Today: July 12, 2025
In Ijebu Ode, Nigeria, the vibrant colors, traditions and rhythms of the Ojude Oba festival tell a story far larger than the spectacle itself. Each year, families, tourists, business owners and cultural enthusiasts gather in celebration of Ijebu heritage, parading before the…
When U.S. Congressman Scott Perry recently alleged that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been funding Boko Haram to the tune of $697 million annually, the claim sent shockwaves through the international development circles in both countries. The idea…
When you think of solving complex public health challenges, you might imagine teams of scientists in sophisticated laboratories or veteran engineers with decades of experience. You probably wouldn’t picture a fifth-grade student working on a class project. Yet Eniola Shokunbi, a 12-year-old…
Nigerian-born bodybuilder Samson Dauda, representing the United Kingdom, has clinched the title of Mr. Olympia 2024 in the Men’s Open Division. The landmark victory marks him as the 19th champion in the competition’s six-decade history and the first of Nigerian origin to…
As Nigeria celebrates its independence on another side of the globe, Mayor Muriel Bowser has officially proclaimed October 1 as Nigerian American Day in the District of Columbia. This recognition honors the contributions of the Nigerian American community as Mayor Bowser emphasized…
In a press briefing on September 18, U.S. Department of State officials Dr. Seth Center, Acting Special Envoy for Critical and Emerging Technology, and Joy Basu, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs reviewed the US-Nigeria Global Inclusivity and AI: Africa…
Nigeria and U.S. continue their first Strategic Energy Dialogue today, September 12. The dialogue which started on September 11 is spearheaded by Geoffrey R. Pyatt, Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Bureau of Energy Resources, and welcomes a high-profile Nigerian contingent led by…
Kamala Harris’s campaign momentum has been meteoric and she has surrounded herself with her big family. Among these are Nigerians, Nikolas Ajagu and his children. Ajagu is married to Kamala Harris’s niece, Meena Harris, and they have two daughters, Amara and Leela.…
Nigerian-American artist Shaboozey has achieved a remarkable milestone with his hit single “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” which has now become the most streamed song in the United States for 2024. According to Chart Data, the song has passed other major hits, including…
Several international organisation debated Nigeria’s potential Country of Particular Concern to the U.S. at Nigerian Center's community meeting…
