Kogi Writes US, Says Visa Ban is Unjust, and Unacceptable

The Kogi State Government has written the United States against the recent visa ban imposed on some politicians alleged to have rigged the November 2019 election in the State. The US Government on Monday announced a visa restriction on some persons for allegedly rigging the November 2019 governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa state. It also announced for the run-up to the September and October 2020 Edo and Ondo governorship polls. However, in a letter...

Kogi State Protests Visa Ban, Writes US

Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello has kicked against the US visa ban imposed on some politicians who allegedly sponsored the last governorship election in Kogi and Bayelsa state. The governor referred to the ban as unwarranted interference in the state’s political and social process. The American government had imposed visa restrictions on some Nigerians for undermining electoral processes in the elections. According to spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, Morgan Ortagus,  the decision also...

FG Promises to Ensure Just Treatments for Nigerian Traders in Ghana

The Federal Government has assured Nigerian traders affected by the Ghanaian crisis will be justly treated, notwithstanding the seeming delay in resolving their concerns regarding some stiff business regulations imposed on them. The vice president, Yemi Osinbajo gave the assurance on Tuesday evening during a meeting with representatives of the Nigerian community in the West African country. “I will certainly convey the depth of your grievances to the President. I am sure that he will...

Extend Visa Ban to Electoral, Judicial Officials – Saraki Tells US

The former President of Nigeria Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki, has urged the United States (U.S) to extend the visa ban it slammed on some Nigerian politicians to include electoral officers, security officials, and judicial officers, who are guilty of undermining the country’s democratic process by their actions during and after elections. The former Senate President also called for strong enforcement of the law, which provide strong punishment of politicians, law enforcement agents, ordinary citizens and...

U.S. Imposes Visa Ban on Some Nigerians Over Edo, Ondo Guber Polls

The United States has imposed visa restrictions on some Nigerians involved in the run up to the governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states. The move also targets individuals it accused of working to undermine the November 2019 governorship polls in Kogi and Bayelsa. Morgan Ortagus, spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. Ortagus said those affected were working to “undermine the Nigerian democratic process or for organising...

Nigeria Must Assert Itself as Regional, Global Leader – UNGA President

The President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Tijjani Muhammad-Bande has challenged Nigeria to continue to ensure that it asserts itself as a leader both at the regional level and the global stage. Muhammad-Bande who is from Nigeria gave the charge during a virtual interaction with Nigerian journalists. He noted that Nigeria had been providing leadership in Africa, but urged the country to ensure that it continues to play positive roles. “Nigeria has been...

Africans Should Fight for DACA, Too

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) is making the news again as the Trump administration continues its efforts to diminish the program. DACA protects eligible immigrant youth who came to the United States when they were children from deportation and allows them to apply for jobs. Recipients of the DACA program are often referred to as “Dreamers.” Since 2017, there has been an ongoing legal battle to save the program, which shields approximately...

House Committee Invites Ministry of Justice to Shed Light on China/Nigeria Loan Agreement

The House of Representative Committee on Treaties, Protocols and Agreements has invited the Nigeria Ministry of Justice to explain more to the Nigeria public the sovereignty clause in the Nigeria/China loan agreement. This was disclosed on Tuesday by the Chairman of the Committee, Nicholas Ossai, at the sitting of the panel, which was investigating the external loans and commercial agreements signed by Nigeria. The Punch in its investigation revealed that there were indications that the...

Turkey Says History Will Not Forgive UAE for Israel Deal

Turkey on Friday said history will not forget and never forgive the “hypocritical behaviour” of the United Arab Emirates in agreeing to a deal with Israel to normalise relations. The Foreign Ministry said the Palestinian people and administration were right to react strongly against the agreement, which recasts the order of Middle East politics from the Palestinian issue to the fight against Iran. “History and the conscience of the region’s peoples will not forget and...

U.S. Ambassadors and African Diplomacy

In most African countries, the U.S ambassador plays a crucial role in managing the U.S. bilateral relationship with the host country. Hence, the importance of the arrival in Tanzania of Dr. Donald J. Wright, MD. He presented his ambassadorial credentials to President John P. Magufuli on August 2. Magufuli is increasingly problematic: he is becoming authoritarian in style and he refuses to share with international health agencies information about COVID-19. Worse, he claims the disease is absent from Tanzania because of the...

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