Tag: United States
U.S. working to lift Chad travel ban – Secretary Tillerson
U. S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Monday said that steps were under way to allow Chad, to be…
United States commends AU on Africa’s integration
The U.S. has lauded the African Union Commission for its efforts at Africa’s integration, describing it as “a force for…
U.S. solicits Africa’s cooperation against N. Korea, terrorism
The U.S. has sought for the cooperation of the African region in pressuring North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to give…
U.S. announces $533m in humanitarian assistance for Nigeria, others
The U.S. has announced about 533 million dollars in humanitarian assistance for Nigeria, Ethiopia, Somalia, and South Sudan, as well…
Nigeria urged to diversify economy for growth
The U.S. on Tuesday urged Nigeria to create an enabling environment for processing of agricultural products to encourage sales of such products…
U.S. declares Uhuru Kenyatta as Kenya’s President
The U.S. Government declared that Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta was validly elected as the president of the country in accordance…
United States “playing with fire” in setting up Syrian border force, Turkey says
Turkey on Monday said the U.S. is “playing with fire” by setting up a Syrian border security force including Kurdish…
Winter storm forces closure of U.S schools, offices
Closure of schools and offices across the U.S. have been announced on Wednesday while no fewer than 2,700 flights have…
U.S. vows ‘concrete steps’ against Cambodia
The United States vowed to take “concrete steps” against Cambodia on Friday, following a Supreme Court decision to disband the…
China hopes U.S. will rejoin Paris climate agreement
China hopes the United States will rejoin the Paris climate agreement and contribute to the global agenda on fighting climate…
Turkey hopeful of suspension of U.S. visa embargo
Turkey hopes the United States will lift its decision on suspending visa services soon, the spokesman for the ruling AK…
U.S. disturbed by ‘irregularities’ in Rwanda’s poll
The U.S. on Saturday congratulated the people of Rwanda on their active and peaceful participation in Friday’s presidential election but…
Over 1,000 sex workers arrested in US
U.S. law enforcement agencies have conducted a nationwide sex trafficking sting that led to over 1,000 arrests, authorities said on…
North Korea arrests another American over alleged hostile acts
North Korea has announced it detained another American citizen over unspecified hostile acts against the country.
North Korea, Russia, Syria tensions to dominate G7 agenda
North Korean sabre-rattling and Russia’s role in Syria will likely dominate the agenda as foreign ministers from the Group of…
US identifies 10 terrorists’ target airports
The United States Government on Wednesday announced its readiness to enhance security procedures for passengers at certain points of departure…
US to host Summer Manchester Derby
Manchester City will play Manchester United in a pre-season friendly in the United States on 20 July.
US considering military action against North Korea
The US has said its policy of "strategic patience" with North Korea is over, and suggested it may decide to…
Nigerians With Valid Visas Can Travel To U.S. – Embassy
The U.S. Embassy in Abuja said on Wednesday that there was no reason for Nigerians with valid visas to postpone…
U.S. Deploys Anti-Missile System To South Korea
The U. S. on Tuesday begun deploying its Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) missile system to South Korea.
Stay away from US for now , FG warns Nigerians
The Federal Government has warned Nigerians who have no compelling or urgent reason to travel to the US to postpone…
Paul Ryan sworn-in as U.S. House Speaker
Republican Rep. Paul Ryan was on Tuesday sworn-in as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives after winning his re-election…
Calm returns to U.S. after historic tensed poll
There is calm in the U.S. after a palpable atmosphere on Tuesday over whether president-elect Donald Trump or rival Democratic…
U.S. announces new plans for fighting terrorism globally
The U.S Deputy Secretary of State, Mr Antony Blinken, said on Thursday that his government had devised new plans for…
UN official commends U.S., China on Paris Climate Agreement
UN Environment Programme Head Erik Solheim says the agreement of China and the United States (U.S.) to ratify Paris Climate…
Nigeria counters US misinformed advisory to citizens
The Federal Government said on Thursday that every state in the country is safe, contrary to a recent negative report…
US declares Borno, Adamawa, Rivers, Edo unsafe for citizens
The United States Government has asked its citizens living in Nigeria to stay away from twenty of the country’s 36…
Pictures: Aisha Buhari arrives United States
Wife of President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday evening arrived Washington DC, United States for a number of engagements. Here are…
Aisha Buhari puts Gov Fayose to shame, arrives US
Wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha, on Wednesday evening touched down at the Washington DC on a weeklong visit to…
Breaking News: US launches strikes on IS in Libya
The United States has carried out air strikes on positions of so-called Islamic State in Libya, following a request by…