Deployment of 10 out of 12 Tucano jets has weakened terrorists – FG
The Nigerian Government has taken delivery of 10 of the 12 A-29 Super Tucano fighter jets expected from the U.S. and their deployment has weakened the terrorists. The Minister of…
U.S. Senate confirms Adeyemo as Yellen’s deputy at Treasury
The U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination of Wally Adeyemo as deputy secretary of the Treasury on Thursday, making him the first Black American to hold the powerful job. Treasury Secretary…
Biden Plans Immediate Orders On Immigration, COVID-19, Environment – WHO
US President-elect Joe Biden plans to kick off his new administration Wednesday with orders to restore the United States to the Paris climate accord and the World Health Organization, WHO…
World leaders express shock over U.S. political unrest
World leaders have expressed shock at the political unrest in the United States (U.S.) Wednesday, which saw supporters of President Donald Trump storm the Capitol building in Washington DC. Nonetheless,…
Biden, introducing health teams, vows 100m COVID-19 vaccinations in first 100 days
President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday laid out his plan to fight the coronavirus pandemic during his first 100 days in office, saying his administration would vaccinate 100 million Americans, push…
Inside White House; teasers from Obama’s latest book: A Promised Land
By Barack Obama At the end of my presidency, Michelle and I boarded Air Force One for the last time and traveled west for a long-deferred break. The mood on…
Biden prepares for White House, Trump presses legal attack
President-elect Joe Biden plans further meetings on Wednesday to lay the groundwork for his new administration while President Donald Trump pursues a flurry of lawsuits challenging the election results in…
Buhari, Obasanjo, other world leaders congratulate Joe Biden
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated former Vice President Joe Biden, on his election as new President of the U.S. “at a time of uncertainty and fear in world affairs”. Buhari…
Obama, Clintons react to Biden’s election victory
Former U.S. President Barack Obama is among prominent Americans who have reacted to Joe Biden’s projected victory in Tuesday’s presidential election. In a statement, Obama said Americans were lucky that…
Final U.S presidential debate: Biden promises citizenship for 11m undocumented immigrants
Former U.S. Vice President, Joe Biden, has promised a pathway to citizenship for no fewer than 11 million undocumented immigrants if elected president on Nov. 3. Biden, the Democratic Party…