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Just in: U.S. reviews ban on migrant visa as Nigeria meet 90 per cent requirement
The United States government says it is reevaluating its ban on some categories of Migrant Visas for Nigerians having been satisfied with the country’s level of compliance with information sharing and other concerns..
Amb.…
U.S. urges other countries to join investigation into Navalny’s case
The alleged poisoning of Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny requires a thorough investigation that involves different countries, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said.
Pompeo said this in an interview with the France…
China criticises U.S. over Xinjiang import curbs
China on Tuesday criticised new curbs imposed by the U.S. on imports of goods produced in the Xinjiang region, where Beijing is accused of suppressing ethnic minorities.
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson rejected U.S.…
Nigerian makes history as first elected member of Cologne’s City Council
On Sunday 13 September, millions voters went to the polls in towns and cities across North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany’s most populous state, to vote for Lord Mayors, Mayors, Councillors and the Integration Councils.
Many…
Canada reports zero COVID-19 deaths for first time since March
Canada reported zero COVID-19 deaths in the past 24 hours for the first time since March 15, according to public health agency data released late on Friday.
Canada’s death toll from the pandemic stood at 9,163 as of Sept.…
Facebook will recruit ad hoc staff for US election says Zuckerberg
Ahead of the November United States election, Facebook owner, Mark Zuckerberg on Friday said the social network will launch a drive this weekend to recruit much-needed workers to staff US polling places election.
“We are seeing…
Trump nominated for 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for Isreal/UAE peace deal
Norwegian MP, Tybring-Gjedde, has nominated United States President Donald Trump for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for brokering the Isreal/United Arad Emirates Peace Deal.
Trump was praised for his efforts towards resolving conflicts…
Uganda seeks to register online bloggers ahead of election
Authorities in Uganda say bloggers and others publishing or broadcasting online must register with authorities, drawing criticism from some who see it as an attack on free speech ahead of next year’s election.
The Uganda Communications…
ECOWAS leaders ask Mali junta to name transitional President by September 15
West Africa's regional leaders have given the military junta in Mali until Sept. 15 to name a transitional president and a prime minister, according to a statement read at the end of a summit on Monday.
The heads of state of the…
ECOWAS elects Ghana’s Akufo-Addo as new Chairman
President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana has emerged as the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States, (ECOWAS).
He was elected president at the 57th ECOWAS Summit in Niamey, capital of Niger on Monday.
The…