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The United States government has removed all visa reciprocity fees for Nigerian citizens seeking visas to the United States, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In a statement spokesman for the ministry, Ferdinand Nwonye, said the positive development is in line with the removal of excess visa application, processing and biometric fees for United […]
US president-elect Joe Biden has a foot fracture and will likely have to wear a medical boot, his team said Sunday after the 78-year-old was taken to the doctor because he had slipped while playing with his dog. Biden, who will become the oldest US president upon his January swearing-in, suffered the injury Saturday with […]
Some members of the United Kingdom parliament, says there is “strong” evidence to sanction the Nigerian government over alleged killings during the #EndSARS protest. The Members of Parliament, MPs, on Tuesday said the UK must use all diplomatic means to get the federal government to listen to protesters and also seeking sanction against the Nigerian […]
CNN says it is standing by its report that soldiers used live bullets on #EndSARS protesters in Lagos. On Wednesday, CNN published an investigation which uncovered evidence that soldiers used live rounds on protesters who had converged on Lekki tollgate on October 20th. CNN was reacting to comments by Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, […]
Former Ghanaian President, Jerry Rawlings has died of coronavirus-related complications at the age of 73, according to reports from Ghanaian media. The development comes less than a month after he buried his mother. Born on June 22, 1947,Rawlings was a military leader who ruled Ghana from 1981 to 2001.He led a military junta from […]
Erika Jayne, Singer and “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” cast member has announced that her 21-year marriage to Tom Girardi has come to an end. Erika revealed this in a statement on Wednesday. “After much consideration I have decided to end my marriage to Tom Girardi. This is not a step taken lightly or […]
Sir Thomas Sean Connery has died at the age of 90, his family has said. Sir Sean was a Scottish actor and producer. He was best known as the first actor to portray the character James Bond in film, starring in seven Bond films between 1962 and 1983. Connery was in smaller theatre […]
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s nominee for the position of the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is set to emerge winner of the competitive race. With support from 104 of all 164 member countries of the WTO, a path has been cleared for her to become the first woman and African to head the global […]
Brazil and Barcelona legend Ronaldinho has confirmed he has tested positive for covid-19. The 40-year-old soccer legend announced on instagram that he had tested positive but is feeling fine and is now self-isolating. “I have been here in Belo Horizonte since yesterday. I came to participate in the event. I did the tests and I […]
Hundreds of Nigerians based in South Africa say they will join the #EndSARS protests in solidarity with Nigerian youths who are demanding an end to police brutality and good governance among others. They made the disclosure in a statement by the President of the Nigeria Union South Africa (NUSA), Mr. Adetola Olubajo, on Monday in […]
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