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Facebook to end ban on political ads in United States

Ihesiulo Grace 4 March 2021 0

Facebook Inc said in a blog post on Wednesday that it would lift its temporary ban on political advertisements in the United States on Thursday. The social media giant imposed a months-long ban on political, electoral, and social advertising as part of an attempt to combat disinformation and

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Religious Freedom: Nigeria, China, Saudi Arabia, 7 others on US blacklist

Ihesiulo Grace 8 December 2020 0

The United States has added Nigeria and nine other countries to a blacklist on religious freedom, Daily Times gathered. This is the first time Nigeria is being added to the list and will face sanctions if the record continues to deteriorate. The US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo described Nigeria, as a “Country of Particular […]

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US removes reciprocity visa fees for Nigerians

Ihesiulo Grace 5 December 2020 0

The United States has removed all visa reciprocity fees for Nigerians seeking visas to the US with effect from December 3, the Federal Government has said. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed on Saturday that the development was sequel to the removal of excess visa application, processing and biometric fees for American citizens applying for […]

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‘United States rescue operation confirms Buhari’s incompetence’

Ihesiulo Grace 2 November 2020 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday said that the swift operation by the United States to rescue her citizen held hostage by bandits on Nigerian soil has further confirmed that the Buhari Presidency can neither secure the territorial integrity of Nigeria nor arrest the wave of insecurity ravaging the country under its inept watch. […]

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United States lauds Nigerians over commitment to tackling graft, others

Ihesiulo Grace 2 October 2020 0

United States government has congratulated Nigerians for their commitment to tackling corruption, strengthening democratic institutions and leveraging entrepreneurship. The United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo congratulated Nigeria in a statement on Thursday on behalf of the U.S Government. Pompeo said that the United States and Nigeria shared important democratic

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Nigeria at 60: US lauds Nigeria’s commitments to tackling corruption

Ihesiulo Grace 1 October 2020 0

US – As Nigeria marks its 60th independence anniversary, the United States(US) government has congratulated Nigerians for their commitment to tackling corruption, strengthening democratic institutions and leveraging entrepreneurship. Daily Times Nigeria gathered that the United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo congratulated Nigeria in a statement on Thursday on

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U.S. expresses satisfaction over peaceful conduct of Edo election

Ihesiulo Grace 23 September 2020 0

The United States (U.S) government has expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct of the Edo State governorship elections on Sept. 19, Daily Times Nigeria has learnt. READ ALSO: Oshiomhole should maintain his lane, i’ll stay on mine — Obaseki The U.S. government made this known in a message posted on the Facebook page of the […]

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BREAKING: Donald Trump administration announces US’ withdrawal from WHO

Ihesiulo Grace 7 July 2020 0

President Donald Trump has formally informed Congress of the withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organisation (WHO). Since the outbreak of the deadly Coronavirus or COVID-19, President Trump has repeatedly accused the international body of leaning towards China at the expense of the rest of the world. The US president threatened to […]

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U.S. assures ventilators will arrive in Nigeria by mid June

Ihesiulo Grace 3 June 2020 0

The United States has said that the ventilators promised by President Donald Trump will arrive in the country in two weeks. It, however, added that the delivery depended on production and shipping times. Medical Council validates 4 COVID-19 test kits – Registrar Trump had said his administration would send 250 ventilators to Nigeria and 1,000 […]

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EU urges US to reconsider decisions to cut ties with WHO

Ihesiulo Grace 30 May 2020 0

The European Union on Saturday called on the United States to “reconsider” the decision to severe ties with the World Health Organization over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic. READ ALSO: World oldest man Bob Weighton dies aged 112 “The WHO needs to continue being able to lead the international response to pandemics, current and […]

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Coronavirus: US to evacuate citizens from virus-infected cruise ship

Ihesiulo Grace 15 February 2020 0

The United States has set plans to evacuate Americans from the Diamond Princess cruise ship, the site of the biggest coronavirus outbreak outside China. The ship has been held in quarantine in a Japanese port since 3 February. Out of 3,700 people on board, 218 have tested positive for the virus. Coronavirus: 46,550 confirmed cases […]

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FG accuses US of sowing seed of religious mistrust in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 23 December 2019 0

The Federal Government has accused the United States of attempting to sow seed of religious mistrust among the various religious groups in Nigeria with its recent report. In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said the Federal Government rejected the US designation of Nigeria as “a […]

Aviation Business

AFRAA wants govt to develop policy for airlines ownership

Ihesiulo Grace 11 October 2019 0

African Airlines Association (AFRAA), has called on African governments to develop a policy that would enable their airlines to own airports in their countries or vice versa in order to reduce losses. Director of Government, Legal and Industry Affairs, AFRAA, Mr Aaron Munetsi, canvassed this position on the side-lines of a recently concluded African Travel […]

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Aviation board to solve BASA challenges, others –Expert

Ihesiulo Grace 23 July 2019 0

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Capt. Henry Omeogu, the former Director of Operations, in the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has called on the Federal Government to create a Civil Aviation Board (CAB) to tackle most of the challenges facing the Nigerian aviation industry, especially the airline sub-sector. Speaking with journalists in an interview at the recent […]

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Nigerian mum gets emotional after seeing her son who returned from US

Ihesiulo Grace 11 July 2019 0

A video which captured a Nigerian mum’s reaction as her son returned to Nigeria after spending 5 years in the United States, has turned up our mood. In the surprise meeting which took place at a restaurant, the Nigerian mum couldn’t stop hugging her son before rolling on the floor in excitement. Well, that explains […]

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It’s less likely for Buhari to be defeated in 2019 – US institute

Ihesiulo Grace 5 November 2018 0

The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) has disclosed that it is less likely for President Muhammadu Buhari to be defeated in the 2019 election. The organaisation said this in a report it released on the forthcoming general election. USIP said the report is based on its interactions with Nigerians from different sectors. But the […]

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World most powerful people: Dangote beats US VP, ranks 66th

Ihesiulo Grace 10 May 2018 0

Nigeria’s foremost entrepreneur, Aliko Dangote, has been ranked among 75 most powerful persons on the planet, ahead of the Vice President of the United States of America, Mike Pence. According to the Forbe’s latest 2018 ranking of the World Powerful people, Dangote ranked among world leaders like Xi Jinping, the Chinese President, Vladimir Putin the […]

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Nigeria’s 2019 polls remain our priority, US declares

Ihesiulo Grace 6 March 2018 0

* Envoy: Peaceful transitions inevitable due to Nigeria’s strategic position Says she’ll attain third most populous country in the world by 2025 Read Also: United States of America’s warning is a Load of Nonsense The United States Secretary of State, Mr Rex Tillerson, has stated that Nigeria’s 2019 general elections and a peaceful transition remain […]

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Wife battery: Uganda recalls envoy to U.S.

Ihesiulo Grace 13 January 2018 0

Uganda has recalled its deputy ambassador to the United States after the US State Department kicked him out for beating his wife. According to agency report, Dickson Ogwang was asked to leave Washington DC after he reportedly invoked diplomatic immunity to avoid prosecution. Confirming the incident, Uganda’s deputy minister for International Affairs, Okello Oryem, said

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North Korea: New UN sanctions an act of war

Ihesiulo Grace 24 December 2017 0

The latest U.N. sanctions against North Korea are an act of war and tantamount to a complete economic blockade against the country, North Korea’s foreign ministry said on Sunday, threatening to punish those who supported the measure. The U.N. Security Council unanimously imposed new sanctions on North Korea on Friday for its recent intercontinental ballistic […]