By Chinedu Asadu, The Associated Press Millions of Nigerians voted March 18 to elect state governors but faced intimidation and violence in some cities amid heightened tensions following a disputed presidential election in Africa’s most populous nation last month. New governors were being chosen for 28 of Nigeria’s 36 states as the political opposition continues
By Kat Stafford and Claire Savage, The Associated Press In the hours after some of Silicon Valley Bank’s biggest customers started pulling out their money, a WhatsApp group of startup founders who are immigrants of color ballooned to more than 1,000 members. Questions flowed as the bank’s financial status worsened. Some desperately sought advice: Could
By Michelle L. Price, Jill Colvin and Eric Tucker, The Associated Press Donald Trump claimed on March 18 that his arrest is imminent and issued an extraordinary call for his supporters to protest as a New York grand jury investigates hush money payments to women who alleged sexual encounters with the former president. Even as
Photo: milkos via 123RF Owning a rental property is a great investment opportunity, but it also has several risks and benefits to consider carefully. Here, we will outline some of the key risks and benefits of owning a rental property to help you determine whether it is the right investment option for you. Benefits of
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com A grand jury is expected to indict former U.S. President Donald Trump in connection with payments made to quiet an adult film performer’s allegations of an affair. Trump is facing possible indictment under Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. If a jury finds cause, he would be the first
By Sean Yoes, Special to the AFRO Diana L. Gibson passed away on March 15, 2023 of a heart attack at her home. She was 82 years old. Diana Rita Lewis was born to Theodore and Mamie Lewis in Baltimore on September 4, 1940. She was their only child. Diana attended St. Pius Elementary School
By Ralph E. Moore Jr., Special to the AFRO Maryland Public Television (MPT) is celebrating Women’s History Month and a very special woman, Ruby Duncan, tonight. The documentary “Storming Caesars Palace,” will air on MPT at 10 p.m. Eastern Time. The documentary chronicles a little-noticed welfare rights battle in which Duncan led a group of
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Baltimoreans United In Leadership Development (BUILD) gathered, earlier this month, to support SB 769, a bill that permits Baltimore City to acquire more vacant properties through in rem foreclosure. “We are here today to support the expansion of in rem foreclosure which will help Baltimore City acquire more
Putin: China plan could end war, but Ukraine and West not ready for peace BBC Chinese President Xi Jinping Meets Putin | China Peace Plan Could Be Basis To End Ukraine War CNN-News18 Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping sign economic deal in latest demonstration of ‘friendship without limits’ Fox News Putin and Xi must be taught the lessons Hitler
Willis Reed, Hall of Fame Center for Champion Knicks, Dies at 80 The New York Times New York Knicks legend Willis Reed dies at 80 ESPN Willis Reed, legendary Knicks Hall of Famer, dead at 80 New York Post Knicks legend Willis Reed dies at 80 as fans and teammates remember ‘The Captain’ Daily Mail Willis Reed, Knicks Hall