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US Election 2024: Donald Trump makes major comeback to White House

US Election 2024: Donald Trump makes major comeback to White House

Former president Donald Trump has won the 2024 elections to make his comeback to the White House Trump defeated Kamala Harris in some key states including Texas and Florida, gaining a lead over Kamala Harris Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has won the 2024 United States of America elections to become the 47th US president. Trump won Pennsylvania state, which was often described as the most crucial battleground in the fight for the White House. In his speech, Trump thanked the US citizens who voted for him in large numbers. “We’re going to help our country heal, we have a country that needs help, and it needs help very badly,” Trump

Republicans clinch Senate control with key flips

Republicans clinch Senate control with key flips

Republicans are projected to clinch control of the Senate after flipping at least two key states and successfully protecting their incumbents. Republican Gov. Jim Justice took the seat vacated by Sen. Joe Manchin, the West Virginia independent who caucuses with Democrats. And businessman Bernie Moreno, the Ohio GOP Senate nominee, unseated three-term Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown. Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott, and Texas GOP Sen. Ted Cruz two lawmakers in red-leaning states who were Democrats’ best pickoff opportunities, are also projected to win reelection, while Nebraska GOP Sen. Deb Fischer was projected to beat an independent challenger. With Democrats currently holding a 51-49 majority in the Senate, these wins will now at least deliver a 51-seat majority for Republicans, barring any upsets. Republicans also have a prime opportunity to unseat

Nasarawa PDP elects new chairman

Nasarawa PDP elects new chairman

PDP flag Members of the Peoples Democratic Party in Nasarawa State have elected the immediate past secretary of the party, Adamu Bako as chairman. His emergence followed the party’s congress which was held in Lafia, the state capital on Tuesday. Chairman of the PDP National Committee in charge of the party’s congress in the state, Senator Simon Mwadkwon, made the disclosure after the elections which saw the victory of Bako as the state’s party chairman. He praised the fairness of the process and encouraged party members to unite under Bako’s leadership. Senator Mwadkwon further urged unity among the contestants and other members of the party, emphasising that the PDP remains a big family. “We had a very successful and credible congress. In the contest, the is no victor or vanquish.

Trump Says Would Concede Defeat If Its A Fair Election

Trump Says Would Concede Defeat If Its A Fair Election

MACON, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 03: Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the Atrium Health Amphitheater on November 03, 2024 in Macon, Georgia. With only two days until the election, Trump is campaigning for re-election on Sunday in the battleground states of Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia. (Photo by CHIP SOMODEVILLA /Getty Images via AFP) US Republican presidential contender Donald Trump said he would be prepared to concede defeat after Tuesday’s vote “if it’s a fair election”, while again raising concerns about the use of electronic voting machines. “If I lose an election, if it’s a fair election, I would be the first one to acknowledge it… So far I think it’s been fair,” Trump, repeating a caveat that he has used many times

Roman Fada replaces Akua Donkor as GFP’s presidential candidate

Roman Fada replaces Akua Donkor as GFP's presidential candidate

Featured Graphic.com.gh Politics Nov – 05 – 2024 , 15:56 He is commonly known as Roman Fada and works as a broadcaster at Peace FM but his official name is Philip Kwabena Agyemang. This is the man who is replacing Akua Donkor as the presidential candidate of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) for Election 2024. The party has since formally filed his nomination at the Electoral Commission. It was filed on Tuesday afternoon. Roman Fada was Akua Donkor’s vice presidential candidate who has now been nominated by the GFP to replace her. Following the death of Akua Donkor last week, the founder and presidential candidate of the party, the Electoral Commission gave the GFP up to Friday, November 8, 2024 to nominate a replacement. Earlier, some reports had suggested the

Election Day 2024: Live results and analysis

Election Day 2024: Live results and analysis

Black and Arab American voters could swing Michigan’s 2024 election Michigan gave Biden his highest margin of the three northern battleground states in 2020, but the race was still close, and it looks even tighter this year, with Harris only marginally ahead in 538’s final forecast of the state. Black and Arab Americans will play a key role in either candidate’s victory. Polls have shown Black voters, who make up 13% of Michigan’s electorate, swinging toward Republicans this year, though how big that shift will be remains to be determined. Michigan also has the largest share of Arab Americans in the country — a community that has been rocked by the wars in Israel, Gaza and Lebanon. Polling among the demographic — which makes up around 4% of the state’s

CJ Koome calls for strengthening of governance institutions to bolster democracy

CJ Koome calls for strengthening of governance institutions to bolster democracy

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 4 – Chief Justice Martha Koomehas called for building of strong and robust institutions that will serve as catalysts for national progress and development. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the inaugural Supreme Court Conference and Exhibition to mark the court’s 12 years of existence, the CJ noted that the establishment of the Supreme Court as the ultimate interpreter and guardian of the Constitution, embodies the expectation that the Court provides stability, certainty, and predictability in resolving the inevitable conflicts that arise within the society. “At the heart of this conference is the idea that institutions matter. They are the anchors of our democratic aspirations,” the CJ said. The CJ observed that over the past 12 years the Supreme Court has played a transformative role, shaping both

2024 election updates: Millions have voted early as Trump, Harris sprint to finish

2024 election updates: Millions have voted early as Trump, Harris sprint to finish

Russia ‘manufactured and amplified’ video claiming election fraud in Arizona: Officials The intelligence community is yet again sounding the alarm on a Russian “manufactured and amplified” video claiming election fraud in Arizona — and warned that the activity from Russia will likely focus on battleground states. “Since our statement on Friday, the IC has been observing foreign adversaries, particularly Russia, conducting additional influence operations intended to undermine public confidence in the integrity of U.S. elections and stoke divisions among Americans,” the FBI, ODNI and CISA said in a statement Monday night. “The IC expects these activities will intensify through election day and in the coming weeks, and that foreign influence narratives will focus on swing states,” officials added in the statement. Russia, according to the intelligence community, is the “most

Tinubu asks new ministers to stay resilient amid criticism, abuse

President Bola Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, swore in seven new ministers into his cabinet at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. This followed their confirmation by the Senate on October 31 after a screening exercise. The new cabinet members took the oath of office in batches of four and three after their citations were read by the State House Director of Information and Public Relations, Mr Abiodun Oladunjoye. The first four included Idi Maiha (Minister of Livestock Development); Yusuf Ata (State, Housing and Urban Development); Dr Suwaiba Ahmad (State, Education) and Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu (State, Foreign Affairs). Afterwards, Dr Jumoke Oduwole (Industry, Trade and Investment), Dr Nentawe Yilwatda (Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction); and Muhammadu Dingyadi (Minister of Labour and Employment) took their oaths before the President.

Aiyedatiwa meets Christian leaders, seek prayers for peaceful Ondo poll

Aiyedatiwa meets Christian leaders, seek prayers for peaceful Ondo poll

Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has disclosed that his administration is grounded in the body of Christ and will not fail in its duty to serve the people. Aiyedatiwa stated this during an interface with Christian leaders in the state at St. David’s Anglican Cathedral, Ijomu, Akure, the state capital. The governor, who expressed […] The post Aiyedatiwa meets Christian leaders, seek prayers for peaceful Ondo poll appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.

Government delivers on key services, says Nandi-Ndaitwah

Government delivers on key services, says Nandi-Ndaitwah

Maria David IN an effort to deliver quality services to the Namibian people, the government has installed transformers to supply electricity to Mukorofu, Nankuntwe, and Namiyundu schools at a cost of N$4.5 million in the Zambezi Region. This was said by Swapo Party Presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during a rally held in Katima Mulilo on Saturday. According to Nandi-Ndaitwah, the installation of a transformer at Liashulu village, as well as the completion of rural electrification projects in flood-prone areas, has also been completed. “The government is committed to continuing improvements to infrastructure to ensure quality education and health services,” she said. She added that the government is also committed to upgrading some clinics to health centres, some health centres to hospitals, and some hospitals to district hospitals, including Katima Mulilo

ECN to recruit over 14 000 polling officials

ECN to recruit over 14 000 polling officials

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) will hire over 14 000 polling officials to conduct the upcoming elections. ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka on Friday said the commission is in the process of shortlisting polling officials. “We are looking at deploying approximately 14 000 to 15 000 polling officials across the country during the voting period,” he said. Siluka said the commission has a total of 2 523 polling teams and 4 637 polling points, including mobile and permanent stations. “We have trained 121 returning officers and they are already deployed,” he said. He said the ECN will be employing about 256 regional and constituency information technology officers. “We have approximately 2 600 vehicles needed to support 2 558 teams, plus 121 returning officers. In the past, we relied on

Assault: Alex Ikwechegh May Suffer Double Jeopardy, Says Reps Minority Leader

Assault: Alex Ikwechegh May Suffer Double Jeopardy, Says Reps Minority Leader

Alex Ikwechegh’s action is under probe. The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Kingsley Chinda, says his colleague, Alex Ikwechegh, may suffer “double tragedy” for assaulting an e-hailing driver Stephen Abuwatseya in the nation’s capital Abuja late October. “Presently, he is being prosecuted. He is at the Magistrate Court. The House has also sent him to the disciplinary committee on the same issue,” Chinda said on the Sunday edition of Inside Sources with Laolu Akande on Channels Television. “Perhaps, he might suffer double jeopardy if he is undergoing prosecution and disciplined in the House.” Chinda said he has spoken with his colleague and he has shown remorse and apologised to Nigerians. “But in essence, I don’t think anybody will agree that that is a standard for parliamentarians. They call

From Abortion To Bobcat Hunting: US Vote Not Just For President

From Abortion To Bobcat Hunting: US Vote Not Just For President

It’s not just the Harris-Trump show: US voters this November 5 will cast ballots for members of Congress, tens of thousands of state and local officials, and in multiple referendums on topics including hot-button issues like abortion. Here is a look at who and what is up for a vote beyond the choice between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris. Congress In addition to choosing a president, millions of US voters will decide the fate of Congress: both in the House of Representatives — where all seats are up for grabs — and the Senate, where one-third are. The House of Representatives has 435 members, with each representing a Congressional district and elected for a two-year term. Republicans presently hold the House by a small margin, with the election

How to watch ABC News live coverage of 2024 election results

How to watch ABC News live coverage of 2024 election results

On Election Day, voters around the country will eagerly wait to hear if former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris comes out on top in the race for the White House. ABC News will have full coverage of the presidential election results and many other key down-ballot races on Election Day and the days afterward as votes continue to get counted. Here’s what to know about how to get the latest election results: Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican opponent former U.S. President Donald Trump are seen in a combination of file photographs taken in Chandler, Arizona, October 10, 2024, and in Evans, Georgia, Oct. 4, 2024. Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters How to watch or live stream election coverage and results ABC News will broadcast and publish election results