“She lived in Nigeria until she was 16, but the country is mostly absent from her public identity. Badenoch has mostly described Nigeria as a cautionary tale.

She told the Daily Mail that she did not want the UK to “become like the place I ran away from”.......

Rossikk:
You are so gullible and foolish.Trump is being protected by hidden powers. The so-called Deep State he pretends to oppose.

That’s why he’s not in jail after being convicted of 92 crimes. If YOU, mumu, commit ONE CRIME in America, you are heading straight to jail, even before the trial.

Rossikk:
Tinubu has not been accused much less convicted of a SINGLE crime, while Trump is an actual criminal found guilty and convicted on 92 criminal charges including rape, fraud, theft, and insurrection.

Yet somehow your filthy mind criminalises Tinubu while elevating Trump to near sainthood. You are the very definition of a cotton-picking slave and Uncle Tom with no common sense.

LivingSage:
You're nothing but a disgrace to Nigeria, disgrace to Africa and disgrace to everything democracy stands for. Obi didn't win doesn't make INEC a complicit, it doesn't make 2023 election a fraud or as bad as you all make it seem. You're just sore losers and God shall judge you all.

The US presidential election 2024 saw a fierce battle between former President Donald Trump and incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris. Early counting showed close competition, but as results continued to come in, Trump began to secure his lead in a series of critical states. Now, Trump has declared victory, claiming that the American people have given him an "unprecedented mandate".

Speaking in Pennsylvania, Trump celebrated what he described as a strong endorsement from voters. "America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate. We have taken back control of the Senate. Wow, that's great," he said.

Notably, Fox News has already called the election in his favour, though other major networks have yet to make an official projection. Nevertheless, Trump's lead in key swing states has left the Harris campaign scrambling.

Celebrations and Setbacks
At Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, supporters celebrated his claimed victory. In contrast, the atmosphere was sombre at a Harris watch party in Washington, DC.

Campaign advisor Cedric Richmond addressed disappointed supporters, indicating that Harris would respond to the results in the coming hours. "You won’t hear from the vice president tonight, but you will hear from her tomorrow," he assured.

Republicans Gain Control of Senate.
In addition to Trump’s projected victory, the Republican Party has also reclaimed control of the Senate, flipping two key seats. This shift has solidified a political realignment in Washington, with the GOP now controlling both the presidency and the Senate. The Republican sweep represents a seismic shift in US politics and grants the party significant influence over the legislative agenda.

Here is a breakdown of the states won by each candidate so far

Donald Trump
- Texas (40 electoral votes)
- Florida (30 electoral votes)
- Pennsylvania (19 electoral votes)
- Ohio (17 electoral votes)
- Georgia (16 electoral votes)
- North Carolina (16 electoral votes)
- Tennessee (11 electoral votes)
- Indiana (11 electoral votes)
- Missouri (10 electoral votes)
- South Carolina (9 electoral votes)
- Alabama (9 electoral votes)
- Louisiana (8 electoral votes)
- Kentucky (8 electoral votes)
- Oklahoma (7 electoral votes)
- Arkansas (6 electoral votes)
- Iowa (6 electoral votes)
- Mississippi (6 electoral votes)
- Kansas (6 electoral votes)
- Utah (6 electoral votes)
- West Virginia (4 electoral votes)
- Idaho (4 electoral votes)
- Montana (4 electoral votes)
- Wyoming (3 electoral votes)
- North Dakota (3 electoral votes)
- South Dakota (3 electoral votes)
- Nebraska (2 electoral votes)

Kamala Harris
- California (54 electoral votes)
- New York (28 electoral votes)
- Illinois (19 electoral votes)
- New Jersey (14 electoral votes)
- Virginia (13 electoral votes)
- Washington (12 electoral votes)
- Massachusetts (11 electoral votes)
- Colorado (10 electoral votes)
- Maryland (10 electoral votes)
- Oregon (8 electoral votes)
- Connecticut (7 electoral votes)
- New Mexico (5 electoral votes)
- Rhode Island (4 electoral votes)
- Hawaii (4 electoral votes)
- New Hampshire (4 electoral votes)
- Vermont (3 electoral votes)
- Delaware (3 electoral votes)
- District of Columbia (3 electoral votes)

The decisive wins in battleground states have bolstered Trump’s path to victory, while Harris's campaign faces an uphill battle in the remaining stages of the election. Meanwhile, the US (and the world) waits for final calls from all major networks.

"Tinubu's government deserves your prayers" Akpabio tells religious leaders
https://www.google.com/amp/s/tribuneonlineng.com/tinubus-administration-deserves-your-prayers-akpabio-tells-religious-leaders/

"Hardship; Remi Tinubu and NSA - Nuhu Ribadu to lead National Prayer for Divine Solution."
https://guardian.ng/news/nigeria/hardship-remi-tinubu-ribadu-to-lead-national-prayers-for-divine-intervention/

"Rising Cost of Living; Nigeria needs more prayers" - Father Mbaka
https://guardian.ng/news/rising-cost-of-living-mbaka-calls-for-more-prayers/

madridguy:

The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu State, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has decried the rising fuel prices in Nigeria, while calling for urgent prayers to prevent a potential famine.

During the commissioning of a new filling station, Blessed Omemma Oil and Gas Limited, in Abakpa, Enugu East Local Government Area, Mbaka pointed out that the country is already facing hunger and if the situation is not addressed, it could lead to a famine crisis.

He urged the government to take immediate action to tackle the fuel price increase and emphasized the need for collective prayer to find a solution.

The cleric also advised Nigerians to invest rather than keeping their money in banks, pointing out the money will continue to depreciate.

“We need more prayers for Nigeria to be well, what we are facing now is hunger, but if we’re not careful, we could face famine.

“I encourage people to invest their money wisely; don’t leave it in the bank where it will keep devaluing,” Mbaka said.

He further remarked, “The government knows what they need to do about the fuel hike. One solution from them can overcome these toxic situations, and that’s why I emphasize the power of prayer.”

InvertedHammer:
The man is an idiot if he cannot differentiate political witch-hunt from actual conviction. Trump displayed the power of resilience.

First, NY AG tried to bankrupt Trump. She failed.Democratic states tried to bar him from the ballot, they failed. They tried him for the documents found in Mar Lago while excusing Biden of the same allegations, they failed.

Prosecutors in Georgia tried to nail him, they failed. Finally, assassins came for his head twice, they failed.Talk about a cat with nine lives.

Nigeria’s former Foreign Affairs Minister, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, In a sharp critique of the recent US election, has expressed deep disappointment, describing the outcome as “a victory for crudity over refinement” that undermines America’s reputation as a global beacon of democracy and integrity.

Akinyemi In an interview with ARISE NEWS on Wednesday, questioned the values that led to the election result and warned of its implications for nations striving to uphold democratic principles.

Reflecting on his long history with the United States, Akinyemi said, “I first went to the US in 1962, and that America is not the America that voted for Donald Trump yesterday.

“You must stand for rationality. How can you vote for somebody who was convicted of 34 crimes, someone who almost overturned an election? By doing this, what message are you sending to the rest of the world?”

Akinyemi also noted the broader impact of the US election on nations in the Global South. “For us in Nigeria, in the Global South, who are supposed to be fighting for democracy, decency, honesty—what message have you sent this morning?” he asked. “So why should I say good morning?”

When asked about the potential missteps of Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party, Akinyemi was reluctant to analyze their strategy postmortem. “I cannot do a postmortem analysis. Looking back, you always have a better view than looking forward. I don’t know what she did wrong. You saw all the endorsements she was getting.”

Turning his attention to societal divides in the US, Akinyemi commented, “There are more poor people in the United States than there are people in the middle and upper classes. There are more people who don’t care for values; they just care about food on the table.

“They don’t care about climate control; they want a government that would allow them to be drilling for coal, oil, and just to be making a living. If that leads to flooding in Nigeria or Spain or wherever else in the world, they simply don’t care.”

Akinyemi recalled a vision of America that once inspired the world. “We want the America that I grew up in. It was an America that pursued its national interest without telling the rest of the world where to go.”

Speculating on Trump’s next term, Akinyemi expressed concern about potential global instability: “How Donald Trump is going to use the next four years to create chaos all around still beats me, but I don’t know what Kamala Harris did wrong, honestly.”

Akinyemi suggested that Nigeria and Africa would continue to hold little interest for Trump, much like during his previous tenure. “We were not of value to him the first time around. I don’t want to use the term he used for us, but I agree with Ambassador Joe Keshi that we are not going to be of any interest to him. He would have other areas of the world that are of more immediate interest.”

He also noted Trump’s bold campaign promises. “He has told you he can stop the war in Ukraine and in the Middle East. Let us see how the campaign rhetoric translates into actual diplomatic actions once he is in the White House. “But he never mentioned Africa throughout that campaign. He only mentioned Congo, and that was because of the imports coming from there.”

Akinyemi urged Nigeria to prioritise self-reliance, stressing the importance of reducing dependence on foreign aid. “Let this be a lesson to us that we should turn inward. A country like Nigeria, with its natural resources, should not have to depend on loans, aid, or assistance from the United States. We need to buckle up and develop ourselves. We have lost so many years. Think of where we were in 1966, 1975, compared to now.”

The former minister emphasised Nigeria’s economic potential, especially with resources like gas and crude oil, as well as the strategic role of the Dangote refinery. “Nigeria has gas, crude oil—these are resources under the control of the Nigerian government. You’ve got the Dangote refinery, the largest in the world, which we should support to generate foreign revenue. Our problem is foreign exchange. If we can generate foreign exchange, we can strengthen our currency and reduce the burden of a diminishing currency.”

Akinyemi also advocated for improving non-oil exports. “I looked at the statistics by the NBS and discovered that the percentage of non-oil exports has been growing. We should build on that by reducing the number of government agencies at the port.”

He recalled efforts under former President Jonathan to streamline port bureaucracy: “President Jonathan gave orders to reduce the number of government agencies whose bureaucracy allows fruits to rot in containers before they’re shipped out, rendering them worthless. That instruction was never carried out, and those agencies are back.”

Highlighting the accomplishments of Nigerians on the global stage, Akinyemi remarked on figures like Benedict Oramah of Afreximbank, Akinwumi Adesina of the African Development Bank, and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of the World Trade Organisation. “These are our citizens who would be prepared to assist us in developing and building on these low-hanging fruits,” he concluded.