Tag: USA
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Sweet side of victory: Donald Trump says “everybody wants to be my friend”
Apparently savouring his victory in the last US presidential election, President-elect, Donald Trump has said everybody suddenly wants to be his friend. Tech tycoons, US politicians, foreign leaders and even some in the media have been lining up to kiss the ring of the 78-year-old Republican ahead of his return to the White House in…
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Good news as Banky W and Adesua Etomi welcome second child in US
Nigerian R&B singer crooner and entrepreneur, Bankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W and his actress wife Adesua Etomi have welcomed the arrival of their second child — a baby boy. Banky W shared the news on Instagram with a heartwarming video showcasing his hands-on approach to family life since the baby’s birth. The…
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USA end Flamingos title hopes at U-17 Women’s World Cup
The United States of America ended Nigeria’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title hopes with a 2-0 victory in their quarter-final clash at the CFC Stadium, Santiago de los Caballeros, on Saturday. Goals from Katharine Fuller and Kimball Ascanio were enough to send the Flamingos pa
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Former Chelsea manager, Pochettino nears deal to become USA Men’s national team head coach
Former Chelsea and Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is on the verge of agreeing to a deal to lead the USA men’s national team as
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SAD! Finally US based Nigerian bodybuilder, Chidozie dies after wife shot him multiple times
Finally, US-based Nigerian bodybuilder, Michael Chidozie has died less than a month after police say his wife shot him multiple times at their apartment in Houston, Texas, United States. Chidozie died after being shot multiple times by his wife, Keaiirra Shavoiyae Chidozie as a result of an argument between the couple on March 21. Michael,…
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Int’l Friendly: Nigeria vs Argentina get new venue, time
The much anticipated international friendly between the Super Eagles and world champions Argentina initially scheduled to hold in China has gotten a new venue. The friendly earlier slated for a Chinese stadium was cancelled following discord between Argentina captain Lionel Messi and Chinese authorities.
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USA resumes surveillance flights over Niger
United States has resumed its surveillance flights over Niger, which had been interrupted with the military coup at the end of July, a Pentagon spokesperson said on Thursday, specifying that the rest of American military operations in the country remained frozen.
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Trump pleads not guilty to charges he tried to overturn election lost
Donald Trump pleaded not guilty on Thursday to federal charges that he orchestrated a plot to try to overturn his 2020 election loss in what US prosecutors call an unprecedented effort by the then-president to undermine the pillars of American democracy. Special Counsel Jack Smith, who has overseen the investigation, looked on from the front…
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2-year-old boy kills his pregnant mother with gun in US
A pregnant woman and her unborn child died after a toddler got hold of a gun and shot her in the back last week Friday, Ohio police said. Thirty-one-year-old Laura Ilg was still conscious when officers with the Norwalk Police Department responded to her 911 call After law enforcement broke inside the property, Ilg told…
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BREAKING: US sends strong delegation to attend Tinubu’s inauguration
The United States of America (USA) has announced the names of the presidential delegation to attend the inauguration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as president of Nigeria, scheduled for May 29, in Abuja.