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Africa & World Politics, American Politics
Sunday, March 7th, 2021
United States President Joe Biden has again given another senior appointment to a Nigerian, Mrs. Adesuwa Ogiamien-Adesotoye in his administration. Mrs. Ogiamien-Adesotoye, a scion of the popular Ogiamien Family of Benin took the oath of office in Washington, DC on Monday, March 1 as the director, Office of Global Health Resources and Services Administration in […]
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Africa & World Politics, American Politics
Sunday, March 7th, 2021
It is by now evident that although President Joe Biden appreciates and identifies with Nigerians (certainly in more ways than Donald Trump did), he has nothing but stone-cold disdain for the inert, isolated mannequin in Aso Rock that pretends to be Nigeria’s “president.” Biden’s first call to an African president (on March 3) after his […]
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Africa & World Politics, American Politics
Monday, February 22nd, 2021
The iconic, award-winning performer spoke to Oprah Winfrey in an interview explaining his decision, citing the political turmoil in the United States. “I wanna see this nation smile again. And I want to see it before I leave to travel to move to Ghana because I’m going to do that.” Winfrey then asked, “You’re going […]
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Africa & World Politics, American Politics, Headlines
Thursday, February 18th, 2021
A Nigerian, Obinwanne Okeke also known as Invictus Obi, was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for his involvement in a computer-based intrusion fraud scheme that caused approximately $11 million in known losses to his victims. “Through subterfuge and impersonation, Obinwanne Okeke engaged in a multi-year global business email and computer hacking scheme that […]
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Africa & World Politics, American Politics, Latest Politics, Women Politics
Saturday, February 6th, 2021
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has said the endorsement of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for the job as Director-General of World Trade Organization (WTO) is an important turnaround in the relations between Nigeria, the African continent and the United States under the Joe Biden administration. He welcomed pronouncement of the Office of the […]
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Africa & World Politics, American Politics
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021
By Paul Omorogbe On Feb 2, 2021 The US Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria has announced that the services of Yoruba and Hausa teachers are needed in the United States. According to the Public Affairs Section of the US Mission Nigeria which made the announcement on its website, applications from qualified Nigerians wishing to teach […]
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Africa & World Politics, American Politics, COVID-19, Headlines, Health
Sunday, January 24th, 2021
Larry King, the American talk show legend is dead. The 87-year-old broadcaster died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in Los Angeles, USA, says Ora Media Company, which he co-founded. The firm said his funeral arrangements would be announced later. A statement by Ora read: “With profound sadness, Ora Media announces the sad death of our co-founder, […]
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Africa & World Politics, American Politics, Wole Soyinka
Friday, January 22nd, 2021
Prof. Wole Soyinka and US President-elect Donald Trump By Olasunkanmi Akoni Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka has said that he was not interested in applying for restoration of his America Green Card any time soon despite the exit of Donald Trump as President of the United States of America. Soyinka, described Trump as a “political […]
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Africa & World Politics, American Politics
Thursday, January 21st, 2021
By Henry Austin and Andy Eckardt and Ann-Kathrin Pohlers and Paul Goldman and Claudio Lavanga LONDON — It was a sigh heard round the world With almost palpable relief, longstanding American allies welcomed Joe Biden as he was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday. Some signaled hopes for a […]
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Africa & World Politics, American Politics
Thursday, January 21st, 2021
By Nseobong Okon-Ekong and Vanessa Obioha In a very happy moment for democrats in the United States of America, Joe Biden Jr., was sworn in as the new president, bringing an end to the tumultuous reign of Donald Trump. Against this background, Biden’s inaugural speech was dotted with calls for unity, a consistent message from […]
