Author: Adejuyigbe Adegoke

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. is billed for a trip to Germany and Angola from October 10 to 15. While in Germany, The United States President will meet with German leaders to further strengthen the close bond the US and Germany share as Allies and friends, and coordinate on shared priorities. He is schedule to while in Germany, reinforce the U.S. and German commitment to democracy and countering antisemitism and hatred, strengthen the enduring people-to-people ties between both countries, and advance cooperation on economics, trade and technology. Biden will also express appreciation to Germany for maintaining a tilt towards Ukraine…

Following the dramatic heat-up of accusations between Bello Matawalle and Dauda Lawal, The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), posited to have commenced investigations into the allegations of bandit sponsorship in the north-west of the country. The minister of state for defence, Bello Matawalle, and Dauda Lawal – sitting governor of Zamfara state; have recently been in the news to have pelted allegations of bandit sponsorship at each other. Dauda was challenged by Matawalle to swear by the Holy Qur’an that he was not involved in sponsoring bandits. Without holding back, Lawal responded to have evidence against the minister, claiming he has reported…

Following the recently passed bills by the upper chamber for the establishment of North West Development Commission, North Central Development Commission and South East Development Commission respectively, the South West Region Developments’ bill has now also passed third reading on the floor of the senate. The bill passed third reading on the floor of the senate today, Thursday after Kaka Lawan, chair of the committee on special duties, presented a report on the same. Lawan deduced that, the bill, if signed into law by the president, would address infrastructural deficits and tackle ecological problems in the south-west geo-political zone. “The…

We are prepared to commit at least $500 million to support African countries to prevent and respond to mpox and donate up to one million doses of mpox vaccines. We call on governments, charities and businesses to match our pledge, and make this a $1 billion commitment to the people of Africa.” – President Biden, September 24, 2024 The United States has led global efforts to combat infectious diseases, including mpox, for decades. Most recently in 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration mounted a robust response to the spread of clade IIb mpox by making vaccines available to those at risk, making…

More than 50 senior enlisted leaders from the U.S. and 30 African countries convened in Lilongwe, Malawi BTW Sept. 9-13 for the 6th annual Africa Senior Enlisted Leaders Conference. The recently held meting was its’ second edition on the continent. Addressing participants at the event, Gen. Dr. Paul V. Phiri, The Commander, Malawi Defence Force said “the conference, marks a historic milestone not only for the Malawi Defence Force and Malawi, but also all the esteemed senior enlisted leaders from across our great continent.” The gathering was hosted by the Malawi Defence Forces and U.S. Africa Command. The conference provided…

Acting Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, John R. Bass, met with South Africas’ Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Zane Dangor, recently in Washington, D.C., for the fourth U.S.-South Africa Working Group on African and Global Issues (WGAGI). The WGAGI, which forms part of the annual structured engagements between South Africa and the United States, focuses on bilateral, African, and global issues of common concern, with the aim of exploring opportunities for further collaboration. As both Chairpersons noted, the meeting is evidence of the value, importance and enduring strength of the U.S.-South Africa’s relationship. Over…

The World Bank Group Finances has revealed that the Nigerian Federal Government is still repaying loans obtained under former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Musa Yaradua, and Goodluck Jonathan. Rundown of Debts In May 29, 2023, Tinubu inherit $113 billion debt (Foreign+Domestic). In March 2024, less than a year in office, the debt reduced from $113 to $91 billion – that’s a $22 billion reduction. Nigeria’s total domestic and external debts stood at ($91.46 billion) as at March 2024. Loan Details Between 2000 and 2014 The World Bank Group Finances platform disclosed that the Federal Government is repaying at least 69…

Gone are the days when you’re denied listening to a song you love, or heard before because you forgot the lyrics. With the new introduced Google owned YouTube feature that helps us find songs quickly, you simply have to hum a short part of the song for about 3 seconds, and YouTube will search its library to find a match based on the melody. ‘Hum to Search’ Feature YouTube Music is trying out a new ‘hum to search’ feature on its app for Android phones. Owing to this feature, users can find songs by humming, singing, or recording a short…

In a prestigious induction ceremony held on Thursday, Mrs. Sola Kosoko, General Manager of Lagos State Television, and her counterpart at Traffic Radio, Mr. Tayo Akanle, were formally welcomed as members of the Society of Nigerian Broadcasters (SNB). The event, which also marked the inauguration of the Lagos Chapter of the Society, witnessed the participation of distinguished broadcasters and stakeholders who emphasised the importance of upholding broadcasting ethics. The Lagos State Televison General Manager has been active in practise for over 25 years. Joining this prestigious organisation added to her list of international recognition  At the event, Yemi Bamgbose, the…

Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken has commemorates with Potus Biden and VP Harris on the 35th World AIDS Day. In his speech, he calls for “Remembrance and Commitment” to further strengthen global collaborative efforts to eradicate the pandemic.   As we remember the more than 40 million lives that have been cut short by HIV/AIDS, we must redouble our efforts and commit to achieving the goal of ending HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 worldwide. He further gave bravo to the fruitful initiative of the United States of America’s government to end the global health challenge via PEPFAR,…