The Commander, United States Africa Command (U.S.-AFRICOM), Gen. Michael Langley, has commended the approach of Nigeria in fighting insecurity in the country and its strategic leadership in the sub region. Langley gave the commendation when he paid a visit to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja….
The U.S. Department of Defense announced that the U.S. military attacked positions of Iranian-allied militias in Yemen and Syria. Pentagon spokesman Pat Ryder said on Tuesday that Airstrikes were carried out on several Houthi rebel weapons caches in Yemen over the weekend. ‘‘These facilities housed a variety of advanced conventional weapons used by the Iran-backed…
The Health Emergency Initiative (HEI) has partnered with the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos to equip young Nigerians with critical skills for handling pre-hospital emergencies. Mr Paschal Achunine, Executive Director of HEI, in a statement on Sunday in Lagos, said the programme aligns with the commitment of both organisations to youth empowerment and community impact….
Fatemeh Mohajerani Iranian government spokesperson on Wednesday said Iranian’s livelihoods will not be affected by the U.S. elections after Donald Trump claimed victory in the presidential vote. Arab and Western officials have told Reuters Trump may reimpose his “maximum pressure policy’’ through heightened sanctions on Iran’s oil industry and empower Israel to strike its nuclear…
Republican Donald Trump claimed victory in the 2024 presidential contest after Fox News projected that he had defeated Democrat Kamala Harris, which would cap a stunning political comeback four years after he left the White House. “America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate,” he said early on Wednesday to a roaring crowd of…
Donald Trump, 78, recaptured the White House on Wednesday by securing more than the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the presidency. Edison Research projected, following a campaign of dark rhetoric that deepened the polarisation in the country. Trump was elected president, capping a remarkable comeback four years after he was voted out of…
Amid discontent and division, with opinion polls showing nearly two-third voters believe the country is headed in the wrong direction under President Joe Biden, Americans head to the polls on Tuesday. While the United States economy is the envy of the industrialized world, emerging from COVID shutdowns with strong job growth and wage increases, many…
A survey has shown German companies in the United States are showing some reluctance to invest given the U.S. presidential election. According to a survey by the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) published on Monday companies are waiting to see what the future economic policy of the country will be. DIHK foreign trade…
The supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, issued renewed threats to Iranian arch-enemies Israel and the United States on Saturday, following the recent military confrontations. “The enemies, whether the Zionist regime or America, will certainly receive a devastating response to what they are doing to Iran and the resistance front,” the 85-year-old Khamenei said…
The U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) has reiterated its commitment to supporting African-led solutions needed to create pathways for prosperity across Nigeria and the continent. Travis Adkins, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), USADF, made the reaffirmation during his visit to Nigeria from August 18 to August 21 to expand partnerships. This is contained in…
