The United States’ reported military strikes on Venezuela and the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro have triggered swift international reactions, with China, the African Union (AU) and Qatar issuing strong statements warning of grave violations of international law and threats to regional stability. The developments follow claims by former US President Donald Trump that American
Throughout its history, the United States has been repeatedly linked to the forceful removal of foreign leaders, using both overt military power and covert intelligence operations to influence political outcomes abroad. From the late 19th century through the Cold War and into the 21st century, Washington justified many of these actions as necessary to protect
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria has dismissed reports on the 2027 election timetable through an official communication signed by Adedayo Oketola the media advisor to the INEC Chairman. In a statement on January 2,2026, INEC refuted reports circulating in some quarters claiming that it has released the timetable and schedule of activities