Following the declaration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as the winners of the United States 2020 Presidential elections, emerging as President-elect and Vice President-elect, President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the president-elect on his feat. In a statement by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, the president said "your election is a significant reminder that democracy is the best form of government because it offers the people the opportunity to change their government by peaceful means."
US 2020 Election: Joe Biden Launches Transition Website
The Democratic candidate for the United States' Presidential election, Joe Biden has launched an official transition website "www.buildbackbetter.com". Though votes in America are still being counted, the former vice president on the website noted that the American people will decide the next U.S president. "Votes are still being counted in several states around the country. "The crises facing the country are severe — from a pandemic to an economic recession, climate change to racial injustice. "The transition team will continue preparing at full speed so that the Biden‑Harris Administration can hit the ground running on Day One,” the statement says.
US President And Wife Test Positive For COVID-19
United States President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania have tested positive to COVID-19. They will begin quarantining immediately, he said. Trump, who announced this in a tweet on his Twitter page on Friday, said they will be quarantined and recovery process will begin immediately. "we will get through this together," he wrote. The President and first lady are "both well," and Trump is expected to continue his duties while recovering, a statement from the White House doctor said. Trump's diagnosis came just hours after his top aide Hope Hicks tested positive for the virus.
Apocalyptic Orange Sky Hit San Francisco
An apocalyptically orange sky loomed over San Francisco and the Bay Area as smoke from unprecedented wildfires from Oregon blotted out the Sun. The atmosphere which resembles that of a post-apocalyptic film set is breathable especially the air at ground level.
COVID-19: Buhari Wishes Trump, Wife Melania Quick Recovery
Following announcements of President Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump testing positive for the Coronavirus, President Muhammadu Buhari has on Friday wished the American president and his wife a quick recovery. In a statement by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President said Buhari noted that the incident was an indication of challenges faced in curbing the spread of the pandemic across the world. Buhari also urged Nigerians to adhere to the COVID-19 prevention guidelines, ensuring compliance with the protocols and advice by health professionals.
President Trump Nominated For 2021 Nobel Peace Prize
President Donald Trump of the United States has on Wednesday been nominated by a Norwegian MP, Christian Tybring-Gjedde of the populist party for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, commending his role in the agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.
Three People Shot Amidst Riots Sparked By Police Shooting Of Jacob Blake
Three persons have been shot during a third night of fighting in the US city of Kenosha that was triggered by the police shooting of a black man, Jacob Blake. Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth told the New York Times that one person had been killed. The violence occurred during a confrontation between protesters and a group of armed men. The 29-year-old unarmed black man who was shot seven times by a Wisconsin police officer on Sunday was involved in a brawl with several Kenosha cops moments before the shooting.