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Anthony Blinken

May 17, 2023

U.S. calls Tinubu, promises to work with his administration

U.S. secretary of state Anthony Blinken has assured President-elect Bola Tinubu of the U.S. commitment to work with his administration.

Bola Tinubu and Anthony Blinken
May 15, 2023

U.S. imposes visa ban on Nigerians who undermined 2023 elections

The names of affected persons were withheld from the public.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken
December 8, 2022

Russia frees American basketballer Griner in exchange for arms dealer Victor Bout

Ms Griner, who was arrested in Moscow and given a nine-year prison sentence, was exchanged for Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer.

A composite of American basketball player Brittney Griner and Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer
November 25, 2021

Buhari, Lai Mohammed lack power to reject #EndSARS panel report: Falana

The human rights activist and lawyer said Mr Mohammed was displaying “executive rascality” in rejecting the panel report.

November 19, 2021

FG begs U.S. to patronise agricultural products by Nigerian farmers

Currently, Nigeria exports crude oil, cocoa, cashew nuts, and animal feed to the U.S. market.

November 19, 2021

Boko Haram: Buhari regime blames U.S. lawmakers for preventing Nigeria from buying attack helicopters

Foreign affairs minister Geoffrey Onyeama has appealed to the U.S. government for support to tackle COVID-19 and develop a vaccine facility.

Coronavirus used to illustrate the story.
November 19, 2021

Nigerian musicians enrich American lives: U.S.

“Nigeria touches us every day in America through the amazing power of its diaspora. Musicians, writers, artists, entrepreneurs, athletes enrich our lives…”

U.S Secretary of States Antony Blinken
October 24, 2021

Tucano Jets: IPOB wins first round in U.S. Court

IPOB had sued the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin over the sale of the fighter jets to Nigeria.

August 17, 2021

Africa’s future in hands of ‘inspiring’ YALI fellows: U.S. Consulate

The U.S. says the YALI fellows are doing outstanding and inspiring work that affects the continent.

U.S. Consulate Public Affairs Officer Stephen Ibelli