President Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed inauguration Vice-President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as President and Vice President of the United States of America. In a statement by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Wednesday, Buhari expressed hope that their presidency would mark a strong point of cooperation and support for Nigeria as well as the African continent. Buhari congratulated the leaders and entire country on the successful transition. According to him, this marks an important historical inflection point for democracy as a system of government and for the global community as a whole. He said: “We look forward…
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Outgone president of the United States, Donald Trump on Wednesday, left the White House after finally conceding defeat to Joe Biden of the Democratic Party, who was sworn in same day. Trump however, during his farewell speech told Americans that he would come back in some form. Read the full speech below: “My fellow Americans: Four years ago, we launched a great national effort to rebuild our country, to renew its spirit, and to restore the allegiance of this government to its citizens. In short, we embarked on a mission to make America great again — for all Americans. “As…
Joe Biden has been sworn in as the 46th president of the United States, after the Electoral College votes for him and the Congress’ confirmation of his electoral victory against outgone Donald Trump. The inauguration came after Trump’s attempts through his supporters to subvert Biden’s victory by occupying the US Capitol to overturn the election results. Biden was sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. “It’s a new day in America,” Biden wrote on Twitter before the inauguration as, in a sign of his push for unity, he prayed…
The Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, Comrade Auwal Rafsanjani is in the US to attend the inauguration of the President-elect, Joe Biden. In a statement made available to ASHENEWS from the US, Rafsanjani called on African leaders to emulate the United States in building strong and independent institutions that could checkmate the excesses of public office holders. He noted with disdain, the invasion of the Capitol Hill by supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump. “It is necessary to note that the US Capitol invasion by Trump supporters led to his impeachment by members of the…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved an increase in the retirement age of teachers across the country from 60 to 65 years or 40 years in service as against 35. Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu revealed this when he briefed State House correspondents on the outcome of the Council meeting, which was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Wednesday. According to him, the new retirement age for teachers is now 65 years or 40 years of service. He said the Federal Executive Council also approved that bill to be known as ‘Harmonized Retirement Age for Teachers…
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Wednesday visited his Sokoto State counterpart, Aminu Tambuwal and donated N500 million to support the Sokoto state government to rebuild the central market that was ravaged by fire Tuesday morning. Tambuwal’s spokesperson in a statement said, Wike who visited the scene of the market inferno barely 24 hours after the disaster, expressed shock and dismay over the incident. The statement explained that part of the donation, according to Wike, would be used to support the victims of the inferno. He noted that whatever affected Sokoto state concerned Rivers, adding that his administration would ensure…
Outgoing US President Donald Trump left the White House for his final time on Wednesday, taking the Marine One helicopter from the lawn outside the building heading towards Joint Base Andrews. Trump did not say anything on his departure to awaiting reporters. He will take a flight on Air Force One from the base in Maryland to Florida, where he will spend the final hour of his presidency. The president will not attend the inauguration of Joe Biden at noon (1700 GMT), breaking with tradition. A small ceremony awaits Trump at the military base before he leaves the Washington area.…
Senator Aliyu Wamakko has commiserated with the victims of the Sokoto Central Market fire disaster. A statement by his spokesperson on Wednesday, the Senator said he was saddened by the unfortunate disaster that destroyed goods and property believed to worth millions of naira. He extended his sincere commiseration to the victims as well as the entire people of the state. Wamakko prayed the Almighty Allah to prevent the recurrence of the incident as well as replenish the huge losses caused by the inferno. Wamakko was away to Abuja for some official engagements as at the time the fire incident occurred.
The trial of former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Kabiru Tanimu by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been adjourned till January 25, 2021. A statement by the spokesperson of the commission, Mr Wilson Uwujaren on Wednesday said at the resumed trial, “account statement and account opening package of Abdulrahman Yusuf, a bureau de change operator, Oberone BDC Ltd and Halima Tanimu Turaki, were tendered and admitted in evidence through the ninth prosecution witness, Umar Garba, a relationship manager with First City Monument Bank. “The witness identified transactions made by the third and fourth defendants at…
Alibaba founder, Jack Ma, appeared for the first time since the end of October in a video message distributed by Chinese state media on Wednesday. In the video message, the 56-year-old was seen addressing 100 teachers in rural areas, according to the reports. Ma also announced plans to engage in philanthropic endeavours, more so than he has before. “In these days, I have been learning and reflecting together with my colleagues. We are now even more determined to dedicate ourselves to education and charity,’’ Ma was quoted as saying in his address at an annual event held by his foundation.…