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June 12 Protests: US Issues Directive to Citizens

12Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Safety, Security, United States of America

June 12 Protests: US Issues Directive to Citizens

The United States Mission in Nigeria has asked her citizens not to get involved in the planned protests across Nigeria on June 12. This follows the planned protest announced by various groups on June 12, designated as Democracy Day. In an advisory to its citizens in Nigeria, the US embassy advised them to lay low and avoid the areas where the protests are scheduled to hold. Read Also: June 12: Akeredolu Faults Federal Police Structure It read, “Several groups have announced their intentions to protest nationwide on June 12, Democracy Day. Police presence and response can be expected nationwide, including in Abuja where government events are scheduled to celebrate the national holiday and in Lagos where simultaneous protests are planned. “The likely locations for the protests...

APC Weighs in on US Controversy, Asks Trump to Emulate Buhari

10Jan

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria, United States of America

APC Weighs in on US Controversy, Asks Trump to Emulate Buhari

The All Progressive Congress has asked US President Donald Trump to emulate his Nigerian counterpart, President Muhammadu Buhari after losing an election. This was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary of the party’s Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee, John Akpanudoedehe. Akpanudoedehe in the statement titled “The integrity of a leader is as important as strong institutions,” condemned the invasion of the Capitol Hill by pro-Trump protesters and faulted Trump’s refusal to concede defeat in the presidential poll. The party said President Buhari contested and lost elections a couple of times and followed the process through to the Supreme Court on all accounts, lauding his example as ‘an outstanding credential of a true democrat’. The statement ...

No One’s Ambition is Worth Blood of Any Citizen, Jonathan Cautions Trump

7Jan

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria, United States of America

No One’s Ambition is Worth Blood of Any Citizen, Jonathan Cautions Trump

Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan has urged US President Donald Trump to concede defeat, saying that his ambition is not worth the blood of any American citizen. The American leader has maintained his stance on not conceding defeat after the elections held last year. Jonathan’s call came a just a day after pro-Trump supporters stormed the venue of the joint congress proceeding to assess Joe Biden’s victory. He said, it is never too late to reject the venom and allow the wish of the people for the sake of peace. Hundreds of Republicans invade the US Capitol on Wednesday when lawmakers were certifying the outcome of the recent presidential election in which Trump lost to Biden. Inspired by Trump’s insistence that the poll was rigged, the protesters disrupted the p...

Trump Thanks Nigerians in Onitsha Who Marched for Him, Describes it as ‘A Great Honour’

3Nov

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria, United States of America

Trump Thanks Nigerians in Onitsha Who Marched for Him, Describes it as ‘A Great Honour’

United States President, Donald Trump on Tuesday thanked a group of Nigerians in Onitsha, Anambra State who held a campaign in his honour. Trump took a break from his presidential poll to repost a video of the rally on his verified Twitter handle on Tuesday with the tag, “A parade for me in Nigeria, a great honour.” https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1323680963310866435 A group in Onitsha held a pro-Trump rally during which they rallied support for the incumbent president who is seeking a second term in office against opposition candidate, Joe Biden in the ongoing election. The group wore white and blue uniform as they waved the United States flag alongside banners with varied messages such as, “Make America Great Again”, “President Trump: America Needs A Man ...

WTO DG: Why We Oppose Okonjo-Iweala’s Nomination – US

29Oct

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, United States of America

WTO DG: Why We Oppose Okonjo-Iweala’s Nomination – US

The United States has explained its stance not to back Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director General position, noting the position must be held by ‘someone with real, hands-on experience in the field’. The US instead has thrown its weight behind South Korea’s Yoo Myung-Hee to head the WTO. Okonjo-Iweala who is Nigeria’s former Finance Minister is currently in poll position to secure the job after the WTO nominations committee on Wednesday recommended her to its 164 member countries for appointment into the top spot. Explaining its position, office of the US Trade Representative which advises President Donald Trump on trade policy in a statement said Yoo had distinguished herself as a trade expert and has all the necessary skills to be an eff...

Buhari Sends Get Well Soon Message to Trump, Wife

2Oct

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Covid-19, Nigeria, United States of America

Buhari Sends Get Well Soon Message to Trump, Wife

President Muhammadu Buhari, has sent a get-well-soon message to President of the United States of America (USA) Donald Trump, and his wife, Melania, who tested positive for COVID-19 earlier today. The message which was contained in a statement released by his Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, also charged Nigerians to comply more with the issued protocols against spread of COVID-19. The statement reads: “President Muhammadu Buhari joins all citizens of United States of America in prayers for quick and full recovery of President Donald Trump and his wife, Melanie, who reportedly tested positive to COVID-19. The President notes, with sympathy, that the incident of COVID-19 in the White House manifests the challenge pos...