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22 Jan
Health experts and stakeholders in Nigeria have warned that the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organisation (WHO) could significantly affect Nigeria’s health sector and global health security. The stakeholders spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja. NAN reports that the U.S. President, Donald Trump, has signed an executive…
Republican former president Donald Trump is closing in on a second term in the White House
20 Jan
Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin, President, Centre For Change, says new U.S. President Donald Trump will restore stability in troubled global regions by curbing terrorist groups’ activities and reining in their sponsors. Okei-Odumakin made this known in a statement titled: “America’s Baton Change and the World,” on Monday in Lagos. The human rights activist stated that as…
6 Dec
The head-scratching in the Democratic Party is naturally morphing into a blame game. And that’s always the case. Nancy Pelosi said president Biden did not opt out of the race early enough to allow Kamala adequate time to showcase herself to America. Others said she did not distance herself from Mr Biden and therefore inherited…
5 Dec
America's presidential election of 2024 has come and gone, but the issues surrounding it will continue to impact the world for the next four years, and far beyond. The results have been called in. Winners have emerged, and losers too. While Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party lost in a big way, Donald Trump, candidate…
2 Nov
As global consumers continue to seek ethical and sustainable fashion options, the spotlight will increasingly turn to Africa’s leadership
2 Nov
As part of efforts to deepen the relationship between Nigeria and United States of America, the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos
Picture of the sauna of the Hotel L'Agapa taken Mars 17, 2016 in Perros-Guirrec, western of France. The hotel will host the team of Albania during the Euro 2016. AFP PHOTO FRED TANNEAU
25 Sep
A home sauna is rapidly becoming the must-have addition in American homes. That might sound surprising at a time when respected US news sources like CNN and CBS say one in six Americans are worried about the economy. But it has been driven by the availability of affordable saunas in kit form, combined with health…
6 Sep
Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan, born Dequantes Devontay Lamar, has passed away aged 34. On Thursday, September 5, reports of Rich Homie Quan’s death began spreading on X. Fellow artists like Jacquees and Boosie BadAzz shared the news on social media before his passing was officially confirmed. READ ALSO: US rapper, Fatman Scoop, dies after…
3 Sep
A military court trying 51 people over what the army says was a coup attempt in Democratic Republic of Congo will deliver its verdict on September 13, a lawyer of one of the defendants told AFP Tuesday. Fifty-one people, including three US citizens, face charges over the incident, which began in the early hours of…
11 Jul 2024
Sir, the debate over whether living in Africa is preferable to America is highly subjective, but depends on various criteria including cultural, social, economic, and environmental factors. While both continents have their unique strengths and challenges, this article aims to highlight the aspects where Africa can be considered preferable to America. Africa is often regarded…
11 Jun 2024
Chinese police said on Tuesday they have arrested a suspect over the stabbing of four American college teachers at a public park in the country's northeast. Beijing described the attack that took place on Monday as an "isolated" incident, while the White House said it was "deeply concerned" by the stabbing. The four victims were…
7 May 2024
Thai police have arrested an American who fled a 25-year jail sentence in the United States for kidnapping, sex trafficking and other crimes, officers said Tuesday. Selva Delano Mudaliar was jailed for at least 25 years by a court in the US state of Oregon in March of this year, according to a Thai police…

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