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Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a concession speech at Howard University, affirming a peaceful power transition to Donald Trump after his victory. Acknowledging supporters’ disappointment, she urged them to remain committed to their ideals, emphasizing democracy’s strength in honoring...
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris conceded the 2024 presidential election to President-elect Donald Trump in a call on Wednesday, emphasizing a peaceful transfer of power. Harris assured cooperation with Biden, while Trump praised her resilience. The call signified an effort to foster unity...
Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman of NiDCOM, clarified that Nigeria will not pressure Kemi Badenoch, newly elected Conservative Party leader, to identify with her Nigerian roots. Dabiri-Erewa stated that while her office reached out to Badenoch, it was ultimately up to her to embrace her heritage...
Peter Obi, Labour Party’s presidential candidate, critiques Nigeria’s power outages despite generating less than 5,000 MW, compared to South Africa’s 40,000 MW. He highlights Nigeria's struggles with frequent blackouts and advocates for visionary leadership to improve power supply, boost...
President Bola Tinubu has postponed this week’s Federal Executive Council meeting in honor of the late Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, Nigeria's former Chief of Army Staff. Lagbaja passed away on November 5, 2024. Flags nationwide will be flown at half-staff for seven days in his honor. President...
Donald Trump has been elected the 47th President of the United States, securing 291 electoral votes against 247 for Kamala Harris. His victory marks a remarkable political comeback, with Trump pledging to restore America to prosperity. International leaders and sports figures also offered their...
Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, declared his victory in a closely contested election against Vice President Kamala Harris. He called his upcoming presidency the "golden age" of America, promising to restore national greatness, boost the economy, and secure the country’s...
President Bola Tinubu congratulated Donald Trump on his re-election as U.S. president, expressing optimism for stronger U.S.-Nigeria relations. Tinubu highlighted Trump's potential to bring global peace and address economic challenges, affirming his commitment to fostering cooperation between...
Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has passed away after a brief illness. He served in key military roles and led several significant operations. His death marks a major loss for the Nigerian Armed Forces, and President Tinubu has expressed his condolences. The...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Donald Trump on his claimed victory in the 2024 US presidential election, calling it "history's greatest comeback." Netanyahu emphasized the new beginning for US-Israel relations and a powerful recommitment to their alliance. NATO chief...
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