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 US SEIZES MADURO'S PRIVATE JET; VENEZUELA LABELS ACTION 'PIRACY' U.S. authorities have seized a private jet belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The aircraft, reportedly valued at millions of dollars, was confiscated under allegations related to sanctions imposed on Maduro and his administration for corruption and human rights violations. Venezuelan officials have swiftly condemned the seizure, with the government labeling the action as "piracy" and a violation of international law. In a statement, Venezuela's Foreign Minister called the move an act of aggression and an attempt to undermine the sovereignty of the nation. This incident underscores the ongoing diplomatic struggle between the U.S. and Venezuela, as relations remain strained over issues including political legitimacy, economic sanctions, and the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. The U.S. has long sought to pressure Maduro to relinquish power in favor of a democratic transition, leadi...

  STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Tinubu and Chinese President Xi Jinping, on Tuesday in Beijing, China, announced the elevation of Nigeria-China ties to that of a comprehensive strategic partnership.  The leaders also agreed to build a high-level Nigeria-China community with a shared future.  This was the outcome of talks between the two leaders during President Tinubu’s official visit to China.   President Tinubu’s official visit precedes his participation in the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, scheduled to hold from September 4-6, 2024. ''This is an important visit for Nigeria and the rest of Africa, as I arrive in my capacity as the Chairman of ECOWAS. I thank you for the high-level of honour accorded to us.  ''Relations between China and Nigeria have indeed lasted for over half a century and should be further strengthened to advance our trade and economic development programmes.  ''Nigeria holds great potential as th...

  POLICE SAY THE OPPOSITION leader stumbled while getting into his vehicle POLICE SAY THE OPPOSITION leader stumbled while getting into his vehicle UGANDAN OPPOSITION LEADER BOBI WINE HAS BEEN INJURED IN THE LEG IN A CONFRONTATION With A POLICEMAN IN UNIFORM, his personal assistant has told the BBC. Najja Ssenyonjo said the pop star-turned politician was believed to have been shot and was currently receiving treatment at Nsambya Hospital in the capital, Kampala. He said the incident had occurred while Bobi Wine was on his way to visit his lawyers in Bulindo, which is about 20km (12 miles) north of the city. A statement from the police said officers on site reported that the opposition leader had stumbled while getting into his vehicle. An investigation would be conducted to clarify the facts, the statement added. The X account of Bobi Wine, leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, first broke the news, saying: “@HEBobiwine has been shot in ...