Pope To Biden: Foster Peace, Reconciliation In US, World

Pope To Biden: Foster Peace, Reconciliation In US, World

Pope Francis opened his message to US President Joe Biden saying, “On the occasion of your inauguration as the fourty-sixth President of the United States of America, I extend cordial good wishes and the assurance of my prayers that Almighty...
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PDP Congratulates U.S. President-Elect, Joe Biden

PDP Congratulates U.S. President-Elect, Joe Biden

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated the United States President-elect, Joe Biden, on his successful election as the 46th President of the United States. The party congratulated Biden in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, M...
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US Election: Republicans, Democrats Battle For Control Of Congress

US Election: Republicans, Democrats Battle For Control Of Congress

As well as the White House, Democrats and Republicans are in a crucial race for control of Congress. In the Senate, Democratic former governor John Hickenlooper has taken Colorado’s seat from the Republican incumbent Cory Gardner. Republican Senate Major...
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Nine  Nigerians Contesting In Tuesday’s U.S. Elections

Nine Nigerians Contesting In Tuesday’s U.S. Elections

From top left to bottm right: Oye Owolewa, Yomi Faparusi, Yinka Faleti, Paul Akinjo, Adewunmi Kuforiji, Esther Agbaje, April Ademiluyi, Ngozi Akubuike and Benjamin Osemenam.  No fewer than nine Nigerian Americans are on the ballot in Tuesday’s general e...
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Okoye, Nigerian-Born Politician, Blazes Trail In U.S. Politics

Okoye, Nigerian-Born Politician, Blazes Trail In U.S. Politics

A Nigerian, Mr Gabe Okoye, is on the ballot in a forthcoming Democratic Party’s senatorial primary runoff election in the U.S.  Okoye, who hails from Enugwu-Aguleri, in Anambra,  is seeking the main opposition party’s ticket for the November 3 ge...
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U.S. Evacuates 100,000 Citizens From 136 Countries

U.S. Evacuates 100,000 Citizens From 136 Countries

The U.S. Government has evacuated no fewer than 100,000 Americans stranded abroad due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Secretary of State, Mr Michael Pompeo, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, to mark the 231st anniversary of the U.S. Department...
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US Surpasses Three Million Coronavirus Cases

US Surpasses Three Million Coronavirus Cases

More than three million people in the US have now tested positive for Covid-19, according to Johns Hopkins University. Over 131,000 deaths have been reported, and on Tuesday the US broke its record for most new cases reported in one...
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US Democrats Wearing Ghana’s Kente Cloth

US Democrats Wearing Ghana’s Kente Cloth

When US Democrats in Congress proposed legislation to reform the police following weeks of protests over the death of African American George Floyd at the hands of a white officer, commenters on social media only wanted to talk about one...
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AfDB: Why The US Is Targeting Akinwumi Adesina

AfDB: Why The US Is Targeting Akinwumi Adesina

The US and the African Development Bank have fallen out over allegations of corruption against the bank’s Nigerian head, writes former BBC Africa Business editor, Larry Madowo. Akinwumi Adesina is a sharp dresser known for his expensive tailored suits, i...
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Trump Claims Heat kills Coronavirus

Trump Claims Heat kills Coronavirus

United States President Donald Trump called on Americans to “enjoy the sun” after unveiling a study that supposedly showed that the novel coronavirus dissipates more quickly with sunlight and at higher temperatures. “I hope people enjoy the sun, and if.....
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Coronavirus: US To Halt Funding To WHO

Coronavirus: US To Halt Funding To WHO

US President Donald Trump says he has instructed his administration to halt funding to the World Health Organization (WHO). He said the WHO had “failed in its basic duty” in its response to the coronavirus outbreak. He accused the UN...
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US Airlines To Receive $25b Bailout Package

US Airlines To Receive $25b Bailout Package

The US has agreed a roughly $25bn (£19.8bn) rescue package for 10 of the country’s biggest airlines as travel plunges due to the coronavirus. American Airlines, United, Delta and Southwest are among the recipients. The money is to be used...
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Is Working From Home The Future Of Work?

Is Working From Home The Future Of Work?

One effect of the coronavirus pandemic has been a huge increase in the number of Americans working from home. The question is: How many of them will be able to do it when the COVID-19 crisis fades? An early-April 2020...
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Americans To get $1,200 Each As Trump Signs Historic $2.2tri Financial Stimulus Bill

Americans To get $1,200 Each As Trump Signs Historic $2.2tri Financial Stimulus Bill

President Donald Trump on Friday signed the $2.2 trillion (N827 trillion) financial stimulus package to cushion the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States. This came hours after the country’s House of Representatives approved the bi...
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