The US Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken, issued a statement on JANUARY 25, 2023 “ imposing Visa restrictions” on Nigerians who are involved in undermining the going democratic process in the country. The stamen reads: “We are committed to supporting and advancing democracy in Nigeria and around the world. Today, I am announcing visa restrictions … [Read more...] about US Blinken ‘Imposes visa Restrictions’ on Nigerians undermining democratic Process
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China tells US to fix its own debt problems after Yellen Africa remarks
By Reuters After U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called China a "barrier" to debt reform in Africa this week, Chinese officials in Zambia had a pointed response - get your own house in order. The Chinese Embassy in Zambia said on its website Tuesday "the biggest contribution that the U.S. can make to the debt issues outside the country is to act on responsible … [Read more...] about China tells US to fix its own debt problems after Yellen Africa remarks
‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Star Angela Bassett Makes Oscar History, but Film Misses Best Picture Nomination
By Adam B. Vary VARIETY “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” star Angela Bassett made superhero cinema history on Tuesday as the first woman, the first person of color and the first Marvel Studios actor to be nominated for an Academy Award for their performance in a comic book adaptation. It’s Bassett’s second Oscar nomination; her first came 29 years ago for … [Read more...] about ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Star Angela Bassett Makes Oscar History, but Film Misses Best Picture Nomination
Nigeria seeks to overturn $11 bln damages bill over failed gas project
By Sam Tobin (Reuters) Nigeria was the victim of "a campaign of bribery and deception" over a collapsed gas processing project, its lawyers told London's High Court on Monday, as the country's appeal against an $11 billion damages bill got underway. A London arbitration tribunal in 2017 awarded $6.6 billion in damages to Process & Industrial Developments … [Read more...] about Nigeria seeks to overturn $11 bln damages bill over failed gas project
Peter Obi/Datti in KANO: ‘This election will not be based on ethnicity or tribe…let them not deceive you’ (video)
The presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi and his deputy, Ahmed Datti took their campaign to the ancient city of Kano. Speaking at Kano Pillars Stadium in Kano, Obi said to the mammoth crowd, “We want bring back Kano to what Kano used to be. That is what we want to do and we can only do it by pulling you out of poverty. We are not in this business to waste … [Read more...] about Peter Obi/Datti in KANO: ‘This election will not be based on ethnicity or tribe…let them not deceive you’ (video)