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Nigerians in New York urge FG to provide passport production printers for consulate

Nigerians residing in New York have reiterated their appeal to the Federal Government to furnish the Nigeria Consulate with passport production printers, aiming to streamline passport services in the United States. The call was reiterated during a virtual 12th Town Hall Meeting organised by the Consulate to engage with the Nigerian community within its jurisdiction, Read More…

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Niagara Falls bridge crash leaves two dead, no Terror Link Found

A tragic accident on the bridge connecting New York and Ontario ended in flames on Wednesday, claiming the lives of two individuals in the vehicle and prompting concerns that led to the closure of four U.S.-Canadian border crossings. Initial fears of a potential act of terrorism were dispelled by federal and state authorities after hours Read More…

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New York gun restrictions survive U.S. Supreme Court review

The United States Supreme Court denied a lawsuit by a group of New York weapons retailers against a slew of Democratic-backed gun-control legislation enacted by the state last year, which the firms claimed damaged their bottom lines. The justices dismissed the dealers’ request to stay the legislation, some of which placed gun safety standards on Read More…

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Ace Nigerian singer Burna Boy sells out Madison Square Garden

Grammy Award-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, thrilled music lovers in New York with an electrifying performance on Thursday night at the prestigious Madison Square Garden. The historic concert with the caption ‘One Night In Space’, has made Burna Boy the first Nigerian artiste to perform at the famous Madison Square Read More…