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Donald Trump, the 45th president (2017-2021), represents a unique blend of media-savvy business leadership and political disruption. Born in Queens, New York, he studied at the Wharton School of Business before expanding his father’s real estate business into an empire known for its hotels, golf resorts, and luxury branding. He thrust himself into the national celebrity circle and burnished his reputation as an A-Lister with his iconic “The Apprentice,” entrepreneurial reality TV and reinforced his image as a decisive leader. Trump entered politics with a focus on “America First” policies, cutting taxes, reducing regulations, and challenging trade agreements he argued…

Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has cancelled this week’s Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting in honour of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja, who died on Tuesday. Lt. Gen. Lagbaja died from an undisclosed protracted illness, which had sidelined him from the performance of his official duties for months. President Tinubu had earlier appointed an ‘acting’ CoAS, Brig General Olufemi Oluyede, who was later promoted and decorated with the rank of Lieutenant General. Tinubu announced the rescheduling of the FEC, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Onanuga said, “President…

Donald Trump was elected president, completing a stunning comeback four years after being voted out of the White House. His victory heralded a new era of American leadership that is expected to challenge both domestic democratic institutions and international relations. At 78 years old, Trump reclaimed the presidency on Wednesday by surpassing the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win, according to Edison Research projections. His campaign, marked by divisive rhetoric, deepened the nation’s political polarization. Trump’s win in Wisconsin, a critical swing state, pushed him past the threshold, and as of 5:45 a.m. ET (1045 GMT), he had secured…

Austin Manekator Donald J. Trump, President-elect of the United States of America In a stunning turn of events, Donald J. Trump, a former U.S. president and convicted felon, has made history yet again by winning the 2024 presidential election. This election represents an extraordinary moment in American history, not just for its outcome but also for the unprecedented circumstances surrounding it. Trump’s victory arrives amid ongoing legal controversies and convictions, raising complex questions about democracy, the rule of law, and the resilience of the American political system. For the first time in U.S. history, a candidate with a felony conviction…

National Grid: A tower of collapses Nigeria’s national grid suffered yet another collapse on November 5, plunging large parts of the country back into darkness. This marks the 12th time in 2024 that the grid has failed, further exacerbating the strain on businesses and households nationwide. With this latest failure, millions of Nigerians are left to grapple with a familiar yet deeply frustrating situation, as the country’s ageing power infrastructure continues to crumble under pressure. Following the collapse, several Distribution Companies (DISCOs) issued public notices to inform customers about the grid failure and ongoing efforts to restore power. Ikeja, Jos,…

Photo: An unrelated collapsed building By Deborah Nnamdi A middle-aged man, simply identified as Udeme, is feared dead following the collapse of a two-story building under construction at the Egbelu Mgbaraja area of Ogbogoro Community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Rivers State. The incident, which occurred around 2 pm on Monday, is the second building collapse in the state in the state within one week, after a three-story building at Iriebe, Oyigbo LGA last week. No life was lost in that incident. An eyewitness, Jonathan Obey, said the building at Ogbogoro caved in on Monday while the contractors were working on…

Americans are heading to the polls this morning, Tuesday, 5 November in a contest that could potentially change the course of the oldest democracy in the world, in a race that all pollsters have described as too close to call. There are already several firsts in the election, with the Democratic Party’s candidate, Kamala Harris being the first coloured female to contest on the platform of a major political party in the country. Today’s election is also expected to see a record number of female voters, because of the issue of female productive rights and abortion seen as critical issues…

By Deborah Nnamdi An Investigating Police Officer, IPO, Inspector Elizabeth Osikolu, on Monday, told an Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court how a housewife, Omolara Alashe, allegedly forced a 19-year-old lady to sleep with her husband, to bear a child. Osikolu told the court that her investigation revealed that the couple had a baby that died sometime in October 2022. “The first defendant has not been able to conceive again after the death of the child. So they decided to use the survivor to bear children for him to prevent the husband from getting married again. Omolara and her…

A 37-year-old man, Emmanuel Ighoruemu, has been arrested by the Ughelli Area Command of the Nigerian Police Force in Delta State, for alleged defilement of his friend’s eight-year-old daughter. Ighoruemu, a father of four, reportedly raped the child, identified (names withheld), at Egbo Community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state. Medical reports reportedly revealed that the child’s hymen had been broken, ostensibly as a result of the defilement, while an infection – vaginal warts – was also detected. It was gathered that the incident occurred when the parents of the child left her with the suspect during…

By Gabriel Efe, Guest Writer In recent weeks, Nigeria has witnessed a deeply unsettling event: a group of minors taken to court for protesting against governance issues. This incident, while quickly garnering public sympathy and calls for their release, unveils a web of underlying concerns that our society cannot afford to overlook. From lapses in parental guidance to questionable government processes and the potential manipulation of youths by those with political motives, this situation compels us to ask: Are we, as a nation, doing enough to protect our young people from becoming pawns in a system often guided by vested…