Former President Donald Trump is once again President-elect Donald Trump after becoming the projected winner in the 2024 presidential election over Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris did not speak to the supporters or the nation on Tuesday night as election results we coming in and the race had not been decided. Harris campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond said the vice president would not address supporters on Tuesday but that the nation could expect to here from her sometime Wednesday. We just got the timing of the speech, which will come at 4 p.m. ET. What time will Kamala Harris speak? Vice…
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Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister, Gaston Browne, has written to US President-elect, Donald J. Trump, congratulating him on his victory in the US presidential elections. Below is the text of the letter. Dear Mr. President-elect On behalf of the Government and people of Antigua and Barbuda, I congratulate you on your resounding victory in the presidential election. The electorate of the United States, through democratic means, has decisively reposed their confidence in you and your policies. In this regard, I look forward to a strengthened and cooperative relationship between the United States and Antigua and Barbuda – a small nation…
The African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) signed multiple landmark deals at the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies deal-signing ceremony in Cape Town on Tuesday. Among these was a $100-million revolving back-to-back letter of credit facility for oilfield equipment provider JE Energy Ltd. The facility is designed to finance the purchase and sale of Guyana’s crude oil production to international buyers. Another major deal included a $16.8-million asset finance facility for marine services provider Global Links Ocean Streams Ltd., enabling the acquisition of a product tanker for crude oil evacuation in Nigeria. The facility aims to support indigenous ownership of…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have confirmed and announced a star-studded squad for the 2024 November international break.Ahead of the highly anticipated November 2024 international break, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have confirmed arguably one of the strongest squads yet since AFCON 2024 for fixtures against Benin Republic and Rwanda.Nigeria’s senior national team coach, Austine Eguavoen, has brought back Sadig Umar from Real Sociedad and Gabriel Osho from Auxerre for the upcoming matches.The Super Eagles require only a single point to secure qualification for next year’s AFCON after CAF awarded them three points from the abandoned fixture against Libya.Additionally, Nasarawa…
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We’re at the halfway point of the NFL season, an opportune time to grade each team’s offseason.Did the New York Jets do enough? How about the New England Patriots, who made a splash with their first-round draft pick, and the Las Vegas Raiders, who made a surprising pick in the first round?Ahead of Week 10 games, here are evaluations of all 16 AFC teams.AFC EastBUFFALO BILLS (7-2) | Grade: B+ | The Bills were limited financially after cutting ties with several veterans because of salary-cap constraints, but GM Brandon Beane still excelled with the resources he had. Free-agent signing Curtis Samuel…
Twenty-five other people found alive on island of Rhodes after swimming to shore, according to the Greek coastguard.Authorities in Greece have recovered the bodies of four people from the sea just off the coast of the eastern Aegean island of Rhodes while another 25 people have been found alive on land, the Greek coastguard says. The bodies of three men and one woman were recovered near the southern tip of Rhodes on Wednesday, according to the coastguard. The group of 25 survivors were found alive after swimming to shore. Police originally located an initial group of 11 people shortly after…
The return of former President Donald Trump to the White House could carry big consequences for the financial well being of the country’s largest mass transit system.As the Republican candidate, Trump pledged in August to “TERMINATE Congestion Pricing in my FIRST WEEK back in office,” vowing to put an end to the Manhattan vehicle-tolling program that Gov. Kathy Hochul paused indefinitely in June. But with a Tuesday night win putting Trump on track to start his second term as president in January, transit and Albany watchdogs warned Wednesday that the clock is ticking if Hochul is to stand any chance of…
Global energy demand is anticipated to increase 27% by 2040, with fossil fuels projected to account for the lion’s share of the world’s energy mix beyond 2050. Meeting this demand will require alternative energy supplies, and Africa, with over 125 billion barrels of proven oil reserves and 620 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of proven gas, is uniquely positioned to drive global energy security efforts. The opening panel discussion at the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2024 conference explored how African energy resources drive global energy security. With a large share of Africa’s proven oil and gas reserves…
Nigerian singer Michael Adebayo Olayinka, popularly known as Ruger, has revealed the secret behind his consistent booking for shows.He attributed it to his unique stage presence and ability to deliver electrifying performances.According to Ruger, being an artist goes beyond producing hit songs or hosting shows. “A singer can have one million hit songs and still be clueless on a stage with 200 people,” he noted.Additionally, the Asiwaju crooner credited his ability to bring his entire personality on stage, combined with his energy and showmanship, for making him a sought-after performer. “I bring my entire personality on stage, and that’s what…