AGS NEWS – The United States Consul-General in Lagos, Will Stevens, revealed that the U.S. and Nigeria have an annual trade relationship worth $10 billion, split almost evenly between the two nations. Speaking at an African Growth and Opportunity Act … Continue reading Nigeria, USA annual trade hits $10bn — Official
Maverick singer, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has vowed to divorce his wife of 47 years if United States Vice President, Kamala Harris, doesn’t win the upcoming presidential election. AGS NEWS reports that President Joe Biden stepped down … Continue reading US Election: I’ll divorce my wife if Kamala Harris doesn’t win – Charly Boy
AGS NEWS – In a recent interview, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump suggested that Taiwan should compensate the U.S. for its defense efforts, comparing the U.S. to an insurance company that receives nothing in return from Taiwan. Trump’s remarks were … Continue reading Taiwan should pay USA for Defence Services, they rely on us like an insurance company – Trump says
AGS NEWS – LeBron James and Steph Curry started their USA team journey with a strong 86-72 victory over Canada in a pre-Olympics exhibition game in Las Vegas on Wednesday. The NBA superstars, part of a stacked USA basketball roster … Continue reading LeBron James and Steph Curry shine as USA defeat Canada in olympic warm-up
AGS NEWS – The United States Supreme Court has ruled that states lack the authority to prohibit Donald Trump from running for president. Trump will be included on the ballot for Tuesday’s primary election in Colorado. This ruling marks a … Continue reading Trump cleared to run for president after Supreme Court victory
Niger’s military junta has cut off diplomatic ties with Nigeria, France, Togo, and the United States, according to a national broadcast by Colonel Major Amadou Abdramane, spokesperson for coup leader General Abdourahmane Tchiani. The move comes amidst ongoing tensions following … Continue reading Niger republic severs ties with Nigeria, USA, and France
Olamide Yusuf Bakare, a Nigerian national residing in Maryland, USA, has been sentenced to four years and nine months in prison for conspiring to commit wire fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bakare, along with co-defendants Quazeem Owolabi Adeyinka and Ayodeji … Continue reading 26 year old Nigerian sentenced to prison for COVID-19 wire fraud in the USA
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has expressed its commitment to collaborate with President Bola Tinubu’s administration in order to enhance the strength of Nigeria’s institutions. Speaking at an event commemorating the 247th year of U.S. independence in Abuja, David Greene, … Continue reading US mission commits to strengthening institutions in partnership with Tinubu’s administration – David Greene
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
Son of popular Fuji singer, Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, Jibola, has achieved an impressive milestone as he graduates with top honors from Harlan Community Academy in the United States. Sharing the exciting news on his Instagram account, Jibola posted pictures from … Continue reading Pasuma’s son emerges as best student in US high school graduation
A US doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old girl has been fined and reprimanded by the Indiana Medical Licensing Board for violating patient privacy. Dr. Caitlin Bernard spoke to the media about the case, drawing attention to the … Continue reading US doctor fined for discussing 10 year old’s abortion case with media
The United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK) have recently taken measures to impose visa bans on specific individuals in Nigeria who were involved in disrupting the 2023 elections. The US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, stated that these individuals … Continue reading US and UK impose visa ban on Nigerian election disruptors
President Joe Biden and Republican leader Kevin McCarthy engaged in a productive phone conversation, marking a notable shift in the stalled talks concerning the US debt ceiling. McCarthy described the call with Biden, who had just returned from the G7 … Continue reading Positive phone call between Biden and McCarthy signals potential breakthrough in US debt ceiling negotiations
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko has issued a warning to Western countries regarding the potential consequences of providing F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, according to Russian state media TASS. This comes after US President Joe Biden reversed his previous … Continue reading Russia warns of consequences as US backs Ukraine’s F-16 fighter jet training
Following the attack on a US convoy in Ogbaru, Anambra State, on May 16, 2023, officials from the United States Embassy have recently visited the Naval Base in Onitsha as a gesture of courtesy. The attack, which occurred between 12:00 … Continue reading US embassy officials visit naval base in Anambra state to commend rescue efforts
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos’ four-day visit to the White House will be focused on curbing China’s aggressive expansion into the trade routes and strategic islands of the South China Sea. Marcos’ meeting with US President Joe Biden comes after last … Continue reading Biden to hold talks with Philippines President Marcos on countering Beijing’s moves in South China Sea
Walmart’s chief officer for its US operations is stepping down from his position as the retailer prepares to face a challenging year ahead, according to an internal memo shared with US associates on Friday. Charles Redfield, who has had a … Continue reading Walmart’s US chief marketing officer is stepping down as the retailer warns of a challenging year ahead
Presidential Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has embarked on an international media tour to defend the outcome of the 2023 presidential election won by its candidate, Bola Tinubu. The team, led by Festus Keyamo, the Minister of … Continue reading Keyamo engages with international media, asserting that “irregularities” during the election are insufficient to alter the outcome
In March, the US jobs boom showed signs of slowing, with employers adding 236,000 jobs, slightly lower than in February but meeting expectations, according to the Labor Department. Despite this, the unemployment rate remained low at 3.5%, near historic lows. … Continue reading US job growth slows while unemployment rate remains low
Senator Orji Kalu, the previous Governor of Abia State, has declared the demise of his first wife, Mrs Ifeoma Kalu, who passed away at the age of 61. In an official post on his social media page, the former governor … Continue reading Senator Orji Kalu’s wife, Ifeoma, has passed away
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