Tag: US
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2023: Nigerians in US to engage presidential candidates Nov. 26
The Nigerians in the U.S. intend to hold a debate for all the presidential candidates that are contesting the February 25, 2023 presidential election. The presidential debate, tagged “The Diaspora Listens”, is scheduled to hold on November 26, 2022 virtually, according to a statement signed by Mr Olayinka DanSalami, on behalf of the organising committee.
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Abacha loot: Another $23 million on the way to Nigeria from US
The Federal Government has signed an agreement with the United States of America for the repatriation of more assets stolen by the former leaders, including Late General Sani Abacha, worth $23 million. The agreement was signed on Tuesday. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), signed the agreement on behalf…
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How Ghana surrendered its independence to the US – By Owei Lakemfa
GHANA, the shining Black Star which in 1957 lit the way to independence for all of Africa, is today, a slave colony of the United States, US. The declaration 65 years ago by its leader, Kwame Nkrumah that: “The independence of Ghana is meaningless unless it is linked up with the total liberation of Africa”,…
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Just In: China severs ties with US over Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan
China has announced cutting of ties with the United States to protest recent visit of the Speaker of United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan. The recent visit of Pelosi, though among America’s President Joe Biden was said to be against had drew the ire of China which saw it as an affront…
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After Ukraine, US fishes for new war in Taiwanese waters – By Owei Lakemfa
IN Nigeria, there are people who traditionally rejoice at the prospect of war. They are uncomfortable when there are no wars or new territories to conquer, plunder or destabilise. The United States establishment has this same psychological make-up. It appears allergic to peace, and as one conflict drags to a bloody close, it is instigating…
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[Video]IRT Commander Tunji bags silver medal in US Judo Championship
The Nigerian Police Force Intelligence Response Team Commander, Tunji Disu, has won a silver medal at the US Open Judo Championships held in the United States. He won the medal in the Veteran Judo Fighter category on Sunday, July 31, during the 33rd US Open Judo Championships held in the United States. He competed among…
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Late Alaafin of Oyo’s wife dies in US
One of the Wife to late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, Olori Kafayat is dead. She died barely two months after the death of the Alaafin. Olori Kafayat, who was the fourth Olori of the late traditional ruler, reportedly gave up the ghost on Friday night in the United States of America.
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US eulogize INEC over conduct of Ekiti Governorship poll
The United States Mission in Nigeria has praised the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) for its effort in conducting a very peaceful and rancour free governorship election in Ekiti state. The U.S Mission in Lagos made this known in a statement made available to Newsmen in the state on Thursday evening.
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How JP Morgan argued to win $1.7 billion case against Nigeria
JP Morgan Chase has won a $1.7 billion London High Court battle against Nigeria over its role in a disputed 2011 oilfield deals involving energy majors Shell and Eni. Nigeria had filed a lawsuit against U.S. bank JP Morgan Chase at a London high court in February, claiming more than $1.7 billion as damages. The…