3 yr. ago
Uganda deports leading Rwandan opposition figure
Uganda said Saturday it had deported a leading figure in a banned Rwandan opposition group, in a further sign of warming ties between Kampala and Kigali after years of tensions. The expulsion of Robert Mukombozi of the exiled Rwandan National Congress (RNC) follows a pledge by the powerful son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni to crack down on what Kigali considers a terrorist outfit.
#uganda #yowerimuseveni #kigali
Uganda said Saturday it had deported a leading figure in a banned Rwandan opposition group, in a further sign of warming ties between Kampala and Kigali after years of tensions. The expulsion of Robert Mukombozi of the exiled Rwandan National Congress (RNC) follows a pledge by the powerful son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni to crack down on what Kigali considers a terrorist outfit.
#uganda #yowerimuseveni #kigali
3 yr. ago
US Capitol assault probe subpoenas social media giants
The congressional committee investigating the January 6, 2021 storming of the US Capitol on Thursday subpoenaed records from YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Reddit that would detail the use of social media in the attack.
#subpoenas #socialmedia
The congressional committee investigating the January 6, 2021 storming of the US Capitol on Thursday subpoenaed records from YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Reddit that would detail the use of social media in the attack.
#subpoenas #socialmedia
3 yr. ago
Trump says Twitter a boring disgrace to democracy. But he’s headed to court to get his account back
Former US President Donald Trump on Monday slammed Twitter as a "disgrace to democracy" after it suspended Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, one of his most vocal supporters in Congress, for spreading misinformation about Covid-19.
#donaldtrump #twitter #democracy
Former US President Donald Trump on Monday slammed Twitter as a "disgrace to democracy" after it suspended Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, one of his most vocal supporters in Congress, for spreading misinformation about Covid-19.
#donaldtrump #twitter #democracy
3 yr. ago
Reporter reunited with gold earring she lost during the Capitol riot one year later
A reporter was reunited with a gold earring she lost during the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot nearly one year later. Joe Lowry, who works in emergency preparedness for the US Congress, Tweeted on January 10, 2021, that he found a gold hoop earring in the House Gallery on January 6, 2021.
#reporter #capitolriot #joelowry
A reporter was reunited with a gold earring she lost during the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot nearly one year later. Joe Lowry, who works in emergency preparedness for the US Congress, Tweeted on January 10, 2021, that he found a gold hoop earring in the House Gallery on January 6, 2021.
#reporter #capitolriot #joelowry
3 yr. ago
2023: I Won’t Turn Down Your Calls, Tinubu Tell Nigerians
National Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured his teeming supporters and other Nigerians across the country that he will not turn down their clamour for him to be the next President of the country.
#Nigeria #tinubu
National Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured his teeming supporters and other Nigerians across the country that he will not turn down their clamour for him to be the next President of the country.
#Nigeria #tinubu
3 yr. ago
U.S Lawmaker post family Christmas picture with guns days after school shooting
A Kentucky congressman caused widespread outrage after the Republican posted a Christmas photo that showed him and seven members of his family brandishing large assault rifles, just days after a high school massacre in Michigan. Rep. Thomas Massie tweeted the photo of him, his wife and their five kids hoisting assault rifles in front of a Christmas tree on Saturday.
#thomasmassie #rifle #USA
A Kentucky congressman caused widespread outrage after the Republican posted a Christmas photo that showed him and seven members of his family brandishing large assault rifles, just days after a high school massacre in Michigan. Rep. Thomas Massie tweeted the photo of him, his wife and their five kids hoisting assault rifles in front of a Christmas tree on Saturday.
#thomasmassie #rifle #USA
3 yr. ago
Anambra Election: APC, ADP, Nine Others Challenge Chukwuma Soludo’s Victory
Just as Anambra citizens were about to witness a first-ever unchallenged governorship election in the tribunal, 11 political parties among them All Progressives Congress (APC) and Action Democratic Party (ADP) yesterday filed their petitions at the Election Petitions Tribunal in Awka.
#anambraelection #charlessoludo
Just as Anambra citizens were about to witness a first-ever unchallenged governorship election in the tribunal, 11 political parties among them All Progressives Congress (APC) and Action Democratic Party (ADP) yesterday filed their petitions at the Election Petitions Tribunal in Awka.
#anambraelection #charlessoludo
3 yr. ago
Tinubu Is Under Investigation – EFCC Chairman, Bawa
Abdulrasheed Bawa, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has hinted that the Commission is currently investigating Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Bawa disclosed that the investigation would take time because it takes time.
#efcc #tinubu
Abdulrasheed Bawa, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has hinted that the Commission is currently investigating Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Bawa disclosed that the investigation would take time because it takes time.
#efcc #tinubu
3 yr. ago
Capitol Riot: 'Qanon Shaman' Jacob Chansley Sentenced To 41 Months In Prison
A prominent supporter of the baseless QAnon conspiracy has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for his involvement in the US Capitol riot. Jacob Anthony Chansley was among the Trump supporters who tried to stop Congress from certifying the 2020 presidential election on 6 January. He earlier pleaded guilty to one felony count of obstruction in an official proceeding.
#jacobchansley #capitolriot #donaldtrump
A prominent supporter of the baseless QAnon conspiracy has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for his involvement in the US Capitol riot. Jacob Anthony Chansley was among the Trump supporters who tried to stop Congress from certifying the 2020 presidential election on 6 January. He earlier pleaded guilty to one felony count of obstruction in an official proceeding.
#jacobchansley #capitolriot #donaldtrump
3 yr. ago
Islamic State in Afghanistan could be able to attack US in six months - Pentagon official
The US intelligence community has assessed that Islamic State in Afghanistan could have the capability to attack the United States in as little as six months, and has the intention to do so, a senior Pentagon official told Congress on Tuesday.
#usintelligencecommunity #pentagon
The US intelligence community has assessed that Islamic State in Afghanistan could have the capability to attack the United States in as little as six months, and has the intention to do so, a senior Pentagon official told Congress on Tuesday.
#usintelligencecommunity #pentagon
3 yr. ago
Biden blocks second Trump bid to withhold more 6 January documents
US President Joe Biden has blocked a second attempt by former President Donald Trump to withhold documents sought by lawmakers investigating the deadly 6 January attack on the US Capitol and ordered the latest batch to be handed over to Congress.
#joebiden #donaldtrump #congress
US President Joe Biden has blocked a second attempt by former President Donald Trump to withhold documents sought by lawmakers investigating the deadly 6 January attack on the US Capitol and ordered the latest batch to be handed over to Congress.
#joebiden #donaldtrump #congress
