Social media is buzzing with excitement over a new claim that popular Nigerian singer Davido Adeleke, known as Davido, allegedly impregnated a United States businesswoman named Anita Brown but has refused to acknowledge the pregnancy. Anita, who first came to … Continue reading Controversy erupts as US based woman accuses Davido of impregnating her
The United States Department of State has announced the formation of an Energy Security Dialogue with Nigeria following a recent visit by Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources, Geoffrey R. Pyatt. The dialogue aims to promote collaboration between the two countries … Continue reading Blinken announces U.S.-Nigeria energy security dialogue to advance energy and climate goals
President Bola Tinubu shared an incident from his early life when he worked as a taxi driver in the United States, revealing that a naval officer once slapped him for unintentionally overcharging. This revelation came to light in a biography … Continue reading Tinubu reveals why a naval officer once slapped him in the US
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.
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to engage in bilateral meetings with leaders from France, the United States, Sweden, and other countries during the Paris Financial Pact Summit starting on Thursday. The meetings, requested by Tinubu’s counterparts or their delegations, are … Continue reading Tinubu to hold meetings with US, French, and Swiss leaders at Paris summit
A tragic incident occurred in Ohio, United States, last week, resulting in the death of a pregnant woman and her unborn child. According to police, the woman’s two-year-old son accidentally shot her in the back with a loaded handgun that … Continue reading Tragedy strikes as two-year-old accidentally shoots pregnant mother to death in US
According to the U.S. Coast Guard, underwater noises have been identified in the vicinity of the search area for a missing submarine that was en route to the Titanic wreckage with five individuals on board. Canadian P-3 aircraft detected these … Continue reading US coast guard reports noises detected near titanic wreckage in search for missing submarine
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
The United States has taken action against the Ugandan government by imposing visa restrictions on its officials following the passing of an anti-LGBTQ law that has received widespread condemnation. Enacted in May, the law includes severe punishments such as the … Continue reading US imposes visa restrictions on Uganda government officials over anti-LGBTQ law
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to travel to China next week, rescheduling a visit that was previously canceled in February due to a dispute over a suspected surveillance balloon. According to anonymous US officials, Blinken is expected … Continue reading US secretary of state reschedules Beijing visit for June 18
B-Red, Nigerian singer and son of Osun State governor Senator Ademola Adeleke, has opened up about his past experience working as a chef in the United States. In a recent interview with Naija FM, Lagos, B-Red revealed that he took … Continue reading B-Red narrates how he juggled between six jobs at once in the US
Former Vice President Mike Pence officially announced his run for the presidency, setting the stage for a compelling face-off with Donald Trump. Embracing his Reagan Republican background, Pence aims to restore conservative principles to the United States. ALSO READ: US … Continue reading Mike Pence declares US 2024 presidential bid
A school district in Utah has decided to ban the Bible from elementary and middle schools, deeming it unsuitable for younger readers due to its perceived vulgarity and violence. The decision was prompted by a parent’s frustration with previous attempts … Continue reading US district bans Bible for children, citing vulgarity and violence
The Labour Party (LP) has called its first witness in the ongoing petition between its candidate, Peter Obi, and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu. The LP’s counsel, Jibrin Okutepa, presented documents and receipts pertaining to … Continue reading Witness presents US verdict on Tinubu’s $460,000 forfeiture
Apple has announced a significant agreement to collaborate with Broadcom, a US-based manufacturer, in the development of 5G radio frequency and wireless connectivity components within the United States. The partnership will involve the design and construction of these components in … Continue reading Apple partners with broadcom for US based 5G component development
United States President Joe Biden has dispatched a delegation to witness the swearing-in ceremony of Bola Tinubu as the President of Nigeria. Tinubu’s inauguration is scheduled to take place on Monday, May 29, 2023, at Eagle Square in Abuja, marking … Continue reading US delegation set to attend swearing in of Bola Tinubu as Nigeria’s president
A move by the United States to impose visa restrictions on Nigerian electoral offenders has received praise from Nigerians who believe it will help curb electoral fraud and hold the government accountable. However, some individuals have urged the US to … Continue reading Nigerians demand US to disclose names of individuals affected by visa restrictions
The US Government has announced that it has taken measures to impose visa restrictions on certain individuals in Nigeria who have allegedly undermined the democratic process during Nigeria’s 2023 election cycle. Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, made the announcement in … Continue reading US imposes visa restrictions on individuals in Nigeria for undermining democratic process during 2023 elections
On May 5th, an unidentified middle-aged man was crushed by a truck along the Isheri-Igando Road in Lagos State, leading to his death. According to an eyewitness, the accident occurred at around 7 p.m. when the man had just returned … Continue reading US returnee crushed to death by truck in Lagos
Eric Lira, a Texas therapist, could face up to 10 years in jail after pleading guilty on Monday for providing performance-enhancing drugs to Olympic athletes, including Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare. Lira was convicted under the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act, which was … Continue reading US therapist pleads guilty in Olympic doping case involving Nigerian sprinter Okagbare
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has accused Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, of failing to implement adequate parental controls, and has proposed that the company be banned from making money off children’s data. The regulator’s investigation … Continue reading US regulator accuses Meta of putting child users at risk
Russia has warned NATO and the US that it could take military action if NATO deploys troops to Finland. Reports in Finnish newspaper, Helsingin Sanomat, suggested that a new defense cooperation agreement between the US and Finland could lead to … Continue reading Russia threatens military action against NATO and US over reports of US troops deployment in Finland
US Federal Reserve raises interest rates to highest level in 16 years in a bid to stabilize prices. This marks the Federal Reserve’s 10th hike in 14 months, with the benchmark rate now between 5% and 5.25%, up from near-zero … Continue reading US federal reserve increases interest rates to highest level in 16 years
JP Morgan Chase has agreed to pay $10.6bn to the Federal Insurance Deposit Corp (FIDC) after regulators closed First Republic Bank in San Francisco, which had been under pressure since last month when two other US banks collapsed. The closure … Continue reading JP Morgan acquires second largest failed US bank for $10.6bn
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