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United States State Department is imposing visa restrictions on certain employees of Chinese technology companies that provide material support to regimes engaging in human rights abuses globally, Secretary of State, Michael R. Pompeo announced on Wednesday.Pompeo said United States of America has long been a beacon of hope for the world’s most oppressed peoples, and a voice for those who have been …

Seven member states of the Terrorist Financing Targeting Center (TFTC), on Wednesday announced the designation of six individuals and entities affiliated with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) as part of our efforts to disrupt ISIS’s ability to finance its global operations. United States Secretary of State, Michael R. Pompeo said today’s actions target money services businesses and a …

…As Edo Varsity Gets Molecular lab Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has tasked the Governing Council of the Edo University Iyamho, to explore innovative approaches to generate revenue for the running of the university amidst the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The governor said this during a courtesy visit by members of the Governing Council of the university, led by its …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that his administration is sparing no efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and protect residents in the state. In a statement, the governor said the state has exceeded the 1000 threshold for discharged patients, reassuring that his administration remains committed to protecting Edo people, especially the elderly population who …

Nigeria has decided to seize the opportunity provided by the deadly COVID-19 disease to reset its economy in the face of global economic challenges, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), said on Tuesday. Prof. Osinbajo stated this in Abuja at a Webinar organized by the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, CWEIC, with its focus on Nigeria, noting that this was happening …

United States of America welcomes news that the United Kingdom plans to ban Huawei from future 5G networks and phase out untrusted Huawei equipment from existing networks. With this decision, the UK joins a growing list of countries from around the world that are standing up for their national security by prohibiting the use of untrusted, high-risk vendors, Secretary of …

The rule would have called for deporting foreign students who were not enrolled in at least one in-person class at college this fall. BOSTON — The Trump administration on Tuesday dropped a rule that would have called for deporting international students if they were not enrolled in at least one in-person class at college this fall. The rule had drawn …

CNN – With coronavirus cases recently on the rise in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday ordered all counties to close many indoor activities, including dining inside restaurants.Besides eateries, Newsom said indoor wineries, tasting rooms, movie theaters, family entertainment centers, zoos, and museums should close now. Those that can should offer outdoor areas of service. Bars must close all operations. Newsom …

Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper announced today that Michael J.K. Kratsios had been designated to serve as Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, effective July 10, 2020. “In seeking to fill this position we wanted someone with experience in identifying and developing new technologies and working closely with a wide range of industry partners,” said …

…warns residents against actions that endanger aged population Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Patrick Okundia, has said the state is recording remarkable success in the management of coronavirus (COVID-19) patients as 45 more have been discharged from the state’s isolation facilities.  Speaking to journalists in Benin City, the commissioner reaffirmed the government’s commitment to contain the pandemic across all communities in …