Finally, Trump wears mask as U.S records 66,000 new virus infections
U.S. President Donald Trump surprised the world by wearing a mask in public for the first time since the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) […]
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Will Trump go, if he loses? By Azu Ishiekwene
After three and a half years of his presidency, US President Donald Trump appears to have exhausted all surprises in the bag, except, of course, […]
China says U.S. withdrawal from WHO undermines fight against COVID-19
The United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organisation (WHO) is undermining the international fight against the coronavirus epidemic, China said on Wednesday. Washington’s departure […]
China will retaliate if U.S. imposes sanctions over Hong Kong-related issues – official
China’s Central Government and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government will undoubtedly retaliate if the United States imposes sanctions, an official said on […]
Democrats slam Trump as White House downplays spike in virus cases
The number of coronavirus cases continued to spike across much of the U.S. on Sunday as the White House downplayed the severity of new outbreaks […]
Senior African UN officials condemn systemic racism in U.S.
Twenty-two senior United Nations officials have issued a joint statement condemning “pervasive and systemic racism” in the United States and beyond. The officials, who are […]
White House sought 10,000 active troops to quell protests – Report
The White House wanted to deploy some 10,000 active duty troops to quell protests in the capital Washington and elsewhere in the United States earlier […]
New U.S. restrictions on 33 Chinese firms, institutions take effect June 5
The U.S. Commerce Department said Wednesday that new restrictions on 33 Chinese firms and institutions would take effect on Friday, June 5. The agency had […]
U.S withdrawal from WHO draws anger, opposition across globe
Washington’s decision to sever ties with the World Health Organisation (WHO), widely seen as irresponsible and immoral, has once again riled the world for the […]
Protests: Trump threatens to deploy military in states
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday evening threatened to deploy soldiers in cities rocked by violent protests over the death of a black American in […]
South Africa’s rand climbs to 8 week high against dollar
South Africa’s rand raced to its highest in more than eight weeks against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, as optimism about a global recovery from […]
COVID-19: U.S. says China must pay $2bn WHO pledge
The United States on Monday said China must pay more than the two billion dollars it committed to the World Health Organisation. It called the […]
No licence yet to switch on 5G, says Danbatta
The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) , Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, says that there are no Fifth Generation (5G) of mobile technology licence […]
FG set to evacuate 200 Nigerians from Canada on Thursday
The Nigeria High Commission in Canada says it is set to evacuate Nigerians stranded in that country due to coronavirus travel restrictions. In a statement […]
COVID-19: Evacuation of Nigerians from U.S. begins May 10
Evacuation of Nigerians stranded in the U.S. due to the novel coronavirus pandemic is to begin on May 10, according to the Consulate-General of Nigeria […]
German retailers underwhelmed by first shopping Saturday of crisis
The first weekend shopping day of the pandemic was an underwhelming one in Germany on Saturday, capping the first week in which many shops were […]
U.S. FDA approves first at-home COVID-19 sample collection
The United States’ Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the country’s first at-home sample collection for coronavirus testing. FDA’s commissioner, Mr Stephen Hahn, said […]
North America trade agreement coming into force in July, U.S. says
The United States–Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will come into force on July 1, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said Friday in a notification to the U.S. […]
U.S. Congress passes new 484-billion-dollar stimulus package
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a new 484-billion-dollar stimulus package on Thursday, aimed at aiding small businesses and hospitals, as well as providing new […]
Russia defends WHO against Trump criticism
Russia has defended the World Health Organisation (WHO) against recent criticism by U.S. President Donald Trump, arguing that the UN body is contributing significantly to the fight […]
COVID-19: Nigerian student dies in US
By Lesley Muosowo Otu A Nigerian student, expected to graduate in a few weeks, has reportedly died of coronavirus in the United States. The 25 […]
U.S. reports 10,491 coronavirus cases, 150 deaths
The U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday reported 10,491 cases of coronavirus, an increase of 3,404 cases from its previous count, […]
China expels U.S. journalists from 3 top newspapers amid dispute
China announced plans early on Wednesday to expel U.S. journalists from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post in retaliation […]
US Travel Ban: Punish those responsible, not the Nigerian people – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Donald Trump to punish only those responsible for the lapses which led to US visa ban […]
How Nigeria, US can curb extremism in the Sahel – Osinbajo
The increase in activities and threats by terrorist groups in the Sahel region can be largely curbed by stepping up relations between Nigeria and the […]