Nigerians at home and abroad are rightly scandalised by the recent expensive gifts of the Federal Government to Niger Republic and Afghanistan. But more nauseating is the failure of the National Assembly to checkmate these unapproved spendings and make the president to explain his action. This unfortunate situation reinforces a pattern that reflects the weakness … [Read more…]
The United States on Sunday enlisted several major airlines in its frantic evacuation of tens of thousands of Afghans, Americans and other foreigners from Kabul following its fall to Taliban extremists. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin activated the rarely-used Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) to aid the onward movement of people arriving at US … [Read more…]
Biden: Ending U.S.-Afghanistan military involvement the right decision President Joe Biden says ending military involvement with Afghanistan was the best decision taken by the United States government. Mr Biden, who spoke while addressing journalists at the White House on Monday, said that events of the past weeks justify the U.S. decision to withdraw its soldiers … [Read more…]
Afghans brace for Taliban rule after militants take control of Kabul Thousands scramble to flee country as US says all embassy staff have relocated to airport. Afghans were bracing themselves for life under strict Islamic rule on Monday after the Taliban drove the US-backed government of Ashraf Ghani from power to establish control of Kabul. … [Read more…]