Category: International
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MUSEVENI’S IRON GRIP: 40 YEARS IN, STILL CHASING TERM #7
Ever heard a leader slam power-hungry dictators, then pull a 180 and rule for four decades? That’s Yoweri Museveni in a nutshell—back in 1986, he rode into Uganda’s presidency promising fresh change after toppling tyrants like Idi Amin and Obote. Fast-forward to today, and the 81-year-old is eyeing a seventh term in Thursday’s vote, with…
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CHINA WARNS HANDS OFF IRAN PROTESTS—SLAMS TRUMP INTERVENTION TALK!
President Trump hinting at U.S. moves in Iran’s deadly street protests? China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning shut that down Monday in Beijing, insisting on zero interference in sovereign internal affairs and rejecting any force or threats! Ning voiced hope that Iran’s government and people tackle their challenges to restore stability—closely watching with no reports…
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ROHINGYA GENOCIDE CASE KICKS OFF AT WORLD COURT—GAMBIÁ LEADS CHARGE AGAINST MYANMAR!
Real lives hang in the balance as Gambia’s Justice Minister Dawda Jallow laid bare Myanmar’s alleged systematic destruction of the Rohingya minority Monday at the ICJ in The Hague, kicking off oral arguments in the 2019 case under the 1948 Genocide Convention! Jallow hammered home the human toll: 2017 military crackdown drove 700,000 Rohingya Muslims…
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TRUMP REVEALS IRAN BEGS FOR TALKS AMID BLOODY PROTESTS—STRIKES ON TABLE!
Hundreds dead in Iran’s streets from brutal crackdowns, and now Tehran’s leaders are calling President Trump for urgent U.S. negotiations? Trump dropped the bombshell Sunday on Air Force One, hinting at possible pre-protest action despite reports of his military options mull. He boasted Iran’s “tired of U.S. beatdowns” (nodding to last year’s Israel-U.S. nuclear strikes),…
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CHINA SLAMS TRUMP’S VENEZUELA OIL CLAIM—LATAM CHOOSES ITS OWN PARTNERS!
President Trump telling oil execs that China and Russia can only buy Venezuelan crude under U.S. control? Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning fired back Monday, stressing Latin American nations are sovereign and free to pick their trade buddies, no strings attached! At the daily briefing, Mao dismissed the reports, vowing Beijing’s unwavering commitment: “No…
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AFRICA’S MPOX CRISIS HITS 61K+ CASES, 296 DEAD—TREATMENT TRIALS ACCELERATE!
Over 61,383 mpox cases and 296 deaths across 32 African countries since early 2024, but hope’s rising with a major clinical trial gaining steam to deliver real treatments! Africa CDC dropped the stats Saturday in Abuja, spotlighting the MOSA study—a double-blind trial testing therapies in hard-hit nations like DRC. Launched in 2024 with EU and…
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UK RETURNS $9.5M LOOTED NIGERIA FUNDS: JERSEY PACT FUELS ANTI-CORRUPTION WIN!
Looted cash stashed abroad finally coming home? The UK just inked a pivotal MoU via Jersey’s Attorney General Mark Temple with Nigeria in Dec 2025, unlocking over $9.5 million in corrupt proceeds—on top of $300m already repatriated for mega infrastructure! British High Commission announced Friday from Abuja that Jersey, the Crown dependency near France, built…
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IBADAN BROTHERS & PALS BUSTED PRETENDING TO BE US LADIES ON SOCIAL MEDIA SCAM SPREE!
Four guys posing as glamorous American women on Facebook, Gmail, Google, and TikTok to dupe folks? Ayodeji Afolabi (21), Ayomide Afolabi (23), Abdulahi Olarenwaju (20), and Samson Abayomi (26) got hauled before Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan Friday over the Jan. 7 Apete sting! Prosecutor Insp. Elisha Tellang nailed them for impersonation under Oyo State’s…
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TRUMP PULLS US FROM 66 GLOBAL ORGS: UN’S GUTERRES REGRETS MASS EXIT
Picture the world’s top funder ghosting 35 international orgs and 31 UN agencies overnight—UN boss António Guterres voiced deep regrets Thursday over President Donald Trump’s shock withdrawal, but vowed the UN marches on for those who need it. Trump’s Jan. 7 memo, sparked by Sec. State Marco Rubio’s review under Feb. 2025 Executive Order 14199,…
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STOCKS KEEP ROCKETING: N138BN GAINED AS NGX HITS N102.8 TRILLION MILESTONE
Investors are still betting big on Nigeria’s stock market—Thursday marked the 19th straight day of gains, pumping N138 billion into market cap for a 0.13% jump to N102.822 trillion. All-Share Index climbed 214.80 points to 160,806.56, fueled by standouts like Neimeth International Pharma (+10% to N7.70), May & Baker (+9.85% to N26.20), Etranzact (+9.64% to…
