The United States is to provide more than $1 billion in additional humanitarian assistance to address food insecurity and other urgent needs of refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and affected communities in 31 African countries. The funding announced during President Joe Biden visit to Angola includes nearly $823 million through USAID – of which more…
US President Joe Biden is in Angola on Tuesday for the first and only visit to sub-Saharan Africa of his presidency, which is focused on a major infrastructure project that is a counterpoint to China’s investments. Biden arrived in the oil-rich Portuguese-speaking country late Monday for a two-day visit centred on a multinational project to…
A US judge on Monday upheld her decision to reject Elon Musk’s massive $55.8 billion compensation package at Tesla, denying an attempt to restore the pay deal through a shareholder vote. In a court filing, Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick of Delaware’s Court of Chancery ruled that Tesla’s attempt to ratify Musk’s compensation package through a June…
American singer, Beyoncé has been named the greatest popstar of the 21st century by Billboard. Taylor Swift secured the second position, while billionaire Barbadian singer Rihanna, Canadian rapper Drake, and Lady Gaga occupied the third, fourth, and fifth spots, respectively. Britney Spears, Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande and British singer Adele complete the top…
A United States federal court has sentenced Anthony Ibekie and Samuel Aniukwu to a combined 30 years in prison for defrauding American citizens of $3.5 million. In a statement published on the US Department of Justice website, the duo was said to have orchestrated a romance scam, luring victims with false claims of inheriting substantial…
Davido, the Afrobeats star, has advised black Americans against relocating to Nigeria, citing the country’s economic challenges. In an appearance on The Big Homies House podcast, the singer shared his thoughts on the struggles bedeviling Nigeria, stating, “It is not cool back home. The economy is in shambles”. Davido also mentioned Nigeria’s struggles with bad…
American actor, Jussie Smollett’s conviction for fabricating a racist and homophobic hate crime in Chicago in 2019 was overturned Thursday on due process grounds. The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that Smollett, 42, should not have been charged again by prosecutors after a prior agreement saw over a dozen original charges dismissed. It is the latest…
US President Joe Biden called the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrants for top Israeli leaders “outrageous” in a statement Thursday.“Whatever the ICC might imply, there is no equivalence — none — between Israel and Hamas,” Biden said after the international tribunal issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav…
The funeral of One Direction star Liam Payne will take place on Wednesday, just over a month after he died at the age of 31. His former bandmates are among those expected to attend the private service in the Home Counties in south-east England, alongside his family and closest friends. The musician died after falling…
Famous American singer, Beyonce is set to headline the 2024 National Football League’s Christmas programming. The singer in a post on her Instagram page, announced that she will be performing during the halftime show of Houston Texans vs Baltimore Ravens NFL game. Beyonce’s performance at the match-up between Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens is anticipated…
