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VIDEO/PICTURES: 24 armoured vehicles presented to Nigeria by US Govt
By Idowu Ogunleye As part of its effort at supporting the fight against Boko Haram, the United States’ Government on…
US donates sophisticated vehicles to Nigerian army after Boko Haram strikes
The United States on Thursday donated 24 mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles to Nigeria’s military, to enable the country’s soldiers to combat…
Hillary most qualified US presidential candidate – Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton stepped into the limelight Monday, making his first solo campaign appearance in wife Hillary’s 2016 bid for the…
Boko Haram’s safe havens, weapons flow, recruitment must be disrupted – US
The United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amb. Samantha Power, on Wednesday said that Nigeria urgently needs to…
Doctors set for first penis transplant in US
Johns Hopkins University doctors are preparing for what would be the first US penis transplant, a procedure that could potentially…
Ban all Muslims from entering the US – Donald Trump
A senior White House aide on Monday branded Donald Trump’s proposal to ban Muslims from entering the United States as…
VIDEO: Nigeria’s corruption trending on US television
On 2 December, 2015, Nick Schifrin, PBS Newshour special correspondent aired the report “Nigeria: Pain and Promise: How a…
US embassy warns of possible ‘terrorism’ attacks in Nigeria
The United States Embassy in Nigeria said on Friday it had received information that groups “associated with terrorism” may be…
US opens all military combat jobs to women
Ashton Carter, US Defence Secretary, on Friday in Washington, said the military would open all combat jobs to women, not…
US tightens visa waiver to 38 countries in wake of Paris attacks
The White House announced changes to the U.S. visa waiver program on Monday so that security officials can more closely…
US boils after police shooting video of black teenager
WATCH VIDEO OF SHOOTING: Racial tensions soared as officials released a graphic video of a police officer shooting a black…
ISIL, Boko Haram, al-Qaeda planning more attacks, US alerts citizens
The United States has alerted its citizens across the world that terrorist groups, Islamic State, Boko Haram and al-Qaeda are…
Israel welcomes release of spy Jonathan Pollard in US
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday welcomed the release of Jonathan Pollard, who was convicted of spying for Israel…
More Mexicans left than came to US in past 5 years – Pew Center
More Mexicans returned home from the United States over the last five years than immigrated to the country, according to…
How I will defeat Islamic State – Clinton
Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton on Thursday will lay out a plan for defeating Islamic State and continuing the global…
US firefighter, 41, gets world’s most extensive face transplant
A volunteer firefighter from Mississippi whose face was burned off during a home fire rescue received the world’s most extensive…
US approves $1.29 bn sale of bombs to Saudi Arabia
The United States has approved a $1.29 billion deal to replenish the Saudi air force’s arsenal, depleted by its controversial…
Protect people with disabilities, US urges Buhari
The United States Special Advisor for International Disability Rights, Ms Judith Heumann, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure that…
US, EU worried over Nigeria’s policy on access to foreign currency
The United States and the European Union have raised concerns at the World Trade Organization about Nigeria’s central bank curbs…
Gay magazine names Obama, ‘Ally of the Year’
When Barack Obama was sworn in as president in 2009, gay marriage was legal in just two states, and Obama…
Third Term: Obama ejects Burundi from Africa trade pact
President Barack Obama announced Friday that Burundi will be ejected from a pact offering African nations much-desired US market access,…
US to send special forces to Syria, powers divided on Assad
Vienna (AFP) – The United States announced Friday its first sustained deployment of ground troops to Syria to help the…
US responsible for my travails, says Blatter
Suspended Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) President, Sepp Blatter, has accused the US of being responsible for his current…
‘Greatest moment of my life’, says Hamilton after third F1 title
Britain’s Lewis Hamilton won a third Formula One world title on Sunday when he swept to victory in the United…
US offers Niger surveillance planes as Boko Haram attacks continue
en The United States offered Niger two military surveillance planes Wednesday as attacks by suspected Boko Haram extremists continued in…
Marijuana use doubles in US in a decade
AFP – Nearly one in 10 adults smokes marijuana in the US, a rate that has more than doubled in…
With US backing, Nigeria says fight against Boko Haram on course
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Malam Aliyu Ismail, said on Monday that the Nigerian Armed Forces were working hard…
US wants to avoid ‘total destruction’ of Syria – Kerry
The United States is working to avoid the “total destruction” of Syria, and plans a meeting in the coming days…
US donates vehicles to aid Cameroon in Boko Haram fight
The head of United States forces in Africa has donated armored vehicles to Cameroon to aid the country’s fight against…
US to conduct counter-Boko Haram ops in Nigeria
The United States will conduct surveillance and intelligence operations against Boko Haram inside Nigeria, sources familiar with the plan told…