AGOA: African countries pushing for an early 10-year extension without changes
November 1, 2023 South Africa is set to host the annual African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum in Johannesburg, one of the main topics likely to be in focus…
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,…
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…
Trump becomes Third US President to be impeached; joins Johnson, Clinton
The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday impeached President Donald Trump for alleged abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. With this, Trump has become the third president in U.S….
U.S. Urges Sudan’s Military to Step Aside, Make Way For Peaceful Civilian-led Transition
Ousted Omar al-Bashir The U.S. State Department on Thursday called on Sudan’s military to step aside and make way for a peaceful civilian-led transition, as protesters in Khartoum kept up…
U.S will Not Remove Sudan From Terror List While Military Still Holds Power – Official
Ousted President Omar al Bashir The United States will not remove Sudan from the state sponsor of terrorism list until the country’s leadership and policies change and the military no…
Clinton to Meet Adewunmi, 8 Year-old Nigerian Chess Prodigy
Former U.S President, Bill Clinton has congratulated the eight year-old Nigerian chess champion, Tanitoluwa Adewunmi and also invited him and his parents to his office for personal introduction. The…
Okowa and the beasts of our nation
KEN UGBECHIE… Not many people still remember George Stephanopoulos. He was the cute, charming media aide to President Bill Clinton. George had known Clinton before he joined the President’s campaign…
Buhari calls Clinton, assures on credible polls
President Muhammadu Buhari has appreciated former President of the United States, Bill Clinton, for his continuous support for Nigeria and the growth of her democracy. Mr Femi Adesina, the Special…
The Obamas are the Most Admired Persons in US – Gallup poll
Michelle Obama, who’s touring the U.S. to promote her autobiography, was named the most admired woman by Americans in a Gallup poll released today. It’s the first time in 17…