AGS NEWS – The US Justice Department has informed a federal judge that it is considering recommending the breakup of parts of Google’s operations to address the company’s monopoly in the online search market. According to Bloomberg, this move could … Continue reading US considers Google breakup amid antitrust case
AGS NEWS – Popular Ghanaian actress Habiba Sinare has tied the knot with US-based Nigerian media executive, Akeju, in a beautiful ceremony. Akeju, also a music executive, married Sinare in what she (Sinare) has described as an answered prayer. The … Continue reading Ghanaian actress Habiba Sinare weds US-based media executive Akeju
AGS NEWS – TikTok has urged a federal appeals court to overturn a law requiring its China-based parent company, ByteDance, to sell its U.S. assets or face a ban. The company argued that the U.S. Department of Justice has made … Continue reading TikTok disputes US claims on China ties in court appeal
AGS NEWS – Sendsprint, a cross-border payments startup operating in the UK, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria, has acquired Nobel Financial Inc., a US-based remittance company, for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition will enable Sendsprint to offer money transfers … Continue reading Sendsprint expands to the US with Nobel Financial Inc. acquisition
AGS NEWS – The Justice Department responded late Friday to TikTok’s lawsuit challenging a law that would force the app’s sale or face a US ban. TikTok’s suit argues that the law violates First Amendment rights, while the US countered … Continue reading US defends law forcing sale of TikTok app
AGS NEWS – At least 18 people, including four children, lost their lives when suspected tornadoes swept through the central United States overnight on Sunday, May 26. The storms left hundreds injured and caused widespread destruction across Texas, Oklahoma, and … Continue reading Tornadoes kill no less than 18 across the US
AGS NEWS – A Nigerian man named Victor Uzor, aged 36, has received a 48-month prison sentence, along with three years of supervised release and over $1 million in restitution. This comes after his involvement in a business email compromise … Continue reading Nigerian national Victor Uzor receives four-year sentence for $1.1m wire fraud in US
AGS NEWS – ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is considering shutting down the app in the United States rather than selling it, as reported by Reuters based on information from four sources. This decision follows legal challenges faced by … Continue reading ByteDance prefers shutting down TikTok in US over selling it
AGS NEWS – Nigerian chess grandmaster Tunde Onakoya and his counterpart from the United States, Shawn Martinez, have embarked on a challenging quest to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon. The epic showdown, currently surpassing the … Continue reading Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya teams up with US counterpart Martinez in marathon record attempt
AGS NEWS – A tragic incident unfolded as 26-year-old Nigerian bodybuilder Michael Chidozie, based in the US, passed away 18 days after being shot multiple times by his wife, Keaiirra Shavoiyae, during a heated argument on March 21. Daily Mail … Continue reading US-Based Nigerian bodybuilder dies 18 days after wife shot him
AGS NEWS – Intel (INTC.O) is set to embark on a massive spending spree totaling $100 billion across four U.S. states to construct and expand factories. This move follows the acquisition of $19.5 billion in federal grants and loans, with … Continue reading Intel plans $100 billion investment in U.S. factories after securing federal funding
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
A federal appeals court decision on Tuesday dealt a blow to Donald Trump, ruling that the former U.S. President is not immune from charges related to his alleged efforts to overturn the outcome of the 2020 election. The ruling, issued … Continue reading U.S. appeals court rules against Trump’s immunity from election subversion charges
The Osun State Police Command has arrested Prince Eniola Oyeyode, the son of the Ogiyan of Ejigbo, Oba Oyeyode Oyesosin, in connection with the killing of US-based lecturer, Dr. Richard Idowu Adeoriokin. Dr. Adeoriokin was reportedly shot by a local … Continue reading Osun monarch’s son arrested in connection with killing of US based lecturer
British and American forces launched airstrikes on Iran-backed rebels in Yemen, targeting Houthi military facilities with warships, fighter jets, and submarines. According to reports, the Royal Air Force (RAF) conducted precision strikes in response to recent Houthi attacks on international … Continue reading UK and US launch multiple airstrikes on Iran-backed targets in Yemen
In the wake of extensive sexual assault allegations, American fugitive Nicholas Rossi, 36, has been extradited from Scotland to the United States after a protracted legal battle. Scottish ministers granted permission for Rossi’s extradition in September of the preceding year, … Continue reading Fugitive extradited to the US after faking his death to avoid sexual assault charges
The U.S. military has officially acknowledged conducting a drone strike in Baghdad that resulted in the death of Mushtaq Taleb al-Saidi, the deputy head of operations for the Popular Mobilisation Force (PMF). The PMF, associated with Iraq’s armed forces, operates … Continue reading US drone targets and kills Iraqi militia leader in Baghdad
A convicted criminal, Deobra Delone Redden, launched a violent attack on Clark County District Court Judge Mary Kay Holthus during a hearing where she denied him bail. The assault, captured in a video uploaded by Reuters, saw Redden springing up … Continue reading Convicted offender launches violent attack on US judge during court hearing
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
In a joint announcement on Friday, the United States and Mexico have officially submitted a bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup. This bid is poised to encounter stiff competition from contenders such as Brazil and a combined European … Continue reading US and Mexico jointly bid to host 2027 women’s world cup
A group of Nigerian intellectuals residing in the United States, led by President Dr. Philips Idris, has accused the Economics and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of human rights violations in the ongoing trial of Mr. Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor … Continue reading US group accuses EFCC of human rights violation in Emefiele’s case
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 Nigerian Naira faced another significant depreciation against the US Dollar on Tuesday, reaching a rate of N1,080/$ in the parallel market. This marked a 4.85% decline when compared to the N1,030/$ rate observed on the previous day. This marks … Continue reading Naira extends decline, hits N1,080 against US dollar
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has reported that five more of its employees have been killed in Gaza over the past 48 hours. This brings the total number of UN … Continue reading Additional UN workers killed in Gaza over past 48 hours – Relief Agency
The United States government has issued a warning to its citizens residing in Nigeria, advising them to steer clear of major hotels in the country, particularly in the larger cities. This caution comes in response to the perception of heightened … Continue reading US issues warning to its citizens to avoid major hotels in Nigeria
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