Attorneys for Kilmar Abrego Garcia will try to persuade a federal judge in Tennessee on Thursday to throw out human smuggling charges against him. Abrego Garcia, whose mistaken deportation has galvanized both sides of the immigration debate, claims that the criminal prosecution is vindictive, pushed by officials from President Donald Trump’s administration to punish him after they were forced to bring him back to the United States. While Abrego Garcia is a Salvadoran citizen, a court order from 2019 prevents him from being deported to that country. That’s because an immigration judge determined he faced danger in El Salvador from...
FIFA’s Infantino Has ‘Complete Confidence’ In Mexico To Host World Cup Games Despite Cartel Violence
he violence that erupted in Mexico after the death of a powerful drug lord has left many questioning whether the country will be able to co-host the World Cup in just over three months. FIFA President Gianni Infantino thinks it can. “Of course, we are monitoring the situation in Mexico these days, but I want to say from the outset that we have complete confidence in Mexico, in its president, Claudia Sheinbaum, and in the authorities, and we are convinced that everything will go as smoothly as possible,” Infantino said late Tuesday in a press conference in Colombia. “Mexico is...
Ghana Foreign Minister Meets President Zelenskky, Discuss How To Advance A Partnership And Counter Russian President From Recruiting Africans To Participate In The War Against Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskky: “I met with Ghana’s Foreign Minister @S_OkudzetoAblak and thanked him for this visit, the first in our countries’ history. “We discussed specific areas where we can advance our partnership: agriculture, defense cooperation, and expanding programs for Ghanaian students to study at Ukrainian universities. “Ghana will chair the African Union next year, and it is important that we make the most of this period to strengthen ties between Ukraine and Africa. “We also held detailed discussions on how Russia recruits citizens of Ghana and other countries in Africa to participate in the war against Ukraine, and how...
Achraf Hakimi’s Lawyer Responds As Trial Is Ordered In Rape Case
Paris Saint Germain and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in France over a rape allegation dating back to 2023, his lawyer, Ms. Fanny Colin, confirmed in a statement to French media. The case stems from an accusation made by a woman in February 2023, when she reported that Hakimi assaulted her after visiting his home in the Paris suburb of Boulogne Billancourt. Hakimi has consistently denied all wrongdoing and maintains his innocence. In her statement on France Info, Colin criticised the basis for the decision to send the case to trial, arguing that it rests solely on the...
Portuguese Team Raises Concerns Over Security For March 28 Friendly Against Mexico
Some members of the Portuguese national team believe the friendly match scheduled against Mexico on March 28, 2026 should not be played in Mexico due to ongoing security concerns, sources say. The game was planned as part of the reopening of the newly renovated Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, a venue also set to host matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The discussions around the fixture’s location have emerged against a backdrop of recent unrest in Mexico, where violence surged following the death of Nemesio Oseguera, also known as “El Mencho,” the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel....
Orlando City In Talks With Antoine Griezmann For Potential Summer Move
Orlando City SC are reportedly in discussions with Antoine Griezmann over a potential summer transfer, according to journalist Mario Cortegana. The MLS club is offering the French forward a three-year contract and hopes to complete the deal before mid-March, when the MLS transfer window closes. The decision ultimately rests with Griezmann and his current club, Atletico Madrid, who are keen to retain the striker. Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone addressed the reported interest, saying, “I won’t speak for him. I care about him a lot. I already told him what I think: that he should always choose what’s best for...
Military troops apprehend a vehicle carrying what is suspected to be ISWAP supplies.
Nigerian military forces have stopped a vehicle believed to be transporting supplies associated with the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). This information was shared in a post on X on Tuesday by Zagazola Makama, an expert in counter-insurgency and security in the Lake Chad area. Makama reported that the operation was executed by troops from the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Chabbal as part of Operation HADIN KAI in the North East. He stated that intelligence sources informed him that on February 26, the troops, while conducting routine checkpoint and search operations, halted a Toyota pickup truck on the Maiduguri–Gubio...
MOTHER AND SON MIRACULOUSLY ESCAPE FATALITY AS LEXUS SUV OVERTURNS REPEATEDLY AT NYSC BUS STOP ALONG LASU–ISHERI EXPRESSWAY.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed early morning (today) the occurrence of a lone yet serious traffic mishap involving a Lexus sport utility vehicle that overturned multiple times at the NYSC Bus Stop corridor along the LASU–Isheri Expressway, culminating in the remarkable survival of a mother and her son. Assessments reveal that the Lexus Jeep (KJA 39 JT) travelling from Isheri inward Igando, abruptly lost vehicular stability, causing the automobile to overturn thrice before finally coming to rest amid the heavy vehicular movement characteristic of peak-hour traffic along the corridor. Exhibiting notable alacrity and professional dexterity, LASTMA...
🚨 BREAKING NEWS: What a close call! The General Officer Commanding the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Bemgha Koughna, just survived a terrifying ambush by terrorists in Kebbi State!
🚨 BREAKING NEWS: What a close call! The General Officer Commanding the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Bemgha Koughna, just survived a terrifying ambush by terrorists in Kebbi State! Our brave troops responded with overwhelming firepower, neutralizing five suspected terrorists and recovering a serious cache of weapons. This is a stark reminder of the sacrifices our military makes daily to keep us safe. What are your thoughts on the continuous threats our troops face? BreakingNews #NigerianArmy #SecurityAlert #KebbiState #CounterTerrorism #NaijaNews