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United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed grave concern over the reported arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife by United States special forces, describing the action as a troubling development with far-reaching implications. In a statement released on Saturday by UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric in New York, Guterres said the incident…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has strongly criticised Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, insisting that the political structure now being derided by the governor played a decisive role in his emergence as governor. Wike made the remarks on Saturday during a visit to Okrika Local Government Area, where he addressed supporters amid…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu authorised the cancellation of outstanding debts owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) to the Federation Account in violation of constitutional provisions. The opposition party said the decision, which it described as an executive action taken without the approval of…
Israel’s Foreign Minister, Gideon Saar, has praised the United States following an overnight operation in Venezuela that led to the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro, describing Washington’s action as an example of global leadership. In a statement shared on social media platform X on Saturday, Saar said Israel stood in solidarity with the Venezuelan people,…
Former United States President Donald J. Trump has claimed that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were apprehended during a US-led operation carried out on Friday night in Caracas. Trump made the assertion in a post on his Truth Social platform, stating that US forces had conducted what he described as a large-scale strike…
The dust has settled on an enthralling group stage at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) in Morocco, and the continental showpiece has delivered exactly what we anticipated: drama, surprises, and clinical performances from the continent’s elite. With 16 nations now preparing for knockout football, we decided to do a comprehensive analysis examining…
The Rivers State Executive Council has given the green light to a proposed N1.85 trillion budget for 2026, tagging it the “Budget of Resilience for Growth and Development.” The approval was announced on Friday, January 2, at Government House, Port Harcourt, during a meeting led by Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Prof. Peter Medee, the Special Adviser…