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August 27, 2024

U.S. government donates 10,000 mpox vaccines to Nigeria

Muyi Aina, the executive director of NPHCDA, acknowledged the vaccine donation by the American government on Tuesday in Abuja.

VACCINES
August 7, 2024

Protests against government policies global, not peculiar to Nigeria: Ganduje

He expressed optimism that in a matter of time, the country would come out from its current challenges.

Abdullahi Ganduje and protesters
July 21, 2024

U.S. President Joe Biden withdraws from 2024 election

I will speak to the nation later this week in more detail about my decision.

Joe Biden
July 14, 2024

Tinubu condemns attack on Trump, says ‘violence has no place in democracy’

Mr Tinubu, in a message on his official X handle on Sunday, described the attack as “distasteful and beyond the pale of democratic norms.

Tinubu, Trump
June 27, 2024

Oklahoma state mandates Bible lessons in public schools

He said the Bible is “a necessary historical document to teach our kids about the history of this country.”

An American classroom (Credit: X)
June 25, 2024

WikiLeaks founder Assange agrees to plead guilty in exchange for release, ending standoff with U.S.

Mr Assange’s wife, Stella, posted a video of her husband signing paperwork and boarding a plane.

Julian Assange
June 24, 2024

U.S. govt. awards $26.6 million grants to 33 Nigerian companies

“The U.S. government is deeply invested in the prosperity of Africa.”

United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
June 20, 2024

Fake news sites surpass legitimate local news outlets in United States: Report

Ms Sadeghi noted that more than 150 Russian-backed sites have been identified.

Fake News [Credit: Premium Times]
June 20, 2024

U.S. worried about rising terrorism, extremism in West Africa

Mr Wood condemned sexual and gender-based violence against women and girls in the region by Boko Haram.

U.S flag
June 14, 2024

Nigeria among top five countries streaming Amapiano globally: Spotify

Ms Okumu noted that the COVID-19 pandemic proved to be a game-changing year for Amapiano’s growth on the platform.

Spotify