AGS NEWS – The Simon Ekpa-led Biafra Republic Government In-Exile has said they have commenced talks with the United States Government over Biafra’s liberation. Ekpa disclosed this in a statement through his official X handle on Monday. He alleged that … Continue reading We’re in talks with US govt on Biafra liberation – Ekpa
AGS NEWS – A state of emergency has been declared in parts of Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches the Gulf Coast, which is still recovering from the devastating effects of Storm Helene. The National Hurricane Center confirmed that Milton, currently … Continue reading New hurricane threatens Florida amid ongoing recovery efforts
AGS NEWS – A poll taken days before President Joe Biden withdrew from the 2024 race has revealed what Democrat members think of Kamala Harris becoming US president. The poll conducted by the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and published on Wednesday, July 17, found … Continue reading New poll reveals what Democrats really think of Kamala Harris being US president
AGS NEWS – American rapper Cardi B has backed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Party’s candidate for the United States presidential election. Cardi B, who had earlier suggested that Harris should be the Democratic Party’s candidate after … Continue reading US election: Cardi B backs Kamala Harris for President
AGS NEWS – The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the constitutional rights of U.S. citizens are not violated when the government bars their non-citizen spouses from entering the country without explanation. The court in a 6-3 decision on Friday, … Continue reading US Supreme Court rules that American citizens can’t sue if their non-citizen spouse is denied visa into US without explanation
AGS NEWS – A Massachusetts teen was shot dead just hours before her middle school graduation and her older boyfriend has been arrested for the killing. Ahliana Dickey, 15, was found dead from gunshot wounds in a first-floor bedroom of … Continue reading 15-year-old girl shot dead by 21-year-old boyfriend hours before her graduation
AGS NEWS – The Biden administration is quickly implementing a policy to block access to asylum for migrants who illegally cross the US-Mexico border. President Joe Biden announced the executive action on June 4 at the White House, following the … Continue reading US shuts off asylum to migrants who cross border illegally
AGS NEWS – American rapper Don Toliver was apprehended by police on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). The incident occurred early Tuesday morning near the San Fernando Valley, where he was stopped for speeding. According to a report … Continue reading Rapper Don Toliver arrested for DUI
AGS NEWS – President Joe Biden has issued a warning to Israel, stating that US support for its offensive in Gaza may depend on the country taking concrete measures to protect civilians and aid workers. Biden’s message, conveyed during a … Continue reading Biden warns Israel over civilian safety in Gaza
AGS NEWS – Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has announced his decision to step down as the GOP leader in November, ushering in a significant transition in Capitol Hill leadership. McConnell, a stalwart of the Kentucky Republican Party, will continue … Continue reading Longest serving US senate leader Mitch McConnell set to step down
Apple has announced plans to appeal after facing a sales halt of its latest smartwatches in the United States due to an ongoing patent dispute. The White House has declined to reverse a ban on sales and imports of Apple’s … Continue reading Apple make move to appeal ban on US sales of Apple watch
The Minister of State for Defence, Muhammed Bello, has announced plans to strengthen Nigeria’s military bilateral relations with the United States of America, aiming to bolster the ongoing fight against terrorism and various organized crimes in the country. A statement … Continue reading Nigeria and US forge stronger military alliance to combat terrorism
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for a gene-editing treatment designed for sickle cell patients aged 12 and above. The announcement, made through an FDA press release on Saturday, introduces two stages of treatment named … Continue reading FDA greenlights historic gene-editing treatment for sickle cell patients in the U.S
Deputy US Ambassador Robert Wood stated at a United Nations Security Council meeting that the United States opposes an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza conflict. Wood emphasized the need for a durable peace, asserting that calls for an immediate ceasefire … Continue reading US rejects immediate Gaza ceasefire at UN security council meeting
The United Kingdom and the United States have implemented targeted sanctions against six Hamas leaders and financiers to disrupt the organization’s operations in Gaza and beyond. The sanctions, which include travel bans, asset freezes, and arms embargoes, were announced in … Continue reading US and UK enforce travel ban on Hamas leaders
The United States Government, via the US Agency for International Development, has unveiled a $29 million initiative aimed at bolstering the endeavors of aquatic and fish farmers in Nigeria, Bangladesh, Kenya, and Zambia. This initiative is part of a broader … Continue reading US allocates $29 million to support Nigerian farmers and others
The United States Consulate in Nigeria has joined forces with the Ascend Studio Foundation to provide financial empowerment to female migrants who have returned to Nigeria after participating in the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs program. During the graduation ceremony held … Continue reading US consulate partners with ascend studio to empower women migrants with $4,500
Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers have entered guilty pleas to state charges related to the torture and abuse of two Black men, marking a significant development in a case that has stirred outrage and raised concerns about police misconduct … Continue reading Former Mississippi law enforcement officers admit guilt in charges linked to torture of two black men
In an ongoing effort to shed its reputation as a global hub for unlawful art commerce, New York officials handed back approximately $3.5 million worth of stolen antiquities to Italy on Tuesday. During a formal ceremony in New York, investigators … Continue reading US returns more than 40 ‘stolen’ antiquities to Italy
In a significant breakthrough, an 83-year-old former pastor was arrested in Pennsylvania for the cold case murder of an 8-year-old girl that occurred in 1975. David Zandstra, known to the victim’s family, confessed to abducting and killing Gretchen Harrington while … Continue reading 83 year old pastor admits to abducting, killing 8-year-old girl on her way to Bible camp in 1975
Former US President Donald Trump has asked the federal judge overseeing the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case to indefinitely postpone setting a trial date. Trump, who is once again running for office in the upcoming election, expressed concerns over the investigation … Continue reading Donald Trump requests postponement of classified docs trial until after 2024 presidential election
A 31-year-old Nigerian citizen, Uchenna Christian Nlemchi, has been extradited from Hungary to the United States to face multiple fraud charges. The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico announced on Thursday that Nlemchi was charged with … Continue reading Nigerian man extradited from Hungary to the US to face fraud charges
UK-based Nigerian filmmaker Ogo Okpue has been awarded the Best Director title, along with Bryan Keith Montgomery Jnr., at the 2023 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) for his film “A Song From The Dark.” Okpue expressed his excitement, stating that … Continue reading Nigerian filmmaker Ogo Okpue takes home best director award in the U.S.
US DEA is searching for Oluwasheun Akorede, a Nigerian-American, on charges of Heroin Trafficking. Akorede, 69, is wanted for drug-related offenses in the United States. The DEA issued a tweet appealing for information, sharing his description as 5’11” tall with … Continue reading Nigerian national, Oluwasheun Akorede, wanted by US DEA for drug trafficking
Netflix, faced with its first subscriber loss in over a decade, is feeling the pressure to boost its revenue. The streaming giant has traditionally turned a blind eye to password sharing but is now considering a crackdown to tackle the … Continue reading Netflix faces subscriber loss and contemplates crackdown on password sharing to boost revenue
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