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FG Approves US Request To Extradite Abba Kyari

Nigeria has approved the request by the United States for the extradition of suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari.

US Expels 12 Russian UN Staff For ‘Espionage Activities’

The United States said Monday that it was expelling 12 members of Russia’s UN mission from America for being “intelligence operatives.”

The US Sanctions Russia For Recognizing Ukraine Separatist Regions.

The United States announced financial sanctions Monday against rebel territories in eastern Ukraine freshly recognized by Russia and warned that more was...

Babatunde Ogunaike: A Composer Of The Nigerian National Anthem Dies In The US.

Babatunde Ogunnaike (1956-2022), whose words make up most (if not all of) of stanza two of our national anthem, died in the...

US Woman Is Cured Of HIV Using New Treatment.

A woman of mixed race has been cured of H.I.V. in the United States, the New York Times reported on Tuesday.

Hushpuppi: Nigeria Collaborating With US, Extradition Of Abba Kyari Considered – AGF

The Nigerian government on Monday revealed some of the actions it is taking under the radar regarding the allegations against a police...

US Deploys Troops To Support NATO In Ukraine Standoff.

The United States said Wednesday it was deploying thousands of troops to bolster NATO forces in eastern Europe, ratcheting up its military...

5G Launches In US Without Huge Impact On Flights.

Telecom giants AT&T and Verizon began 5G service in the United States Wednesday without major disruptions to flights after the launch of...

Omicron: Hong Kong Bans Flights From UK, US, Canada, And Others

Hong Kong announced strict new anti-coronavirus controls on Wednesday, banning flights from eight nations, shuttering bars and gyms and cancelling evening restaurant...

US Health Regulator Authorizes Pfizer’s COVID-19 Pill

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday authorized Pfizer’s Covid pill for high-risk people aged 12 and over, a major...

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AIT chairman, Chief Raymond Dokpesi dies in Abuja, at 71

Raymond Dokpesi, the founder of Daar Communications Plc, died on Monday morning in Abuja. He was 71.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivers his Maiden Speech as the 16th President of Nigeria

Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivers his Maiden Speech as the 16th President of Nigeria. The speech highlights Nigeria's Transformation Agenda from Fuel Subsidy Reforms, Boosting electricity generation to addressing interest rate and exchange rate problems.

Nigeria’s New Hope: Can Bola Ahmed Tinubu Deliver?

Nigeria, a country with a history of economic and leadership challenges, is at a crucial juncture as it embarks on a new era. The recent election, like its predecessors, was marred by fierce contentions from opposing parties. However, on this momentous May 29th, a new hope emerges as Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumes the presidency. The key question that arises is whether he can effectively tackle Nigeria's governance and development problems within the span of a four-year presidential term.

Nigerian Chef, Hilda Baci Breaks World Cooking Record

Hilda Bassey Effiong, the 27-year-old Nigerian Chef and owner of MyFoodByHilda Restaurant, has made history by breaking the world cooking record. Her non-stop cooking marathon lasted for an impressive 100 hours, 40 minutes, surpassing the previous Guinness World Record set by Indian chef Lata Tandon in 2019. Hilda's remarkable achievement has not only captured the attention of Nigerians but also garnered global recognition.