Tag: UNITED STATES
US opposes Nigeria’s plan to hand Abacha loot to Bagudu
The US authorities have opposed plans by Nigeria’s government to hand about $100 million looted by former military dictator, Sani Abacha, to Kebbi State...
FG reduces visa fees for US citizens
The Federal Government has cut down on its visa application charges for citizens of the United States from $180 to $160.
Nigeria previously charged...
176 killed in Ukraine Boeing 737 plane crash in Iran
No less than 176 people on board a Ukrainian Boeing
737-800 plane have been killed on Wednesday in a crash shortly after takeoff
from Tehran.
The plane...
US imposes visa restrictions on culpable Nigerians over 2019 elections
The United States has imposed visa restrictions on some Nigerians who undermined the democratic process in the country during the 2019 elections.
Spokesman for the...
US suspends ‘drop box’ visa applications in Nigeria
The United States embassy in Nigeria has suspended its drop box service or interview waiver for those renewing visas in the country.
The service, before...
Four Nigerians arraigned in US over $10m fraud
Four Nigerian men living in Texas, United States, have
been arrested for allegedly laundering millions of dollars through business
email compromise schemes, US Justice Department has...
Nine Nigerians arrested in US over $3.5m fraud
Nine Nigerians have been arrested in three states of the United States over allegations of fraud.
Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Geoffrey...
Joe Biden announces presidential bid for 2020 election
Former US Vice-President Joe Biden has declared a
presidential bid, ending months of speculation.
The 76-year-old announced his bid in a video on Thursday.
In the video,...
Atiku denies hiring US lobby firm for $30,000 to unseat Buhari
Presidential
candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 23 election, Atiku
Abubakar, has denied reports saying he hired a United States’ lobbyist firm for
$30,000...
US town elects goat as mayor
A town in Vermont, United States, has elected a goat as
its new mayor, local media report.
The goat named Lincoln beat its opponents by three...