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American Politics, Boko Haram, Latest Politics
Monday, May 21st, 2012
Twenty American scholars with a special interest in Nigeria and broad expertise on African politics have warned the United States government not brand Nigeria’s violent Islamic sect Boko Haram a Foreign Terrorist Organisation, (FTO). The scholars who are drawn from various universities across United States, in a letter to Hillary Clinton, US Secretary of state […]
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Africa & World Politics, American Politics
Sunday, May 20th, 2012
“Today, I can announce a new global effort we are calling a ‘New Alliance’ for food security and nutrition. And, to get the job done, we are bringing together all the key players around a shared commitment,” said Obama. At a food security forum in Washington, the president said ending hunger by making African farms […]
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Saturday, May 19th, 2012
Nigeria and the United States of America (USA) are set for high-level talks in Washington next month with the issue of Boko Haram likely to top the agenda. The US Justice Department is already pressing the State Department to designate the Islamist sect as a “foreign terrorist organisation,” according to a document obtained by Reuters. […]
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American Politics, Headlines
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
A Nigerian, Olumuyiwa Oyewole, has been arrested in the United States for allegedly using the identity of a New York City man, who was murdered 20 years ago, to work as a security supervisor at a New Jersey airport. Oyewole, 54, an illegal immigrant, was arrested on Monday at his home in Elizabeth, New Jersey. […]
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American Politics
Friday, May 11th, 2012
May 12, 2012 by Agency reporter Leave a Comment President Barack Obama’s popularity among women, minorities and independents is giving him an early edge over his likely GOP rival, Mitt Romney, according to a new Associated Press-GfK poll. The Democratic president also earns strong marks on empathy, sincerity, likeability and social issues. But Americans are […]
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American Politics, Headlines
Thursday, May 10th, 2012
US President Barack Obama REUTERS U.S. President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he believes same-sex couples should be allowed to marry, taking a stand on a divisive issue that is likely to please his political base and upset conservative voters. “It is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same […]
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American Politics, Headlines
Monday, May 7th, 2012
UNITED States (U.S.) President Barack Obama officially kicked off his campaign rallies at the weekend in Columbus, Ohio and Richmond, Virginia, delivering two almost identical fiery speeches attacking Republican’s policies and pledging to take the country forward if re-elected. “Four years ago, you and I began a journey together, not just to win an election […]
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Africa & World Politics, American Politics, Headlines
Saturday, May 5th, 2012
Washington – US President Barack Obama has invited the leaders of Benin, Ethiopia, Ghana and Tanzania to take part in a session on food security in Africa at the G8 summit this month, officials said Thursday. Obama will host the leaders of the rich nation’s club at his Camp David retreat in Maryland between 18-19 […]
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American Politics, Latest Politics
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012
May 4, 2012 by John Alechenu, Abuja Leave a Comment United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon | credits: File copy The United Nations, United States and Britain have deplored the growing spate of attacks on media freedom and journalists across the world. The condemnation was contained in various messages delivered at an event to mark […]
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American Politics, Headlines
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012
Posted: May 3, 2012 – 03:48 Eric Abakporo and Ambassador Joy Ogwu By SaharaReporters, New York The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has confirmed reports linking New York-based pastor and lawyer, Eric Abakporo, to “despicable” fraud: the theft of the life savings of an elderly African-American woman through deceit and lies. Eric Abakporo, a […]