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New York governor, Cuomo, resigns over accusations of sexual harassment

Aminu Imam

The United States (US) Governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, had resigned his office after accusations of sexual harassment was confirmed by an investigation he ordered. The independent investigation by the New York Attorney-General’s office found that Cuomo, 63, sexually harassed multiple women, prompting efforts to remove him. Cuomo, who had been facing pressure to resign from fellow Democrats, including President Joe Biden,  is the third New York governor in a row to leave office under a cloud of scandal. Just a year ago, he was basking in adulation as…

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“Sleepy Buhari making corruption to run rampant in Nigeria” – US Economist

Aminu Imam

An American applied economist at John Hopkins University, Baltimore, in the United States, Steve H Hanke, has taken a swipe at the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration as Nigeria continues to experience an upsurge in corruption. Recall that the All Progressive Congress (APC)’s mantra, while they were running for the office of the Presidency in 2015, was “CHANGE”. President Buhari, who was the party’s presidential candidate at that time, also promised Nigerians that he was stepping in to fight corruption and ensure that corrupt leaders are brought to justice. However, there…

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17-yr-old Nigerian student receives scholarships from schools across the US and Canada

Aminu Imam

A 17-year old Nigerian secondary school graduate who aced all her papers in the 2020 WASSCE, has been offered 19 full-ride scholarships by universities across the United States and Canada.  The student, identified as Victory Yinka-Banjo, was reportedly also offered $5 million worth of scholarship money for an undergraduate program of study, according to the admission documents.  Victory, who revealed that she had applied to many schools because she felt her chances of gaining admission were very slim, was offered potential full scholarships from Ivy League schools such as Yale…

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U.S. announces priority appointments for Nigerians applying for student’s visa

Aminu Imam

The United States Mission in Nigeria has said it will prioritise visa applications by Nigerian students who hope to resume academic studies in the States by September 2021. This was contained in a statement signed by the US Mission Country Consular Coordinator, Susan Tuller and released by the Public Affairs Section of the US Consulate-General, Temitayo Famutimi, on Friday. “The U.S. Mission will prioritise student visa applicants and ensure Nigerian students resuming this Fall get visa interview appointments well in advance of their programme start date,” United States Mission Country…

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Breaking! U.S. announces priority appointments for Nigerians applying for student’s visa

Aminu Imam

The United States Mission in Nigeria has said it will prioritise visa applications by Nigerian students who hope to resume academic studies in the States by September 2021. This was contained in a statement signed by the US Mission Country Consular Coordinator, Susan Tuller and released by the Public Affairs Section of the US Consulate-General, Temitayo Famutimi, on Friday. “The U.S. Mission will prioritise student visa applicants and ensure Nigerian students resuming this Fall get visa interview appointments well in advance of their programme start date,” United States Mission Country…

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“Buhari is focused, Nigeria’s problems extraordinary” – U.S. declares

Aminu Imam

…Says it is committed to helping country solve its  security threats The United States government says Nigeria’s security crises are “extraordinary”, but that President Muhammadu Buhari is “very focused on” them. This was made known by US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken while speaking during a virtual roundtable with some African journalists. Blinken said his country is in “absolute solidarity” with Nigeria in resolving the security threats. Recall that Nigeria had witnessed more than ten security incidents on Monday as killings and attacks continued across the country. In the North,…

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14, 000 Nigerians spent $501m on education in America last year – US govt.

Aminu Imam

…Says Nigeria sends more students than any other African country The United States government has said that about 14,000 Nigerians who pursued U.S. graduate and undergraduate degrees, brought an estimated $501 million, (about N190.4bn) to the country last year. The government, which disclosed its website, noted that Nigeria sends more students to American colleges and universities than any other country in Africa. The information said about 100,000 Nigerians visit the United States in a year. “With over 100,000 travelers to the United States each year, Nigerians boost American businesses, colleges,…

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US Former Vice President Dies at 93

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The 42nd vice president of the United States, Walter Mondale, has been confirmed dead. The diplomat was confirmed dead in a statement released on Tuesday morning by his family. However, no cause has been revealed for the death of the former senator, ambassador and Minnesota attorney general Mondale who died at the age of 93. “It is with profound sadness that we share news that our beloved dad passed away today in Minneapolis, Minnesota,” his family said in a statement on Monday, April 19,” a statement from the deceased’s family read.…

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Myanmar’s Coup: U.S. threatens to take action against actors

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The U.S. has threatened to take action against those responsible for the detention of State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, as well as President Win Myint in Myanmar. “The United States is alarmed by reports that the Burmese military has taken steps to undermine the country’s democratic transition, including the arrest of State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi and other civilian officials in Burma (Myanmar). “President (Joe) Biden has been briefed by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan,” White House Spokesperson Jen Psaki said in a statement. Earlier, Western media reported…

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UN, US condemn military coup in Burma

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The UN and US have condemned the coup in Burma and called for a return to constitutional and democratic order in the Southeast Asian country. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, reacted to the development in separate statements. Although both officials did not call it a coup, they urged the military to respect the will of the Burmese people as expressed through the country’s Nov. 8, 2020 elections. Guterres and Blinken also called for the release of Burma’s State Counsellor, Aung San Suu Kyi, and…

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