Tag: US
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U.S. denounces Burundi political violence ahead of referendum to amend constitution
The U.S. State Department has denounced recent political violence in Burundi ahead of the country’s May 17 referendum to amend its constitution and expressed concerns that the vote to extend its president’s term in office could hurt its democratic institutions. “We denounce the numerous instances of violence, intimidation, and harassment committed against perceived opponents of…
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PDP chieftain, Dokpesi’s U.S. visa revoked over looters list
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain Raymond Dokpesi’s United States (U.S.)visa has ben revoked because his name is on the looters list released by the Federal Government, the media mogul has said. He has sued Minister of Information and Culture Alhaji Lai Mohammed, who announced the list, seeking payment of N5billion damages. No date has been…
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US technology frightens mono-economies – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday during a joint press conference with President Donald Trump in Washington has said the advancement of the United States in terms of technology is frightening to mono-economies. TheNewsGuru reports President Buhari who was on a 3-day working visit to the US said the threat is majorly for nations, especially those…
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Opinion: On Trump respect for President Buhari
On Monday the last day of April 2018, Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari became the first African leader to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House with the US President openly expressing respect for the leader of Africa’s largest democracy. Speaking at a joint press conference with President Buhari, Trump continuously reverbed how he…
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Breaking: Buhari signs international consortium agreement in Washington
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed an agreement with an international consortium led by world’s digital industrial company, General Electric (GE), for the interim phase of the concession of Nigeria’s narrow-gauge rail network. TheNewsGuru reports the international consortium including GE is made up of SinoHydro, Transnet and APM Terminals. The Presidency, which made this known on…
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JUST IN: Aliko Dangote meets President Buhari in Washington [PHOTOS]
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday in Washington met with Africa’s richest person, Alhaji Aliko Dangote and Mr. Tope Shonubi of Sahara Energy. https://www.instagram.com/p/BiKIPt2HxUz/?taken-by=thenewsgurung TheNewsGuru reports President Buhari, shortly after his arrival, met with the duo at the Blair House, the Presidential Guest House where he will be staying throughout his 3-day working visit in the…
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President Buhari arrives Washington Joint Base Andrews Airport
Ahead of the bilateral meeting with his United States counterpart, President Donald Trump, President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived at the Joint Base Andrews Airport, Washington. Personal Assistant to President Buhari on new media, Bashir Ahmad, made this known on Sunday afternoon. Following his arrival at the airport, President Buhari immediately proceeded to the Blair House,…
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Buhari departs for US, to hold bilateral talks with Trump
President Muhammadu Buhari will leave Abuja on Saturday on an official working visit to the United States of America, on the invitation of President Donald Trump, his office said. President Buhari will have bilateral meeting with President Trump and a working lunch on Monday 30th April 2018. The meeting is to discuss ways to enhance…
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Trump announces intention of U.S. to bid for 2026 World Cup
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the intention to bid for the 2026 World Cup in conjunction with Canada and Mexico. Trump, while announcing the bid on his Twitter handle, warned against opposition from countries that the U.S. has always supported. Morocco is currently challenging the North American bid for the first 48-team World Cup…
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PDP speaks on Buhari’s U.S. corruption charges
Opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to respond to a report released by the United States government indicting his (Buhari’s) administration and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of corruption and mass killing of perceived political enemies. This was revealed in a statement released by the party’s publicity secretary…