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US President Joe Biden has endorsed the candidacy of his Vice President Kamala Harris as the new Democratic presidential candidate for the 2024 presidential election. Biden made the announcement on his official X page on Sunday, shortly after withdrawing from the November US presidential election. He explained that it was in the interest of his party and the country to …

Action Aid launches a five-year strategic plan here with a reminder that Liberia still faces post-war human rights abuses affecting women and children. By Naneka A. Hoffman Monrovia, Liberia, July 19, 2024—The government observes that Liberia still faces serious post-war challenges in ensuring that the human rights of its citizens, especially women and children, are respected. Speaking at the launch of Action …

Edo State: Reflections on the Past, Present and Future As we stand at the crossroads of history, we must ask ourselves: – Where was Edo State eight years ago? – Where now? – Where will it be in the next eight years? The last question is of fundamental importance to us as a people. Unfortunately, the last eight years have …

Leadership Rooted in Respect and Peace: Senator Monday Okpebholo for Governor At this critical moment in the history of Edo State, we need a leader who embodies respect, peace and unity. Senator Monday Okpebholo is that leader, naturally inclined to promote societal cohesion and security. As we approach the September gubernatorial elections, let us choose a leader who: – Stimulate …

By Kruah Thompson  Monrovia, July 19, 2024-The Foundation of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, a.k.a. JNB Foundation, has donated several baby items to the Japanese Friendship Maternity Hospital at the John F. Kennedy (JFK) Medical Center in Monrovia. The donation includes baby rubber tops, buckets, chairs, and gifts wrapped in red and blue, which were later distributed to mothers of newborns. …

Unleashing Edo State’s Potential: Senator Monday Okpebholo for Governor In today’s fast-paced, innovation-driven world, we need leaders who can deliver results, not just rhetoric. As Edo State prepares for the November gubernatorial elections, we must prioritize capacity, passion, empathy, political will, commitment and sacrifice. Senator Monday Okpebholo embodies these qualities, making him the ideal candidate for the job. With his …

Leaders of the organised trade union movement have confirmed that they accept the N70,000 minimum wage approved by President Bola Tinubu for Nigerian workers. Information Minister Mohammed Idris said on Thursday, July 18, that the President had announced the offer in the morning, during a meeting with union leaders at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Speaking after the meeting, Comrade …

Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has said that the state’s youth will not join the planned nationwide protest against hunger and economic hardship, which is scheduled to begin later this month. Governor Bago described the youth of Niger State as peaceful and law-abiding, saying they had no reason to participate in the organised protest. He made this statement during …

Former Information and Culture Minister Lai Mohammed has revealed how a fake news story claiming $1.9 billion had been paid into his account nearly destroyed his 40-year marriage. Mohammed, who served as a minister during the Buhari-led administration, shared these words while speaking at a programme organised by the Department of Mass Communication, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, on Thursday, July …

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has promised to end major international crises and restore American prestige on the world stage.Speaking at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Thursday, July 18, the former US president said the planet was “on the brink of World War III,” harshly attacking his successor, President Joe Biden.“We will restore peace, stability and harmony throughout …