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Iran’s leader posts Trump-like golfer image on Twitter, vows revenge

January 22, 2021

Woman accused of stealing Pelosi’s laptop blames ex-lover

January 22, 2021

We look forward to working with President Biden, VP Harris — Buhari

January 20, 2021

US President Joe Biden’s inaugural speech

January 20, 2021

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Our focus is on bilateral free trade agreements – US

Melania Trump’s favourability rating as FLOTUS sinks to record low – Poll

January 18, 2021

According to the poll, 42 per cent of respondents hold a favourable view of Melania Trump as FLOTUS, 47 per...

Ugandan president inaugurates 195km walk to honour liberation fighters

Museveni re-elected president of Uganda with 58% votes

January 16, 2021

The commission announced this on Saturday afternoon.

More than 133,000 American workers sacked under Trump

US executes 13th convict under Trump administration

January 16, 2021

The execution comes days before Trump’s successor Joe Biden takes office with a promise to try to end the death...

US Capitol police confirm death of officer injured in pro-Trump riot

CNN previously reported, citing sources, that an officer involved in dispersing the pro-Trump riot had died, however USCP initially refuted...

Despite localised violence, irregularities, Nigeria’s elections credible – US

Pompeo, Mnuchin discuss invoking constitutional amendment to impeach Trump – Reports

On Thursday, US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi called for Trump’s removal from the office by invoking the 25th...

US Education Secretary resigns over Capitol riot – Reports

The Wall Street Journal reported the development on Thursday, citing the resignation letter.

UN fixes date to elect new General Assembly President as Nigeria’s tenure nears end

Power struggle leaves UN rights body without leader

The Human Rights Council presidency rotates annually between regions and is usually agreed by consensus, with any contests typically resolved...

British groups plan protests amid rumours of short-notice Trump visit

Trump considering pardoning himself — New York Times

The paper cited two anonymous sources said to be privy to Trump discussing the subject with his aides.

Pelosi threatens to pursue impeachment if Trump’s cabinet does not remove him

Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California and Senator Chuck Schumer of New York called on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke...

Russia slams US electoral system as ‘archaic’

“We are again drawing attention to the fact that the U.S. electoral system is archaic, it does not meet today’s...

Court issues arrest warrant against Trump

A judge at an investigative court in Baghdad issued the warrant under Iraq’s penal code, the Supreme Judiciary Council, Iraq’s...

Buhari condoles Ghanaian president on Accra gas explosions

Soldiers break up scuffle in Ghana parliament before inauguration

The clash underscored the deep tensions following the December 7 election that has led to rare unrest in Ghana, a...

Trump Special Envoy resigns

“I called Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, last night to let him know I was resigning from that. I can’t...

Biden clinches Democratic ticket to face Trump in election

Biden names his pick for Attorney General

Garland, a Justice Department veteran, currently serves on the powerful US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.

Four dead in storming of Capitol Hill by Trump supporters

Shortly after 1pm ET Wednesday hundreds of pro-Trump protesters pushed through barriers set up along the perimeter of the Capitol,...

Trump deploys National Guard to Washington amidst protests

“At President @realDonaldTrump’s direction, the National Guard is on the way along with other federal protective services. We reiterate President...

Republicans challenge Biden’s election win in heated Congress session

Some Republican lawmakers objected to Congress certifying president-elect Joe Biden’s victory over Trump in the US state of Arizona, the...

Trump in damage control after supporters breach Capitol Hill

Congress was meeting to certify the election of Joe Biden when thousands of Trump’s supporters breached the building, forcing a...

Pence, Biden say violence at US Capitol ‘must stop now’

“The violence and destruction taking place at the US Capitol Must Stop and it Must Stop Now,” Pence tweeted.

Trump: McConnell says Senate ‘will not be intimidated’ as Congress resumes