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US to Nigeria: We can help identify sponsors of terrorism

By Kingsley Omonobi ….Induction of A-29 Super Tucanos into NAF Operations, defining moment in combating terrorism and other violent extremism – US Air Forces Commander, Europe and Africa. As part of efforts to help Nigeria overcome the continuous carnage inflicted in its citizens by terrorists and armed bandits, the United States government on Monday night […]

US keeps travel restrictions for foreigners due to Delta variant

The United States will not lift coronavirus entry restrictions imposed on foreign travellers due to the spread of the Delta variant, the White House said on Monday. “We will maintain existing travel restrictions at this point for a few reasons,” White House spokesperson Jen Psaki said. “The more transmissible Delta variant is spreading, both here […]

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U.S.: Derek Chauvin and three other officers involved in the death of George Floyd indicted on federal charges

(NNP) Officers involved in the death of George Floyd, including convicted officer Derek Chauvin, have been indicated by a federal grand jury. The grand jury has accused the former Minneapolis police officers of violating Floyd’s constitutional rights. The murder of the Black man which was caught on cell phone camera taken by a then 17-year-old […]

Bill and Malinda Gates announce divorce

(NNP) Bill and Malinda Gates of Microsoft fame have announced that they are ending their marriage after 27 years, a union that produced three children. The announcement was made via their verified Twitter accounts. The statement read – “After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship, we have made […]

U.S announces priority appointment for Nigerian students’ visa application

United States embassy has announced a priority appointment for Nigerian students applying for visas to study in America. “The U.S. Mission will prioritize student visa applicants and ensure Nigerian students resuming this Fall get visa interview appointments well in advance of their program start date,” United States Mission Country Consular Coordinator Susan Tuller said on […]

Officer Chauvin found guilty in the murder of George Floyd

(NNP) A Minnesota jury in the United States has found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all three counts of Second Degree Murder, Third Degree Murder and Second Degree Manslaughter.  Chauvin was the Minneapolis police officer who killed George Floyd when he knelt on his neck for Nine minutes and twenty seconds. The jury […]

U.S., Japan commit to taking on ‘challenges from China’ together

Leaders of the United States and Japan have emphasised their commitment to countering challenges from China and ensuring a peaceful, free, and open Indo-Pacific region after their first in-person meeting on Friday. Concerns have been growing over China’s assertiveness in disputed waterways. “We agreed to oppose any attempts to change the status quo by force […]

USAID launches new $33million activity to enhance civil society advocacy in Nigeria

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) launched a new activity that promises to enhance the ability of Nigeria’s civil society and business membership organizations (CSOs and BMOs) to influence policies and reforms across the most critical service sectors. The five-year, $32.9 million Strengthening Civic Advocacy and Local Engagement (SCALE) activity strengthens the financial, management, […]

U.S. Embassy warns Nigerians against fake U.S. work visas

By Muhaimin Olowoporoku The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria on Thursday warned Nigerians not to fall victims of a fake U.S. work visas said to be for people aged 40 to 55. The embassy in a tweet said: “Scammers and fraudsters are circulating a fake “press release” claiming to offer a new type of work visa […]