Tag: USA

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…

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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 manifestosNigeria to revive trade relations with RussiaUS, UK warns citizens of possible terror attacks in Nigeria’s capitalKerosene price soars by 118%,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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#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…

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The Big 5: Amnesty International is damaging the morale of our troops – Buhari; Ekiti can’t afford a cabinet now – Fayemi | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The scheduled reconciliation meeting between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government over the ongoing strike by…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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.…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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