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NADECO, USNLG, others petition US govt, insist on boycott of Tinubu inauguration

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A coalition of the US chapter of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), US Nigeria Law Group (USNLG), Africa United for Peace and select Nigerian lawyers and activists based in the USA has petitioned that country’s government, urging it to boycott the May 29, 2023 inauguration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Nigeria’s new President. The coalition rather advised the US Government to sanction Tinubu for alleged money laundering, election crimes and human rights abuses. The petition, dated May 23, 2023 and addressed to US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, was…

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Stop aiding Criminals Destroying Nigeria – Dele Farotimi in USA

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A non practicing lawyer, Labour party presidential spokesperson and activist, Dele Farotimi as usual was very vocal during his presentation in Washington DC, USA 🇺🇸. Dele Farotimi said America should stop aiding criminals who are destroying Nigeria, in their country while speaking in Washington DC at NADECO summit. Dele has always been straight to issues and have always spoken the truth to the government. Bola Ahmed Tinubu is definitely not whom Majority of Nigerians voted aside his drug case which is a serious dent to Nigeria’s reputation both home and away.…

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Nigerians in USA obtain permission to Protest against INEC opposite Whitehouse

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Nigerians have obtained permissions from the United States 🇺🇸 to stage a protest at the famous Lafayette Park, opposite the Whitehouse against the February 25 Presidential elections rigged by Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in favor of  Bola Ahmed Tinubu. It is speculated that the organizers may submit names to the White House, State Department, the National Security Council and other agencies of the United States government, of individuals who have been associated with the fatally flawed elections in Nigeria. It is also gathered that the names of the INEC Chairman, his…

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US shuns Nigeria ahead of African Tour by Kamala Harris

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United States’ Vice President, Kamala Harris, is scheduled to visit Africa at the end of March as the US deepens its outreach to the continent amid global competition, notably with China. Harris’ trip comes as the administration seeks to bolster its relationships with African countries, as competitors like Russia and China have made inroads in the region. This was contained in statement by Press Secretary Kirsten Allen, noting that Harris is scheduled to visit Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia in a historic trip, her first visit to the continent since becoming vice president.…

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Peter Obi jets out to USA, guest speaker to Harvard business school

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Peter obi in Harvard business school for Campaign

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour party jets out of Nigeria to the USA 🇺🇸 for the second interactive session with Nigerians in the diaspora but this time, with a different approach. Obi who would be in Michigan, USA 🇺🇸 today, October 3rd on a speaking engagement and dinner. Registration fee would be thus : platinum, $5000, Diamond, $2500, Gold, $1500, Bronze, $750. General admission, $150 – limited seat, free Peter Obi T-shirt for the first 500 to register. This time around, Peter Obi is firing from all…

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U.S. to repatriate fresh $23m Abacha loot to Nigeria

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The Nigerian government, on Tuesday, signed a fresh agreement with the U.S. government for the return of over $23 million looted by the late dictator Sani Abacha. The Attorney General  of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, represented the federal government at the agreement signing ceremony held at the Federal Ministry of Justice in Abuja on Tuesday. Mary Leonard, U.S. ambassador to Nigeria, signed the agreement on behalf of her country. She said $23 million adds to the $311.7 million Abacha loot repatriated from the U.S. to Nigeria in 2020.…

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China Heightens Warning to US Over Possible Pelosi Visit to Taiwan

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China has issued stark private warnings to the Biden administration about a possible trip to Taiwan in August by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the Financial Times reported on Saturday. The report cited six people familiar with the Chinese warnings as saying they were significantly stronger than the threats that Beijing has made in the past when it was unhappy with U.S. actions or policy on Taiwan, which is claimed by China. The private rhetoric suggested a possible military response, the Financial Times cited several people familiar with…

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US Approves $40bn For Ukraine As Biden Rallies Behind NATO Bids

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The US Congress on Thursday approved a gargantuan $40 billion aid package for Ukraine to help fight Russia’s invasion as President Joe Biden rallied behind the historic NATO membership bids of Sweden and Finland. With unusually bipartisan support, the Senate voted 86-11 to pass the package — the equivalent of the 2020 GDP of Cameroon — after one senator briefly held up the vote, voicing alarm on the costs. “Aid for Ukraine goes far beyond charity,” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said. “Aid for Ukraine goes far beyond charity,” Senate…

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#History : What’s NATO, countries under NATO

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By Echezonam Ibezim Jk NATO was the first peacetime military alliance the United States entered into outside of the Western Hemisphere. After the destruction of the Second World War, the nations of Europe struggled to rebuild their economies and ensure their security. What does Nato do? Nato stands for the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, and is also known as the North Atlantic Alliance. Its purpose is to guarantee the freedom and security of its members through political and military means. NATO was founded in April 1949 in Washington DC. Its…

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Nigeria’s D’Tigers slam Argentina 94-71(video)

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In barely 72 hours, D’Tigers, the Nigerian male basketball team, have beaten Argentina, the fourth-ranked basketball team in the world, just after defeating world’s number one, United States of America. The Nigerian team secured an impressive 94-71 win over Argentina on Monday. The victory was even more dominant than the win over the U.S. on Saturday. Coach Mike Brown stuck with the same line up of Okojie, Nnamdi, Nwamu, Okpala & Achiuwa and new recruit Jahlil Okafor finally made his D’Tigers debut after missing the last game due to personal…

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