Today: October 5, 2024
Ìbùkúnolúwa Dàda and Abolaji Omitogun At the ongoing week-long 79th United Nations General Assembly, an annual gathering of 193 countries for policy-making, deliberation, and representation on international matters according to Chapter IV of the UN Charter, Africa is pushing for permanent seats…
U.S. Marine Corps General Michael Langley, Commander of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), outlined a new strategy for military cooperation in Africa during a press briefing on Thursday, September 12. The briefing, held by the U.S. Department of State’s Africa Regional Media…
In recent years, a troubling form of neo-imperialism has taken root in Africa, marked by extensive foreign land acquisitions and economic interventions. Often disguised as “investment” or “development aid,” this modern exploitation bears an unsettling resemblance to historical colonial practices. The consequences…
Written by Gbenga Ogunjimi Washington DC — Nigerian Center is set to host a virtual event to empower international students with crucial knowledge about off-campus work authorization. The event, scheduled for August 21, 2024, at 6:30 PM, offers crucial information for international…
The Nigerian Center invites you to its Know Your Rights workshop on the theme, ‘Work Authorization for International Students’. Event Details: Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Time: 6:30 PM EST Location: Virtual Event via Zoom https://us04web.zoom.us/meeting/register/upYrd-GrrDkuGdyim_7S26Ng4t_PS1Nu9Tdn Register The virtual workshop offers…
The United States men’s basketball team secured their spot in the Olympic quarter-finals with a 103-86 victory over South Sudan at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium. The win keeps Team USA’s quest for a fifth consecutive gold medal alive, while also marking a…
It has been 5 days since the Paris Olympics Grand Opening and over 100 medals have been won. Out of these, the USA currently has the most medals numbering 27 and number 7 on the medal board. It sounds perfect, but not…
MIa Boykin In a stunning upset at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, defeated world No. 3 Australia 75-62 in their opening game. This victory marks Nigeria’s first Olympic win in women’s basketball since 2004 and their first-ever win…
Though sporting activities started on July 24 and the US Men U23 Soccer team lost to the host, the Paris 2024 Olympics officially opens today, Friday, July 26. The grand opening ceremony begins at 1;30 ET with participants rowing along the River…
U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee, a staunch advocate for racial justice and human rights, passed away at 74 after nearly three decades of service in Congress.…
