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Four British-Nigerians Who Won UK Parliament Seats

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On Thursday, July 4, 2024, the British citizens came out to the polling units to elect members of parliament that will form a new government.

In the election, the Labour Party won overwhelmingly to secure 412 seats out of 650 to end the 14-year rule of the Conservatives.

Consequently, the Labour leader, Keir Starmer has been officially appointed as the British Prime Minister, after Rishi Sunak conceded defeat and resigned as Tory leader.

Four prominent British-Nigerians were victorious at the polls.

Kemi Badenoch returns as Tory MP despite Conservatives’ ouster

Renowned British-Nigerian in the United Kingdom Parliament, Kemi Badenoch, won her seat in North West Essex in the July 4 Parliamentary elections.

Badenoch was re-elected as a Conservative Party member of Parliament despite a landslide loss of the Tories to the Labour Party.

She won with 19,360 votes defeating her main challenger, Labour’s Issy Waiter, who garnered 16,750 votes.

Speaking shortly after her victory at the polls, Badenoch said, “Many of my friends and colleagues have lost their seats. They have served their country with distinction. Their service will never be in vain. But the public have spoken and they have said loud and clear that the Conservatives have lost their trust.”

Born on January 2, 1980, Badenoch served as Britain’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade from 2023 to 2024. She also served as the President of the Board of Trade and Minister for Women and Equalities from 2022 to 2024.

Resilient, bold and diligent, Badenoch was tipped to succeed the immediate past UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, as she showed interest after Liz Truss resigned in October 2022.

The 44-year-old British politician has been in the UK Parliament representing Saffron Walden as an MP from 2017.

Badenoch studied Computer Systems Engineering at the University of Sussex and got a Master’s degree in 2003. She also studied Law at Birkbeck, University of London.

She got married to Hamish Badenoch in 2012 and is blessed with three children.

Businessman Bayo Alaba wins Newcastle for Labour Party

British-Nigerian businessman, Bayo Alaba, won the Southend East and Rochford for Labour Party.

Alaba won with 15,395 votes against the Conservative Party’s candidate, Gavin Haran with 11,368 votes.

Widely known as a successful former Parachute Regiment soldier, and youth mentor, Alaba is currently serving as the first black councillor for the London Borough of Redbridge.

Born and raised in Forest Gate, east London, Alaba is a Board Trustee for Phoenix Resource Centre, a sustainable charity with operations in the UK and abroad. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

Commenting on his victory, Alaba said, “The people of Southend East Rochford have put their trust in our changed Labour Party. Now is the time to deliver.

“This will be the greatest thing of my life. I will work every day to repay the trust you put in me,” he added.

Former Shadow Minister, Taiwo Owatemi who staged  comeback

A former Member of Parliament of Nigerian descent, Taiwo Owatemi, also won the UK Parliament election in Coventry North West for the Labour Party.

Owatemi polled 19,696 votes to defeat her main rival, Tom Mercer from the Tories, who secured 8,522 votes.

She served as the Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities from September 2021 to September 2022.

Born on July 22, 1992, Owatemi who grew up in Plumstead was first elected into the UK Parliament in 2019.

The 31-year-old politician got a Master’s degree in Pharmacy from the University of Kent. She worked at a cancer unit in Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust before venturing into politics.

Owatemi was a member of Labour Friends of Israel and part of the delegation that travelled to the country in February 2023.

After her victory in the election, Owatemi, who was a spokesperson for the Medical Research Council, said, “Words cannot express my gratitude to the people of Coventry North West. Your trust in me, in our shared vision, for a brighter future, is truly humbling.”

“It is the honour of my life to represent you and I will continue to work tirelessly to ensure your voices are represented,” she added.

Chi Onwurah continues winning streak

Chi Onwurah has been re-elected as an MP to represent Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West for the Labour Party in the UK Parliament election.

Onwurah came victorious with 18,875 votes on July 4 as the Labour Party recorded a landslide win that unseated the Tories.

Before the election, Onwurah born on April 12, 1965 was the Shadow Minister for Industrial Strategy.

The 59-year-old born in Wallsend, who was first elected into the UK Parliament in 2010, defeated her closest opponent Ashton Muncaster of the Reform Party who had 7,815 votes.

She attended Kenton School, Newcastle and got a degree in Electrical Engineering from Imperial College London.

In her remarks after the secured victory, Onwurah said, “Thank you from the Labour team to everyone in Newcastle Central and West for putting your confidence in Labour and electing me as your Member of Parliament. We will not let you down!”

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Liberal TV Hosts Mock Pregnant Tiffany Trump, but Barron Trump Shuts Them Up for Good! –

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The bright lights of a television studio shined as three popular TV hosts sat at their desk, smiling into the camera. But what they said next shocked the world. They mocked Tiffany Trump—calling her a gold digger, saying she was like her mother, and laughing at the fact that she was pregnant. One of the hosts even said, “Just imagine another Trump in the world.” Millions of viewers watched in silence. Some were angry. Some were hurt. Others turned off their TVs.

But no one was more upset than Baron Trump.

Baron, Tiffany’s younger brother, was sitting in the White House. He clenched his jaw and stared at the screen. His hands gripped his phone so tightly that his knuckles turned white. Tiffany had always been kind to him. She had always supported him. And now, people were laughing at her on national television…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

A security guard nearby noticed something was wrong. “Sir, is everything okay?” he asked.

Baron stood up, tall and serious. “No,” he said. “It’s not.”

For years, Baron had stayed quiet. The world knew him as the quiet son of former President Donald Trump. But this time, he refused to stay silent. He took out his phone, pressed record, and spoke clearly and powerfully.

“You disgust me,” Baron said to the TV hosts. “Mocking my sister. Calling her mother names. You sit behind a desk and think you can say anything you want. You don’t know my family. You don’t know my sister. And you definitely don’t know me.”

He posted the video online. Within minutes, it went viral. People around the world watched as Baron stood up for his sister with strength and intelligence. The hashtag #BaronDefendsTiffany started trending. Millions praised him for speaking the truth.

The TV hosts didn’t expect this. They thought no one would speak out. But Baron’s calm but firm response left them speechless. Still, they tried to fight back. One host went back on air and said, “Baron Trump is just another spoiled rich kid throwing a tantrum.”

Baron watched quietly. Then he made a decision.

“I want to sue them,” he told his father’s legal team.

The lawyers got to work. Soon, headlines spread across the internet: Baron Trump Sues TV Network for Defamation.

But Baron wasn’t finished. He held a press conference and spoke directly to the American people.

“This isn’t about politics,” Baron said. “It’s about human decency. When did it become okay to attack a pregnant woman on television?”

His message was clear. It wasn’t just about his sister—it was about all people who are treated unfairly by the media. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

The video of his speech broke records. Over 100 million people watched. People cried. Some who had once criticized the Trump family admitted they were wrong. Even celebrities praised Baron for his courage.

The network that aired the cruel segment panicked. Advertisers pulled out. Ratings dropped. They offered Baron a large amount of money to drop the lawsuit.

But Baron said no.

“I don’t care about money,” he told his lawyers. “I want a public apology. On air. The same way they mocked my sister.”

And he got it.

The same TV hosts who had laughed at Tiffany were now on camera, apologizing to her and her family. Tiffany sat in the front row, wiping away tears. Baron sat beside her, calm and proud.

But some media outlets still tried to twist the story. Baron refused to back down. He pushed the lawsuit to court. During the trial, one of the hosts admitted they had lied. The judge ruled in Baron’s favor. The network had to pay millions and the hosts were suspended.

On the courthouse steps, Baron spoke to the world again.

“This isn’t about revenge,” he said. “It’s about truth. It’s about justice.”

Tiffany stood beside him. “My brother stood up for me when no one else would,” she said, tears in her eyes.

Baron became a symbol of truth and courage. He donated all the money from the lawsuit to help others who had suffered from media lies. People across the country called him “The Protector.”

One week. That’s all it took to change everything.

Baron Trump—once the quiet youngest son of a president—had become a powerful voice for justice.

 

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Study shows Trump suffers from Biden Derangement Syndrome –

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NBC News looked into how often former President Donald Trump has talked about President Joe Biden, his family, or his time in office. Since Trump took office again, he has brought up Biden in speeches or social media posts about 580 times. That means he talks about Biden around six times every day.

On the other hand, during the first 100 days of his presidency, Biden only mentioned Trump 29 times.

Trump often blames Biden for most of the problems happening in the country. He says Biden is at fault for things like high egg prices, inflation, immigration issues, and the overall economy. Whenever Trump speaks publicly, he usually finds a way to criticize Biden, even though Biden has mostly stayed out of the spotlight since he left the White House in January.

NBC News also reported that Trump is showing no signs of slowing down in how much he focuses on Biden. He’s using all the tools available to him as president to keep talking about Biden. His team and advisors are also helping by bringing up Biden regularly…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

Trump’s press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, has talked about Biden 78 times during just 16 press briefings. In fact, she mentioned Biden 37 times without even being asked about him—just during her opening comments. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

Trump often says that people who keep talking about him suffer from something he calls “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” But some liberal commentators have flipped that idea, saying Trump might actually have “Biden Derangement Syndrome” because he talks about Biden so much.

Political analyst Steve Benen from MSNBC recently wrote that while not many people used the term “Biden Derangement Syndrome” during Biden’s presidency, it now seems like Trump might be showing serious signs of it, and nothing is being done to stop it.

Trump might be trying to shift blame for the struggling stock market and fears of a recession onto Biden. But recent polls suggest many people aren’t buying that argument. In a CBS News survey, 54% of those asked said Trump’s policies were to blame for the current state of the economy. Only 21% blamed Biden, while 20% said both were responsible, and 5% said neither of them was to blame.

 

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Qatar Emir BLOCKS Putin’s Way at the Kremlin What Happened Next Left Everyone Stunned (Video) –

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An unusual and light-hearted moment stole the spotlight during a high-profile visit at the Kremlin this week. Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, accidentally blocked Russian President Vladimir Putin’s path as leaders moved through the grand corridors of Moscow’s most powerful political building.

It happened in just a few seconds. As President Putin was walking towards a meeting room, the Emir unknowingly stepped directly into his way. Putin, known for his reserved and formal style, stopped for a brief moment, waiting for the path to clear. Realizing what had happened, Sheikh Tamim quickly turned around, flashed a polite smile, and offered a sincere apology.

Observers nearby caught the small but noticeable exchange. Putin responded with a brief nod and a slight smile, accepting the apology without any fuss. Both leaders then continued walking, and the meetings went ahead as planned. But even as the day unfolded with important political talks, that tiny human moment became the story people couldn’t stop talking about…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

Videos of the encounter quickly spread across social media, gathering thousands of comments and shares. Many viewers were charmed by the rare glimpse of everyday human behavior between two world leaders, usually surrounded by tight security, rigid protocol, and serious faces. Some users joked that even the world’s most powerful men aren’t immune to small, awkward accidents, while others praised both leaders for handling the situation with grace and humor.

Beyond the light drama, the Emir’s visit to Moscow carried major diplomatic weight. Sheikh Tamim and President Putin sat down for long discussions covering a range of urgent international topics. Top of the agenda was the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and the political future of Syria. They also discussed ways to deepen economic and energy cooperation between Qatar and Russia. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

Both sides emphasized that peaceful negotiation and dialogue remain essential in solving today’s toughest global problems. They agreed to keep working closely together on efforts to promote stability, especially in the Middle East, where Qatar has often played the role of a trusted mediator between countries at odds.

Qatar has quietly built a reputation over the years as a nation skilled in diplomacy. The Emir’s trip to Moscow highlighted how Doha continues to grow its influence far beyond the Gulf region. Qatar’s ability to speak with many sides, from Western powers to regional groups, has made it a key player in efforts to ease tensions and broker peace.

By the end of the visit, officials on both sides praised the meetings as productive and positive. But for many people watching around the world, it was that unscripted, very human moment at the start of the day that left the biggest impression. It served as a reminder that even at the highest levels of global politics, simple human gestures — a quick “sorry” and a polite nod — can sometimes steal the scene.

The day at the Kremlin was supposed to be about serious diplomacy. Instead, it also gave the world a brief and unexpected glimpse into the lighter side of leadership.

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