Trump Keeps Close Watch on DNC, Battles Between Sticking to Policy or Going Personal
Donald Trump may not be in Chicago, but his influence is palpable at the Democratic National Convention, and he’s clearly keeping tabs on the event. Although some of his aides claimed he wasn’t watching, a senior campaign official confirmed that Trump is indeed following along and is annoyed by the constant criticism directed at him. […]
Kamala Harris Promises ‘New Way Forward’ as She Accepts Historic Democratic Nomination for President
Vice-President Kamala Harris, in accepting the Democratic nomination for president on Thursday night, promised a “new way forward” for all Americans. She called on voters to move beyond the “bitterness, cynicism, and divisive battles of the past,” closing the party’s convention in Chicago amid cheers and a rain of balloons. Her historic nomination as the […]
Court Bars APC National Working Committee from Holding Congresses in Rivers State
A State High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has issued an injunction preventing the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from conducting ward and local government congresses in the state. The ruling, delivered by Justice Godwin Ollor, was in response to a motion ex parte filed by plaintiffs Peter Ohochukwu […]
No One Can Accuse Me of Corruption – Gov Uzodinma
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, has affirmed his integrity as a public official, declaring that he cannot be accused of corruption. He made this statement on Thursday at the Michael Okpara Leadership Lecture and Award 2024, held at the Musa Yar’ Adua Centre in Abuja. Governor Uzodinma called on public officeholders to live within […]
ADC Chairman Urges President Tinubu to Reevaluate Vision Amid National Hardship
Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu, the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reconsider his administration’s approach to tackling poverty and hardship across Nigeria. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, Nwosu expressed concerns about the lack of clarity in President Tinubu’s vision, noting that many Nigerians are […]
President Tinubu Welcomes Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as New Chief Justice of Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu will officially swear in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) today, August 23, 2024. This event follows President Tinubu’s commendation of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who is retiring after a distinguished career as Chief Justice of Nigeria, effective August 22. According to a statement by presidential spokesman Ajuri […]
NNPC Refutes Atiku Abubakar’s Claims of Underhand Dealings in OVH Acquisition
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has denied allegations made by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who claimed that President Bola Tinubu and his cousin, Wale Tinubu, were involved in dubious dealings regarding NNPC’s acquisition of OVH. Atiku accused President Tinubu of allowing corporate cabals to control NNPC and suggested that the retention of […]
Oprah Winfrey Makes Surprise Appearance at DNC, Urges Americans to ‘Choose Common Sense Over Nonsense
Television icon Oprah Winfrey made a surprise appearance at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in her hometown of Chicago, urging Democrats and independents to “choose common sense over nonsense.” Addressing a cheering crowd on Wednesday, Winfrey said, “Let us choose truth, let us choose honour, let us choose joy. Because that is the best of […]
Missing Six-Year-Old Boy Found Alive in Vietnamese Forest After Five Days
A six-year-old boy who had been missing for five days in Vietnam has been found alive deep within a forest. Dang Tien Lam, from northwestern Yen Bai province, wandered into the hills on August 17 while playing with his nine siblings by a stream. Local farmers discovered Lam on Wednesday, sitting in cassava bushes about […]
Tim Walz Rallies Support at DNC with Passionate ‘Coach’ Persona, Prepares for Vice-Presidential Run
Tim Walz, now running for vice-president, took the stage Wednesday night in a way that felt more like a pep rally than a political event. Before he spoke, about a dozen players from the high school football team he coached to a Minnesota state championship years ago ran onto the stage, some sporting their old […]
