President Donald Trump has pushed back against claims that he has “ceded the presidency” to billionaire Elon Musk, who has taken an unusually prominent role in the transition to the White House. Trump made the comments during a speech in Arizona on Sunday, following Musk’s involvement in helping the president-elect derail a budget bill negotiated … Read more
Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of US President-elect Donald Trump, has announced she will no longer pursue a Senate seat. This comes after she stepped down as co-chairwoman of the Republican National Committee (RNC) earlier this month, sparking speculation she might replace Florida Senator Marco Rubio, whom Trump nominated for Secretary of State. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP … Read more
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted down a spending bill backed by President-elect Donald Trump, increasing the likelihood of a partial government shutdown as millions of Americans prepare for holiday travel. The bill, which was rejected 174 to 235 on Thursday evening, faced opposition from nearly all Democrats and 38 hard-right Republicans. They opposed … Read more
Donald Trump, the United States President-elect, has been named TIME’s 2024 Person of the Year, underscoring his dramatic return to political prominence. The announcement was made Thursday by TIME Editor-in-Chief, Sam Jacobs, who hailed Trump’s “historic comeback” as a defining moment in American politics. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has selected long-time ally and veteran prosecutor Pam Bondi as his nominee for attorney general, following Matt Gaetz’s decision to withdraw from consideration earlier in the day. Bondi, who previously served as Florida’s attorney general, has extensive experience in law enforcement. A staunch Trump supporter, she was a member of his legal … Read more
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz, 42, as his nominee for attorney general, a position that oversees the Department of Justice and serves as the nation’s chief prosecutor. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday, highlighting Gaetz’s experience as a lawyer and his role on the House … Read more
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump was welcomed to the White House on Wednesday by outgoing President Joe Biden in a traditional transition meeting. The Oval Office meeting followed a fiercely contested election season, during which Biden exited the race in the summer after a challenging debate with Trump. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Susie Wiles, the strategic force behind his successful campaign, as White House Chief of Staff, marking the first time a woman will hold this influential position. Wiles, credited both within and outside Trump’s circle for leading his most disciplined and effective campaign to date, had emerged as the top candidate … Read more
Donald Trump has been projected by CNN as the 47th president of the United States, completing what is being hailed as the most remarkable comeback in American political history. His victory is set to give him significant and disruptive power at home, while also sending shockwaves across the globe. Just four years after leaving Washington … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former United States President Donald Trump was officially nominated as the Republican Party’s presidential candidate for the November election on Monday. This was confirmed at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. EDITOR’S PICK Minimum Wage: Labour Warns Governors Against Harmful Advice, Await President’s Decision ₦14.77 Billion Spent On Presidential Air … Read more
Donald Trump has chosen Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate for the 2024 presidential election. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Republican Party candidate for the November 2024 elections in America, Donald Trump, has officially picked Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate. The former President announced Vance as his choice on Monday. Here … Read more
Donald Trump announced his long-awaited VP pick, JD Vance. Eko Hot Blog reports that Donald Trump, the former United States (US) President and the Presumptive Nominee of the Republican Party, has selected Senator JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate. EDITOR’S PICKS How Lagos Can Reap Economic, Medical Benefits From India – Sanwo-Olu Gunman … Read more
Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan extended a gag order on Trump, forbidding him from targeting his family. The order now includes Trump’s family attacks and extends to the family of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, aimed to prevent fear and intimidation in those involved in the trial proceedings. Trump’s legal team plans to petition for … Read more
Former U.S. Senator and Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Lieberman passed away at 82 in New York City. Lieberman, the first Jewish candidate on a major party presidential ticket, served four terms in the Senate. His funeral is scheduled for Friday in Stamford, Connecticut. Eko Hot Blog reports that Former U.S. Senator and Democratic … Read more