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in AgroUS, Nigeria Partner To Fight Bird Flu
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in WorldUS Hosts 3-Day Anti-Extremism Summit
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow A three-day summit on countering violent extremism has commenced in the United States. Representatives from around the world are attending the gathering, which follows shooting incidents in Denmark, France and Australia. At the commencement of the summit, Joe Biden, US Vice President said […] More
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in News2015 Grammy: New Artists Sweep Major Awards
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow It was without a doubt the night for new comers and upcoming artists at the 57th Grammy Awards, which took place at Los Angeles, US on Sunday, February 8. There were surprising wins for some artists like music stars, Sam Smith and Beck. […] More
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in WorldUkraine: US May Extend Sanctions On Russia
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow United States Treasury Secretary, Jacob Lew, has said that the U.S. may extend sanctions on Russia because of the increasing violence in east Ukraine. Lew, who spoke during a visit to Kiev, Ukraine, said the U.S. would consider “further restrictive measures” on Russia’s […] More
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in Big StoryUS, Cuba To Restore Diplomatic Ties After 50 Years
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow The United States and Cuba have agreed to resolve and restore diplomatic ties that have been severed for more than 50 years ago. Barack Obama, President of the United States has called for an end to the long economic embargo against Cuba, its […] More
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Early Puberty and Risk of Depression
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow Youngsters who enter puberty early are at increased risk of depression, a new study suggests. Early puberty is linked with a number of factors associated with depression, such as poor self-image and high anxiety levels, according to the researchers. Early puberty was also […] More
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in NewsCocoa Production Still A Family Enterprise In Nigeria –US
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow The United States, US says it is worried by the fact that cocoa production is still raised by hand, not by machine, and remains a very labor-intensive commodity to produce in Nigeria. The US said despite the physical labor involved in the production […] More
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in NewsUS Amends Visa Application Process
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow For Nigerians hoping to visit the United States, the visa application process has been slightly modified. And for visa applicants from the south-south zone, this change is particularly good news. The US has opened a new passport collection centre in Port Harcourt, Rivers […] More
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in NewsFerguson Shooting: Protests Spread Across US
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow At least a dozen US cities have seen new protests over the decision not to charge a white policeman who shot a black teenager in Ferguson, Missouri. Demonstrations from New York to Seattle were mostly peaceful but rioting broke out in Oakland, California […] More
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Stable Nigeria, Asset to America
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow By Ade Adefuye Nigeria and the United States, US, have come a long way. Our relationship has its roots in the strong historical and cultural connections between our two peoples, a connection reinforced by existing economic and geo-political realities. Nigeria with 170 million […] More
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2015 Elections: U.S. Condemns Threats of Violence
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow The United States government has condemned what it describes as the “rhetorical threat of violence” of some politicians even as Nigeria prepares for the 2015 general elections. The U.S. stated this on Thursday in a statement released by its Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria. […] More
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in NewsWoman Grows Fingernails on Skin
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow 32-year-old, Shanyna Isom, has been suffering from a mysterious skin condition that causes fingernails to grow out of the hair follicles all over her body. The mysterious illness is so inconceivably strange that five years after it became noticeable, doctors still have no idea […] More
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in OpinionPromoting an International Day of Tolerance for Better Health
Follow ( 0 Followers ) X Follow E-mail : * Follow Unfollow On November 16th, the world community will observe the 19th International Day for Tolerance. This day provides an opportunity to highlight the vital contribution of tolerance and acceptance to improving public health. The U.S. government is proud to partner with the people and […] More