Tag: United States
US gun sales soar
WASHINGTON,(AFP) – US firearm sales have sky-rocketed since the Newtown school massacre, as debate over gun control rages and enthusiasts…
America Warns Citizens Against Trips To Nigeria
Simon Ateba/Lagos The United States Government has warned its citizens against travelling to Nigeria, particularly during the holiday season, saying…
Still On The American Elections
By Tope Ojo The American national elections might have come and gone with all the interest and anxiety generated, political…
Venezuela Friendly: Mixed Feelings Trail Martins, Others Return
Reactions have continued to trail the decision of Super Eagles’ coach, Stephen Keshi to recall some players into the team…
Venezuela Friendly: NFF Alters Eagles Training Schedule
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF has altered the training schedule of the Super Eagles ahead of the international friendly against…
Aity Moves Up With Amkpaidem Video
Just back from a 10-City tour of the United States, Gospel singer, Aity Dennis has released a new video…
Humanizing The President And Presidency
By Ernest Omoarelojie Party primary (convention) is always an interesting affair. It is the culmination point of all political intrigues,…
Austrian sky diver makes record jump
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner made a record-breaking leap from the edge of space Sunday, landing safely…
Yomi Peters To Release New Album
Juju music star, Yomi Peters is now putting finishing touches to his new album set for release in December. Showbiz…
Obamas dine out to mark belated 20th anniversary
WASHINGTON (AFP) – After a rough and busy week, President Barack Obama wined and dined with First Lady Michelle on…
Nigeria, South Africa Among Top 5 Countries Buying US Products
The United States of America’s Department of Commerce International Trade Administration has listed Nigeria, South Africa, Angola, Ghana, and Benin…
Religious intolerance global phenomenon, reveals study
Restrictions on religion were growing worldwide by mid-2010, even in Western countries with traditionally few limits on the practice of…
Wasteful Falconets Lose To America
The hope of Nigeria’s Falconets to play in the final of Japan 2012 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup was dashed…
Nigeria Sitting On Keg Of Gun Powder
Coordinator, Afenifere Renewal Group, ARG, United States of America, USA chapter, Taiwo Oladotun Ogunleye, in this interview with Political Platform,…
FG Not Sincere About Dialogue With Boko Haram
Comrade Shehu Sani, author, human rights activist and President, Civil Rights Congress of Nigeria spoke with FEMI ADI on the…
Rick Ross Shoots New Video In Lagos
United States rapper and Maybach Music Group boss, Rick Ross, has shot some scenes for his hit song Hold Me…
Late Steve Job’s home burgled
A Californian has been arrested and charged with stealing $60,000 worth of computers and other items from a home belonging…
Oduah’s Botched Jamboree
The intended foreign investment roadshow by the Minister of Aviation, Princess Stella Oduah, is, to say the least, misguided, unwarranted…
Teledom Partners Transition Networks On Broadband Technology
Teledom International Limited is partnering with a United States of America’s technology firm, Transition Networks Inc., to launch a wide…
China leads medals table in London
Olympics medals table on Saturday: Gold Silver Bronze Total China 4 0 2 6 Italy 2 2 1 5 United…
US sells missiles to Kuwait to fend off Iran
The Pentagon said Wednesday it planned to sell 60 Patriot missiles to Kuwait in a deal worth an estimated $4.2…
US tightens the screws on Syria’s Assad
The United States moved to freeze the assets of dozens of Syrian ministers Wednesday, piling pressure on the regime as…
Malaika Bags US Award
Fuji star, Sulaimon Alao Adekunle Malaika a.k.a Alayeluwa, who is currently on a playing tour of the United States of…
Fans Pay €311 To Watch Real Training
Real Madrid are charging fans in the United States of America up to €311 to watch the Spanish champions train…
Doping: US Goalkeeper Warned
The United States Number 1 goalkeeper, Hope Solo, has received a warning after testing positive for a banned substance. The…
Russia sends naval flotilla to Syria
Russia has sent a naval flotilla of seven warships led by an anti-submarine destroyer to its naval base at the…
Man U shops for $100million in US
Manchester United filed papers in the United States Tuesday to raise money by selling shares on the US market. In…
Tinubu receives US Black Mayors’ highest award
Nigeria has what it takes to become the renaissance beacon for African development if a dedicated leadership is in a…
US healthcare costs out of this world
“Every time I see what I pay for me and my family’s health it makes me sick,” says Fiona, a…
Kennis Music Signs On American Star
By Funsho Arogundade Nigeria’s Kennis Music has landed a big fish as it has finally signed America’s young singing sensation,…