No fewer than nine Nigerian Americans are on the ballot in Tuesday’s general elections in the United States, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.Running mostly on the platform of the Democratic Party, the candidates are bidding for different offices at the federal, state and local levels.NAN reports that besides the presidential election, governorship polls… Continue reading Nine Nigerians Contest in US Tuesday Polls _Ada Nkong

Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a new four-week coronavirus lockdown in England, which will join several European countries in imposing the measure for a second time, as Slovakia took a different tack and began testing its entire population. Global infections are fast approaching 46 million, with close to 1.2 million deaths, and Europe… Continue reading Boris Johnson Locks Down England for Four Week _Ada Nkong

US special operations forces on Saturday rescued an American citizen taken hostage by armed men earlier this week in Niger and held in northern Nigeria, the Pentagon said. "U.S. forces conducted a hostage rescue operation during the early hours of 31 October in Northern Nigeria to recover an American citizen held hostage by a group… Continue reading US Special Operation Forces Rescue American Citizen Held Hostage in Nigeria_Ada Nkong

The prime minister is considering a month-long lockdown across England in the hope that measures could be eased before Christmas. A new "stay at home" order could be announced on Monday, with schools, colleges and universities exempt. Documents seen by the BBC suggest the UK is on course for a much higher death toll than… Continue reading Coronavirus: PM Considering England Lockdown Next Week_Ada Nkong

The Tunisian man who killed three people in a French church only recently arrived in Europe, officials say. The suspect, 21, had an Italian Red Cross document, issued after he arrived by a migrant boat to Italy's Lampedusa island last month. He was shot by police and is in a critical condition. One of the… Continue reading France Attack: Suspect Arrived Recently From Tunis _Ada Nkong

Labour has suspended former leader Jeremy Corbyn after an inquiry found the party was "responsible for unlawful acts of harassment and discrimination" during his time in charge. The UK's human rights watchdog identified "serious failings" in dealing with anti-Jewish racism. And the watchdog said Mr Corbyn's office had "politically interfered" in the complaints process. Mr… Continue reading Corbyn Suspended Over Labour Anti-Semitism Attack_Ada Nkong

Nigerian President Mr. Muhammadu Buhari bade farewell to High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Nigeria on 27 October, 2020 on a digital platform. During the audience, thePresident Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Bangladesh high Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Md. Shameem Ahsan, for the achievements made during his tenure and felicitated with him for his next Ambassadorial… Continue reading President Buhari Calls for Stronger Ties,Bids Bangladesh High Commissioner Farewell_Ada Nkong