As of Saturday evening, 26 people had been killed in the storms that affected multiple states. NEWS HIGHLIGHTS A Trendy Africa Magazine News Highlight
Millions of Americans juggle multiple jobs
For about 8.9 million people in the U.S., 5.4% of the workforce, sticking to one paycheck may not cut the demands of day-to-day livelihood. According…
Southwest Airline to halt free bag policy
Starting with tickets purchased from May 28, Southwest will commence charging for checked luggage. In yet another bid to increase revenue, Southwest has come under…
Plane crash renews crowded airspace concerns
The fatal midair collision between an American Airlines passenger airplane and a Black Hawk military helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Wednesday night has…
U.S.A winter storm breaks power record
Demand for power has hit a record at the largest electric grid in the U.S. following a major winter storm in the country’s eastern half.…
Culture meets Tradition at ITEM Dallas Convention
ITEM Development Association North America held its 2024 National Convention in Dallas. It was an elegant show of culture and tradition. Members of the social…
U.S. Secretary Blinken Visit to Nigeria
Secretary Antony J. Blinken was in Abuja and Lagos, Nigeria, January 23-24 where he met with President Bola Tinubu, Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar, and representatives…
ECOWAS Sets Up Committee to Engage Niger Junta on Democratic Transition
In a recent annual summit, West Africa’s regional bloc, ECOWAS, established a three-member committee comprising leaders from Togo, Sierra Leone, and Benin. The committee’s primary…
Folu Okunade Surprise 60th Birthday
Surprises usually come in different sizes and packages, but the 60th birthday surprise reception in honor of Princess Christianah Mofoluwake Okunade ‘Folu’ was one for…