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US Ambassador: Nigerians’ expectations were not met by recent presidential election
The most recent presidential election held in the nation did not live up to the expectations of the populace, according to Mary Leonard, the US ambassador to Nigeria.
Although Nigerians showed their commitment to democracy on February 25,…
Zelensky, president of Ukraine, attacked after congratulating Tinubu
After congratulating Bola Tinubu, the winner of Nigeria's recently-concluded presidential election, on his victory, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the president of war-torn Ukraine, has come under fire.
This follows Zelensky's declaration that his…
“Don’t prematurely pronounce a winner” US lawmaker warns to UK and others regarding elections in…
The US representative for Minnesota's 5th congressional district, Ilhan Omar, requested on Saturday that the international community refrain from "prematurely announcing a winner" until the electoral problems in Nigeria are resolved.
Omar…
US prepares $400 million arms for Ukraine
The United States is preparing a new $400 million military aid package for Ukraine that will likely consist primarily of ammunition, such as Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) for HIMARS launchers, ammunition for Bradley Fighting…
US, Nigeria Agree on Gas Deployment in Push for Renewable Energy Sources
Mr. John Kerry, the United States' Special Envoy on Climate Change and a member of the country's security council, assured Nigeria yesterday of the country's technical assistance in its efforts to decarbonize its energy sources.
Kerry, a…
Sri Lanka, Pakistan among biggest Chinese debtors – World Bank
Adoba Echono, Abuja
According to a World Bank report, South Asian countries such as Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and the Maldives are engulfed in Chinese debt.
Pakistan owes China $77.3 billion in foreign exchange, while Maldives owe China 31…
Breaking: Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral holds Sept. 19
Buckingham Palace has announced that Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest on September 19.
Late Queen Elizabeth II, was the longest-serving monarch. She died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years.
Many dignitaries and…
In Historic Address, King Charles III pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
In his first public broadcast as monarch, Britain's King Charles III delivered a historic televised address to the nation, paying a poignant and moving tribute to his "darling Mama," the Queen.
"We owe her the most heartfelt debt any…
Tributes, as Arab leaders mourn Queen Elizabeth’s death
Arab leaders have expressed their heartfelt condolences on Queen Elizabeth II's death.
Following Buckingham Palace's official announcement of the Queen's death on Thursday, tributes to the late monarch have been pouring in from all over…
Breaking: Prince Charles succeeds Queen Elizabeth as king
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history and an icon instantly recognised by billions of people around the world, died on Thursday at the age of 96, Buckingham Palace announced.
Charles, Prince of Wales, the…