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New York City

November 6, 2025

Zohran Mamdani: From Kampala to becoming New York City mayor

Mr Mamdani will become the first Muslim, African-born, Indian-American mayor of New York by the time he is sworn into office on January 1, 2026.

Zohran Mamdani
September 29, 2025

Nigerians in U.S. set for colourful independence parade, carnival Saturday

The event is the largest African celebration outside the continent.

Nigerians in the United States
September 12, 2025

UN observes  24th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks

The global organisation pledged to continue honouring the victims and supporting New Yorkers as the city continues its journey of resilience and healing.

9/11 attack on U.S. Twin Tower
August 7, 2025

Latin music legend Eddie Palmieri passes away at 88

Palmieri won ten Grammy Awards, including the first-ever Grammy for Best Latin Recording in 1975 for his album “The Sun of Latin Music”.

Eddie Palmieri
February 27, 2025

‘Gossip Girl’ actress Michelle Trachtenberg dies at 39

American actress Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her role as Georgina Sparks in the unrestrained series ‘Gossip Girl’, died at 39 on Tuesday.

Michelle Trachtenberg
December 19, 2024

Amazon delivery drivers embark on strike over failed negotiation with e-commerce giant

The union is demanding that the retail giant recognise its unionised workers in the U.S.

Amazon
October 23, 2024

Peter Obi begins tour of three U.S. cities October 24

The statement indicated that Mr Obi would visit three US cities of Houston, Los Angeles and Atlanta.

Peter Obi
October 23, 2024

Court orders Giuliani to forfeit millions in assets for defaming election workers

The former President Donald Trump’s ex-lawyer was also ordered to hand over sports memorabilia and luxury watches to two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss.

Giuliani speaking with Trump
October 22, 2024

U.S. charges Iranian revolutionary guards in alleged plot to assassinate human rights activist

An official with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, Ruhollah Bazghandi, has been charged in a plot to kill an Iranian-American author and women’s rights activist in the United States

September 26, 2024

New York mayor charged for fraud, bribery, receiving illegal foreign donations

U.S. Attorney Damien Williams said the mayor participated in corruption involving bribery by foreigners for almost a decade, thereby violating public trust.

Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams