Tag: Washington
Christian Genocide Debate: Washington sends lawmaker to Nigeria
United States lawmaker, Congressman Moore, who represents Virginia’s Second District, has arrived in Nigeria for an official visit.
Trump demands immediate removal of homeless people from U.S. capital
Two weeks ago, the U.S. president had announced plans to take action against homeless people near the White House.
Pre-inauguration: Some takeaways from Trump’s remarks on Sunday
But the crowd at the Capital One Arena was indistinguishable from any at Trump’s prior campaign events: men and women…
World Bank, IMF annual meeting to start in Washington
As part of the meeting, the IMF also plans on Tuesday to present a new forecast for future growth in…
Saudi Arabia appoints woman as Ambassador to Washington
Saudi Arabia has appointed Princess Rima bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud as new Ambassador to the United…
Trump orders closure of Palestinian office
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the closure of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) office in Washington, DC.
Buhari arrives Washington for meeting with Trump
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Washington DC ahead of his Working Visit on 29 April, 2018.
Nigeria’s Buhari set for Washington visit
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari will on April 30 hold the distinction of becoming the first African president to meet US…
Buhari heads to Washington with Nigeria’s nuclear energy message
President Muhammadu Buhari is to leave Abuja on Wednesday for Washington to join President Barack Obama and other world leaders…
US marks 14th anniversary of September 11 terrorist attacks
The U.S. on Friday marked the 14th remembrance of the Sept.11, 2001 attacks with ceremonies including memorial services at some…
US aiding Boko Haram, says Buhari
Washington (AFP) – Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari warned Washington on Wednesday that a US refusal to arm his troops because…
One dead after Washington subway fills with smoke
A woman died after thick smoke filled a subway tunnel in the US capital Monday during the evening rush, officials…
Washington’s ‘mayor for life’ bade farewell
Thousands gathered Saturday for a joyful final farewell to Washington’s “mayor for life” Marion Barry, remembering him more for his…
US-Africa Summit: Jonathan leaves for Washington Sunday
President Goodluck Jonathan will on Sunday leave for Washington DC to participate in a three-day United States-African Leaders Summit. This…
Washington taxi drivers join global Uber protests
Taxi drivers snarled traffic in downtown Washington on Wednesday in protest against smartphone car-hailing services such as Uber, which they…
US protest demands action on kidnapped Nigerian girls
About 200 protesters gathered Tuesday outside the Nigerian embassy in Washington to demand the country take robust action to rescue…
Obama toasts seven million health care sign ups
US President Barack Obama Tuesday cheered seven million people who signed up for insurance under his health care law, and…
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…
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…
Scientists probe 2 paths to AIDS cure
Investigators are looking into two main paths toward a cure for AIDS, based on the stunning stories of a small…
Okonjo Iweala Still Absent As Weekly Meetings of FEC Kicks Off
The first weekly meeting of Federal Executive Council, since the election of President Goodluck Jonathan kicked off on Wednesday morning with…
Elections 2011, News, Politics
US Backs INEC On Polls
The U.S has expressed its support for INEC’s decision to shift the dates of the general elections due to the…
Chemical Used In Coke, Pepsi Dangerous, Say Scientists
An ingredient used in Coca-Cola and Pepsi is a cancer risk and should be banned, an influential lobby group has…