West Africa, a new hub of global cocaine trafficking – Report
Dozens of cocaine packages piled up, weighing in at four tonnes and valued at $317 million -- the seizure by Liberian police in July was a stark symbol of west Africa's expanding role in the global cocaine trade.
Sam Bankman-Fried arrested in Bahamas
Former FTXThe former CEO of failed cryptocurrency firm FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, has been arrested in the Bahamas at the request of the U.S. government, U.S., Bahamian authorities said Monday.
‘Blow against hate’ — US president, Biden signs gay marriage law
United States President Joe Biden has on Tuesday signed gay marriage legislation into law against a backdrop of an ongoing conservative backlash over gender issues.
Xi ensures ‘complete control’ over Chinese military in third term
After securing power for the third term in the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, Xi Jinping has “ensured complete control” of and loyalty from the army, The Hong Kong Post reported. Chinese President Xi Jinping has ensured that armed forces make preparations to focus their energy on efficiency to launch wars, bolster their ability to win […]
Why there’s corruption in civil service — Jonathan
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA —Former President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, said the fear of unknown in the welfare of public officeholders after retirement was fueling corruption in the civil service. President Jonathan stated this at the book launch of the former Chaplain of the Aso Rock Villa Chapel, Obioma Onwuzurumba. The book launch, also featured unveiling […]
Xi may opt for military aggression against Taiwan to stem ongoing protests
As evidenced by the widespread opposition to the CCP’s ‘Zero Covid’ policy and the protests that took place across the country, Xi Jinping, who was elected as the CCP’s leader for an unprecedented third term may opt for Taiwan as an emotive card to sway Chinese public opinion and maintain his position in Chinese politics, […]
