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Africa & World Politics, American Politics, Headlines, Olusegun Obasanjo (1976-79, 99-07), Presidency
Thursday, January 2nd, 2025
By Ikenna Ngere Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has paid a heartfelt tribute to Jimmy Carter, the former U.S. President who passed away on December 29, 2024. Speaking to Channels Television from his Abeokuta residence in Ogun State, Obasanjo expressed deep admiration for Carter, whom he credits as one of the reasons he is alive […]
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American Politics, Headlines
Thursday, January 2nd, 2025
U.S. Judge commits suicide inside courtroom on last day in office By Adam Mosadioluwa A Georgia state judge in the United States, Stephen Yekel, has reportedly taken his own life inside his courtroom. The body of the judge was discovered in Effingham County State Court on Tuesday morning, where he is believed to have shot […]
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American Politics, Headlines
Tuesday, December 24th, 2024
U.S. court sentences Tunde Ayeni to 10 years, to pay $20m restitution for internet fraud By Francis Ugwu A court in the United States has sentenced Babatunde Ayeni to 10 years’ imprisonment. Peoples Gazette reports that the court filings from the District Court for the Southern District of Alabama, which it obtained, showed that the […]
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American Politics, Headlines
Monday, December 23rd, 2024
Trump threatens to take back control of Panama Canal Incoming US president Donald Trump on Saturday slammed what he called unfair fees for US ships passing through the Panama Canal and threatened to demand control of the waterway be returned to Washington. He also hinted at China’s growing influence around the canal, a worrying trend […]
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American Politics, Headlines
Wednesday, December 4th, 2024
Nigerian-American US Mayor of Colorado Springs, Yemi Mobolade, arrested for plotting racist attack against himself to win election By Justina Otio The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested Colorado Springs Mayor, Yemi Mobolade, for reportedly planning a racist attack against himself to gain sympathy of voters in mayoral election. Naija News understands that the […]
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American Politics, National Politics
Friday, November 15th, 2024
Trump’s immigration policy threat to Nigeria’s $20bn diaspora inflow – Experts By Kayode Oyero The return of Donald Trump to the Oval Office at the White House on January 20, 2025, may mean an attrition of Nigeria’s $20bn annual diaspora remittances, two United States-based scholars have said. The two US-based scholars, Prof Aminu Gusau and […]
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American Politics, Anambra, Headlines, State News
Saturday, November 9th, 2024
By Casmir Nwankwo The newly elected chairman of Ogbaru Local Government Area in Anambra State, Franklin Okechukwu Nwadialo, has been arrested by the FBI upon his arrival in Texas over an alleged $3.3 million romance scam. According to documents from the FBI circulated on social media, the charges, announced by U.S. Attorney Gorman, allege that […]
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American Politics, Headlines
Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
Written By New Nigerian Politics Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election can be attributed to several key factors: 1. **Populist Appeal**: Trump positioned himself as a political outsider and promised to represent the interests of everyday Americans, particularly those in rural and working-class areas who felt overlooked by traditional politicians. 2. **Economic […]
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Aviation, American Politics, Headlines
Sunday, October 13th, 2024
By Justina Otio The United States has accused the Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, of obstruction of justice in an ongoing investigation. In a superseding indictment, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia accused Onyema and Air Peace’s Chief of Administration and Finance, Ejiroghene Eghagha, of submitting false documents […]
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American Politics, Headlines
Saturday, September 7th, 2024
“In just a short time, Vice President Harris’s candidacy has galvanized a history-making, broad, and diverse coalition — with the type of enthusiasm, energy, and grit that wins close elections,” said campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez. “As we enter the final stretch of this election, we’re making sure every hard-earned dollar goes to winning over […]
