As Vice President Kamala Harris gears up for the 2024 Democratic nomination following President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the race, the competition intensifies among the party’s rising stars to become her running mate. Harris’ campaign has started vetting several prominent candidates, reflecting a strategic effort to bolster her ticket. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has previously campaigned for Biden in North Carolina, a critical swing state. His recent conversation with Harris and strong local support make him a formidable choice. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a former attorney general who successfully defended Biden’s 2020 victory in Pennsylvania, is seen as a…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
Vice President Kashim Shettima unveiled the AI Expertise Blockchain and Technology Training and Outsourcing Initiative in Jigawa State’s capital, Dutse. This initiative, launched in partnership with a leading tech company, aims to train 1,000 Nigerians annually in cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain. Vice President Shettima emphasized that this initiative is part of Nigeria’s broader vision for economic and technological leadership in Africa. “We are not merely catching up with the rest of the world; we are poised to overtake them,” he stated. “This initiative offers its beneficiaries the chance to become part of a global workforce, driving…
Fifty-eight members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have stated their support for Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to serve a second term as Director-General. The Geneva-based organization disclosed this in a statement following a meeting of the WTO General Council on July 22. The members voiced their support for a proposal from the African Group, which calls for an early start to the Director-General selection process and requests that Okonjo-Iweala make herself available for another term. Okonjo-Iweala’s current term is set to end in August 2025, and she is eligible for reappointment for another four-year term. The statement revealed that fifty-eight members,…
A surprise hydrothermal explosion at Yellowstone National Park sent visitors running for safety on Tuesday. The blast, which occurred around 10 a.m. in Biscuit Basin, shot steam, water, and dark-colored rock and dirt dozens of feet into the sky. Video footage shared online showed around two dozen people watching from a boardwalk as the eruption unfolded before them. As water and debris began to fall, the onlookers quickly retreated, some shouting “Back up!” and “Holy cow!” They then turned back to watch the dramatic scene under a massive cloud of steam. The eruption caused significant damage to the boardwalk, an…
The House of Representatives has called for the suspension of the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to allow for thorough investigations into serious allegations against the Authority. This follows a motion raised by Honorable Esosa Iyawe regarding the immediate need to address the fallout from what he termed as reckless remarks by the NMDPRA Chief. During the session, Hon. Iyawe highlighted significant concerns over the quality of diesel products in the Nigerian market. He stated, “In their defense, Dangote called for a test of their products, which was supervised by Members of the…
Dr. Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, the General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (Worldwide), has been awarded the US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award by President Joe Biden. Alongside his wife, Dr. Shade Olukoya, Dr. Olukoya also received the President’s Volunteer Service Award. The award was presented to Dr. Olukoya in recognition of his extraordinary 45,000 hours of service to the nation. In a statement, Collins Edomaruse, Dr. Olukoya’s media aide, stated the couple’s gratitude for the prestigious honor. The award statement reads; “The American story depends not on any one of us, not on some of us, but on…
Popular Nigerian actress, Dakore Egbuson-Akande has denied reports linking her to a romantic relationship with Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and threatened to sue peddlers of such news. Controversial blogger Gistlover, recently mentioned Dakore among a list of female celebrities that are alleged to be ‘side chicks’ of the Senate President, including Nancy Isime, Hilda Baci, and Ini Edo. However, the mother of two has now made posts on her Instagram page to refute the claim by Gistlover. She wrote: “I saw text messages and calls this morning, alerting me to a very wicked lie from the pit of hell.…
In a provocative statement from North Korea, the country’s state media has warned of an impending “nuclear world war” due to the actions of the United States and its allies. The declaration, released by the Workers’ Party of Korea’s official newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, marks a heightened rhetoric as the 70th anniversary of the Korean War armistice approaches on July 27. The article credits North Korean founder Kim Il Sung with preventing a global disaster by winning against the “self-proclaimed ‘strongest’ U.S. imperialists and their followers.” It accuses the U.S. and South Korea of initiating continuous and increasingly aggressive military exercises…
A record-breaking heatwave pushing temperatures towards 54°C (130°F) has transformed a 1,000-mile stretch of America into a wildfire tinderbox. Fresh government warnings are in force as the ‘hottest ever start to summer’ continues to rage across parts of the United States. AccuWeather meteorologist Bernie Rayno warns that intense heat baking parts of the interior West is expected to expand into the Pacific Northwest, raising the risk of heat-related illnesses and fresh wildfires. Temperatures are forecast to soar 10-20 degrees above historical averages in parts of the interior Northwest, challenging daily record high temperatures. There is a ‘high’ risk for wildfires…
Three Ugandan opposition politicians were detained and remanded in prison on the eve of a banned anti-corruption march, police said Monday, with opposition leader Bobi Wine saying heavily armed security forces were besieging his party headquarters. The action comes two days after President Yoweri Museveni, who has ruled the country with an iron fist for nearly four decades, warned that Ugandans planning to take to the streets on Tuesday were “playing with fire”. “The three members of parliament and seven other people have appeared in court today, charged with various offences and remanded to prison,” Uganda police spokesman Kituuma Rusoke…
The U.S. Senate Ethics Committee told Senator Bob Menendez, who was convicted of corruption last week, that it has taken the first step of a review that could end in his expulsion, the heads of the panel said on Monday. “The Committee anticipates completing the adjudicatory review promptly,” Democratic Chairman Chris Coons and Republican Vice Chairman James Lankford said in the statement. The senator’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Menendez has remained defiant in the face of calls for his resignation, including from the governor of New Jersey, his home state, and Senate Majority Leader…
Oracle CEO Safra Catz has stepped down from Disney’s board after six years of service this follows the high-stakes $28 billion deal between Hollywood giants Paramount and Skydance Media Company, leading to the formation of New Paramount. Safra Catz, who has led Oracle for the past decade, played a crucial role in Disney’s strategic planning during a period of rapid technological change. Disney CEO Robert Iger praised Catz for her “invaluable insight that has helped shape the company’s long-term strategic planning amid a rapidly changing technological landscape that affects our businesses.” In her departure statement, Catz expressed gratitude towards Iger…