Iraqi Government declares victory after recapturing city of Mosul from ISIS
After a grueling nine-month battle for the city of Mosul, Iraqi forces have declared victory over Isis. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi arrived in the city to congratulate his victorious troops. The Iraqi flag now once again flies above the city on the banks of the Tigris River, as elite officials triumphantly raised it to punctuate […]
POLICE BRUTALITY, REIGN OF TERROR IN EDO STATE UNIVERSITY, NIGERIA
This story is part of an investigation by Caracal Reports into police misconduct and extortion, and unsubstantiated allegations. Police allegations and arrests run rampant in Nigeria, but more often than not, charges are never upheld in court. The reign of police brutality can be traced to the Commissioner of Police (CP) in Edo State, Mr. […]
Conflicting reports on what Trump and Putin said to each other during private meeting at G20 Summit
For over two hours this afternoon, President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met privately at the G20 summit. The leaders discussed a myriad of topics facing the two nations, but Syria and the interference in the 2016 election took center stage. According to an off-camera briefing from Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, President Trump opened the […]
Buhari’s time has expired, Nigerians call for disclosure of the president’s health
In compliance with Nigerian legal and policy frameworks, civil societies in Nigeria have started to call on the appropriate statutory entities of the Nigerian-state to initiate the processes for the determination of the health status of President Muhammadu Buhari. Nigerians have been left in the dark with regards to the president’s health, which has been […]
Government Spyware Targets Journalists and Family Members in Mexico
Just as the focus is on investigations into Russia’s alleged involvement in the 2016 election, the United States’ neighbor to the south finds itself caught in a maelstrom of corruption. Reports are circulating that citizens of Mexico have been targeted by advanced spyware called Pegasus. Among those targeted are Mexican journalists and their family members, […]
North Korea successfully launches an ICBM
Photo: A woman in Seoul walks past a TV screen showing a picture of North Korea’s launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). As people all over America began preparations for July Fourth celebrations, across the international date line came a harsh reminder that the US, despite its claimed greatness, has just as many enemies […]
Nigerians Starve As Country Exports Major Staple Food
Abdullahi Hussein is a ‘wheelbarrow’ pusher in Gwagwalada market, a suburb of Nigeria’s Federal Capital City Abuja. As a ‘wheelbarrow’ pusher, Hussein helps market women and shoppers to convey their wares from one point of the market to the other. The ware Hussein ‘pushes’ around is yam, a crop majorly grown in Nigeria’s North Central […]
In an attempt to retain power, Theresa May funds lavish flight and £1 billion deal to the DUP
Earlier in the week, Theresa May negotiated an agreement that would keep her in Downing Street for the foreseeable future. The agreement would see May effectively keep the majority she once held in parliament by negotiating with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) of Northern Ireland. The agreement sees the DUP vow to support May’s Conservative […]
Coal mining amidst tears and pain: The Okobo story
Okobo, a small town in Enjema district of Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi state in North-central Nigeria is blessed. It is a remote agrarian community with very rich soil and a stream, flowing with ceaseless aquatic opportunities. According to Nigeria’s bureau of statistics, Okobo village is blessed with a coal reserve of over 380 [...]
TO MAKE OR MAR NIGERIA: THE EVICTION NOTICE BY AREWA YOUTHS
It was a simple order from Nnamdi Kanu, the acclaimed “Spiritual Leader” of IPOB (Independent People of Biafra) to all “Biafrans” to stay home on May 30, 2017, an instruction that shut down the entire 5 Igbo (Ibo) speaking States of Nigeria. That simple order to all Igbos (Ibos) to use the day to commensurate […]