Biden condemns Russia’s aerial attack on Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden has condemned Russia’s aerial attack on Ukraine, calling on the world to stop the killings of the innocent people in the country. The attack launched on…
Election petition: U.S. Immigration lawyer testifies against Lagos deputy governor
A U.S. Immigration lawyer, Mrs Olubusayo Fasidi, on Thursday said that Lagos Deputy Gov. Obafemi Hamzat took oath of allegiance in the U.S. to renounce Nigerian citizenship. Fasidi, a Nigerian,…
U.S. supports NDLEA with forensic, intelligence-gathering, prosecution tools
By Ibironke Ariyo The United States government has announced a project to strengthen the forensic and chemical analysis capacity of the NDLEA as well as its intelligence gathering and prosecution…
Nigerian Student Killed In US By Small Plane Hired For Dinner Date
Nigerian student identified as Sani Aliyu, 21, schooling in the US was killed by a propeller of the private plane he had rented for a dinner date. Sani died on…
Atiku, Obi, Tinubu take presidential campaign to U.S.
The three leading presidential candidates in the 25th February 2023 Nigerian presidential election, Messrs Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar and Bola Tinubu, on Saturday, took their campaign ‘fight’ to Nigerians in…
2023: Diaspora group drums support for Gov. Yahaya Bello
By Aderogba George (NAN) A group, Advocacy for good governance in diaspora, New York, U.S., has thrown its total support for the 2023 presidency aspiration of Gov. Yahaya Bello of…
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pose threat to 7.5m children- UNICEF
UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says it is deeply concerned that intensifying hostilities in Ukraine pose an immediate threat to the lives and wellbeing of the country’s 7.5 million children. UNICEF…
Ukraine requests urgent debate at Human Rights Council — UN
UN on Thursday said that Ukraine had requested an urgent debate at the UN Human Rights Council on the situation stemming from the Russian aggression. “This is a response to…
U.S. announces new sanctions on Russia, says Putin ‘chose’ war
U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday announced new sanctions on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, saying that Russian leader Vladimir Putin “chose this war” and his country would bear…
Ukraine Crisis: UN chief announces $20m for humanitarian support
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday, announced 20 million dollars for humanitarian support in Ukraine, saying protecting of civilians must be ‘Priority Number One’ in supporting the people. “Today, I…
U.S Embassy gives $200,000 to NGE to train journalists on freedom, Civic Space
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) says it is partnering the U.S Embassy in Nigeria to train journalists on media freedom and opening of civic space across the six geopolitical…
Fulfill your campaign promises to Nigerians, U.S.-based group tells Nigerian leaders
Nigerians in the U.S. have appealed to political leaders back home to ensure they deliver on their campaign promises to the Nigerian people so as to alleviate their sufferings. The…
R. Kelly found Guilty In Sex Trafficking Trial
American music star, Robert Sylvester. Kelly popularly known as R. Kelly has been found guilty on all counts in his federal sex trafficking trial and could be staring down life…
UNHCR welcomes U.S. plan to increase refugee resettlement –spokesperson
U.S. President Joe Biden’s proposal to raise the target for refugee resettlement in 2022 to 125,000 people, has been welcomed by the UN refugee agency (UNHCR). “This plan reflects the…
Media: Communication scholars advocate alternative funding
The Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals in Nigeria (ACSPN) has called for alternative funding model for media organisations in the country to enhance professionalism and financial autonomy. Dr Jude…