USA

January 13, 2023

US Hospital appoints Dora Akunyili’s daughter as first African American Chief Medical Officer

Jersey City Medical Center, a RWJ Barnabas Health hospital in the United States of America, has appointed Ijeoma, the daughter of the late Professor Dora Akunyili, to the position of Chief Medical Officer. According to a press release posted on the center’s website, Dr. Akunyili is the first African American medical practitioner to hold this... Read More

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October 24, 2022

2023 Elections: PDP, APC trade accusations over Tinubu, Atiku’s manifestos; US, UK warns citizens of possible terror attacks in Nigeria’s capital | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

2023 Elections: PDP, APC trade accusations over Tinubu, Atiku’s manifestos Nigeria to revive trade relations with Russia US, UK warns citizens of possible terror attacks in Nigeria’s capital Kerosene price soars by 118%, fuels anxiety 542 stranded Nigerians return from UAE Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian... Read More

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Drone strike kills ISIS leader in Syria, US says

US Central Command said on Tuesday that the US launched a drone strike in northwestern Syria, killing ISIS leader Maher al-Agal in Syria. Central Command said in a statement that a senior ISIS official with close ties to Maher was seriously injured in the attack. Initial confirmation revealed no civilian casualties. “The removal of these... Read More

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October 15, 2021

Glo brings Battle of the Year to Nigeria

The World’s biggest dance reality television show, Battle of the Year in Nigeria has officially been unveiled in Nigeria by national telecommunications company Globacom. Widely regarded as the World Cup of breakdancing, Battle of the Year, an annual international breakdancing competition kicked off 20 years ago in Hannover, Germany. The regional qualifying tournaments are held... Read More

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August 18, 2021

Reddington Zaine Laboratory creates additional COVID testing centres for travelling Nigerians

As the world begins to recover from the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, various measures have been adopted by different Governments to ensure safety of their citizens. Several countries including the UK, USA, Canada, UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Ghana, the European Union etc now require a NEGATIVE COVID-19 TEST as part of the travel requirements... Read More

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282m face malnutrition in Africa- UN report says; Jailed transgender women in Cameroon to be released pending appeal | 5 Things That Matter Today

Across the African continent, here are 5 culturally relevant stories you shouldn’t miss out on: 282 million face malnutrition in Africa- UN report says. World hunger and malnutrition levels worsened dramatically last year, with most of the increase likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a multi-agency United Nations (U.N.) report published on Monday.... Read More

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November 5, 2020

Esther Agbaje’s achievements remind the Nigerian youth of its distressing predicament

The victimisation of the Nigerian youth within Nigeria can make up an entire thesis in itself. From the profiling of any young person confident enough to be expressive to the absence of young people in positions of power, to high levels of unemployment in the country, young Nigerians can’t seem to catch a break. To... Read More

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November 4, 2020

Here’s why Nigerians are still rooting for Donald Trump

As a world power, America’s influence in the world cuts across borders. Virtually every continent has been affected – negatively or positively – by America’s policies, and Africa is not left out. Nigeria has particularly received more blows than ever from Donald Trump‘s administration policies. But that development has not deterred Nigerians from showing unreserved... Read More

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October 21, 2020

#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: Buhari’s insistence on remaining silent is creating wide spread anxiety

Almost everyone in the public eye, a celebrity, an influencer, a politician or sometimes an athlete, tend to have a trade mark, a signature move if you will, synonymous with their brand. Simply put, there is that one thing we know them for, which incidentally could be what had made them famous in the first... Read More

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October 24, 2017

Trump set to cut refugees entry to lowest in several decades

According to a report Monday afternoon, President Trump is expected to announce on Tuesday his plan of lower the number of refugees admitted into the U.S. down from 110,000 under former President Barack Obama to 45,000 next year. Trump’s plan will take hold upon the lapse of the suspension sanctioned by the Supreme Court in... Read More

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October 18, 2017

At least three dead, others hospitalised after Maryland shooting

Three fatalities have been recorded with two people seriously injured in a shooting at an office park in Edgewood, Maryland, on Wednesday. The incident occurred at the office of Advanced Granite Solutions shortly before 9 a.m. Major William Davis of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to reporters, while adding that the two wounded victims... Read More

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October 5, 2017

Trump satisfied with stock market rise, reduction in unemployment

President Trump has said the United States of America’s economy is experiencing an upward swing. The President echoed the decrease in unemployment, stock market growth and an increased enthusiasm among manufacturers. He wrote, “Stock Market hits an ALL-TIME high! Unemployment lowest in 16 years! Business and manufacturing enthusiasm at highest level in decades!” Stock Market hits... Read More

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We gained an intimate knowledge of each other | Macron speaks about Trump’s visit

by Adedotun Michael French President Emmanuel Macron hopes the charm offensive on Donald Trump and the choreographed image of a “strong” France will encourage the US president to build solid links to Europe. His statement is an offshoot of the presidential visit of the US President last week. President Trump spent two days with Emmanuel... Read More

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Donald Trump and Putin’s first meeting will be ‘lit’ but not for the reasons #FakeNews told you

The global news cycle is already saturated with stories – mostly speculations – about Donald Trump‘s relationship – or the lack thereof – with Russia’s strong but controversial Vladimir Putin. There’s either something between the two that they are not sharing with the world (Americans, to be honest) or left-leaning anti-Trump Americans are just hell-bent... Read More

Donald Trump, Thinking Through

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“Those that want to make America great again are 5 and 0!” | Trump celebrates Handel’s win

President Donald Trump has heaped praises on Karen Handel after winning in Tuesday’s special election in Georgia’s 6th Congressional District. “Things are looking great for Karen H!” Trump had tweeted. Things are looking great for Karen H! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 21, 2017 He then gave Fox news a shout out for its... Read More

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“Your side, my side and the truth…” | Dammy Krane tweets after news of his arrest

Singer Dammy Krane has tweeted via his official Twitter handle, just hours after news of his arrest was reported. The singer was reportedly arrested in the United States for grand theft, credit card forgery with the the intent to defraud and identity theft. His bail was set at a total of $17,500 according to jailbase.com.... Read More

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Meet the 2017 Class Makeup USA Most Beautiful Face in Nigeria finalists

Classic Makeup USA Presents; 2017 Most Beautiful Face In Nigeria Season 4, “Beauty Gives Back”, which sole aim is to promote cultural values among our delegates, giving them a voice to fight for the voiceless and giving back to the society. After auditioning over 300 ladies in over 10 States in Nigeria, 40 girls were... Read More

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Donald Trump’s 100th day in office is this week but celebrations may be amidst a government shutdown

by Soma Oj. On Saturday, the 29th of April when a lot of Nigerians will either be rocking owambe dancefloors or for the demographic who live in Lagos, getting ready to shut down a convention centre in honour of the maverick singer, Asa who’s returning to Lagos in concert, the United States of America may be... Read More

Thinking Through

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Trump to end support for UN Population Fund over abortions

by Itunuoluwa Adebo Officials in Washington said the US government plans to stop funding the United Nations Population Fund because of the organization’s “coercive” family planning practices, including providing abortions, According to a State Department official, Trump has instructed Secretary of State Rex Tillerson “to take all necessary actions, to the extent permitted by law,... Read More

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“I am not the United States of the past” | Trump talks tough on China and North Korea

by Itunuoluwa Adebo President Trump has issued China with an ultimatum that if it fails to put pressure on North Korea to disable its nuclear program, the US is prepared to take action against them on its own. “Well, if China is not going to solve North Korea, we will,” the president said in an... Read More

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“There is no place I’d rather be… other than the White House” | Hillary Clinton gives charged speech, urges Americans to resist Trump (WATCH)

by Itunuoluwa Adebo Former Secretary of state Hillary Clinton took the stage at a diversity conference in San Francisco on Tuesday making the most political comments since she lost the 2016 presidential election. “There is no place I’d rather be than here with you,” Clinton said, then added: “Other than the White House.” During her... Read More

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February 17, 2017

Travel Ban 2.0: What you need to know about Trump’s revised executive order

Following last week’s 9th circuit loss experienced by the Trump administration, the President of the United States, Donald J Trump has announced that he has plans to set aside his own order of the 27th of January which placed a ban on citizens of 7 countries as well as refugees from Syria from entering the... Read More

Thinking Through

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January 3, 2017

North Korea won’t complete nuclear weapon capable of reaching the U.S. – Trump

President-elect of the United States of America says North Korea will not complete the nuclear weapon it is building. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Sunday said the isolated, nuclear-capable country was close to test-launching an intercontinental ballistic missile, although some experts have said it is years away from being able to deliver a... Read More

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December 31, 2016

35 Russian diplomats, 1240 Boko Haram suspects | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

1,240 – The number of suspected Boko Haram terrorists arrested by the Nigerian Army in a mop-up operation carried out in Sambisa Forest. 35 – The United States government expelled this number of Russian diplomats and shut down two Russian compounds in the US following the hack of the DNC. 50,000 – FG announced that... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

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December 9, 2016

LONG READ: Why there is no such thing as the anti-establishment

In one of the most bizarre events of the 21st century, billionaire businessman Donald Trump, with no record of public service whatsoever defeated the Democratic Party candidate, Hillary Rodham Clinton, an accomplished politician who has served as Secretary of State and Senator representing the state of New York at different times. Hillary Clinton was heavily... Read More

December 5, 2016

Donald Trump nominates Ben Carson as Housing Secretary

President-elect of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump on Monday announced his intent to nominate Dr. Ben Carson to serve as Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In a statement issued on his official Facebook page, Trump said Carson is a “distinguished national leader” and a “renowned neurosurgeon”.... Read More

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November 25, 2016

How does Black Friday even concern us in Nigeria?

To ordinary Nigerians hustling on the street who hardly have access to the internet, Black Friday is not a thing. Why it’s a thing to the rest of us is what beats us! To begin with, Black Friday is the day which follows Thanksgiving Day, a celebration peculiar to the United States. For the past... Read More

Cover Stories, Featured

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October 25, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Ice Prince’s J2TW album release is 3 days away, Janet Jackson spotted in ‘Islamic’ outfit | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this morning. Only three days before Jos to the World The revelation of the most anticipated album of this season is only three days away and rapper, Ice Prince Zamani has managed to rake all the... Read More

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September 26, 2016

5 things to look forward to at the US Presidential debate tonight

For those of us keeping up with the US elections, this is the beginning of the most memorable moments that will characterise the presidential race. The first presidential debate holds tonight, 9pm Eastern Time and will last uninterrupted for 90 minutes. The campaigns have given us a lot to think, talk, laugh and moan about... Read More

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