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Cuba rejects US deployment of military in Caribbean Sea
Cuba rejects US deployment of military in Caribbean Sea
…Seeks UNGA intervention in American Blockade
By: Michael Mike
Cuba has rejected the current deployment of United States military forces in the Caribbean Sea.
Cuba equally asked that the United States should be compelled at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to lift the longstanding blockade imposed on her.
Member of the National Assembly of the People’s Power of Cuba (ANPP) and President of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with Peoples (ICAP), and Hero of the Republic of Cuba, Hon. Fernando Gonzalez Llort, made the call in Abuja.
Gonzalez Llort who led a delegation of members of the institute to Nigeria on the occasion of the centenary celebration of Cuba Revolutionary leader, Fidel Castro in Abuja, said the deployment is a violation of the sovereignty and self-determination of the peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean.
He said: “We strongly reject the current deployment of U.S. military forces in the Caribbean Sea. This dangerous act represents a serious threat and an aggressive show of force that violates the sovereignty and self-determination of the peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean. It also ignores the commitment of the 33 member countries of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States to proclaim the region as a Zone of Peace.”
On the economic blockade, the parliamentarian said: “It is essential to continue demanding the total, unconditional, and immediate lifting of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States Government against Cuba.”
He also called for the removal of Cuba from the list of terrorist sponsors, stating that:
“Likewise, we must renew efforts to achieve the removal of Cuba from the list of nations falsely accused of sponsoring terrorism.”
He also added that: “Similarly, it is a priority to dismantle attacks on the international medical collaboration that Cuba provides to other nations. This solidarity work reflects the altruistic spirit of the Revolution and has saved lives, restored health, and renewed hope for millions of people in beneficiary countries. Its defense is not only an act of justice but also a commitment to preserving essential humanitarian programmes.
“As Nelson Mandela said: “Cuba is an inspiration for all freedom-loving peoples.” And that inspiration has a name: Fidel.”
He also said “Cuba reaffirms its unwavering solidarity with the Sahrawi people and supports the search for a definitive resolution to the question of Western Sahara, allowing them to exercise their right to self-determination and live in peace in their territory.
“Today, as we remember Fidel, let us renew our commitment to his principles. May Africa, Latin America, and all just peoples of the world continue raising their banners of struggle, because “a better world is possible.”
Former Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola in his remarks on behalf of the Nigerian Movement of Solidarity with Cuba, described as one of the most outstanding leaders of contemporary history.
He said: “He was one of the most outstanding leaders of contemporary history.
“Fidel was simply a humanist who sought to make the world a better place and strived to do so by his personal example.
“Under his leadership, he built Cuba into a medical superpower that, since the 1960s, has sent over 10,000 Cuban doctors, nurses and medical personnel across the world, caring for about four million people. The Cuban medical system is so good that during Covid-19, while various countries shut their borders, Cuba not only left its own open to the needy but also sent medical teams to various countries in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, North America, Latin America and Africa.
“We Africans particularly remember Cuba as the only country which, in our most trying times when Apartheid South Africa invaded Angola and threatened to overrun African countries, sent soldiers to our defence. The Cubans’ defeat of the seemingly invincible Apartheid forces was so crushing that on December 22, 1988, Apartheid South Africa signed a peace treaty committing to the independence of Namibia and South Africa.
“Today, as we join in the commencement of the Fidel Centenary, we remember and salute not just Commandante Fidel, but also Ernesto Che Guevara, who came out to fight in Africa in defence of the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo against neo-colonialism and died under Bolivian skies fighting for the poor and the repressed. We also remember the over 5,000 Cuban youths who laid down their lives under African skies for the continent to be fully liberated.”
He also said the United Nations General Assembly should demand that the United States end its 63-year economic, commercial and financial embargo on Cuba.
Cuba rejects US deployment of military in Caribbean Sea
Troops Repel Terrorist Infiltration in Kanama, Neutralise Four Insurgents
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have repelled a Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist infiltration into Kanama town, neutralising four insurgents during a swift response operation in Borno State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 6:00 p.m. on April 22 when troops of 159 Battalion, deployed in Kanama, responded to sounds of gunfire within the town.
On arrival, the troops reportedly discovered that terrorists had infiltrated parts of the community.
The troops immediately made contact and engaged the attackers with disciplined fire, forcing them to retreat in disarray.
Subsequent exploitation of the general area led to the neutralisation of four terrorists.
One member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) sustained injuries during the encounter and has been evacuated for medical attention.
No military equipment was lost during the operation.
Items recovered from the terrorists include two torchlight mobile phones and the sum of ₦21,000.
Security sources said the general situation across the theatre remains calm but unpredictable, while troops’ morale and fighting efficiency remain high.
Troops Repel Terrorist Infiltration in Kanama, Neutralise Four Insurgents
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Dramatic Testimony Rocks Nwaukoni Terrorism Trial In Asaba — Doctor Confirms Gunshot Wounds In Palace Attack Case
Dramatic Testimony Rocks Nwaukoni Terrorism Trial In Asaba — Doctor Confirms Gunshot Wounds In Palace Attack Case
The high-profile terrorism trial in Charge No. FHC/ASB/18C/2024 took a dramatic and gripping turn this week at the Federal High Court, Asaba, as explosive evidence and powerful witness testimonies continue to unfold against Mike Nwaukoni (aka “Supu”) and his alleged accomplices.
Standing trial alongside him are prominent figures including Barrister Francis Okolie, Secretary of the Ogwashi-Uku Development Association (ODA), and Mazi Elue Adigwe, the association’s Secretary-General, among others accused in connection with the violent October 12, 2023 attack on the Palace of the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku.
🔴 Doctor’s Testimony Leaves Court in Silence
In what court observers have described as one of the most chilling moments of the trial so far, Dr. Ezeike Ugochukwu Godwin took the witness stand and delivered a clinical yet deeply emotional account of the injuries sustained by a vigilante operative assigned to protect the Palace.
The doctor confirmed that the victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds, including injuries to the head and upper limbs, describing in precise medical terms the severity of the trauma.
According to his testimony, the victim was brought into the emergency unit in a state of intense pain and critical distress, alongside several others wounded during the attack.
Dr. Ezeike further told the court that the patient was referred from the Divisional Police Headquarters in Ogwashi-Uku, reinforcing the official chain of response following the violent incident.
🔴 Police Investigator Details Chaos and Destruction
A day earlier, on April 21, 2026, the court heard from Inspector Ijeoma Ovat, the initial Investigating Police Officer (IPO), who painted a harrowing picture of the aftermath of the attack.
She testified about the widespread chaos, multiple casualties, and destruction that followed the invasion of the Palace during the controversial Ineh Festival. Crucially, she tendered photographic evidence showing heavily damaged police and vigilante vehicles, corroborating claims of a coordinated and violent assault.
Sources within the prosecution confirm that the damage to the vehicles was extensive and consistent with armed aggression.
🔴 Witnesses Tie Defendants to Armed
AssaultEarlier testimonies in the trial have reportedly identified the defendants as active participants, alleging they were armed with guns and other dangerous weapons during the attack. Witnesses have also pointed to Mike Nwaukoni as a central figure who allegedly instigated and coordinated the operation.
🔴 Passport Request Sparks Legal Firestorm
In a fresh development that has further intensified proceedings, lead prosecutors in the case including CSP Samuel Mallum Esq and A.I Aminu Esq from the Police Legal Directorate in Abuja have strongly opposed an application by Nwaukoni’s legal team seeking the temporary release of his international passport for overseas travel.
According to sources, the prosecution argued that granting such a request poses a serious flight risk, warning that the defendant could attempt to evade justice, seek asylum, or acquire foreign citizenship.
The prosecution also suggested that the move may be a deliberate tactic to delay the trial, particularly as significant portions of the case have already been established.
The matter has been adjourned for further consideration, with hearings expected to resume in late May, continuing into early June 2026.
🔴 Calm Returns to Ogwashi-Uku Amid Trial
Meanwhile, community sources in Ogwashi-Uku report a notable return of peace and stability since the commencement of the trial. Residents have expressed hope that the judicial process will be seen through to a swift and just conclusion, bringing lasting closure to one of the most serious security incidents in the Kingdom’s recent history.
Dramatic Testimony Rocks Nwaukoni Terrorism Trial In Asaba — Doctor Confirms Gunshot Wounds In Palace Attack Case
Troops Intercept Suspected Terrorist Logistics Supplier, Seize PMS in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a suspected ISWAP/JAS logistics supplier and intercepted a large quantity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) concealed in a tricycle in Borno State.
Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 9:10 a.m. on April 21 by troops of 159 Battalion at a checkpoint within Sector 2 Area of Responsibility.
The suspect was reportedly conveying PMS concealed in 15 sacks, disguised with bags of sachet water in an attempt to evade detection.
Preliminary investigations indicated that the consignment was being transported to Kanama town and neighbouring communities around Dikwa and Bultuwa, areas believed to be within terrorist influence.
Items recovered from the suspect include a mobile phone and the sum of ₦34,950.
The sources said the suspect and recovered exhibits are in military custody for further investigation and necessary action.
They added that the interception forms part of ongoing operations aimed at disrupting terrorist logistics networks and denying them access to critical supplies across the North-East theatre.
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