Chinese leader Xi Jinping has pledged to work with incoming President Donald Trump in his final meeting with current US leader Joe Biden. But president Xi also took the opportunity to state China’s objectives in what appears to be a…
Pelosi blames Biden for election loss as finger pointing intensifies
Former US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said Democrats might have fared better in Tuesday’s election if President Joe Biden had exited the race sooner. Pelosi – one of the most powerful politicians in Washington – told the…
Biden promises ‘peaceful’ transition in wake of Trump win
•Joe Biden/winImage/Susan Walsh/AP Photo/picture allianceAdvertisement US President Joe Biden gave an address to the nation on Thursday, in his first comments since Donald Trump’s election win over presidential rival and Biden’s Vice President Kamala Harris. “On January 20, we will…
Why Trump will return as America’s 47th president — Magnus Onyibe
As prominent figures like Elon Musk, who is on the path to becoming the world’s first trillionaire, advocate for former President Donald Trump, and musical icons like Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Eminem, and Bruce Springsteen lend their support to Vice President…
Biden apologises for ‘‘sin’’ of Indigenous boarding school abuses
United States President Joe Biden has issued a formal apology to Native Americans for the government’s role in separating Indigenous children from their parents and forcing them into abusive boarding schools. Biden gave the apology, long-sought by Tribal nations, on…
Biden: “I don’t know” if Netanyahu is trying to sway US election
President Joe Biden has said he is unsure whether Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is holding off on agreeing a Gaza ceasefire deal in order to influence next month’s US election. He was asked the question during a surprise appearance…
Biden meets national security team as fears of Iran attack on Israel grow
US President Joe Biden met his senior national security team on Monday as concerns of a possible Iranian retaliatory attack on Israel grew. Mr Biden said he had been briefed on preparations to support Israel should it be attacked, while…
Biden calls for Supreme Court term limits and ethics rules
US President Joe Biden has unveiled a sweeping proposal to reform the Supreme Court, calling on lawmakers to establish term limits and form an ethics code “to restore trust and accountability” on its nine justices. The conservative-leaning court has become…
*Popular Nollywood actor confirmed amongst kidnappers killed in Lagos kidnapping heist (ThisDay)*Women group knock Akpabio over outburst against Akpoti-Uduaghan, demands apology (Sun)
Popular Nollywood actor confirmed amongst kidnappers killed in Lagos kidnapping heist (ThisDay) Popular Nollywood actor and producer based in Port Harcourt, identified as Prince Henry Ode was confirmed to be amongst the nine kidnappers neutralised and killed weeks ago by…
Biden under intense pressure to drop out of US presidential race
US President Joe Biden was reportedly coming closer to dropping out of the White House race Thursday as allies including Barack Obama were said to have expressed concerns that he can no longer win the 2024 election. The 81-year-old Democrat…