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“Apologise immediately to Nigerians” – Dep. Sen. President, Jibrin tells Trump 

Aminu Imam
Jibrin tells Trump

Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, has asked US President Donald Trump to apologise to Nigeria over his remarks on the country. This was as he blasted Trump for labelling Nigeria ‘a disgraced country’, describing the statement as offensive and undiplomatic. Recall that the US President last week designated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged Christian genocide in the country. He also threatened to invade Nigeria with US forces if the Nigerian government fail to stop the killings of Christians. Jibrin made this statement in a viral video…

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Christian Genocide Claims: Trump delegates Senator to meet Tinubu today in Washington DC

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Trump delegates Senator

…As Trump snubs G20 Summit in S’Africa Amid mounting controversy over allegations of Christian persecution in Nigeria, diplomatic relations, U.S. President, Donald Trump has delegated Senator J.D. Vance to meet with President Bola Tinubu in Washington, D.C. today Tuesday, amid mounting controversy over allegations of Christian persecution in Nigeria. The meeting comes at a tense moment, following Trump’s shocking declaration that the U.S. might “intervene militarily” if what he described as “Christian genocide” in Nigeria continues — a statement that has triggered intense diplomatic and security discussions across Africa and…

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Yoruba group slams Trump over “false narrative” on Nigeria

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Yoruba group slams Trump

A socio-political organisation, the Yoruba Ronu Group, has condemned U.S. President Donald Trump for what it described as a “reckless and deceitful” statement accusing Nigeria of “killing Christians” and threatening to invade the country. In an issued statement signed by its chairman, Prince Diran Iyantan, the group said Trump’s comments were “deliberately provocative”, and aimed at destabilising Nigeria for selfish geopolitical and economic motives. “There is no state-sponsored killing of Christians in Nigeria. Victims of terrorism cut across all faiths, and are targeted by the same extremist insurgents”, the group…

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Trump imposes tariffs on Nigeria, 59 others

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Trump imposes

Sixty countries, including Nigeria, face increased tariffs after United States President Donald Trump launched a reciprocal-tariff programme targeting products and countries with different rates. According to the White House website figures, Nigeria will face a 15% tariff under the programme. It said the plan sets a 10% baseline tariff on all imports to the US, with additional duties applying to particular products or countries. China would face a 30 percent tariff, with extra levies on some products, while Brazil is listed at 50 percent, with lower levels for specific sectors,…

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Trump hires new defence team ahead of impeachment trial

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Former U.S. president Donald Trump has hired a new defence team shortly before his second impeachment trial is due to start. The defence will be led by David Schoen and Bruce Castor, Trumps office said. It was reported earlier that Trumps initial defence team of five lawyers would not be representing the Republican after all, citing differences over his legal strategy. Reports cited sources as saying Trump wanted the attorneys to pursue unsubstantiated allegations of electoral fraud instead of questioning the legitimacy of impeachment proceedings against a president who has…

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Trumps daughter announces engagement to Nigerian boyfriend

Aminu Imam

The youngest daughter of immediate-past US President Trump, Tiffany, on Tuesday  announced that she is engaged to her Nigerian boyfriend, Michael Boulos. The ex-first daughter posted  the following on her Instagram page:It has been an honor to celebrate many milestones, historic occasions and create memories with my family here at the White House; none more special than my engagement to my amazing fianc, Michael! Feeling blessed and excited for the next chapter!. Alongside the post was an image of the couple standing in the White House. Mr. Boulos also shared…

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Trump insists Biden won the election through rigging

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

For the first time since the November 3rd elections, U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday acknowledged that his Democratic opponent, Joe Biden, won the race. However, Trump reiterated his unsubstantiated claim that Biden stole the election through rigging. He won because the election was rigged, the president said in a tweet, adding that election observers were denied access to vote counting centres. Trump also alleged that the votes were tabulated by a Radical Left privately-owned company, Dominion, with a bad reputation and bum equipment that couldnt even qualify for Texas.…

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Biden wins in Georgia, closing with 306 electoral votes

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Media projections indicate that U.S. President-elect Joe Biden will win the election in Georgia, becoming the first Democrat to claim the southern state in 28 years. With this, Biden is expected to finish the presidential race with 306 Electoral College votes, having earlier been projected to win Arizona. Manual recount of nearly five million presidential election votes is ongoing in Georgia where Biden is leading with a margin of 14,111 votes. On the other hand, President Donald Trump is projected to win in North Carolina, bringing his electoral votes to 232.…

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China breaks silence on U.S. elections, congratulates Biden

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

China has broken its silence on the U.S. elections by congratulating the President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris. Sources attributed the reaction to Chinas Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Wang Wenbin, on Friday. We respect the choice of the American people. We extend congratulations to Biden and Harris. We understand the results of the U.S. election will be determined according to U.S. laws and procedures, Wenbin was quoted as saying. Until now, China was among a few notable countries who were yet to congratulate Biden since he was projected to have…

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Biden overturns Trump lead in 2 swing states as U.S. awaits result

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Democratic candidate Joe Biden has taken the lead in the U.S states of Pennsylvania and Georgia, two of the final states still in play in the presidential election. Biden has overhauled what was a substantial lead for President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, and on Friday he pulled slightly ahead as mail-in ballots were added to the tally. The results of a little over 30,000 ballots were announced, Biden won around 87 per cent of those votes. Winning Pennsylvania would give either candidate 20 of the crucial Electoral College votes needed…

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