United States President, Joe Biden started his first day in office by erasing some actions of former President Donald Trump. In his first executive orders, Biden reversed Trump’s policies on the coronavirus pandemic, immigration, and climate change. Biden canceled the ban which restricted travel to the U.S. from mostly Muslim nations. The countries are Iran,ContinueContinue reading “Biden reverses Trump ban on Nigeria, others, rolls out 15 orders”
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Buhari ll be remembered like Trump says Fayose
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, says Nigerians cannot wait to see the end of the regime of the President, Muhammadu Buhari, just as Americans look forward to the exit of the administration of outgoing US President, Donald Trump. Fayose stated this in a string of tweets of Tuesday, some hours to the end ofContinueContinue reading “Buhari ll be remembered like Trump says Fayose”
Trump impeached again
The US House of Representatives has impeached President Donald Trump for “incitement of insurrection” at last week’s Capitol riot, which claimed the lives of five people including a police officer. The Republican is now the first president in US history to be twice impeached by Congress. The article of impeachment, for “incitement of insurrection,” wasContinueContinue reading “Trump impeached again”
US removes visa fees for Nigeria.
The United States government has announced the removal of visa reciprocity fees for Nigerian citizens with effect from December 3. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs made this announcement in a statement by its spokesman, Mr. Ferdinand Nwonye in Abuja on Saturday. According to the statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to inform that theContinueContinue reading “US removes visa fees for Nigeria.”
Trump’s controversial Special Adviser resigns from White House.
US President, Donald Trump’s controversial special adviser on the coronavirus, Scott Atlas, has resigned.Dr. Atlas was skeptical of measures to control the Coronavirus outbreak. He joined the White House earlier this year, where he clashed with top government scientists, including Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Deborah Birx, as he resisted stronger efforts to contain theContinueContinue reading “Trump’s controversial Special Adviser resigns from White House.”
Biden gets access to Presidents Daily Brief.
Joe Biden has had his first look as President-elect at the President’s Daily Brief, a top secret summary of US intelligence and world events.The president-elect has already had eyes on different iterations of the so-called PDB, which is tailored to the way each president likes to absorb information.More than a decade ago, Biden read PresidentContinueContinue reading “Biden gets access to Presidents Daily Brief.”
US Election: Trump supporters reject Biden’s victory.
While the streets of many American cities erupted in joy on Saturday at the news of Joe Biden’s victory in the presidential election, hardcore Donald Trump supporters refused to accept the result, alleging fraud and conspiracy.In cities including Phoenix, Philadelphia and Atlanta, the outgoing president’s loyalists gathered under the slogan of #StopTheSteal, repeating Trump’s unfoundedContinueContinue reading “US Election: Trump supporters reject Biden’s victory.”
US President-Elect, Biden pledges support for African-Americans.
Joe Bidden, America’s President-Elect has pledged his support for African-Americans. He made this promise while delivering his victory speech after he was declared the winner of the presidential election. The president-elect equally appreciated black voters for backing him in major states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. “And especially for those moments when this campaign wasContinueContinue reading “US President-Elect, Biden pledges support for African-Americans.”
US Election: It’s victory of good over evil as Obasanjo congratulates Biden
Former Nigeria’s President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has congratulated Mr. Joseph Robinette Biden Jr., President-Elect of the United States of America, (USA) over his victory at the presidential poll that held on Tuesday.Biden was declared winner on Saturday after maintaining a wide lead with Trump, the incumbent President trailing behind.In the congratulatory letter, titled: “Message ofContinueContinue reading “US Election: It’s victory of good over evil as Obasanjo congratulates Biden”
Trump threatens to deploy troops in states over protests
US President Donald Trump on Monday evening threatened to deploy soldiers in cities rocked by violent protests over the death of a black American in police custody. Speaking from the White House, Trump said he would call in the military if governors failed to take necessary action to defend the life and property of theirContinueContinue reading “Trump threatens to deploy troops in states over protests”