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Yam Export: Exporters debunk rejection story

Tom Okpe, Abuja The exporters of Nigeria yam to the United Kingdom and United States of America have disagreed with the reports that the country’s produce exported were rejected at their destinations. The Africa Independent Television (AIT) had earlier reported that the Nigeria yams exported to UK and the US after the official flag off […]
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Iyanya, Temple Management Company to Headline Business Conference at Georgetown University

Iyanya and Temple Management Company have been invited to headline an entertainment panel at the Africa Business Conference holding at the prestigious Georgetown University, Washington DC, USA. The Up 2 Sumting crooner, who joined Mavin Records last year, is joined by Terfa Tilley-Gyado, Director of Communications, Temple Management Company, who will moderate on the
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Kerry in Russia Meeting Putin, Lavrov

U.S. Secretary of State John met Russian President Vladimir Putin Tuesday in the resort city of Sochi, in Kerry’s first visit to Russia since relations soured over sharp disagreements on Ukraine and Syria. Before sitting down with Putin, Kerry met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov for more than four hours in what was then the […]
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Korea, China Wary of US-Japan Military Pact

A new defense pact between the United States and Japan that will give Tokyo’s forces a more ambitious global role provoked wary reactions from neighbors South Korea and China Tuesday. Even though South Korea may stand to benefit from a stronger Japanese military presence to counter the North Korean threat and China’s rising power, officials […]
Africa

US Condemns Burundi President's Re-Election Bid

The United States has condemned Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza’s controversial bid for a third term in office, warning that the central African country “is losing an historic opportunity to strengthen its democracy. “We regret this significant missed opportunity, but the hard work of building democratic practices and institutions must
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Biden Affirms US Readiness To Help Tackle Insecurity

  The United States Vice President, Joe Biden, has affirmed the readiness of the United States to expand collaboration with Nigeria on issues of common concern, including economic and security matters. In a statement by the Public Affairs section of the United States Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria, Biden commended the Nigeria’s President-elect, General Mohammadu
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‘We’Ll Resume Military Training with US to End Terror’

President-elect, Ma­jor General Muhammadu Buhari has pledged to re­sume military training with the United States as part of a comprehensive effort to end terrorism in Nigeria. ­ The incoming Federal Govern­ment will also work with Nige­ria’s neighbours in rooting out the Boko Haram sect from the region. General Buhari made the pledge in an opinion […]
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Nadal Strategises on His Game

Rafael Nadal says he will work on the mental side of his game as he begins preparations for the clay-court season. The 28-year-old crashed out of the Miami Open with a three-set defeat to Fernando Verdasco on Sunday. It ended a disappointing few weeks in the USA after he lost in the quarter-finals of the […]
Football Sports

Iorfa set for England duty

Wolves imposing Nigerian right back Dominic Iorfa has been invited to the England U-20 side for friendlies against Mexico and the United States of America next week. It is only his debut season as a first-team player and the teenager has successfully forced his way into Kenny Jackets’s squad at the Molineux. After his debut […]
Tourism

Gani Adams launches Cultural Tourism Initiative in 5 States and US …Signs Tourism Exchange with Oloyotunji

The conscientious efforts of Otunba Gani Adams, chief promoter, Olokun Festival Foundation, at exploring and enhancing the cultural heritage of the Yoruba race as a tourism brand, particularly outside Nigeria, has earned him an award by a group of Nigerians in the Diaspora. Applauding the cultural/tourism initiative of Otunba Adams through the activities of Olokun […]
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US, Iran in new nuclear talks

The White House wants Congress to stop interfering in the negotiations with Iran about its nuclear capabilities. White House Chief of Staff Dennis McDonough warned Con­gress in a letter sent late Saturday that pending legislation requiring congressional approval for any deal reached with Iran about its nuclear capabilities could have a “profoundly negative