The outgoing US President Donald Trump on Thursday assured that he will voluntarily leave office on January 20, saying there will be an “orderly transition” to Joe Biden’s presidency. Trump in a statement minutes after the US Congress formally certified Biden’s victory said; “Even though I totally disagree with the …
Read More »JUST IN: US Congress certifies Biden as President-elect
The United States Congress has affirmed President-elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory over President Donald Trump. The counting of Vermont’s three electoral votes put Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris over the 270-threshold needed to win the presidency. The certification comes after Pro-Trump rioters invaded the US Capitol on …
Read More »US Election: Reps Minority Caucus congratulates Biden, Harris
By Atevure Princess, The Minority Caucus in Nigeria of House of Representatives has congratulated President-elect Joe Biden, on his election as the 46th President of the United States of America. The caucus in a statement signed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu also congratulated …
Read More »America Decides: Why Joe Biden Will Win US Election
By Jumu’ah Abiodun, As the whole world is looking forward to the much-awaited United States election slated for Tuesday, November 3, 2020, there are lots of political intrigues to the poll. This is the 59th quadrennial presidential election of the country. Major issues that shape the election include …
Read More »Organizers Cancel Oct 15 US Presidential Debate
The Commission on Presidential Debates said Friday it has cancelled next week’s showdown between Donald Trump and his challenger Joe Biden, after the president said he would not participate in a virtual format. “Each (candidate) now has announced alternate plans for that date,” the commission said in a statement, adding “it is now apparent … Continue reading Organizers Cancel Oct 15 US Presidential Debate
Read More »Organisers Cancel Second Trump-Biden Debate
The Commission on Presidential Debates said Friday it has cancelled next week’s showdown between Donald Trump and his challenger Joe Biden, after the president said he would not participate in a virtual format. “Each (candidate) now has announced alternate plans for that date,” the commission said in a statement, adding “it is now apparent … Continue reading Organisers Cancel Second Trump-Biden Debate
Read More »Trump Should Be Able To Resume ‘Public Engagements’ From Saturday, Doctor Says
President Donald Trump should be able to resume “public engagements” from Saturday, the White House physician announced Thursday, saying the US leader has responded “extremely well” to Covid-19 treatment. “Saturday will be day 10 since Thursday’s diagnosis, and based on the trajectory of advanced diagnostics the team has been conducting, I fully anticipate the … Continue reading Trump Should Be Able To Resume ‘Public Engagements’ From Saturday, Doctor Says
Read More »Trump Could Campaign Saturday As Pelosi Questions His Fitness For Office
Donald Trump said he hopes to resume campaigning Saturday after receiving a green light from his doctor, even as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi prepares to unveil plans to probe the president’s capacity to govern after contracting Covid-19. With just 26 days until the November 3 election, Washington’s top Democrat took the extraordinary step of … Continue reading Trump Could Campaign Saturday As Pelosi Questions His Fitness For Office
Read More »Trump Adamant On Not Having Virtual Debate
President Donald Trump, who is still being treated for Covid-19, said Thursday he will refuse to take part in the presidential debate next week after it was switched to a virtual format. “I’m not going to do a virtual debate,” he told Fox Business News, saying this was “not acceptable to us.” He accused … Continue reading Trump Adamant On Not Having Virtual Debate
Read More »Kamala Harris’s Indian Uncle ‘Felt Sorry For Pence’
Kamala Harris’ uncle back in India watched her vice-presidential debate with pride on Thursday, feeling “a little sorry” for Mike Pence, who he said came up against a better-qualified foe. “Expectations were too much of Kamala — ‘she’ll wipe the floor’, etc. But Pence has also been a Congressman knows how to debate. But Pence … Continue reading Kamala Harris’s Indian Uncle ‘Felt Sorry For Pence’
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