CHINA DETAINS US SEISMOLOGIST FOR NEARLY TWO YEARS WITHOUT TRIAL AS FAMILY SEEKS RELEASE BEFORE XI VISIT. (PHOTO).

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 China detains US seismologist for nearly two years without trial as family seeks release before Xi visit A China-born American seismologist has been detained in China for nearly two years without trial, with his family now publicly calling for his release as diplomatic efforts continue over his case. Youlin Chen, a Boston resident and U.S. citizen, was detained by Chinese state security officials in November 2024 while visiting his parents in Beijing and has since been charged with espionage, according to an organization assisting his family. Chen’s wife, Yufang Rong, said she has not spoken with him in more than 600 days and expressed concerns about his health and well-being. She said President Donald Trump has taken an interest in the case and she hopes his administration can help bring Chen home. Chen has been classified by the U.S. government as wrongfully detained, a designation reserved for cases considered a priority for diplomatic intervention. He is currently the only Ame...

SENATE FORMS 18-MEMBER COMMITTEE TO OVERSEE RIVERS STATE SOLE ADMINISTRATOR. (PHOTO).


 Senate Forms 18-Member Committee to Oversee Rivers State Sole Administrator


The Nigerian Senate has established an 18-member committee to oversee the activities of Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, in a move aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in the state’s governance.


Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the formation of the committee, chaired by Senate Leader Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, during Tuesday’s plenary session. Akpabio emphasized the committee’s critical role in ensuring effective legislative oversight, underscoring its importance to democratic processes in Rivers State.


The committee comprises Senators Adamu Aliero, Osita Izunaso, Osita Ngwu, Kaka Shehu, Aminu Abass, Tokunbo Abiru, Adeniyi Adebire, Sani Musa, Simon Lalong, Asuquo Ekpeyong, Adams Oshiomhole, Ireti Kingibe, Onyekachi, Idiat Adebule, Ide Dafinone, Mohammed, and the Clerk of the Senate. Akpabio noted that the committee’s composition might be reviewed following further consultations.


The Senate President directed the committee to begin its oversight duties immediately, highlighting the urgency of the task. He reaffirmed the Senate’s commitment to upholding democratic principles and fostering accountable governance in Rivers State.

The formation of the committee comes amid ongoing efforts to ensure effective administration in Rivers State under the sole administrator’s leadership.

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