Tag: USA

Atiku to address largest Chamber of Commerce in the world in US

Aminu Imam

The spokesperson for the Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign organisation, Daniel Bwala, has disclosed that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, had been scheduled to address the US Chamber of Commerce, which happens to be the largest in the world. Daniel Bwala made this disclosure on a television programme while responding to a question about whether the PDP is still running a full-fledged campaign despite some narrative about the party’s campaign from some quarters. He noted that the PDP is fully prepared for their campaign as…

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“Security situation not bad enough to warrant US, UK’s terror warning” – NSA Monguno

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The National Security Adviser (NSA), Babagana Monguno, says the security situation in Nigeria does not warrant travel advisories and terror warnings from the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK). Recall that the US authorised the evacuation of non-critical staff in the country, while the UK had asked its citizens not to embark on ‘non-essential’ movements in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). President Muhammadu Buhari, in his response, said that despite the terror alerts, attacks are not imminent. “However, it does not mean an attack in Abuja is imminent.…

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Terror Threat: Atiku holds crucial meeting with US State Department officials

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With terror threats looming in the country, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar held a crucial meeting with officials of the US States Department in Washington DC. The meeting, according to a statement by Atiku Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, was held on Friday night and was led by Atiku and Assistant Secretary of the States Department, Bureau of African Affairs, Molly Phee. According to the statement, the meeting focused primarily on enhancing cooperation with the U.S. authorities on Nigeria’s security challenges, elections and democracy. The…

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2023: Atiku in US to lobby top State Dept. officials on presidential bid

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The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, yesterday arrived in the United States Atiku to meet with members of the party in the Diaspora. The former vice-president arrived in America yesterday ,after he left Nigeria on Wednesday. As part of his programmes in the U.S., the PDP flag bearer would be meeting with top Nigerian business leaders and young Nigerian professionals living in the diaspora, as well as with the business community at large. His visit is the second since 2018, when he similarly visited America…

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Potential Terrorist Attack: U.S. Govt. begins relocation of its citizens, staff from Abuja

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The United States has authorised the relocation of U.S. government employees and their families from Abuja over potential terrorist attacks. The US consulate and embassy made this known in a security notice it issued yesterday. In a statement published on its official website, the U.S Embassy revealed that there is an elevated risk of terror attacks in Nigeria, specifically in Abuja, adding that it will, henceforth, offer reduced services until further notice. Recall that the U.S. had on Sunday, 23rd of October, issued a security alert on another possible terrorists…

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National Security: FG fumes over UK, US embassies’ security alerts

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…Assures of security safety for all The Federal Government yesterday expressed strong disapproval over security alert issued by some embassies alleging plot by terrorists to attack government and public facilities in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. The United States and United Kingdom embassies in Nigeria had on Sunday issued advisories to their citizens with warning that terrorists are planning to launch attack against public places in Nigeria. The embassies had consequently warned their citizens to be on alert and keep off such public places. However, the Minister of Information and…

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US Embassy Abuja Security Alert: DSS calls for calm

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…Says measures in place to forestall such incidence The Department of State Services (DSS) has said there is no cause for alarm over the US embassy alert on terror attacks in Abuja. The intelligence agency was responding to the security alerts issued by the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) on the possibility of increased terrorist attacks in Nigeria. Recall that reports during the weekend had it that the US Embassy raised the alarm in a security alert issued to its nationals, saying targets may include, but are…

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Independence: “No one celebrates life like Nigeria”, says New York City Mayor 

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New York City Mayor, Eric Adams, has joined Nigerians from all walks of life in celebrating the 62nd anniversary of their country’s independence. In his remarks at the Independence Day Carnival on Saturday night, Adams praised Nigerians for their tenacity and distinctive social and cultural life. The mayor recalled with memories his visit to Africa, saying his experience in Lagos State stood out. Adams said, “I remember landing in Lagos. I remember landing on a Monday and not sleeping again until Sunday. No one throws a party like Lagos in…

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FG, US sign agreement on return of over $23m Abacha loot

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The Federal Government and the United States (US) government have reached an agreement on the return of over $23 million of the Late General Sani Abacha loot. The agreement, which is on the sharing, transfer, repatriation, disposition and management of the said asset, was held in the office of the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, (AGF), Abubakar Malami, (SAN), yesterday. It involves the management of some forfeited assets in relation to MECOSTA/Sani Mohammed Asset, known as Abacha V. Malami signed on behalf of the Nigerian government and…

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US Navy arrives in Nigerian waters to boost maritime security in Gulf of Guinea

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The United States Coast Guard ship ‘Cutter Mohawk (WMEC 913)’ arrived at the Nigerian Naval Dockyard in Lagos, on Friday, for a scheduled port visit. Shortly after the ship’s arrival, Consul-General Will Stevens and Commander Andrew Pate, Mohawk’s Commanding Officer, met with Rear-Admiral Yakubu Wambai, the Flag Officer Commanding Nigeria’s Western Naval Command, to discuss the United States and Nigeria’s shared commitment to a safe and secure Gulf of Guinea. During the visit, the US Naval officers will meet with the Nigerian Navy leadership at the Western Navy Command Headquarters in…

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