A Caribbean leader is brushing off critics of her government's security alliances. Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar stated that Trinidad and Tobago broke no international laws by working with the United States on anti-drug operations. She expressed no regret for partnering with Washington against transnational crime.
Persad-Bissessar defended the collaboration during a parliamentary address outlining legislative plans. She cited legal advice from Attorney General John Jeremie confirming no breaches occurred during interdictions targeting traffickers. Her comments responded to opposition criticism of these regional security measures.
The Prime Minister referenced prior dismissive statements from opposition members about U.S...
Jamaica's leader tells people to invest in a future at home. Prime Minister Andrew Holness responded to a pause on U.S. immigrant visas affecting his country by urging citizens to build their lives in Jamaica. He acknowledged the historical urge to migrate for opportunity during a wide interview.
Holness said his choice to stay was about fixing the nation from within. He pointed out that Jamaican talent fuels developed societies globally, citing the Cayman Islands population. The core issue, he argued, is the government's role in creating local opportunity rather than personal patriotism.
His administration tackles migration push factors with record-low unemployment and rising wages tied to productivity. Holness also highlighted...
That island nation is beefing up its watch on the volcano that went off not long ago. St. Vincent and the Grenadines will hire a geoscientist and a seismic technician for its La Soufrière monitoring unit. Disaster Management Minister St Clair Leacock announced the plan at a revamped Volcano Observatory handover.
The government is adding eight new mountain monitoring stations while upgrading current sites. Leacock said the observatory retrofit supports advanced research and community warning systems. He warned the public against messing with the sophisticated technical equipment installed across the area.
Funding came from a World Bank concessional loan totaling EC$4.6 million for the observatory project. The National Emergency...
A political heavyweight slams the horrific murder of a family in the north. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar called the killing of a woman and her six kids in Kano's Dorayi Chiranchi area senseless violence. He expressed heartbreak over the act targeting innocent Nigerians.
Reports state the housewife's nephew, Umar Auwalu, led the group responsible for the attack. Atiku extended his sympathy to the grieving family and the wider community in a released statement. He sharply questioned whether stated directives to security agencies are being followed or are just empty talk.
The presidential candidate insisted that security forces must quickly find those responsible for this brutality. He stressed the need for decisive action to...
A political leader gives the national team big props for a hard-fought win. ADC National Chairman David Mark congratulated Nigeria's Super Eagles on their AFCON victory, calling it a proud moment for the country. He credited the players' grit and unity for the achievement.
Mark's media adviser, Paul Mumed, shared the statement from Kano. The chairman praised the squad's resilient and patriotic performance throughout the tournament. He said their champion spirit lifted the nation and showcased Nigeria's football legacy.
He also thanked the coaching staff and the Nigeria Football Federation for their professional work. Mark noted the win brought people together across all lines. The success proves what the country can do with commitment...
A politician vows legal payback after a family's murder. Nigeria's Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, called the arrest of three men for killing a woman and her six kids a needed step. The crime happened in the Dorayi Chiranchi area of Kano state.
Jibrin posted on social media, praising the Kano police command for nabbing the suspects. He called it just the start, pushing for a complete probe and a solid prosecution. The suspects must feel the full force of the law, he stressed.
Police named those arrested as Umar Auwalu, Isyaku Yakubu alias Chebe, and Yakubu Abdulaziz alias Wawo. Their listed home areas are Sabuwar Gandu Quarters, Sagagi Quarters, and Sabon Gida Sharada Quarters in Kano.
The senator also shared his condolences...
A media boss says governors without their legislature's backing are sitting ducks. Television Continental news director Babajide Otitoju argued that lawmakers hold decisive power, referencing the impeachment push against Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy. He suggested the move targets their removal to install the assembly speaker as acting governor.
Otitoju cited the historical example of Kaduna State's Balarabe Musa, who was impeached. He implied the current charges against the deputy lack substantive grounds, framing the action as purely political maneuvering. The analysis underscores the critical need for executive figures to maintain legislative alliances to survive in office.
Police say a horrific family murder is linked to another brutal killing. Suspects arrested for slaughtering a woman and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi confessed to a prior attack in Tudun Yola, where two women were killed. The Kano State Police Command confirmed the connection following interrogations.
Commissioner Ibrahim Adam Bakori revealed that one victim from the earlier incident was an aunt to the prime suspect, Umar Auwalu. Other arrested individuals are Isyaku Yakubu and Yakubu Abdulaziz. Investigators are working to determine if more people participated in either crime, promising all responsible parties will face justice.
A big-shot lawyer just got slapped with fraud charges over a fancy London house. Nigeria's anti-graft agency, ICPC, filed a case against senior advocate Mike Ozekhome, accusing him of receiving a property on Randall Avenue as part of a corruption scheme. The charges also claim he falsified a passport under the name Shani Tali to support ownership of the home.
The commission listed several pieces of evidence for the court, including a prior judgment and a statement from Ozekhome. Investigators from the ICPC and a representative from immigration services are set to testify. The case involves allegations of document forgery and fraudulently using a false passport to claim the asset.
Proceedings await assignment to a judge. The charges...
