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…
US flays roles of security officials, politicians in Edo political crisis
The U.S. has expressed worry over reports of deteriorating political climate in Edo and interference by security forces in political matters, ahead of the September gubernatorial election. The U.S Embassy…
COVID-19: Remdesivir gets conditional EU clearance, becomes region’s first authorised therapy to treat virus
The European Commission, EU, said on Friday it had given conditional approval for the use of antiviral remdesivir in severe COVID-19 patients following an accelerated review process, making it the…
Dubai Police extradites ‘Hushpuppi’ to the United States of America
Alleged criminal mastermind Raymond Igbalode Abbas, aka, ‘Hushpuppi’ has been extradited from the United Arab Emirates to the United States of America. Hushpuppi, was arrested by Dubai Police in June…
EU excludes United States from ‘safe’ travel list
The European Union (EU) has excluded the United States from its initial “safe list” of countries from which the bloc will allow non-essential travel from Wednesday. The 27-member bloc gave…
African Chamber Chief faults US position on AfDB’s Adesina
The Vice President, Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Prince Adetokunbo Kayode, has said the American Treasury Department is mistaken about its call for a fresh probe of the…
Full details of Air Peace CEO’s $20m US fraud: How he used false documents for scam
Full details have emerged on the investigation of Allen Ifechukwu Athan Onyema, the Chairman, CEO, and founder of Air Peace, Nigeria’s fastest growing airline, has been charged with bank fraud…
Trump blocks Nigerians, others from seeking asylum in US
The Trump administration on Monday said it would take steps to make it more difficult for immigrants arriving on the southern border to seek asylum in the U.S. Nigerians and…
America expresses worry over Ruga; seeks Gani Adams’ views
The United States of America has sought the views of the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, on the security situation in the country especially with the introduction of…
Huawei is no spy in US or anywhere, says Founder Ren Zhengfei
Ren Zhengfei, the founder of China’s Huawei – the world’s second-largest telecom equipment maker – has spoken to the media for the first time. The 68 year-old spoke to a…