Eric Adams assures victory despite discrepancy in Ranked Choice Voting Results
The New York election board has accepted discrepancy in the initial ranked choice voting results released on Wednesday June 30,...
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NYC Primary Elections: My showing …exceeded the establishment — Caruso-Cabrera
Democratic primary candidate for New York City Comptroller, Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, has reacted to the unofficial election night results. While expressing...
SBA president alleges violation of speech right, sues NYPD, Others
The President of Ed Mullins of the New York City has sued the New York City Police Department, Police Commissioner...
Bones in Rat’s Alley by Dustin Pickering
You got a choice between a cop and a man hooping— who do you choose? in rat’s alley where dead...
Rev Diaz, Eric Adams join New Yorkers to name street after Joe Torres
Councilman Rev. Ruben Diaz and Eric Adams have joined New Yorkers to name the corner of Thieriot and Westchester Ave...
Florida Building Collapse: Rescue team intenfies search as almost 159 people still missing
A rescue team has intensified efforts to search through the 12-story residential which collapsed on Thursday June 24, 2021, in...
George Floyd: US court sentences Derek Chauvin to 22.5 years in prison
The former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22.5 years in prison for the murder of George...
China to operationalize first electric train in Tibet
China has concluded plan to operationalise the first electric train in the remote Himalayan region of Tibet. According to a...
New Zealand players indicate readiness for remainder of IPL 2021 in UAE
New Zealand players have indicated readiness for the remainder of the T20 tournament, which is scheduled to start in September...
Senegal to install video surveillance at Blaise Diagne Airport to Tackle Security Challenges
In a bid to tackle issues of insecurity in the country, the Senegalese government has concluded plan to install video...
President Barrow presents D14 million to 3 sports teams
The President of Gambia, Adama Barrow, has awarded a total of GMD14.1 million to three sports teams. The gesture on...
Maharashtra reports 729 deaths, 7,998 cases of black fungus
Not less than 7,998 cases of black fungus 729 deaths have been reported in Maharashtra. The State Health Department on...
Pakistani PM lashed for blaming ladies for sexual violence
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that ladies should be held responsible for any form of sexual abuse against...
USA, Russia reiterate commitment to strategic stability, nuclear arms control
The United States President, Joe Biden, and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, have reiterated commitment to strategic stability and nuclear...
President Adama Barrow arrives Accra for 59th ECOWAS summit
President Adama Barrow has arrived in Accra, Ghana for the 59th ECOWAS Heads of State and Government Summit. According to...
President Barrow receives German delegation, discusses youth development
The Gambian President Adama Barrow has received in audience the German Federal Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development, Dr Derhard...
Twitter loses status as intermediary platform in India
Microblogging platform Twitter has lost its status as an intermediary platform in India as it does not comply with new...
Nigerian lawmaker, Alli Adeyemi, formally presents 200 forms to UTME candidates
A Nigerian lawmaker, Hon. Alli Adeyemi Taofeeq, who represents Mushin Federal Constituency 1 in the House of Representatives, has presented...
Naftali Bennett emerges new Israeli PM
Naftali Bennett has emerged the new Israeli Prime Minister. Bennett's emergence followed the end of Netanyahu's historic 12-year rule on...
2 Years in Office: Hon Adeyemi Alli gives account of quality representation, enumerates laudable achievements
As feedback to his people and in celebration of a successful two years in office, a Nigerian Lawmaker, Hon. Alli...
Bystander slaps French President Emmanuel Macron
A bystander has slapped French President Emmanuel Macron across the face during a trip to southeast France on Tuesday June...
Anglophone: US issues visa restrictions on individuals provoking violence in Cameroon
The United States has issued visa restrictions on individuals who are provoking violence in the Anglophone regions of Cameroon. While...
NY Parrot TV Director wins Azaad International Award for Literature-in-Journalism
The New York Parrot TV Director, Mutiu Olawuyi, has received AAZAAD International Award for Literature-in-Journalism. The award was received at...
Nigerian Community in New York endorses Eric Adams for Mayor
Nigerian individuals and organizations in New York, under the leadership of Gbenga Omotayo, the Chairman of the New York chapter...
US to donate 25 million doses of vaccine through UN-backed COVAX
President Joe Biden has announced plan to donate a first tranche of 25 million doses of surplus vaccine overseas through...
US to reopen consulate in Jerusalem for Palestinians
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has disclosed plan by the United States to reopen the consulate in Jerusalem...
Israeli strikes kill 4 Palestinians, journalist, wound 10 others as Biden seeks de-escalation
Not less than 10 four Palestinians, one journalist have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza. According to a report...
Israeli strikes kill 4 Palestinians, journalist, wound 10 others as Biden seeks de-escalation
Not less than 10 four Palestinians, one journalist have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza. According to a report...
OIC implores member states to declare Isreal terrorist state, laments brutal attacks against Palestinians
The Committee of Permanent Representatives of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation has implored member states to declare Isreal terrorist state....
NY Judiciary, legislative leaders mourn former assemblymember Aurelia Greene
Speaker Carl Heastie has mourned the demise of former assemblymember Aurelia Greene. While offering her condolences to the family of...
Council member Fernando Cabrera condemns killings in Times Square
Council Member, representing 14th District, Fernando Cabrera, has condemned the killing of three people in Times Square on Saturday May...
Jamaica Muslim Center fixes date for Eid Ul-Fitr Prayer
Jamaica Muslim Center has fixed a date for the observance of its ywar 2021 Eid ul-Fitr prayer. While disclosing this...
CAIR-NY, WAKE and NYC Test & Trace to provide iftar at Mullaly Park
CAIR-NY, WAKE and NYC Test & Trace have announced plan to bring a community iftar to the Bronx on Friday...
Man donates blood to save life of unknown pregnant woman in Gambia
A Gambian, Jawando Jallow, has donated blood to save the life of an unknown pregnant woman. This was reported on...
NYS DEP Celebrates Winners of 2021 Student Art, Poetry Contest
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has celebrated the winners of this year's Art and Poetry Contest....
NYS DOL prevents stealing of $12 billion in unemployment benefits
The New York State Department of Labor Office of Special Investigations prevented stealing of more than $12 billion in unemployment...
Ocasio-Cortez launches effort to increase vaccination rates in Corona, Queens
The Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has launched an outreach effort to increase vaccination rates in Corona, Queens. According to the representative,...
2 Muslim brothers shot dead after taraweh prayers in Kansas
Two brothers have been shot dead after observing tarewey prayers in Kansas City, Missouri. Disclosing this via his Facebook page...
UCLG recognizes Rohey M. Lowe as mayor of the month
The United Cities of Local Government (UCLG) has recognized Mayor Rohey M. Lowe as the mayor of the month. While...
Tunisia to seek $4 billion loan from IMF — PM
Tunisia has disclosed plan to seek a $4 billion loan program from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).While disclosing this on...
44 people killed at religious event in Israel
Not less than 44 people have been killed in a crush at a mass religious gathering on Mount Meron in...
New York Clergy launches voter registration drive
New York City religious leaders from various denominations have launched their month-long houses of worship voter registration drive. The religious...
Biden declares April 28 workers’ day, reiterates commitment to safety
The United States President Joe Biden has declared April 28 as the country's workers' day, while reiterating the commitment of...
Councilman Cabrera condemns killing of NYPD member
The Council member, representing Council District 14, Fernando Cabrera, has condemned the killing of an NYPD member by an alleged...
Barack Obama condemns violence against civilians in Myanmar
The former President of the United States, Barack Obama, has condemned the continuous violence against civilians in Myanmar. Obama, who...
Fernando Cabrera decries synagogue hate attacks in Bronx
District 14 Council member and candidate for Bronx borough president, Fernando Cabrera, has condemned the synagogue hate attacks in the...
Bronx Borough President, Latino Community leader, endorses Eric Adams for mayoral race
The Bronx Borough President, Ruben Diaz, who is also a Latino community leader, has endorsed Eric Adams for the Bronx...
Louisiana Democrat Troy Carter wins U.S. House seat
Democratic Louisiana state Senator Troy Carter has defeated a challenger from the party’s left wing. Carter defeated the challenger in...
Congress passes bill to grant all U.S. legal residents access to counsel
The United States Congress has passed a bill to grant all U.S. legal residents free access to counsel. This was...
Biden endorses bill to rescind religious discrimination
Joe Biden's administration has endorsed the passage of antidiscrimination bill to protect nonimmigrants. This was disclosed in a White House...
Chad’s President Idriss Déby dies in clashes with rebels
Chad's President Idriss Déby has died in clashes with rebels in the north of the country at the weekend, the...
President Biden rolls out Job Plan for New Yorkers
The United States President Joe Biden has rolled out a plan for New Yorkers. This was disclosed in a White...
Security Council lauds Saudi initiative on Yemen
The Security Council has lauded the initiative introduced by Saudi Arabia to end the conflict in Yemen. While welcoming the...
Syria fixes May 26 for presidential election
Image source: Reuter Syria has fixed its presidential election for May 26, 2021. The country's parliament disclosed this on Sunday...
Biden condemns mass shooting in Indiana, calls for protection of Americans
The United States President Joe Biden has condemned the gun violence in Indianapolis, Indiana. While decrying the criminal act in...
US, Japan renew alliance to engender peace, security
The United States and Japan have renewed an alliance to engender peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region and around...
BCC mayoress introduces biometric attendance to promote staff efficiency
The Mayoress of the Banjul City Council, Rohey Malick Lowe, has introduced biometric attendance to staff. While disclosing this via...
UN envoy calls for ceasefire between Yemeni warring parties
UN Envoy, Martin Griffiths, has called for ceasefire between Yemeni warring parties. While speaking during a briefing before the UN...
Egypt FM reiterates support for Morocco’s territorial integrity
Egyptian Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry, has reiterated his country’s firm support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and serious efforts to resolve...
President Biden wishes Muslim Ummah Ramadan Kareem
The United States President Joe Biden has wished the Muslim Ummah Ramadan kareem. While sending his wishes to the Muslim...
