US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: WHY HARRIS LOST TO TRUMP
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- November 6, 2024
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US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: WHY HARRIS LOST TO TRUMP
US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: WHY KAMALA HARRIS’ LOST TO TRUMP 1.) Americans are not ready to allow a woman lead them as President. In as much as they champion gender equality, they understand the dangers of electing a woman, a black or mixed raced as the POTUS. The current generation of Americans now are not ready for that risk. 2.) Americans don’t joke with Israel’s security. Whoever told Kamala Harris to criticize Israel, publicly condemning Israel defense of her homeland from Moslem terrorists attacks was wrong. She should have kept her mouth shut. 3.) In as much as Americans support freedom, equality and liberalism, the way Kamala Harris supports LGBT, Abortion, genderless madness and other anti Christian wokeism practices became worrisome to so many real Americans not the fake Americans wannabes. 4.) Most Americans are tired of Ukraine Russian war and they believe Trump can put an end to the war and save the world from a possible 3rd world war or nuclear battle. The Americans of today love fun and enjoyment more than anything and not ready to go to any war like Americans of the 1940s to 1990s cheesy 5.) Islamic Terrorists Madness in Middle-East and the rising popularity of Iran. Americans believe only Trump can put a stop to Iran’s madness in the Middle-East. 6.) Migrant Influx. Many White Americans are tired of migrants trooping into their country. They believe if this is not checked, America will lose its glory in no distant time so they want a President that can be bold enough to stop or slow down migration to a great extent. And Kamala Harris has been in support of allowing migrants in while Trump is against undocumented migrants coming into the US, especially those from Moslem countries, Africa, Haiti, Colombia and Mexico. These are the main reasons Kamala Harris Lost.
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PUTIN HAS NO PLANS TO CONGRATULATE TRUMP – SPOKESMAN
PUTIN HAS NO PLANS TO CONGRATULATE TRUMP – SPOKESMAN Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said he does not know whether Vladimir Putin plans to congratulate Donald Trump on his election victory, but he recalled that the United States is an unfriendly country involved in a war against Russia. “As for congratulations, I am not aware of the president’s plans to congratulate Trump,” Peskov told reporters in response to a question on the matter. At the same time, he noted: “Let’s not forget that we are talking about an unfriendly country that is directly and indirectly involved in a war against our state.” Peskov was asked whether he thought Trump might be offended if Putin did not congratulate him on his victory, and whether this would worsen relations between Russia and the US even more. “It is practically impossible to worsen things further; relations are at their historical lowest point. And what happens next will depend on the next US leadership. President Putin has repeatedly said that he is open to constructive dialogue based on justice, equality and a willingness to take each other’s concerns into account. And President Putin maintains this attitude. He has repeatedly confirmed it. At the moment, the US administration is diametrically opposed. We will see what happens in January,” Peskov said. In general, the elections, he noted, are an internal matter for the United States. “We, of course, are closely monitoring all the information flows that are coming from overseas on this matter, we are analyzing the words that are being said, and of course, we will mainly draw conclusions based on the statements, on the topics that are on our agenda, when they come in,” the Kremlin representative said. In addition, conclusions will be drawn based on the first concrete steps, Peskov added. At the same time, the press secretary reminded that this will have to wait, since the current US president will continue to perform his duties for at least another month and a half. At the same time, responding to a clarification about what would happen if Trump made friendly statements, Peskov said: “As our diplomats say, eventual discussions are inappropriate here.”
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FRENCH PRESIDENT, MACRON, OTHER EUROPEAN LEADERS CONGRATULATE TRUMP ON ELECTORAL VICTORY
FRENCH PRESIDENT, MACRON, OTHER EUROPEAN LEADERS CONGRATULATE TRUMP ON ELECTORAL VICTORY French President Emmanuel Macron and other EU leaders congratulated Donald Trump after he claimed victory in Tuesday’s U.S. presidential election, saying they were ready to work together but would defend Europe’s interests. Macron’s message on X was not as enthusiastic as ones by Hungary’s nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban and far-right leaders across Europe, who hurried to congratulate Trump early on Wednesday, even before he claimed victory. A backdrop to the congratulatory words was a worry among many European leaders about the impact of a Trump return to the White House on the wider world. Given turbulent transatlantic relations in Trump’s previous term, his past strong criticism of NATO, his ambivalent view of Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s invasion and stance on climate change, many European officials had said ahead of the election they were worried about a win for Trump. But Macron was among the first to reach out to establish a good relationship. “Congratulations, President Donald Trump. Ready to work together as we did for four years,” Macron said on X. “With your convictions and mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity.” Macron added in another message on X that he had talked with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz – whose coalition faces make-or-break talks this week – to ensure they will work together for a stronger, more united Europe that defends its interests and values. NATO chief Mark Rutte was among many others in Europe who congratulated Trump and hoped for good cooperation. Alongside foreign policy, European trade could face a bumpy ride: Trump said last month that the European Union would have to “pay a big price” for not buying enough American exports if he won the election. TRADE TENSIONS?Trump has said he will impose a 10% tariff on imports from all countries, and 60% duties on imports from China. These would hit supply chains throughout the world, likely triggering retaliation and raising costs, and China seeking to divert its exports towards Europe, economists warn. Barclays has warned of possible “high single-digit” percentage drops in European earnings should trade conflicts reignite. Orban, who is at odds with most of his EU peers and unlike other EU leaders had openly endorsed Trump’s presidential bid, posted enthusiastic messages on X early on Wednesday. “The biggest comeback in US political history! Congratulations to President @realDonaldTrump on his enormous win. A much needed victory for the World!” he wrote. Orban said earlier this week that Europe would need to rethink its support of Ukraine if Trump was re-elected president. Other far-right politicians across Europe rushed to congratulate Trump. “This was an election of the working population in the US. It was not the woke Hollywood that won but rather the working people,” Alice Weidel, co-leader for Germany’s Alternative for Germany said on X. “It was a vote against mass migration, it was a vote against economic decline.” Far-right leader Geert Wilders, who heads the largest party in The Netherlands’ governing coalition, said on X early on Wednesday: ” CONGRATULATIONS PRESIDENT TRUMP! CONGRATULATIONS AMERICA!”
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TRUMP DEFEATS HARRIS IN US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
TRUMP DEFEATS HARRIS IN US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION Donald Trump has declared self victory over Kamala Harris in the US presidential election, as he is poised to make a historic comeback as the first former president to return to the White House in over 130 years. Addressing his enthusiastic supporters in Florida, Trump promised a “new golden age for America”. According to CBS projections, Trump has taken a commanding lead in the seven crucial battleground states, which will ultimately decide the election’s outcome. These states include Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia, with Wisconsin leaning towards Trump and Michigan also in his favor. Additionally, Trump has secured conservative strongholds from Florida to Idaho, while Harris has won liberal states from New York to California, as expected. Trump’s party is projected to gain majority control of the Senate, further solidifying his position ¹. Meanwhile it is important to note that the results are not yet final, and the race remains tight in Arizona. Harris was expected to address a crowd at Howard University but did not appear as scheduled.
LAGBAJA, NIGERIA’S CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF, DIES AT 56
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, (Information and Strategy) disclosed this in a statement on X Platform, formerly Twitter. According to him: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, regrets to announce the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, at age 56. “He passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness. “Born on February 28, 1968, Lt. General Lagbaja was appointed Chief of Army Staff on June 19, 2023, by President Tinubu. “His distinguished military career began when he enrolled in the Nigerian Defence Academy in 1987. On September 19, 1992, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Nigerian Infantry Corps as a member of the 39th Regular Course. “Throughout his service, Lt. General Lagbaja demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment, serving as a platoon commander in the 93 Battalion and the 72 Special Forces Battalion. “He played pivotal roles in numerous internal security operations, including Operation ZAKI in Benue State, Lafiya Dole in Borno, Udoka in Southeast Nigeria, and Operation Forest Sanity across Kaduna and Niger States. “An alumnus of the prestigious U.S. Army War College, he earned a Master’s degree in Strategic Studies, demonstrating his dedication to professional growth and excellence in military leadership. “Lt. General Lagbaja is survived by his beloved wife, Mariya, and their two children. “President Tinubu expresses his heartfelt condolences to the family and the Nigerian Armed Forces during this difficult time. He wishes Lt. General Lagbaja eternal peace and honours his significant contributions to the nation”.
ABIA LG POLLS COMPOUND LP CRISIS
ABIA LG POLLS COMPOUND LP CRISIS The leadership crisis rocking the Labour Party, LP, worsened, weekend, with the party failing to clinch at least one local government area in the recently conducted Abia State local government elections.The outcome of the polls is seen as an indication that the leadership crisis plaguing the LP at the national level has taken a turn for the worse.The party has been embroiled in a leadership crisis, with notable figures such as its former presidential candidate Peter Obi and Abia State Governor Alex Otti dumping Julius Abure’s leadership.The crisis stemmed from allegations of corruption and misappropriation of funds against the Abure-led leadership.Otti and Obi had joined others to nominate ex-minister of finance, Mrs Nenadi Usman, as caretaker chairman of the party.They convened a stakeholders’ meeting where the ex-minister was appointed head of a 29-member caretaker committee to preside over the affairs of the party.However, Abure has held on tightly to the party, following a Federal High Court ruling in Abuja on Tuesday, October 7, 2024, which returned him as the national chairman.Though DAILY POST learnt there are secret moves to resolve the crisis, a fresh twist was introduced to the intractable crisis following the outcome of the Local Governments election in Abia state – only state under the control of Labour Party.The election was sequel to the July 11 landmark judgement by the Supreme Court which triggered a flurry of activities in the country’s third tier of government.According to the results announced by the Chairman of the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission, Prof. George Chima, and reported by DAILY POST, the Zenith Labour Party emerged victorious in 15 out of the 17 Local Government Areas in the State, while the Young Progressive Party claimed victory in the remaining two LGAs.Findings suggested that the crisis in the Labour Party made Otti to direct his supporters to contest the election on another platform.Speaking about the matter, Abia State Chairman of the Labour Party, loyal to Abure, Prince G.O. Ndubueze described the election as a sham.Ndubueze claimed they were reliably informed that the election results were written in favour of Zenith Labour Party, ZLP, and Young Peoples Party, YPP.He said: “The election was written on Wednesday. And we organized a world press conference, where we told the world that the election had been rigged.“As we were told, that’s how it happened – 15 Local Government Areas were written for Zenith Labour Party, ZLP, and 2 Local Government Areas for YPP. Exactly as we were told, that is what we witnessed after the election.“The local government election cannot determine the fate of the Labour Party because the election was falsified. It can’t state the true position of the people.“You can’t use this scam to determine what will happen in future elections. We don’t have any issue, only that the Governor advised or directed members of the Labour Party to go to ZLP to contest the election.”However, YPP State Chairman, Nelcin Uluocha disagreed with his counterpart inthe Labour Party that the result was written in the party’s favour.Uluocha insisted that his party winning two Local Government Areas was as a result of hard work, stressing that everyone goes in for election to win.Uluocha’s words: “It’s as a result of hard work. After all, anybody that’s going in for election is prepared to win. The feeling is not different from the effort we put in.“Those are speculations. You forgot that you went into the last general election, where the Governor himself was on the ballot, we won Osisioma Local Government by landslide and lost Ugwunagbo Local Government with only nine votes.“So, we consolidated on what we had already built and came out victorious this time without excuses.“And we are believing to take more local…
WE SUPPORT COMPETITION, BUT AGAINST IMPORTATION OF SUBSTANDARD PETROL- DANGOTE REFINERY
WE SUPPORT COMPETITION, BUT AGAINST IMPORTATION OF SUBSTANDARD PETROL – DANGOTE Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has expressed its support for healthy competition that drives innovation and quality, saying it looked forward to the upcoming commissioning of the four state-owned refineries as promised by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). It also advised Pinnacle Oil and Gas Limited that deregulation should not be used as a justification to import “off-spec petroleum products” or the undermining of Nigeria’s national interests. The refinery spoke in response to comment by Robert Dickerman, CEO of Pinnacle Oil and Gas Limited, where it denied blending sub-standard petroleum products. In the statement, the refinery said, “At Dangote Petroleum Refinery, we are committed to ensuring that Nigeria becomes self-reliant in petroleum production, and we welcome competition that drives innovation and quality. “However, we will never allow the continued importation and blending of petroleum products, nor the deliberate destruction of our national economy. We believe that a strong, self-sufficient energy sector is vital to Nigeria’s economic growth, and we will continue to advocate for policies and practices that protect our industries and the well-being of all Nigerians,” it said. Dangote refinery also reiterated its support for deregulation and industrialisation, saying this support is grounded in a commitment to the sustainable growth of the country’s economy and the protection of its people from exploitation. It stated that the health and safety of Nigerians should never be compromised in the pursuit of profit. “The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Company has long been an advocate for deregulation and industrialisation in Nigeria, but our support is rooted in a commitment to the sustainable growth of the country’s economy and the protection of its people from any exploitation. Unlike Dickerman’s view, deregulation should not be a licence for the importation and distribution of off-spec products or the subversion of national interests,” it said. Dangote Petroleum Refinery called on the government, patriotic Nigerians, and local businesses to remain steadfast in defending the country’s sovereignty and economic independence. “The choice we face is between fostering industrialisation or allowing Nigeria to remain a dumping ground for inferior products while exporting jobs. For nearly three decades, cartels and their collaborators have sabotaged efforts to develop Nigeria’s refining capacity, keeping the country dependent on imported products. The time has come to end this cycle of exploitation and ensure that Nigeria’s energy sector works for the benefit of its people,” it added.
US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: TRUMP AHEAD AS RESULTS TRICKLE IN
US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: TRUMP AHEAD AS RESULTS TRICKLE IN Donald Trump is now 24 electoral college votes away from winning the United States presidential election. The Republican Party candidate has now amassed 246 electoral college votes, with Vice President Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party polling 210 electoral college votes at the time of reporting. There are 538 votes in the electoral college and it takes 270 — a majority — to win the presidency. Trump is now projected to win the battleground state of North Carolina and the swing state of Georgia, leaving Harris with a mountain to climb. There is currently no realistic pathway to a Harris victory. A “hush” has descended on the Harris campaign headquarters, with various outlets reporting that the campaign would no longer be talking to the press until it is done and dusted. The US presidential election has been a keenly contested one and was considered “neck-and-neck” and “too close to call” even before the first mail-in ballots were cast. Immigration, border security and inflation were Trump’s strongest campaign points, while Harris campaigned on reproductive rights for women and building “an opportunity economy”. Harris entered the race in July after US President Joe Biden’s shaky debate performance in June. Barack Obama, a former US president, and a slew of celebrities had acted as Harris surrogates on the campaign trail. Trump has promised to “tighten the border” and “root out illegal immigrants” if re-elected. The Republican Party candidate has repeatedly described the Democratic Party as “weak”. The Republican Party has also taken control of the senate.
TINUBU’S TAX REFORM BILL DEAD ON ARRIVAL – NDUME
TINUBU’S TAX REFORM BILL DEAD ON ARRIVAL – NDUME Senator Ali Ndume has said the tax reform bill of President Bola Tinubu administrarion is dead on arrival. Ndume stated this during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Tuesday. He said that Northern leaders were totally against the bill because because it was against the north. Ndume added that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was supposed to reform governance not impose another tax on Nigerians. He urged the president to listen to the advice of the Northern Governors’ Forum and immediately withdraw the bills. Ndume said, “Our people are saying they don’t want the VAT bill, they don’t even want to hear about it. That is why we are going to make it dead on arrival. President Tinubu should heed the advice of the National Economic Council (NEC) and the Northern Governors’ Forum and withdraw the bills immediately. “Nigerians are willing to pay taxes but only when they can afford it. Right now, people are struggling to survive. Let people live first before you start asking them for taxes.” Ndume said it would be fair to shut the bill down, hinting that he had started rallying support among colleagues to reject the bills. “What he needs to do is to withdraw the bill. Then go back to our people, educate and make us understand. We are representing the people, and they have already made their stance clear. “The governors and traditional rulers have said that the bill is not good. So, the best course of action is to withdraw it immediately,” he added.
OGUN PENSIONERS THANK FOR N20,000 WAGE INCREASE
OGUN PENSIONERS THANK GOVERNOR FOR N20,000 WAGE INCREASE The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Ogun State branch, on Tuesday, commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for the wage increase extended to all categories of its members in the state. The union, in a letter titled “New Wage Increase to Ogun Pensioners: Expression of Gratitude,” signed by the State Chairman, Comrade Waidi Oloyede; Secretary, Comrade Bola Lawal, and the Treasurer, Comrade O. Ogabi, expressed their gratitude to the governor for his kindness and consideration towards the state retirees at all times. It noted that the state government started paying the N20,000 wage increase from October 2024. According to the union, such a wage increase for pensioners was last realised 16 years ago, adding that since then, no visible increase had been made to cut across all emolument strata. “Your Excellency, we cannot but recognise the many lofty gestures accorded to us by your amazing administration. “These include prompt and regular payment of monthly pensions, steady release of accrued gratuities, and the financial gestures to cushion the effects of the removal of the fuel subsidy, among others. “The executive and the entire body of Ogun State pensioners immensely appreciate your sincerity of purpose, your love, friendliness, and godliness towards us, the elderly. Thank you so much, sir,” the letter further stated. The union, however, pleaded with the governor to look into the consequential review of pensions for long-standing retirees, in line with the Federal Government Circular on Consequential Adjustment of Pensions for those who retired before the commencement of the Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2019.