Ondo governorship candidates signing the peace accord Political parties and candidates in Ondo State have signed a peace accord ahead of the 16th November governorship election. The signing, which took place on Friday at the International Culture and Event Centre in Akure, the state capital, was organised by the National Peace Committee, headed by former Head of State, Abdulsalam Abubakar. Some of the parties present at the signing of the peace accord include the All Progressives Congress, Peoples Democratic Party, Labour Party, Action Democratic Party, and Zenith Labour Party, among others. Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu, urged the candidates and their parties to commit to a peaceful election. He said, “Your commitment to its implementation is critical. Therefore, as you sign
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Indigenes of the Jimba Oja community in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, under the aegis of the Jimba Oja Descendants Congress (JODC), have urged Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to investigate the processes that led to the appointment of the new traditional ruler of the community. Speaking with journalists in Ilorin on Friday, the spokesperson for the community and Administrator General of the JODC, Alhaji Olanrewaju Bakare, alongside other members of the community, stated that the selection of the new traditional ruler, Oba Ismail Adebayo, did not follow due process. The people, including traditional chiefs, members of the town’s development association, and other indigenes, said their preferred choice for the throne is Barrister Fatai Agboola Ibrahim, who was selected by the kingmakers. They called on Governor Abdulrazaq to rectify
The initiative was announced by President Biden in June. November 7, 2024, 9:17 PM A federal judge has struck down the Biden administration’s program known as “Keeping Families Together,” dealing a major blow to the estimated half a million undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens that DHS estimates would have benefited. The administration announced the program in June, but a coalition of 16 Republican-led states — led by Texas and Stephen Miller’s America First Legal — quickly filed a lawsuit after applications were made available in August. A federal judge put the program on hold just days after hopeful applicants filed their paperwork. The program would have provided temporary relief from deportation for undocumented spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens through a process known as “parole in place.” It would have
Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during an election night event at the West Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, on November 6, 2024. – Republican former president Donald Trump closed in on a new term in the White House early November 6, 2024, just needing a handful of electoral votes to defeat Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday made his first cabinet appointment after his decisive election win, while signalling his intent to ditch the outgoing administration’s policies by talking to Vladimir Putin. Trump’s campaign manger Susie Wiles will serve as his White House chief of staff, the first woman to be named to the high-profile role and the Republican’s first
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has expressed concern over the paltry provision of N1.6 billion to cater to the immediate needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the country. Speaking when the Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees Migrants and IDPs, Ahmed Tijani Ahmed paid him a courtesy […] The post N1.6b budget not enough for IDPs’ needs in Nigeria – Kalu appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.
The Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) is anticipated to announce the date of the Republic of Ireland’s general election later. Earlier this week, Taoiseach Simon Harris indicated a preference for a polling day on 29 November. He is the leader of Fine Gael and heads a coalition government alongside Fianna Fáil and the Green Party. A general election must be called in the Republic of Ireland before the term ends on March 2025. The taoiseach has faced persistent questions over the timing of the election for months, previously sidestepping requests to provide a definitive timeline. However, on Wednesday, he signalled his hope for a polling day on 29 November saying: “There you go, clarity.” He went on to say: “I look forward to the weeks ahead and to asking the people
Placido Hilukilwa THE Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs (MODVA) has requested constituency councillors’ offices nationwide to assist in the ongoing recruitment process for the Namibian Defence Force (NDF). MODVA spokesperson Colonel Petrus Shilumbu addressed a letter on Wednesday to all 121 constituency councillor offices, urging them to receive and process application forms from young Namibians interested in career opportunities with the NDF, as outlined in the ministry’s advertisement. Photo: The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs Shilumbu said that applicants can submit their forms at any constituency office of their choice. He advised councillors to adhere strictly to the requirements listed in the advertisement and not to request candidates to present voter cards. “A voter’s card is not part of the requirements,” said Col. Shilumbu. In the past, some
Taipei, Taiwan – Asia Pacific leaders have moved to shore up ties with Donald Trump following his re-election as president of the United States, even as questions swirl about what his return to power will mean for regional security. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba told reporters he was looking forward to working closely with the president-elect and to “bring the Japan-US alliance and the Japan-US relations to a higher level”. On social media, Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol also spoke of their hope for a stronger alliance with the US and a “brighter future”. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also turned to social media to say that Australia and the US were “great friends and great allies” going into the future, while Indonesian President
Biden, who was replaced as the Democrats’ candidate in the race by Vice President Kamala Harris due to concerns about his mental acuity, will speak to address the nation, the White House said. By REUTERS NOVEMBER 7, 2024 11:45 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden looks on during a cabinet meeting inside the West Wing of the White House in September. Biden must not continue with the Obama policy of appeasing Iran and turning a blind eye to its terrorist proxies, the writers warn. (photo credit: TOM BRENNER/REUTERS) US President Joe Biden is set to address the nation on Thursday after a stinging election defeat for his Democratic Party at the hands of Republican Donald Trump, whose stunning political comeback has reverberated around the world. Biden, who was replaced in July as
GraphicOnline Politics Nov – 06 – 2024 , 23:43 The Acting President of the Agona Traditional Council, Nana Gyapa Ameyaw, has lauded Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for his policies and commitment to advancing Ghana. Speaking on behalf of the Council as he welcomed Dr. Bawumia to Agona in the Afigya Sekyere East Constituency on Wednesday, Nana Gyapa Ameyaw, who is also the Chief of Bepoa, expressed confidence in Dr. Bawumia’s vision for national development. During the address, Nana Gyapa Ameyaw noted Dr. Bawumia’s focus on development, saying, “As you have all seen, throughout his address, he only focused on issues of development and how he wants to move Ghana forward. He barely told us to vote for him. His main focus and concerns
In the end, most voters did want to go back. Vice President Kamala Harris and Democrats pounded away at a message of turning the page on former President Donald Trump and his brand of politics, promoting former aides who questioned his commitment to democracy and producing their own plans to combat things like price gouging and high home costs. Wednesday morning, though, they were reckoning with a stunning sweep by Trump, who as the now-president-elect, appeared set for a swing-state sweep and left Democrats wondering how it all went so wrong. “Complete, unmitigated disaster,” Democratic strategist Chris Kofinis said when asked about the results. “That was a wholesale repudiation of the Democratic message, the Democratic strategy, Harris’ candidacy. There is no way to sugarcoat what an abject disaster this was.”
This is surely the most dramatic comeback in United States (US) political history. Four years after leaving the White House, Donald Trump is set to move back in, after millions of Americans voted to give him a second chance. The election campaign was one for the history books: He survived two assassination attempts and his original opponent, president Joe Biden, dropped out just months before election day. Although final votes are still being counted, the majority of Americans in key battleground states chose to vote for him, with many citing the economy and immigration as chief concerns. His triumph comes after a spectacular fall. He refused to accept the results of the 2020 election, which he lost to Biden, and his role in trying to overturn the election results to
Vice President Kamala Harris delivers her concession speech on the campus of Howard University in Washington [J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo] US Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a televised concession speech to the nation after a whirlwind campaign that failed to stop Republican Donald Trump’s return to the White House. “While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fuelled this campaign,” she told supporters on Wednesday at her alma mater, Howard University, a historically Black college. Harris pledged to continue fighting for women’s rights and against gun violence and to “fight for the dignity that all people deserve”. She said she had called President-elect Trump, congratulated him on his triumph and promised to engage in a peaceful transfer of power. Harris addressed a crowd that included former
Maria David THE Oshakati Town Council on Tuesday re-elected Leonard Hango as the town’s mayor for the fourth time, while Councillor Puyeipawa Elifas retained her position as deputy mayor. Hofeni Mutota, Maria Mutumbulwa, and Ruusa Frans also remain members of the management committee, while Councillors Jerobeam Ndaamohamba and Pinehas Aluvilu continue as ordinary councillors. Oshakati Magistrate Mozay Jansen presided over the election. In his acceptance speech, Hango said his re-election represents not just a continuation but a reaffirmation of their collective vision for Oshakati, a vision grounded in growth, unity, and service. According to Hango, the council has achieved significant milestones this year alone, each reflecting their shared commitment to a better Oshakati. “Council has embarked on an ambitious infrastructure development plan, improving our road networks and infrastructure development in
Many states brought their issues directly to the voter. November 6, 2024, 2:28 PM Tuesday’s election saw significant laws and regulations passed on the state level through various ballot measures. Election workers review ballots at the Denver Elections Division in Denver on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024. Chet Strange/AP Here are some of the major initiatives from this year’s election. Immigration, voting rights It is already against the law for those in the country illegally to register to vote and cast a ballot in federal and state elections. However, some states proposed ballot measures that would make it illegal for undocumented immigrants to vote on the state or local level. Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Wisconsin voters all passed measures enacting such a ban. People