President Donald Trump was being 'sarcastic' when he finally admitted via Twitter that Joe Biden has won the election more than a week after most major outlets called him the winner. When Fox News' Maria Bartiromo asked the president's lawyer Sunday morning if Trump's tweet was a concession to Biden, Giuliani said, 'No, far from...
South Africa’s Most-Wanted Thabo Bester Deported From Tanzania
Tanzania has deported one of South Africa's most-wanted fugitives, the rapist and murderer Thabo Bester, who faked his death in prison and fled to the East African state. Bester was flown to South Africa in a specially chartered plane, following his arrest in Tanzania last week. His girlfriend, celebrity doctor Nandipha Magudumana, who was arrested with him, has also been deported. READ...
United Nations Puts Russia In “List Of Shame” Over Death Of Ukrainian Children
The United Nations has put Russian military forces and proxy armed groups on its “list of shame” over the killing and maiming of hundreds of children in its war against Ukraine, according to a document seen by AFP Thursday. In an annual report on the treatment of children in conflict zones, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he was “appalled by...
