Category: Foreign News

Presidential guard ,two others arrested as Benin Republic foils coup attempt

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A presidential guard and two others have been arrested as the Benin Republic foiled a suspected coup attempt scheduled to take place on Friday.   The two others accused of plotting the coup are a former sports minister and a businessman with close ties to President Patrice Talon.   According to Elonm Mario Metonou, the special prosecutor at Benin’s court for financial crimes and terrorism, the alleged coup was set to take place on Friday.   “It appears the Republican Guard commander in charge of the president’s security was engaged…

Modernization: President Xi Jinping seeks synergy between China and Africa ….. As Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit opens in Beijing

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The President of the People’s Republic of China,H.E. Xi Jinping has called for synergy between China and Africa to advance modernization, described Modernization as an inalienable right of all countries,added that Western approach to it has inflicted immense sufferings on developing countries.   He said since the end of World War II, Third World nations, represented by China and African countries, have achieved independence and development one after another, and have been endeavoring to redress the historical injustices of the modernization process.   President Xi Jinping stated this in his…

Police arrest Canadian-Nigerian Woman who threatened to poison Yoruba and Benin people

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The Toronto Police in Canada have arrested a Canadian-Nigerian woman, Amaka Sonnberger who threatened to poison Yoruba and Benin people.   The 46-year-old woman was arrested on Sunday following an investigation into online content she reportedly posted on August 25, threatening violence against specific members of the Nigerian community.   According to the police, Sunnberger who is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, September 2, 2204, before a judge at the Ontario Court of Justice is charged with uttering threats.   The case is being treated as a suspected…

Court orders seizure of 3 Nigerian presidential jets in France and Switzerland

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A French court has granted an order for the seizure of three presidential jets linked to the Federal Government of Nigeria.   The court’s decision was coming as part of a lawsuit filed by Zhongshan, a Chinese company, to ensure the payment of a $74.5 million compensation award.   The company had a business dispute with the Ogun State government, which led to this significant legal action, sources familiar with the matter have told Premium Times.   The three seized jets include a Dassault Falcon 7X at Le Bourget airport…

Kamala Harris officially declares for US Presidential race

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Senator Kamala Harris, Vice president of the United States has officially announced her intention to run for the Democratic Party presidential nominee after president Joe Biden to the chagrin of political spectators, pulled out from the race and endorsed her as his successor. She confirmed her readiness to run for the number one seat in a statement on Sunday night. “I am running to be President of the United States. “It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve alongside our Commander-in-Chief, my friend, President Joe Biden — one…

JUST IN : Joe Biden endorses Kamala Harris for US President

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President Joe Biden has officially endorsed Vice president Kamala Harris to fly the flag of the Democrat in the upcoming election following his sudden withdrawal from the presidential race.   The endorsement is coming after weeks of mounting pressure from within his own party and from prominent Democratic donors urging him to step aside for the sake of the party’s future.   Though, the announcement marks a significant shift in the political landscape as the Democratic Party must now quickly organize to select a new nominee before August 7.  …

Biden condemns assassination attempt on Trump, speaks with injured Ex-President

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President Joe Biden has said that ‘everybody must condemn’ the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.   Speaking to the nation approximately two hours after the incident on Saturday, Biden expressed relief that Trump is reportedly recovering well. Although he had not been able to contact Trump prior to his remarks, the White House confirmed that the two presidents spoke several hours later, AP reports.   “We cannot allow this to be happening,” Biden said. “The idea that there’s violence in America like this is just unheard of.”  …

FBI names 20-year-old as suspect in Trump rally shooting

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has named Thomas Matthew Crooks as the gunman who fired shots at the rally of former President Donald Trump. According to the FBI, Crooks is a 20-year-old male from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.   The former US president was injured in the shooting while he was delivering a speech at his campaign rally on Saturday.   The FBI has described the incident as an assassination attempt.     Although Trump survived the shooting, one person was killed while two others were gravely injured.   “The…

Canada appoints first female Chief of Defence Staff

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The government of Canada has appointed Lieutenant-General Jennie Carignan as Chief of the Defence Staff, the highest position in the country’s armed forces.   She will be the first woman to hold such exalted military post.   Carignan will be promoted to general and take office in a ceremony on 18 July. She will take over the baton of leadership from General Wayne Eyre, who is to retire from the Canadian armed forces after over 40 years in service.   Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced her appointment on Wednesday, marking…

Keir Starmer assumes office as British PM

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History has been made as little known Keir Starmer has officially taken over the baton of leadership from Mr Rishi Sunak as the new British Prime Minister.   This is coming after his Labour Party won overwhelmingly in the just concluded election in the United Kingdom.   In his first speech as Prime Minister, Mr Starmer has vowed that “the work of change begins immediately”.   The Labour leader said he would work to rebuild the country “brick by brick” in a speech outside No10 Downing Street on Friday afternoon.…