Tag: New York
Court refuses to recognise chimpanzees as ‘persons’
Chimpanzees are not entitled to the same rights as people, a New York state appeals court ruled Thursday, thwarting an…
Saraki, Clinton, others for New York summit
Bukola Saraki, senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial district and Chairman, Senate Committee on Environment and Ecology is set to grace…
New York relaxes marijuana possession law
People in New York carrying only a small amount of marijuana will not be arrested, Mayor Bill de Blasio said…
New York street harassment video goes viral
A video that shows a woman being pestered by men on the streets of New York has gone viral, sparking…
New York confirms first Ebola case
New York confirmed the first case of Ebola in the largest city in the United States as the EU dramatically…
Black family sue New York for $75m over ‘chokehold’ death
The family of a black man who died after being placed in a chokehold by New York police announced Tuesday…
In Pictures: Jonathan at the 69th UN Assembly in New York
President Goodluck Jonathan graced the 69th United Nations General Assembly in New York and called for more action against terrorism.…
Akpabio, Uduaghan, Yero to address US Summit
The governors of Akwa Ibom, Delta and Kaduna states have been picked to address young Nigerian professionals in the United…
SEAL shirt from bin Laden raid goes on show in NY
A shirt worn by a member of the Navy SEAL team during the clandestine raid that killed Osama bin Laden…
Beckham shoes and safari unveiled in New York
Spice Girl turned footballer’s wife turned respected designer Victoria Beckham on Sunday unveiled her latest collection at New York Fashion…
Joan Rivers gets Hollywood burial she requested
Fashion and film stars joined family Sunday to say goodbye to comedy legend Joan Rivers at a New York funeral…
Police arrest 19 in New York fast-food protesters
Police arrested 19 people Thursday in New York’s Times Square during a protest by fast-food restaurant workers demanding better pay…
US judge jails Indonesian wine forger for 10 years
Indonesian wine forger Rudy Kurniawan was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison after he was found guilty of manufacturing…
Nigerian teen arrested after killing brother, brutalising mother in New York
Charles Okonkwo Jr., a Long Island, New York, teenager with a history of psychiatric problems killed his 15-year old brother…
Lindsay Lohan sues creators of ‘Grand Theft Auto V’
Actress Lindsay Lohan is suing the creators of “Grand Theft Auto V” over a character she contends is an unsanctioned…
Twitter shares fall after poor user growth report
Twitter shares Wednesday finished at their lowest level since the company’s November Wall Street debut after the company added fewer…
Obama in New York Gap store to push wage plan
US President Barack Obama Tuesday launched a New York shopping spree — to treat his wife and daughters — and…
Deinde Fernandez’s Daughter Hopes To Be New Rihanna
Abimbola ‘Bim’ Fernandez, daughter of Nigerian billionaire, Deinde Fernandez, has got her sight on being the next Rihanna. The Nigerian…
11 die as deadly freeze hits northern US
NEW YORK(AFP) – A fierce winter storm brought chaos to the northern United States on Friday, killing at least 11…
4 killed, 67 injured in New York train accident
NEW YORK, (AFP) – On a day that Americans ended Thanksgiving, a train hurtled off the tracks in a New…
Lady Gaga takes ‘Artpop’ launch to new level
NEW YORK CITY(AFP) – Multi-platinum selling diva Lady Gaga took off in a custom-made flying dress to proclaim a new…
Requiem mass for Akhigbe in New York
The Vatican Representative to the UN, Archbishop Francis Chullikatt, said the late former Chief of General Staff (CGS), Vice Admiral…
Akhigbe’s body to arrive Nigeria Saturday
The body of late former Chief of General Staff, Vice-Admiral Mike Akhigbe, is expected to arrive in Nigeria on Saturday.…
Jonathan to hold 5 bilateral meetings in New York
President Goodluck Jonathan is expected to hold five bilateral meetings, including one with U.S. President Barack Obama at the 68th…
Arik Airline New York Passengers Stranded
Hundreds of passengers with Nigeria’s largest airline, Arik Air, were exasperated on Wednesday night and Thursday morning after their flight…
Benitez ends Chelsea reign with loss to Man City
After the final whistle of his 50th and final game with Chelsea, Rafa Benitez walked toward the visitors’ dugout on…
Violence against journalists: CPJ shames Nigeria
The Committee to Protect Journalists highlighted Nigeria and Brazil on Tuesday as among the worst offenders for violence against reporters…
US police on high alert after Boston blasts
US police departments from New York to Los Angeles boosted security and were on heightened alert Monday after a double…
Saudi-born Nigerian charged with terrorism in US
An alleged veteran of al-Qaeda’s fight against US soldiers in Afghanistan who went on to plot a bomb attack on…
Bin Laden son-in-law faces terror charges in US
Al-Qaeda kingpin Osama bin Laden’s son-in-law has been detained by US authorities and is due to appear in court in…