Category: International

Imo: Ihedioha’s next action against Uzodinma revealed

Imo: Ihedioha’s next action against Uzodinma revealed

Former Imo State Governor, Emeka Ihedioha, has concluded plans to return to the Supreme Court over the judgement that sacked him and declared Hope Uzodinma as governor. An aide of the former House of Representatives Deputy Speaker made the confirmation to DAILY POST on Monday.“My principal is definitely approaching the court before the end of … Continue reading Imo: Ihedioha’s next action against Uzodinma revealed

US military confirms Ghazni plane crash

US military confirms Ghazni plane crash

The US military confirmed Monday that an American surveillance aircraft crashed in Ghazni province.Col Sonny Leggett, a spokesman for the US forces in Afghanistan said in a tweet that a US “Bombardier E-11A” crashed in Ghazni, but he did not provide any details on the casualties.The Bombardier E-11A is a U.S. Air Force electronic surveillance … Continue reading US military confirms Ghazni plane crash

Republicans ready to turn on Trump after Bolton book is leaked

Republicans ready to turn on Trump after Bolton book is leaked

U.S. President Donald Trump. Photo: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters Republican senator Mitt Romney says it is "increasingly likely" four of his colleagues will support the calling of Donald Trump's adviser John Bolton to testify in the US president's impeachment trial.His comments followed the leak of the manuscript of Mr Bolton's new book about his time in the … Continue reading Republicans ready to turn on Trump after Bolton book is leaked

China overtakes Russia, becomes world’s 2nd largest weapons producer

China overtakes Russia, becomes world’s 2nd largest weapons producer

The People’s Republic of China has claimed the spot for the world’s second-largest weapons manufacturer, according to new research by a leading peace institute. The Asian superpower jumped ahead of Russia, from whom they used to buy many weapons.The United States of America retains the spot of number one as China comes behind, according to … Continue reading China overtakes Russia, becomes world’s 2nd largest weapons producer

U.S. military plane crashes in Afghanistan: officials

U.S. military plane crashes in Afghanistan: officials

According to breaking news coming from WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An aircraft that crashed in Afghanistan on Monday was a small U.S. military plane, U.S. officials told Reuters.The officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said there were no indications so far that the plane had been brought down by enemy activity. One of the officials … Continue reading U.S. military plane crashes in Afghanistan: officials

BREAKING: NSCDC officer shoots senatorial candidate in Imo

BREAKING: NSCDC officer shoots senatorial candidate in Imo

There was a tragedy on Sunday as an operative of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps shot the 2019 senatorial candidate of the Action Alliance in Imo North Senatorial District, Ndubuisi Emenike. The incident took place around 5 pm during a victory party for the All Progressives Congress candidate at the rerun election in Okigwe … Continue reading BREAKING: NSCDC officer shoots senatorial candidate in Imo

Atiku Would Have Been A Better President – Obasanjo Says

Atiku Would Have Been A Better President – Obasanjo Says

Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar would have performed better in office than President Muhammadu Buhari as president of Nigeria.While featuring on BBC Yoruba, he compared what Atiku could have done better than Buhar.He said: “What I am saying is that where we are today, our present situation, if you … Continue reading Atiku Would Have Been A Better President – Obasanjo Says

Nigeria emerges 4th most corrupt country in West Africa

Nigeria emerges 4th most corrupt country in West Africa

Nigeria has slipped on Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index 2019, scoring 26 per cent.Nigeria scored 27 out of 100 in TI’s 2018 report but dropped by a point in 2019, making Africa’s most populous country take the 146th position.The country has also become the fourth most corrupt nation in West Africa, ahead of only Cameroon, … Continue reading Nigeria emerges 4th most corrupt country in West Africa

Republicans vote in favour of impeachment trial rules, ending day one

Republicans vote in favour of impeachment trial rules, ending day one

Republicans voted in favour of Senate leader Mitch McConnell’s proposed rules for the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. The resolution passed in the early hours of Wednesday morning in a 53 to 47 vote that was along strict party lines. Republicans hold the cards at impeachment trial, but this can change The resolution established … Continue reading Republicans vote in favour of impeachment trial rules, ending day one

Iranian lawmaker places $3m bounty on Donald Trump

Iranian lawmaker places $3m bounty on Donald Trump

An Iranian lawmaker has offered a $3 million reward to anyone who assassinates President Trump adding that the Islamic republic could avoid threats if it had nuclear weapons, according to a report. “On behalf of the people of Kerman province, we will pay a $3 million reward in cash to whoever kills Trump,” Ahmad Hamzeh … Continue reading Iranian lawmaker places $3m bounty on Donald Trump