Tag: U.S.

Nigerian Journalist Aaron Ukodie’s Daughter Graduates From Jo’burg Varsity

Rofeequr Adeola-Yusuf

Proud father, a prominent IT editor, pens emotional tribute, reveals how he struggled to raise thousands of dollars to send two daughters to Lee University, Cleveland, U.S., and University of Johannesburg and how Bernice’s educational journey almost ended halfway   Bernice, daughter of a Nigerian Journalist and author, Aaron Ukodie, has graduated From the University of Johannesburg. Platforms Africa reports that Bernice, a graduate of Accountancy, is the second daughter after her sister, Sharon, graduated from Lee University, Cleveland, U.S., to have finished from a University abroad. READ ALSO: Top…

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UK, U.S., 25 Others To Send Weapons to Ukraine As Death Toll Hits 198

Aoko Benjamin

Three children killed, 33 minors wounded by Russian Forces – Ukraine alleges   More than two dozen nations, including the UK, other European countries, and the US, have agreed to send more weapons, medical supplies and other military aid to Ukraine as it fights a Russian invasion. This cane as the death tolls hit 198 while over 1,000 are wounded. The UK has offered to conduct “logistics operations” to support the delivery of the donations, a defence source said. READ ALSO: Ukraine President Says Country “Left Alone” To Fight Against…

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U.S., EU restrict travel from Southern Africa as New Covid-19 variant, Omicron, rocks region

Wonuola Olujobi

Africa CDC reacts as over a dozen countries have taken a position on the emergence of the new variant, Omicron   The United States has issued a travel restriction on eight Southern African countries following the discovery of a new Covid-19 variant in the region. Platforms Africa reports that this comes shortly after WHO’s designation and naming of the new variant as Omicron. Acting on advice from Anthony Fauci and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Biden administration will restrict travel from South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho,…

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