U.S. State Department to issue new passport with Trump’s portrait
USAfricaonline.com @USAfricaLive "As the United States celebrates America's 250th anniversary in July, the State Department is preparing to release a limited number of specially designed U.S. passports to commemorate this…
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Niger military tribunal grants release of ousted president’s son
Niger's military tribunal has granted provisional release to Mohamed Bazoum Salem, the 23-year-old son of the deposed President Mohamed Bazoum, from house arrest in the capital city of Niamey. This…
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How Austin’s hospital secrecy contradicts key Biden message
The commitment to transparency and trust in government, a cornerstone of President Joe Biden's administration, is being questioned amid the secrecy surrounding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization. Austin was admitted…
U.S unveils new labor rule affecting gig economy contractors
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Five easy steps to apply for Nigeria Int’l passport
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Ex-Minister Sadiya Umar Farouk meets EFCC on alleged N37b fraud
Sadiya Umar Farouk, the former Minister of Social Development, Disaster Management, and Humanitarian Affairs, presented herself at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters to address allegations of fraud.…
Tinubu suspends Betta Edu as Minister
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has suspended the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, in response to allegations of misappropriation of N585 million in palliative funds. The public…
Ex-Gambian Minister Ousman Sonko faces rape charges in Switzerland
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Controversy surrounds Kenya’s visa-free entry decision
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