Trump refuses to apologise for racist clip of Obamas
By AFP President Donald Trump refused to apologise for a video posted on his social media account depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys, though he said he condemned the…
Shocking killing stories but no discussion on dividing Nigeria yet, says US Congressman Moore
The lawmaker representing West Virginia’s 2nd District in the United States Congress, Rep Riley Moore, has said that there has been no serious discussion on dividing Nigeria since he began…
Venezuela’s invasion: Time to diversify, end oil-dependent budgets
By GEB THE possibility of opening up the Venezuelan crude reserve, following the United States invasion of the commodity-rich country, has stirred anxiety and may deepen Nigeria’s revenue crisis. Already,…
US Supreme Court to hear Trump bid to fire Federal Reserve governor
By AFP The US Supreme Court hears arguments on Wednesday over President Donald Trump’s attempt to fire a Federal Reserve governor, a case that could have far-reaching consequences for the…
US cease visa processing for Nigeria, 74 others
The United States has paused visa processing for Nigeria, Russia, and at least 73 other countries as part of a broader review of its immigration screening procedures. The US Department…
US allows Nvidia to send advanced AI chips to China with restrictions
By AFP The US Commerce Department on Tuesday opened the door for Nvidia to sell advanced artificial intelligence chips in China with restrictions, following through on a policy shift announced…
Maduro due for first US court hearing after capture
By AFP Deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro is expected to appear in a New York court on Monday, just days after being seized in Caracas in a shock US military…
Trump’s Christmas gospel: Bombs, blessings and blame
By AFP Christmas under Donald Trump brought air strikes abroad and political threats at home, as the US president used the holiday to project a vision of power rooted less…
US, Nigeria differ in details over airstrikes on terrorists
By AFP Following surprise US strikes targeting militants in Nigeria, it remains unclear who or what was actually hit as Washington and Abuja tell slightly different stories. Complicating matters is…
‘Shook the whole town’, Nigerians surprised by U.S strikes
By AFP Nigerians across Sokoto state awoke to loud blasts Thursday night, worried their village was being attacked by one of the multiple armed groups that plague northwest Nigeria. They…