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…Police gun down one fleeing suspect By Okhide Em’ya David It was a gloomy atmosphere at the Edo State Police Command on Wednesday when news broke that an Inspector of Police with the Anti Cultism Unit, Mr.  Mohammed Hameed had been shot to death by dare devil armed robbery suspects at Central Benin Metropolis. Reports says  some fleeing bandits on the night …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki, as well as his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), will on Saturday know their fate in a suit seeking to remove Obaseki from office on account of forgery. This is so, following the decision of Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court, Abuja to …

European Parliament President David Sassoli spoke of “deeply concerning scenes from the U.S. Capitol tonight.” World leaders expressed shock at political unrest in the United States (U.S.) Wednesday which saw supporters of President Donald Trump storm the Capitol building in Washington DC. Nonetheless, many also said they had faith in the resilience of the nation’s democratic institutions. European Parliament President David Sassoli …

At least four people have been reported dead from the violence at the Capitol. The U.S. Congress has certified the election of Joe Biden as the next president of the United States. The certification, a constitutional requirement, was done hours after supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol building to prevent the lawmakers from certifying the election. At least four people …

Mr Obama, a strong Biden backer, said Americans would be kidding themselves if they treated the chaos as a total surprise. Former U.S. President Barack Obama has said history will not be kind to incumbent President Donald Trump over the violence that erupted at the Capitol, Washington D.C, on Wednesday. The Capitol Building is the seat of the American Congress, …

…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 …