President Donald Trump has presented a stern ultimatum to the regime of Nicolás Maduro, insisting that it promptly agree to the repatriation of individuals he described as criminals and those suffering from mental illness. Click link to continue reading.

According to Trump, these individuals had been released from Venezuelan prisons and mental health facilities and subsequently sent to the United States, and he called for their immediate return to Venezuela.

Trump warned that failure to comply would have devastating consequences. “We want Venezuela to immediately accept all prisoners and people from mental institutions — including those from the worst asylums in the world — that the Venezuelan ‘leadership’ has forced into the United States of America,” the president wrote on his Truth Social account.

“Thousands of people have been been badly hurt and even killed by these ‘Monsters.’ GET THEM THE HELL OUT OF OUR COUNTRY, RIGHT NOW, OR THE PRICE YOU PAY WILL BE INCALCULABLE!”

Trump’s statement does not detail any concrete mechanism to enforce repatriation, nor does it specify legal, humanitarian or security procedures for identifying and transferring the individuals he mentioned. It also offers no verifiable figures, names of institutions or documentation to support the direct attribution of responsibility to the Venezuelan “leadership” for sending criminals and people from mental institutions to the U.S.

The threat comes amid already tense relations between Washington and Caracas, which have deteriorated rapidly in recent weeks following Trump’s decision to deploy a massive naval force near Venezuela’s shores to combat drug cartels.

The administration has increasingly framed its anti-narcotics campaign as a key national defense priority and has accused Maduro and senior officials in his regime of running a large and dangerous drug-trafficking network. The Venezuelan strongman has repeatedly denied the accusation, saying it is merely an excuse to justify regime change in the South American country.

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The U.S. accuses Maduro of leading the so-called “Cartel of the Suns,” an organization embedded within the Venezuelan armed forces that U.S. authorities suspect exports between 350 and 500 tons of cocaine annually. The Trump administration has offered a $50 million reward for information leading to Maduro’s arrest on drug-trafficking charges in the U.S., and $25 million rewards for each of several of his top officials.

The U.S. military deployment includes eight powerful warships — some with amphibious assault capability — F-35 fighter jets and approximately 4,500 troops, including at least 2,000 Marines. It is the largest display of U.S. force in the Caribbean in decades.

Manchester United vs Chelsea is already gathering momentum as both England heavyweights clash in a mouthwatering Premier League fixture

A mysterious cat has predicted the outcome of the encounter billed for the Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon, September 20

‘Oracle Whiskers’ walked straight to the bowl marked with one of the teams and started to eat from it.

Manchester United welcome Chelsea to the Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon and a mysterious cat has already predicted the outcome of the encounter.

Dubbed “Oracle Whiskers” by football fans, the feline remains the talk of the football world with its predictions.

It had previously predicted that Chelsea would win the 2025 FIFA World Cup final when it fed itself from a bowl having the logo of the London club.

The Blues went on to win that game defeating Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 at the MetLife Stadium in the United States.

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And now, a viral footage showed the moment the cat was presented with two bowls, having labels of each of the teams.

As it walked towards the bowls, Oracle Whiskers hesitated before confidently eating from the one marked “Chelsea.”

Social media erupted, with Chelsea supporters hailing the cat as a lucky charm, leaving Manchester United fans unimpressed.

fostergozy said: “Thank you blue is the colour.”

ayomide_xc said: “E reach to look Man U like that cuz the beating wey them go collect this weekend ehn?? Jesus Christ no go fit save them.”

shedrachchiroma_ posited: “Your prediction ends tonight Manchester United are winning the game.”

misteroladipo replied: “At the end of the day the cat is just hungry.”

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issa_vidal23 wrote: “I will come back here after the game to insult this cat.”

After failing to win their last two games, Chelsea are desperate to claim all three points away from home.

Head coach Enzo Maresca is under pressure to get the team back to winning ways after a disappointing stint that has delivered just above a 30% win rate after a year in the job.

Speaking ahead of the game, the tactician said via Chelsea Online: “I think it’s always difficult to play United away in their stadium, at Old Trafford. So I don’t think now is the right moment or next year will be the right moment or last year was the right moment. It’s always difficult. It’s a difficult team, it’s a difficult stadium.

“I watched the games that they have played this season and some of the games were not the real result. Even the City game, until 1-0 or 2-0 they were in the game. When the game was 0-0 they had a few chances to score and to go ahead. So it will be a tough game, no doubt.”

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The Nepal Parliament building is an impressive blend of traditional and modern architecture, featuring a large structure made of steel and concrete topped with a two-tier pagoda. However, last week, its white walls were marred by soot and graffiti. One message reads, “You picked the wrong fight,” and is signed “Gen Z.” Click link to continue reading.

It’s the fallout of the most dramatic upheaval the Himalayan country has experienced in years — where in less than 48 hours, protesters forced the overthrow of the government.

Nepal’s government is only the latest in South Asia to be overthrown by protesters, and it underscores the profound generational change shaking the world’s most populous region and testing governments’ ability to meet their citizens’ expectations.

The turmoil in Nepal began in earnest on Sept. 8, when police in the capital Kathmandu opened fire on anti-corruption protesters as they tried to breach Parliament walls. Mobs retaliated by torching buildings, looting banks and shops, and attacking politicians in their homes. The violence killed more than 70 people and wounded thousands more, according to Nepal police spokesperson Ramesh Thapa.

Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli resigned on Sept. 9 and has not been seen publicly since. The army imposed a curfew.

By Sept. 12, the country had a new interim leader: Sushila Karki. The 73-year-old was Nepal’s first female chief justice — and is now its first female prime minister. Her appointment by Nepal’s president followed online polls on the chat portal Discord, where thousands supported her citing her judicial record of taking on the corrupt and the elite.

“Our movement was motivated by two things,” says Abhiyan Sapkota, a 27-year-old civil engineer who participated in the protests, “unemployment and government corruption.”

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For months, young Nepalis sought to highlight the stunning contrast between the country’s masses and its wealthy elites, pulling together montages of social media images and videos uploaded by the children of prominent politicians. One image showed a young woman posing with a Prada bag worth $2,600, in a country where the average yearly income in Nepal is less than $1,500 a year.

They zoomed in on Nepali elites vacationing in Europe, a contrast to the travels of most citizens — who work abroad in low-paying jobs as porters, soldiers and construction workers.

The campaign, using variations of hashtags like #NepoKids, came amid mounting frustration with politicians who are widely seen as using public money to enrich themselves. “Over the last 10 years, all three individuals who have traded the prime minister’s chair have had pretty serious corruption allegations against them,” says Ashish Pradhan, an expert on Nepal at the International Crisis Group, a think tank.

Investigators never pursued the cases seriously, he says. “Instead, the anti-corruption watchdog was used to go after political opponents rather than to tackle systemic misuse of funds.”

But on Sept. 4, the government abruptly suspended most social media. It was widely seen by anti-corruption activists as an attempt to quell their campaign exposing the poolside luxury lives of Nepal’s elite. That led to thousands protesting in Kathmandu on Sept. 8.

In the days after violence, army personnel fanned out across the country. On major roads of Kathmandu, they set up checkpoints every few hundred yards and checked IDs. When curfew was relaxed for a few hours every day, youths cleaned the streets, visited hospitals to check upon the injured and held candlelight vigils for protesters who’d lost their lives. Outside a burnt-down police station in Kathmandu’s Darbar Marg, someone scrawled an apology: “Sorry dada,” Nepali for an elder brother.

 npr.org

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The Trump administration has informed Congress about plans to sell nearly $6 billion in weapons to Israel, demonstrating U.S. support as the country faces increasing international isolation due to its conflict in Gaza. Click link to continue reading.

The proposed package includes a $3.8 billion deal for 30 AH-64 Apache attack helicopters, which would nearly double Israel’s fleet.

Additionally, there is a $1.9 billion sale of 3,200 infantry assault vehicles for the Israeli army, according to a U.S. official and another source familiar with the proposal, who requested anonymity since the plans have not yet been made public.

Officials indicated that deliveries of these weapons would take at least two to three years.

These proposed sales come at a time when U.S.-backed efforts to negotiate an end to Israel’s nearly two-year conflict with Hamas have stalled. This news follows Israel’s recent strike on Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar, which has drawn significant criticism from American allies in the region.

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As Nigeria’s political scene heats up, new allegations have emerged about the appointment of a new Chairman for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 elections.

The current INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, will retire in less than 60 days after leading the 2023 presidential elections.

There are concerns that the President’s choice for the new chairman could cause major conflicts across the country. Click link to continue reading.

*Scores 84.38 per cent in midwifery council examination

Atiba University, Oyo, Nursing and Midwifery students have excelled in the recently concluded Midwifery Council Examination held in Ibadan, Oyo State. According to a statement by the institution, “the outstanding result once again underscores the University’s status as a beacon of academic and professional excellence in healthcare education.”

According to the statement, the University recorded an impressive overall success rate of 84.38 per cent, “reflecting the quality of teaching, mentorship, and commitment that define the Atiba learning experience,” the statement said.

Out of the 32 candidates presented, 27 students passed all three papers outright, thereby qualifying with distinction, with three (3) and two (2) having reference in Papers 1 and 2, respectively.

The institution stated that it remained committed to supporting the five students who would be retaking their papers, assuring them of renewed mentoring and guidance towards eventual success.

Speaking on this achievement, the Founder and President of Atiba University, James Adesokan Ojebode (PhD), commended the students for their resilience and the staff for their tireless commitment to training competent health professionals. He stated:

“This performance is a great source of joy and pride to us at the Atiba University, Oyo. It is proof that our vision of producing globally competitive graduates who are grounded in knowledge, skill, and character is being realised. I congratulate the students, faculty, and all stakeholders who contributed to this success.”

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Similarly, the Acting Registrar, Mrs. Oyepeju Ayomide Ogunseye (Esq), expressed delight at the outcome and emphasised the importance of the success to the department’s continued growth:

“These results reflect the hard work of our students and the painstaking preparation by our faculty. Midwifery is a delicate and noble profession, and our students’ strong performance in this rigorous examination is evidence of their readiness to make a positive impact in the healthcare sector.”

The Vice Chancellor, Professor Sunday Olawale Okeniyi, also congratulated the successful candidates while reaffirming the University’s dedication to continuous improvement:

“We are encouraged by these results, and as an institution, we remain committed to providing the enabling environment, academic support, and infrastructure necessary for our students to excel at the highest levels. We will continue to raise the bar in training professionals who will serve society with excellence and integrity.”

Okeniyi further noted that the performance was not only a major milestone but also a validation of the University’s steady investment in quality teaching and professional mentorship.

With this success, Atiba University Oyo continues to strengthen its role as a centre for excellence in health sciences, reaffirming its mission to nurture competent, compassionate, and ethical professionals for Nigeria and the global community.

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