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‘You Will Fail’: Wike Challenges Kingibe To 2027 Election Battle

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In a major sign of escalation of political differences, the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has challenged the senator representing FCT, Ireti Kingibe, to test her popularity again in 2027 election, vowing that she would not be returned to the upper chamber…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

He made the threat on Monday, at the official flag-off ceremony of the construction of Mabushi bus terminal performed by the Speaker House of Representatives, Rt Hon Tajudeen Abbas as a riposte to the criticism meted on the FCT Administration by Kingibe, during Arise News THISDAY LIVE show.

In the interview, Kingibe of the Labour Party seethed that she was sidelined and her constituency was marginalised and not catered to.

In addition, she criticised the response to the Karu Market fire while admitting not having a plain-sailing relations with Wike, whom she said, had bluntly refused to communicate with her since their only meeting at a Senate Committee hearing on FCT supplementary budget for 2023.

But apparently incensed by the interview where Kingibe aimed a jab at him and the FCT of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, Wike slammed Kingibe of not meeting up to expectation as the Senator representing the FCT and failing to sponsor bills to improve education and health delivery in the FCT.

“I overhead somebody (Kingibe) in Arise this morning. Unfortunately, I hear the person is a member of National Assembly and it is unfortunate I say so.

“With all due respect, what you don’t know, you don’t know, what you know you know, and the good thing for you is to tell people you don’t when you don’t know, then people will educate you.

“The Honorable Minister of State and my humble self, have not been in office for more than 11 months and the person is angry that they are praising us. If you don’t want or you are angry about that, go and hug yourself on a transformer.

“If we have done well, we have done well. If we haven’t done well, we haven’t done well. I’m proud to say that in the short time that Mr. President has appointed us, we have done well.

“I challenge that legislator, if you are very popular, in 2027 come and run under Abuja; we will fail you. Do you think that what happened last time, will happen again? It will not happen again. Luckily for me, I am the FCT Minister now. So that is my territory and I’m not afraid. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

“So, People should be able to come out and be able to accept the truth. We are not begging for anybody to become our friend; we have so many friends that we cannot even carry along.

So, how can we go and be begging people to become our friends. We are not interested in that.

“If you are angry that people are praising us, by next year your BP level will go very high because the praises you would see would be too much,” Wike said.

He said funds were available for the construction of the bus terminus that will be delivered in May 2025 as part of the second year anniversary of President Bola Tinubu.

He said the FCTA had a problem with the plan for the Central Business District location because there was distortion of Abuja Master Plan as the land which was earmarked for the bus terminal and where the trains would pass through, had been allocated out and C of O given out.

In his remarks, Abbas described the construction of the Mabushi Bus Terminal as a critical step towards enhancing transportation infrastructure in the FCT and ensuring residents can commute safely and efficiently.

He lauded FCTA for inclusive strategy that promotes balanced growth and development and ensures that the infrastructure and economic advancements reach all communities, thereby enhancing the quality of life for all residents.

Abbas said to enable Abuja compete with the world’s leading cities, integration of advanced technology in urban planning and management was crucial, while smart city initiatives can enhance the efficiency of services and improve the quality of life for residents.

Olawale Ajimotokan

 

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China Blasts ‘Destructive’ US in Brutal Response as Tariff War Heats Up –

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China is telling the United States to stop acting like it’s being treated unfairly by the rest of the world. In a recent article from China Daily, they pushed back strongly against Donald Trump’s claims that other countries are cheating the US in global trade. China is saying that the US is not a victim at all, and the real problem lies within the US itself.

According to the article, the US has been living a lifestyle it can’t really afford. It buys more things than it produces, borrows money to keep its economy going, and has moved a lot of its manufacturing jobs to other countries. China argues that the US is now blaming other nations for problems it created on its own. For example, when the US sees a trade deficit — which means it buys more from a country than it sells — it assumes it’s being cheated. But China says this is a misunderstanding of how trade works.

They explain that just because the US buys more goods from other countries doesn’t mean it’s being taken advantage of. In fact, the US makes a lot of money by selling services, like tech, finance, and media, to the rest of the world. So overall, the US actually benefits from global trade more than it wants to admit…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

The article also criticizes the US for starting a trade war based on this false belief. Donald Trump raised tariffs on Chinese goods, making it more expensive for American businesses and shoppers to buy them. China responded by raising tariffs on US goods too. Instead of helping the situation, this back-and-forth has only made things worse for both sides. China describes these tariffs as reckless and harmful, saying they don’t solve anything and only create more problems. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

China is also frustrated because while the US complains about unfair treatment, it still expects to have the biggest say in how global trade is run. China believes the US wants to make all the rules, but doesn’t want to play by them. That kind of attitude, they say, is not helpful.

The article finishes by saying that instead of complaining and making threats, the US should work together with other countries to build a fair and modern trade system. One that benefits everyone, not just a few powerful countries. China’s message is clear: stop blaming others, take responsibility, and start acting like a real partner in the global economy.

 

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Vladimir Putin Offers to End War If Trump Agrees to This One Shocking Deal –

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On April 22, a report from the Financial Times, shared by Reuters, said that Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered to stop the war in Ukraine but only if the front lines stay where they are right now. This idea was brought up as part of talks with former U.S. President Donald Trump, who is trying to play a role in negotiating peace.

According to the report, Putin had this conversation in St. Petersburg earlier this month with Steve Witkoff, who is known to be close to Trump and is acting as his special representative in the talks. During their meeting, Putin reportedly said that Russia might be willing to give up its claims to certain parts of Ukraine specifically, areas within four regions that are only partially controlled by Russian forces and still have Ukrainian troops in them…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

What Putin seems to be suggesting is a deal where Russia would stop advancing, and the war would basically freeze in place. That means the land Russia already controls would stay under its control, but they wouldn’t push further into Ukraine. In exchange, Russia would no longer demand the rest of the territories they originally wanted.

This is a big shift, if true, because until now, Russia has been fighting to take over more of Ukraine. Freezing the war could be seen as a way to stop the bloodshed without either side officially “winning.” But it’s important to note that neither side—Russia or Ukraine—has officially agreed to this yet, and Ukraine has said many times that they want all of their land back, including Crimea, which Russia took in 2014. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

Trump’s involvement in the talks is also a major detail, since he isn’t currently president. However, with the U.S. elections coming up, it shows that behind-the-scenes discussions are already happening about what the future of the war could look like depending on who’s in charge.

So far, there hasn’t been an official confirmation from the Russian or U.S. governments about the offer, and Ukraine hasn’t made a public comment on this specific report. But if these talks are real, they could be an early sign that both sides are looking for a way to end the war—even if it means making big compromises.

 

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12 States Sue Trump Over ‘Illegal’ Tariffs That Could Send Prices Soaring and Jobs Disappearing –

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Twelve U.S. states have taken legal action against the Trump administration, accusing it of unlawfully raising taxes on Americans through tariffs. These tariffs were put in place using a law called the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which gives the president special powers during national emergencies. But the lawsuit argues that this law was never meant to be used to create tariffs and that Trump has gone beyond what the law allows.

The states claim that in the 50 years since the law was created, no president has used it to put tariffs in place, even during times when the country faced serious drug-related issues or major trade deficits. They believe Congress never intended for the law to be used in this way…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

This group of states joins others who have already sued the Trump administration over the same issue. A group of small businesses and a civil rights organization have also filed lawsuits saying the administration doesn’t have the legal authority to impose these tariffs.

The Trump administration argues that the U.S. trade deficit is a national emergency, which gives the president the right to act under the IEEPA. But the states disagree, saying the tariffs will actually hurt Americans by making everyday goods more expensive, increasing inflation, and costing people their jobs. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

The attorneys general from New York, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, and Vermont filed the lawsuit in the U.S. Court of International Trade. They’re asking the court to block the tariffs and stop other global tariffs that had been paused earlier this month from going into effect.

New York’s Attorney General, Letitia James, said Trump had promised to reduce costs for Americans, but his tariffs are doing the opposite and could seriously damage the economy.

California also filed its own separate lawsuit, saying the tariffs have already caused serious harm to the state and its residents.

 

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