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USA: Joe Biden withdraws from 2024 presidential race

July 22, 2024July 22, 2024 Aminu Imam

�Endorses Kamala Harris The United States (US) President, Joe Biden, has withdrawn from the race for the US presidency, an extraordinary decision upending American politics, that plunges the Democratic nomination into uncertainty just months before the November election against Donald Trump, a candidate he has warned is an existential threat to US democracy. In a letter announcing his decision, Biden said, �While it has been my intention to seek re-election, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and…

US Elections: New York Times asks Biden to leave presidential race

June 30, 2024June 30, 2024 Aminu Imam

America�s most influential newspaper, The New York Times, called in an editorial on Friday for President Joe Biden to step aside and allow another Democrat to challenge Donald Trump for the White House in November. Describing Biden as �the shadow of a great public servant,� the newspaper�s editorial board � which is separate from its newsroom � said Thursday�s debate between the president and Trump proved the 81-year-old �failed his own test�. His determination to run again is a �reckless gamble,� it said, adding: �the greatest public service Mr. Biden…

�I�m disappointed in myself� -Biden apologises over war on Gaza

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023 Aminu Imam

President Joe Biden, of the United States, has apologised to some prominent Muslim-American leaders over his public questioning of the Palestinian death number reported by the Hamas-controlled Gaza Ministry of Health. According to the New York Post, Biden was in the gathering of five Muslim-American leaders the day after his October 25 comments about reported Gaza deaths roiled the Islamic community, vowing to �do better.� In the meeting, which was initially billed for 30 minutes but lasted more than an hour, Biden heard the leaders describe individuals they knew who…

Tinubu to meet President Biden at UNGA 2023

August 28, 2023August 28, 2023 Aminu Imam

��He�s the only African leader Biden wants to me� – US envoy President Bola Tinubu will be speaking with the United States (US) President, Joe Biden, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September. This follows Tinubu�s acceptance of an invitation extended to him by his American counterpart. The development is sequel to a meeting between Tinubu and US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Ambassador Molly Phee. Presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, quoted Phee as saying this on Saturday when Tinubu hosted her at the…

US President Biden to Tinubu: �I�ll work with you�

May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 Aminu Imam

US President, Joe Biden has promised to work with President Bola Tinubu to deliver a more peaceful and prosperous future for our world. Biden, in an issued statement yesterday, extended warm wishes to the government and people of Nigeria. His administration, he said, has worked to strengthen ties between the United States and Nigeria. �I look forward to continuing this work with President Tinubu to support economic growth, advance security, and promote respect for human rights. �The people-to-people connections between our two countries run particularly deep, nurtured by a vibrant…

Election Violence: SERAP writes Biden, seeks visa ban on perpetrators

February 27, 2023February 27, 2023 Aminu Imam

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged US President, Joe Biden to exercise his powers �pursuant to the Presidential Proclamations 7750 and 8697 and the Immigration and Nationality Act to ban Nigerian officials, politicians and other perpetrators and sponsors of violence during the just concluded elections�. SERAP also urged the US President to �use the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to block or revoke the visas of anyone suspected to be responsible for cases of intimidation, harassment and violence during the elections, and to impose asset freezes…

2023: “America stands with you as you chart path toward more prosperous future, – Biden tells Nigerians

February 24, 2023February 24, 2023 Aminu Imam

President of the United States, Joe Biden, has�assured that the people of his country stands with Nigerians as they chart a path toward a more democratic, prosperous, and secure future. Biden, who said this in a statement on Thursday, ahead of Saturday�s presidential and national assembly elections in Nigeria, noted that elections are a fundamental part of a functioning democracy, and all Nigerians deserve this chance to choose their future. The US President particularly commended the peace accord signed by presidential candidates in Abuja on Wednesday, noting that by the…

�You are a model of democracy in Africa� – US President Biden praises Buhari�

December 16, 2022December 16, 2022 Aminu Imam

President Joe Biden, of the United States, has praised President Muhammadu Buhari for his efforts in deepening democracy in Africa. According to an issued statement, signed by presidential spokesman Garba Shehu, Biden spoke on Wednesday in Washington during his meeting with leaders of six African countries slated to have elections in 2023. The US President said the meeting with the select African leaders was to discuss democracy in Africa, share experiences with the US on the forthcoming elections as well as encourage the countries to continue with the democratic process. Biden…

Russia-Ukraine Face-off: Biden calls for overthrow of Putin

March 27, 2022March 27, 2022 Aminu Imam

U.S. President Joe Biden, yesterday, called for Russian leader Vladimir Putin�s removal, saying, �For God�s sake, this man cannot remain in power�. Biden also used a speech in Poland�s capital to make a vociferous defense of liberal democracy and the NATO military alliance, while also saying Europe must steel itself for a long fight against Russian aggression. In what was billed by the White House as a major address, Biden spoke in front of the Royal Castle, one of Warsaw�s notable landmarks that were badly damaged during World War II.…

WTO: Okonjo-Iweala thanks Buhari, Biden

February 6, 2021February 6, 2021 Aminu Imam

Former Nigerian Finance Minister and Nigeria’s candidate for the next Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has expressed gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari and Nigerians for their unflinching support. She also thanked the U.S government for endorsing her candidacy. Okonjo-Iweala on her tweet twitter page on Friday also commended her opponent, Republic of Korea�s Trade Minister, Yoo Myung-hee, for the �hard fought race�. The Biden administration had declared support for Okonjo-Iweala on Friday, after over three months of the process being on hold as a result of the…