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…Congress certifies Joe Biden’s Electoral Victory …Trump confirms there will peaceful transition of power on January 20th Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Nigerian minister of culture and tourism and a frontline supporter of outgoing United States president, Donald Trump, has condemned in strong terms the invasion of the United States Capitol Hill where electors were gathered to confirm the electoral …

Even though I totally disagree with the outcome of the election, and the facts bear me out, nevertheless there will be an orderly transition on January 20th,” Trump said in a statement minutes after the US Congress formally certified Biden’s victory. Outgoing US President Donald Trump on Thursday offered the clearest signal yet that he will voluntarily leave office on …

Congress has formally affirmed President-elect Joe Biden’s 2020 victory, completing a final step in the electoral process after a mob incited by President Donald Trump breached the US Capitol on Wednesday and forced lawmakers to evacuate both the House and Senate chambers, the CNN reports. Vice President Mike Pence, who presided over the count conducted by a joint session of …

Several of President Donald Trump’s top aides — including national security adviser Robert O’Brien — are considering resigning in the wake of his response to a pro-Trump mob breaching the US Capitol on Wednesday, according to multiple sources familiar with their thinking, the CNN has reported. O’Brien, deputy national security adviser Matt Pottinger and deputy chief of staff Chris Liddell …

Washington (CNN) – After violent pro-Trump protesters stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday, a growing number of Republican leaders told CNN that they believe Donald Trump should be removed from office before January 20. Four of them, according to CNN report called for the 25th Amendment to be invoked, and two others said the President should be impeached. “He has …

Governor Abubakar Bello of Niger has vowed to deal ruthlessly with traditional rulers and other local collaborators conniving with bandits to wreak havoc on innocent citizens in the state. The governor stated this when he briefed State House correspondents after having a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in the Aso Rock Villa, the Vanguard reported on Wednesday. …

The university records show Mr Obaseki was admitted as a student in 1976 through direct entry and graduated in 1979 The University of Ibadan on Tuesday cleared Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State of certificate forgery allegation levelled against him by the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Deputy Chief Registrar, Legal, of the university, Abayomi Ajayi, appeared at the Federal High …

FCMB said the move was important to guarantee the sanctity of its investigations. The Managing Director of First City Monument Bank Limited, Adam Nuru, has proceeded on leave to enable the bank to investigate the allegations against him. The bank made this known in a statement on Tuesday. FCMB said the move was important to guarantee the sanctity of its …

…As Lawmakers uphold indictment report of mismanagement of N180m by NYSC Abuja – Nigeria’s Senate has exposed a possible loss of N478 million meant for Zungeru power project in Aso Savings and Loans PLC., the Vanguard reported on Wednesday. According to the Senate, the deposit was meant for payment of compensation to displaced persons under the Zungeru power project for …

Vice President Mike Pence says he won’t stop Biden win certification after President Donald Trump had urged his deputy not to certify Joe Biden’s election victory at a Congress session starting later in the day, repeating unfounded allegations of vote fraud. “If Mike Pence does the right thing, we win the election,” Trump told cheering supporters outside the White House. …