Members of civil society groups on Wednesday stormed the entrance of the National Assembly gate, demanding that Senate President Godswill Akpabio step down for proper investigation into Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s sexual allegation and abuse of office.
“If War Is What The US Wants, Be It A Tariff War, A Trade War Or Any Other Type Of War, We’re Ready To Fight Till The End.” Chinese Embassy
China has warned the US it is ready to fight “any type” of war after hitting back against President Donald Trump’s mounting trade tariffs. The world’s top two economies have edged closer to a trade war after Trump slapped more tariffs on all Chinese goods. China quickly retaliated imposing between 10-15% tariffs on US farm products. The Chinese embassy in Washington, in a post on X, said: “If war is what the US wants, be it a tariff war, a trade war or any other type of war, we’re ready to fight till the end.” It is some of the...
Florida Opens Criminal Investigation Into Tate Brothers
Florida has launched a criminal investigation into British-American influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate, who flew to the state last week from Romania, where they faced rape and human-trafficking charges. Florida’s attorney general, James Uthmeier, said investigators have issued search warrants and subpoenas as part of a “now-active” inquiry. In the US, the brothers also face a civil suit from a woman alleging they coerced her into sex work, and then defamed her after she gave evidence to Romanian authorities. They strongly deny all the allegations against them. A former kickboxer and self-described misogynist who appeared on UK TV show Big...
Peruvian Ex-President Castillo Is On Trial For A Failure To Dissolve Congress
Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo went on trial Tuesday charged with rebellion, grave abuse of authority and perturbing public tranquility in a case that has polarized the South American nation. The charges stem from a failed effort by Castillo to declare a state of emergency and dissolve Peru’s Congress as legislators prepared an impeachment vote against him in December 2022. Castillo failed to get the military’s support for his move, and was swiftly deposed by Congress and arrested after prosecutors accused him of trying to promote a coup. But the removal of Castillo, Peru’s first Indigenous president, sparked large protests in the south...
Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Mihály Orbán addresses Smoke bombs protest by opposition politicians in the Serbian parliament
Chaos breaks out as opposition politicians’ protest against the parliamentary session in support of the massive anti-government student protests that are gripping the country, the Prime Minister Viktor Mihály Orbán addressed the unruly behavior. “After losing Washington to the patriots, globalist-liberal forces retreated to Brussels, and set their sights on Serbia, Slovakia, and Hungary. “Today’s chaos in the Serbian Parliament – smoke bombs, violence, and obstruction – shows how far they’re willing to go to destabilise sovereign nations. “We cannot allow this to continue. I would like to express my support to President @avucic and to the democratically elected government...
Kremlin Says A 2022 Ukrainian Law Bans Zelenskyy From Talks With Putin
A Ukrainian decree from 2022 that ruled out negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin raises the question of who could sit at the table in potential peace talks aimed at ending their three-year war, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “is still legally prohibited from negotiating with the Russian side,” Peskov noted during his daily conference call with reporters. He said it was “positive” that Zelenskyy expressed readiness Tuesday to negotiate peace with Russia as soon as possible. “But the details have not changed yet,” Peskov added, apparently referring to the Ukrainian decree. Neither Ukrainian nor Western officials have...
Chemsdine Talbi Chooses Morocco Over Belgium for International Career
Club Brugge star Chemsdine Talbi has opted to represent Morocco at the international level. The 19-year-old previously played for Belgium at various youth levels, including the U15, U17, and U18 teams. Born in Sambreville, Belgium, to a Moroccan father and a Belgian mother, Talbi’s decision to choose Morocco over Belgium has sparked reactions. Belgium’s national team technical director, Vincent Mannaert, expressed his frustration over such choices. Speaking to L’Équipe, he stated: “Before selecting them, they have to let us know if they want to choose Belgium,” Mannaert said. “They were born here and educated in Belgium, where the clubs have...
Desabre Names DR Congo Squad for World Cup Qualifiers Against South Sudan and Mauritania
DR Congo head coach Sébastien Desabre has announced his squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Sudan and Mauritania. The Leopards currently sit third in Group B, trailing leaders Sudan by three points and second-placed Senegal by one. The DRC must take maximum points against South Sudan and Mauritania as they are the bottom sides in the group. DR Congo has not qualified for the FIFA World Cup since their first and only appearance in 1974, when the country was known as Zaire. Full Squad to Face South Sudan and Mauritania Goalkeepers Dimitry Bertaud (Montpellier) Lionel Mpasi...