The Ijaw National Congress (INC) worldwide, has congratulated U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and expressed hope for partnership with Nigeria to solve global challenges, including environmental issues. This is contained in a congratulatory letter by Prof. Benjamin Okaba, President, INC worldwide in Abuja on Monday. Okaba urged Trump to use his Presidency to promote global unity,…
Analysts believe Netanyahu had hoped for a Trump return to the White House, given the longstanding personal friendship between the two as well as the former president’s hawkishness on Israel’s arch-foe Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Sunday he had spoken three times with US President-elect Donald Trump over the past few days…
The ex-president also voiced pride over the efforts of Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz, who were soundly beaten in the election. Former president Barack Obama on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory, noting the importance of a peaceful transfer of power. Obama’s comments stand in stark contrast with…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has praised Donald Trump’s recent election victory, calling it a “testament to leadership” and a sign of the American people’s confidence in his vision for the country. In a congratulatory message on his official X handle, Jonathan commended Trump on being elected as the 47th President of the United States. He…
U.S. President Joe Biden is set to meet his Republican predecessor – and successor – Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, according to spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre. The meeting is scheduled for 11 a.m (1600 GMT) on Wednesday in the Oval Office, the president’s office, Jean-Pierre said on Saturday. Biden, 81, called Trump shortly…
In a significant moment following the recent United States presidential election, Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, has formally acknowledged her defeat and extended her congratulations to Donald Trump, the Republican candidate who has emerged victorious. Trump secured his victory on Wednesday, surpassing the crucial threshold of 270 Electoral College votes, which is required to win…
US President-elect Donald Trump vowed to lead the “golden age of America” after he emerged victorious in the contested election, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in Tuesday’s polls. Addressing a crowd of supporters early Wednesday morning after earning more than 270 electoral votes, the former president said, “This was, I believe, the greatest political movement…
Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of Tesla and X, saw his wealth increase by approximately $13 billion just hours after his ally, Donald Trump, emerged victorious in the United States presidential election. On Wednesday morning, investors reacted positively to Trump’s win, viewing it as beneficial for Musk’s primary public asset, Tesla (TSLA). This optimism drove…
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is calling for a new EU strategy on Ukraine following Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election. Orbán, at a summit of Turkic-speaking countries in the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek said Trump might halt U.S. aid to Kiev in its defence against Russia. “The question arises as to whether Europe…
The Iranian government expressed indifference following Donald Trump’s U.S. election victory. “It does not matter who becomes president in the United States as our plans were made in advance,” said government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani. Senior Iranian politicians did not initially comment on Trump’s election. The two countries no longer maintain direct diplomatic relations. Trump’s previous…
