2023 Presidential Election Failed To Meet Expectations Of Nigerians – US Envoy
The US ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard, has admitted the presidential election conducted on February 25 didn’t meet the expectations of Nigerians. Leonard, in an op-ed, “The Elections of February 25,” noted that many citizens are not happy with…
Approximately $332.4m Repatriated To Nigeria By The US
A total of $332.4 million loot traced to the former Nigerian Military leader, Gen Sani Abacha, has been repatriated to the federal government. The latest was the return of a sum of $20.6 million loot to the Nigerian government. This…
Kathy Hochul Becomes First Elected Woman Governor Of New York
Kathy Hochul, 64, has become the first woman elected New York Governor. The Democrat retains the office she assumed in August 2021 when her predecessor, Andrew Cuomo resigned. Report has it that Hochul defeated Republican congressman Lee Zeldin, an ally…
Terrorist Attacks In Nigeria’s Capital Abuja Imminent – US Alerts
The United States Embassy has alerted of an elevated risk of terror attacks in Nigeria, specifically in Abuja, the capital. Report has it that the U.S. Mission issued a terse statement on Sunday. It listed targets as government buildings, places…
US Announces $22m Project To Improve Cocoa Value Chain In Nigeria
The United States has entered into a cooperative agreement with Lutheran World Relief to strengthen the cocoa value chain in Nigeria. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food for Progress program is worth $22million and will be implemented over the next…
AU, EU, US, Germany, Others Seal Food Security Deal
African Union, European Union, Nigeria, Spain, United States, Colombia, Germany, and Indonesia have affirmed their commitment to responding to the urgent food security and nutrition needs of hundreds of millions worldwide. This was disclosed in a statement posted on the…
Iran Plotting To Assassinate Ex-NSA, Bolton – US
United States Authorities have accused Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of plotting to assassinate former US National Security Advisor, John Bolton, in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s General Qassem Soleimani in 2020. The US Department of Justice is…
US Imposes Sanctions On Russian Oligarchs, Purported Putin’s Girlfriend
The Joe Biden administration has imposed fresh economic sanctions on pro-Kremlin oligarchs and on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s purported girlfriend. As innocent people suffer from Russia’s illegal war of aggression, Putin’s allies have enriched themselves and funded opulent lifestyles,” Treasury…
Osama Bin Laden’s Successor, Ayman Al-Zawahiri Killed By US Drone Strike
A US drone strike in Afghanistan has killed Osama bin Laden’s successor, Ayman al-Zawahiri, who became the leader of al-Qaeda following the killing of Osama Bin Laden in May 2011. Confirming the report, President Joe Biden of the US described…
Russia’s Latest Decision Frustrates US Govt
Russia’s latest decision to ignore the United States “substantial proposal” to try to free two detained Americans is currently frustrating President Joe Biden’s administration, CNN reports. The deal includes a trade for convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, and the…