The United States has deepened its strategic partnerships in Lagos State, focusing on reducing youth and women unemployment, promoting gender equality, expanding energy access, and driving economic growth. In a statement released on Wednesday, the U.S. Embassy detailed the visit of Travis Adkins, President and CEO of the United States African Development Foundation (USADF), to […]
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U.S. Court Considers 5-Year Sentence for Nigerian Pilot Over Falsifying Statement
A 36-year-old Nigerian pilot, Olukayode Ojo, is facing a potential five-year prison sentence in Texas after being found guilty of falsifying statements to obtain a certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Following the guilty verdict, U.S. District Judge Jodi Dishman ordered Ojo’s detention until his sentencing. The announcement of Ojo’s conviction was made by […]
Nigeria Receives $27 Million in Humanitarian Aid from U.S. Govt
The U.S. government has unveiled a $27 million humanitarian aid package aimed at supporting vulnerable populations in Nigeria, particularly in the face of escalating food insecurity and the impacts of climate change. This announcement was made by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria on Tuesday in Abuja. The aid package is part of a broader $536 […]
Senators’ Salary: FG, Politicians Risk Provoking Citizens, US Lawmaker Warns
A Nigerian-born United States legislator, Beroro Efekoro, representing Albany County in the 7th District of New York, has criticized the salaries and allowances of Nigeria’s National Assembly members, describing them as outrageous. Efekoro made these remarks in a statement issued from New York on Thursday, addressing the ongoing controversy surrounding the remuneration of Nigerian lawmakers. […]
BREAKING: Biden Endorses New Candidate for 2024 US Presidential Race
United States President Joe Biden has officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential race. This significant announcement was made on his official X handle Sunday evening. “My fellow Democrats,” Biden wrote, “I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the […]
BREAKING: President Biden Withdraws from 2024 Presidential Race
In an unprecedented and historic decision, President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he will not be seeking reelection in the upcoming 2024 presidential race against Donald Trump. This unexpected move has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, dramatically altering the dynamics of an already contentious election cycle. “While it has been my intention to […]
US State Signs Bill Banning Kids Under 14 From Having Social Media Accounts
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has endorsed a bill that imposes restrictions on minors’ access to social media platforms. The legislation prohibits children under 14 from joining social media in the state and mandates parental consent for those aged 14 or 15. Additionally, minors may be eligible for damages of up to $10,000 under this law, […]
Tragic Loss in U.S. Military Helicopter Accident
During routine training in Mississippi, a U.S. military attack helicopter tragically crashed, claiming the lives of two Mississippi National Guardsmen, as confirmed by Governor Tate Reeves. The AH-64 Apache helicopter went down at 2 p.m. Central Time, with authorities currently on site managing the aftermath alongside safety crews. This incident follows a similar tragedy on […]
Nigerian Student Faces Deportation, Lawsuit For Impregnating 4 U.S Police Officers (Photos)
Jamil Ezebuike, a Nigerian student hailing from Anambra State, finds himself embroiled in a legal quagmire in the United States due to allegations of impregnating four female police officers. Ezebuike stands accused of fathering children with four policewomen while enrolled in a women’s security course at a prestigious institution in New Jersey. Upon his arrival […]
‘Nigeria Lacks Macroeconomic Framework To Attract Foreign Investment’ – U.S.
The US Deputy Secretary of Treasury, Wally Adeyemo, has said Nigeria lacks the macroeconomic framework to attract more dollar denominated foreign direct investments into its economy. Adeyemo noted that the government needs to develop a macroeconomic framework that demonstrates its commitment to the fundamentals and this will in turn help attract foreign investors to the […]