A Federal High Court in Abuja ordered activist and African Action Congress presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore remanded to Kuje Prison until Wednesday, rejecting his recusal bid and enforcing last week’s bail revocation. The Department of State Services is prosecuting him for social media posts calling President Bola Tinubu a ‘criminal,’ which they label as cyberbullying and defamation; Sowore calls it an attack on free speech. Supporters rallied outside with ‘Free Sowore Now!’ chants, while Sowore told reporters he’s heading to prison to keep mobilizing people ahead of the 2027 elections. Sowore in a post on X confirming the report wrote:...
U.S President Trump Backed Candidate Abelardo de La Espriella Wins Colombia Presidential Election
President Trump backed Right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, nicknamed ‘El Tigre,’ holds a slim lead over leftist senator Iván Cepeda at 49.66% to 48.70% after 99.99% of tables reported in Colombia presidential election. U.S secretary of state Marco Rubio in a congratulatory message wrote: “Just spoke to Colombian President-Elect @ABDELAESPRIELLA to congratulate him on his electoral victory. “The Trump Administration looks forward to working closely with your incoming administration to advance regional security cooperation, end illegal immigration to the United States, and strengthen our economic ties. “Colombia’s best days are ahead.”
De la Espriella Leads Narrowly in Colombia Presidential Runoff, outgoing president calls for recount, alleged irregularities.
In Colombia’s June 21 presidential runoff, right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, nicknamed ‘El Tigre,’ holds a slim lead over leftist senator Iván Cepeda at 49.66% to 48.70% after 99.99% of tables reported. The Trump-endorsed novice promises tough crime measures like mega-prisons, contrasting Cepeda’s ties to outgoing President Gustavo Petro, amid a polarized race fueled by violence and economic challenges. While supporters celebrated in the streets and U.S. officials congratulated him, Petro called for a recount over alleged irregularities, though monitors praised the hand-counted process as orderly and transparent. Gustavo Petro: “data on the pre-count, counted by population. Abelardo 49.3...
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi Says Mediation Efforts By Pakistan And Qatar Have Made “Significant Progress Toward Ending The War In Lebanon.”
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announces major breakthroughs thanks to Qatari and Pakistani mediation: ▫️ Oil and petrochemical export restrictions lifted ▫️ Some frozen assets released ▫️ Major reconstruction and development plan launched for Iran According to Araghchi, the “first real test” will be the Lebanon deconfliction cell.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry On The Outcome Of Talks With JD Vance Says “We Have Signed Agreements With Qatar Regarding The Release Of Iran’s Frozen Assets
“We have established a Conflict Control Unit to stabilize the front lines in the Middle East, including Lebanon Second, a hotline of communication has been formed which through Iran can be contacted if problems arise in the Strait of Hormuz Third, a working group on nuclear file has been formed, which will begin its work as soon as the United States has fully implemented Clause 13 of the agreement Fourth, we have signed agreements with Qatar regarding the release of Iran’s frozen assets Fifth, we have received documents from the United States that allow us to sell Oil, Gas, and...
U.S. And Iran Agree On 60-Day Deal Roadmap At Swiss Summit, Pakistan P.M Shehbaz Sharif Affirm “The Discussions Yielded Encouraging Progress”
High-level U.S.-Iran negotiations wrapped up their first round early Monday at the Lake Lucerne Summit, hosted by Switzerland with Qatar and Pakistan mediating. The sides announced a 60-day roadmap building on the June 17 Islamabad Memorandum, including a ceasefire in Lebanon, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief for oil exports, and nuclear working groups. Key steps involve an oversight committee, de-confliction mechanisms, and a direct hotline, with U.S. officials led by Vance, Jared Kushner, and Steve Witkoff, and Iran by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan hailed the constructive atmosphere...
Chief Secretary To The Prime Minister Darren Jones On Starmer’s Resignation Says “My Party Mustn’t Forget The Lessons Of Our Successive Defeats, And Must Remember Why And How We Won Only Two Years Ago.
Chief Secretary To The Prime Minister Darren Jones On Starmer’s Resignation Says “My Party Mustn’t Forget The Lessons Of Our Successive Defeats, And Must Remember Why And How We Won Only Two Years Ago.
British P.M Keir Starmer Resigns, Makes Emotional Speech At 10 Downing Street
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Speaking outside 10 Downing Street said he would step down as both Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party. He will remain in office until a successor is elected. His resignation comes amid growing pressure within Labour following a series of disappointing election results and declining support for the government. Starmer: “The question my party is asking now is whether I am best placed to lead them into the next general election. “I have heard the answer of my parliamentary party and I accept that with good grace… that is why I will resign...