By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – A delegation of United States Congressional staff led by Ms. Allison Cantrell and Ms. Angelle Kwemo visited Borno State. The visit was undertaken in collaboration with the Nigerian Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), represented by Mr. Arjun Jain. The...
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US President Donald Trump has called on Iran to conclude a nuclear agreement with Washington, warning that time is running out for diplomatic solutions. Amid escalating tensions and Israeli strikes on nuclear facilities and military leaders, Trump emphasized the urgency of the situation. “Iran must make a deal, before...
National Guard troops were deployed to Los Angeles on Sunday by U.S president , Donald Trump amidst ongoing protests against immigration raids, despite California Governor Gavin Newsom’s strong objections. Newsom formally requested the Trump administration to rescind the order, citing a “serious breach of state sovereignty” and urging protesters...
US President, Donald Trump declared his relationship with Elon Musk “over” and cautioned the billionaire Tesla CEO against funding Democratic candidates, warning of “serious consequences” if he does so. In a phone interview with NBC News, Trump stated, “I would assume so, yeah,” when asked if his relationship with...
Coco Gauff has made history by battling back from a set down to defeat world number one Aryna Sabalenka and claim her second Grand Slam title at the French Open. The 21-year-old American showed remarkable resilience, coming from 6-7 (5/7) down to win 6-2, 6-4 and lift the coveted...
The United States Government Exchange Alumni Association of Nigeria (USGEAAN) Sokoto State chapter recently organized a 3-day workshop on good governance and accountability in Sokoto State. The workshop, themed “Enhancing Good Governance and Accountability in Sokoto State,” brought together 50 participants, mainly youths, to appreciate the essence of democracy...
Former Nollywood actress, Grace Bassey, previously known as Belinda Effah, has embarked on a new career path by joining the United States Navy, a move that has also earned her U.S. citizenship. The 33-year-old actress took to her social media platforms to share the milestone, posting a photo of...
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday announced that the kingdom has signed agreements with the U.S. worth more than 300 billion dollars during U.S. President Donald Trump’s current visit. His remarks came during the 2025 Saudi-U.S Investment Forum in Riyadh, attended by Trump following bilateral talks and...
The new Pope’s choice of name signals he will continue the work of his predecessor, “institutionalising” Francis’s reforms, experts have said. Pope Leo XIV, the first American head of the Catholic Church, emerged on to the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica in front of a packed St Peter’s Square...
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV will celebrate his first major Mass as the head of the Catholic Church on Friday in the Sistine Chapel, according to the Vatican. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni told reporters the Pope will also appear on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica for the midday...
UN General Assembly President Philemon Yang, on Thursday, welcomed the announcement of a new Pope, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. Leo, born Robert Francis Prevost – is the first person from the United States to lead the Catholic Church, although he also holds Peruvian citizenship after working in the...
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has backed the recent peace meeting between the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard M. Mills Jnr. and Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), saying it “encourages open and honest dialogue among all stakeholders, both local and international,” to restore peace...
The United States (US) mission has announced changes to its visa interview requirements for Nigerian travellers. According to a statement on the mission’s site on Friday, the new requirements take effect on April 22. Based on the release, visa applicants in Abuja and Lagos must take along a DS-160...
The U.S. is part of NATO, and U.S. President Donald Trump made it clear that he supports NATO and that Washington will remain in the alliance. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday: “The U.S. is in NATO, the United States is active as we speak right...
The UN World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that severe funding cuts – particularly by the United States – are threatening decades of progress in the fight against tuberculosis (TB), still the world’s deadliest infectious disease. The health agency highlighted that essential prevention, testing and treatment services were collapsing,...
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has officially begun the massive dismissal of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) employees. The development may lead to thousands losing their jobs, USAID has said in a notification. “All USAID direct hire personnel, except designated personnel responsible for mission-critical functions, core leadership,...
The Senate has summoned the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, to provide a briefing on the alleged funding of Boko Haram by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Also invited are the heads of National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) and the Department of...
The United States President, Donald Trump on Tuesday said billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk will be excluded from space-related decision-making. Trump made this remark at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida in reply to a question about Musk’s potential conflicts of interest amid his efforts to cut government spending, according to...
Elon Musk, the world’s richest person and a top advisor to US President Donald Trump, said he has no interest in acquiring social media platform TikTok’s operations in the United States, in comments released Saturday. “I’ve not put in a bid for TikTok and I don’t have any plans...
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Femi Falana has filed a $5, 000, 000 (Five million US dollar) suit before a Lagos High Court against the United States of America-based organization Meta Platforms Inc., over alleged invasion of his privacy. Falana, through his lawyer, Olumide Babalola, accused Meta of...