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About Ketanji Jackson, First Black Woman In US Supreme Court

July 1, 2022 7:03 pm

The United States has marked another historical moment on the milestone of female liberation as Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in as the first Black woman who would be serving on the United States’ Supreme Court.

The 51-year-old Ketanji Brown Jackson’s appointment by Democratic President Joe Biden has also revealed that white men are not in the majority on the nation’s highest court for the first time in 233 years since its inception.

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While her confirmation is a milestone, it does not actually effect any change to the 6-3 conservative …

US Official Decries Rising Spate Of Russian Strikes In Ukraine

US Official Decries Rising Spate Of Russian Strikes In Ukraine

June 28, 2022 4:45 pm

One of the Senior United States defence officials has revealed that the Russian Nation has increased its rate of destructive strikes by launching some more strikes on Ukraine in the past week than America has seen in recent weeks.

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The official had also revealed that the Ukrainians are using the (High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems) HIMARS that were delivered to their country in security assistance packages “very well.”

According to CNN, the official said this “could be related to the G7. It certainly could be related to the Ukrainian movement

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US Reacts To Ekiti Governorship Election, Commends INEC

US Reacts To Ekiti Governorship Election, Commends INEC

June 23, 2022 1:06 am

The United States Mission in Nigeria has reacted to last Saturday’s gubernatorial elections in Ekiti State, commending the electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for ‘the concerted efforts of its staff and security personnel’ during the exercise.

The U.S Mission in Lagos shared this reaction in a statement made available to Africa Daily News, New York on Thursday morning.

Recall that INEC had declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Biodun Oyebanji, winner of the election.

According to the mission, the efforts made by INEC was what helped to facilitate a secure election with a …

Concerns As Biden Falls From Bike, Says 'He Is Okay'

Concerns As Biden Falls From Bike, Insists ‘He Is Okay’

June 19, 2022 4:01 am

The President of the United States, Joe Biden on Saturday, took a tumble as he was riding his bicycle, but was unhurt, Africa Daily News, New York reports. 

A video from a White House pool report showed the 79-year-old president immediately getting up after his fall. He then says: ‘I’m good.’

He was biking with First Lady Jill Biden near their vacation home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, and had stopped to talk to onlookers when he fell.

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The president was well, according to a White House official, and was looking …

Southwestern US Raises Alert Over Dangerous Heatwave

Southwestern US Raises Alert Over Dangerous Heatwave

June 10, 2022 3:55 am

A large envelope of the southwestern United States was placed on red alert on Friday morning for a potentially deadly heatwave that could push temperatures as high as 47 degrees Celsius (117 Fahrenheit) over the coming days.

Millions of people in California, Nevada, and Arizona have now been warned to expect dangerous conditions for at least some of the weekend, with the National Weather Service advising residents to stay out of the sun.

While the region was usually heated up at this time of year, forecasters warned it would be considerably hotter than the average.

Africa Daily News, New York …

U.S. Okays $120M Sale To Maintain Taiwanese Warships

U.S. Okays $120M Sale To Maintain Taiwanese Warships

June 9, 2022 5:56 am

The United States has given an approval which could be worth over $120 million sale of parts to help Taiwan maintain its warships, which the island’s defence ministry disclosed would help ensure combat readiness in the face of China’s ‘frequent activities’ near the island.

The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement on Thursday that it had delivered the required certification notifying Congress following State Department approval for the sale, which was requested by Taiwan’s de facto embassy in Washington.

It said the sale covered unclassified spare and repair parts for ships and ship systems, logistical technical assistance, …

U.S. Vows To Defend, Strengthen International Law

U.S. Vows To Defend, Strengthen International Law

June 7, 2022 4:21 am

The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken has vowed to defend and strengthen international laws, agreements, principles, and institutions that are aimed at maintaining peace and security for all countries.

In a speech Blinken made to The George Washington University, Washington, D.C said the U.S would maintain good relationship with China, adding that the relationship will protect the rights of individuals and sovereign nations.

He observed that China is a global power with extraordinary reach, influence and ambition.

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‘It is the second largest economy, with world-class cities and public transportation …

Over Ten Dead In Weekend Shootings Across US - Report

Over Ten Dead In Weekend Shootings Across US – Report

June 6, 2022 7:43 pm

It has been a sad weekend in the United  States as at least 10 people were killed and more than two dozen badly wounded in four shootings across the United States this weekend, as lawmakers struggle to respond to the country’s long-running epidemic of gun violence.

The shootings came after a spate of mass killings that have sparked renewed calls for reform of the nation’s gun laws.

An eruption of violence in Chattanooga, Tennessee on Sunday resulted in 14 people being shot, including two killed, while another person died and two more were injured after they were struck by vehicles …

US Calls On Iran To Release Seized Tankers, Crew

US Calls On Iran To Release Seized Tankers, Crew

May 31, 2022 4:24 am

The United States joined Athens yesterday condemned in strong terms, Iran’s seizure of two Greek-flagged oil tankers in Gulf waters while also demanding their immediate release, calling the abductions a ‘threat to maritime security.’

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias agreed in a call ‘that Iran must immediately release the seized vessels, their cargoes, and their crews,’ State Department spokesman Ned Price said in a statement.

‘Iran’s continued harassment of vessels and interference with navigational rights and freedoms are a threat to maritime security and the global economy,’ Price added.

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Biden Vows To Militarily Confront China If Taiwan Is Invaded

Biden Vows To Militarily Confront China If Taiwan Is Invaded

May 24, 2022 5:39 am

The President of the United States, Joe Biden has warned that China was ‘flirting with danger’ while vowing that the United States would defend Taiwan militarily if Beijing invades it as being speculated.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that this is the second time in eight months he has made that vow.

‘That’s the commitment we made,’ he said when asked if Washington would intervene militarily against an attempt to forcibly take control of self-ruled Taiwan, which Beijing considers a renegade province to be unified with the mainland.

‘We agreed with the One China policy, we signed on to …

Breaking: President Biden Reaffirms U.S Support To Ukraine

Breaking: President Biden Reaffirms U.S. Support To Ukraine

March 27, 2022 2:54 pm

The President of the United States, Joe Biden has just taken to his verified Facebook page to reassure the people of Ukraine that the United states is solidly behind the country. President Biden who had earlier stated that the United States was on the side of Ukrainians in the on-going invasion by Russia led by President Vladimir Putin, reiterated the United States support to the Ukrainians. The invasion which began exactly on the 24th of February, 2022 had already displaced and killed many Ukrainians.

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President Biden wrote a moment ago; ”

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US Takes Fight Against Corruption Global, Pledges Efforts

US Takes Fight Against Corruption Global, Pledges Efforts

March 22, 2022 10:26 pm
The Government of the United States of America (USA) has described corruption as a cancer that is spreading beyond national and regional borders that would require very deliberate and concerted joint efforts by countries of the world including international agencies to combat.
The Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs at the U.S. State Department, James Walsh, pointed this out in a statement.
According to him, corruption wherever it exists is an enabler of all forms of criminality, particularly transnational crime.
Walsh asserted that since corruption impedes investment, stunts economic growth, hampers government
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