A California woman on Tuesday said she was raped by Rep. Eric Swalwell in 2018 and now plans to make a report to law enforcement. Lonna Drewes said during a news conference that the assault occurred at a hotel in Southern California. She said she had one glass of wine that evening and believes Swalwell drugged her before raping her. Swalwell dropped out of the California governor’s race on Sunday and said he would resign from Congress this week following earlier allegations of sexual assault from a different woman. “I did not consent to any sexual activity,” Drewes said. Attorney...
TROOPS SMASHES BANDIT STRONGHOLDS IN BAUCHI, RESCUES HOSTAGES RECOVERS ARMS
Troops of 33 Artillery Brigade under Operation WUTAN DAJI have recorded a significant operational success following a coordinated clearance operation in Kumbodoro Forest and Kumbodoro Village in Bauchi State. The offensive offensive operation dealt a major setback to bandit networks operating within the area. Troops successfully cleared multiple bandit enclaves, including the notorious Azuge camps within the Kumbodoro Forest axis. Supported by the Air Component, the troops neutralised several bandits and dismantled key operational bases, further degrading the criminals’ capability to threaten lives and property of citizens. The operation led to rescue of eight kidnapped victims. A thorough search of...
Nigeria’s Steel Minister, Shuaibu Audu Signs $1bn Investment MoU with Rashmi Steel Group in India
…As Steel Sector Attracts Over $2.2bn FDI Under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda The Honourable Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, in a landmark investment drive, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian conglomerate, Rashmi Metaliks Group, on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, in Kolkata, India, for a projected investment of $1 billion over a three-year period. This followed the Minister’s tour of the Rashmi Metaliks Steel Plant in Kolkata, where he commended the scale of the operations and advanced technology deployed at the facility. He also lauded the company’s integrated operations — spanning Direct...
Idumota Square, Lagos Island (Street Scene)
A closer look unveils the famous “Solider Idunmota Cenotaph” in the middle of the photo Date: 01/01/1963 Time: 12:18 Noon Credit: UN Photo/Prasad Ranganath “The first object in founding a new Colony is to find a revenue from and provide police protection for, the lieges; in short to work a government. Lagos has been the ideal Colony from the Downing Street point of view, self-supporting and self-protecting. For the first few years after the cessions there was a Parliamentary grant of € 2,000 which dropped in 1863 t0 €1,000 and the ceased. In 1874 $2,000 was borrowed from the Imperial...
Andoni Iraola Set To Leave Bournemouth At Season’s End
Andoni Iraola is set to part ways with AFC Bournemouth at the end of the season, bringing his tenure at the club to a close. The decision has reportedly been made by Iraola, who is seeking a new chapter at another European club and is now open to entering discussions over his next move. During his time in charge, the Spanish tactician oversaw 121 matches across all competitions. His record stands at 45 wins, 41 losses, and 35 draws. Iraola’s departure will mark the end of a significant spell at AFC Bournemouth, as the club prepares for a managerial transition...
Brighton Eye Atubolu As Potential Verbruggen Replacement
Brighton & Hove Albion have identified Noah Atubolu as a potential goalkeeping option ahead of next season, amid preparations for a possible departure of Bart Verbruggen. While not the club’s top target, Atubolu is understood to be high on Brighton’s shortlist as they assess reinforcements between the posts. The 23-year-old goalkeeper is expected to leave SC Freiburg either this summer or, at the latest, in 2027 when his contract expires. He has been one of the standout goalkeepers in the Bundesliga this season. Atubolu has made 29 appearances for Freiburg in the current campaign, recording six clean sheets and further...
Verbruggen Exit Looms As Brighton Explore Goalkeeping Options
Bart Verbruggen could leave Brighton & Hove Albion this summer, with several interested clubs already making enquiries. The Seagulls are actively assessing the goalkeeping market and considering multiple options as they prepare for a potential change between the posts. Despite the growing interest, Verbruggen remains under contract at the club until 2028. The Dutch goalkeeper has been a regular presence this season, making 32 appearances and keeping eight clean sheets, underlining his importance to the squad. With uncertainty surrounding his future, Brighton & Hove Albion are keeping their options open as they plan ahead for the upcoming transfer window.
Çalhanoğlu’s Agent Dismisses Galatasaray Rumours, Affirms Inter Commitment
The agent of Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Gordon Stipic, has firmly dismissed renewed speculation linking the midfielder with a move to Galatasaray, reiterating his client’s commitment to Inter Milan. In a detailed statement addressing the rumours, Stipic made it clear that there have been no discussions or formal approaches regarding a transfer, while emphasizing the player’s satisfaction and focus at his current club. “As a general rule, I do not comment on rumours, but in this case it is important for me to clarify the facts once and for all. Hakan Çalhanoğlu is under contract with Inter Milan until 2027 and is...
V.P. Vance Reveals U.S. Knows Viktor Orbán Will Lose The Election But Support Him For His Willingness To Stand Up To Brussel Bureaucracy.
V.P. JD Vance: “One of the reasons we decided to support him was not that we don’t know how to read polls. We certainly understood that there was a very high probability that Viktor would lose these elections. “We did it because he is one of the few European leaders we have seen who was willing to stand up to the bureaucracy in Brussels, which has been very, very unfavorable to the United States. We did not go because we expected Viktor to easily win the election. “We went because it was right to support a man who has long...