The dollar, on Wednesday, surged, set for its largest single-day rise since March 2020. It was buoyed by early projections showing Donald Trump winning the U.S. presidential election and securing key states like Georgia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. This victory triggered market activity, with Bitcoin reaching a record high, and “Trump trades” gained momentum. Asian markets followed Wall Street’s rise, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 up 2.6% and Australia’s S&P ASX rising 0.8%, as per CNN. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has extended his congratulations to Donald Trump on his 2024 U.S. presidential election victory. Related || Tinubu congratulates Trump In his statement shared via X, he expressed hopes for a strengthened strategic partnership focused on ending Russian aggression against Ukraine. “Congratulations to @realDonaldTrump on his impressive election victory!” Zelenskyy wrote, recalling a previous meeting in September where they discussed the Ukraine-U.S. strategic partnership, the Victory Plan, and strategies to end Russian aggression. Related || Netanyahu congratulates Trump on ‘greatest comeback’ Zelenskyy added, “Ukraine, as one of Europe’s strongest military powers, is committed to ensuring long-term peace…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the postponement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. This was done in honor of the departed Taoreed Lagbaja, Nigeria’s late Chief of Army Staff. This was made known in a statement signed by Tinubu’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga on Wednesday. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, has rescheduled the Federal Executive Council meeting till another date to be announced. “Initially scheduled for today, the council meeting was postponed in honour of Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, who passed away on Tuesday night. “General Lagbaja served as the…
Donald Trump has officially been elected as the President of The United States of America. He won a historic second term in the White House after sweeping four of the key battleground states hours after the polls closed on Election Day and consigning Kamala Harris to defeat. The Republican presidential nominee has just passed the Electoral College magic number of 270 by winning Wisconsin, having already picked up North Carolina, Georgia and, crucially, Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, counting is still underway in Michigan, Arizona and Nevada but the results here now cannot change the outcome of the race. Get instant and latest news updates…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated President Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States of America. This was contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. “Together, we can foster economic cooperation, promote peace, and address global challenges that affect our citizens.” “Trump’s victory reflects the trust and confidence the American people have placed in his leadership.” The statement further disclosed that Tinubu believes President Trump’s experience as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021, and his return to the White House as the…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has congratulated former President Donald Trump on his re-election . In a post on his X handle on Wednesday, the PM also said his victory is a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America. “Dear Donald and Melania Trump, “Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback! “Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America. “This is a huge victory! In true friendship, yours, Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu @realDonaldTrump” It was earlier reported that Trump hailed his projected…
The presidency has announced the passing of General Taoreed Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, made the announcement on Wednesday. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, regrets to announce the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, at age 56,” the statement read. “He passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness.” Related || Acting COAS promoted, may replace Lagbaja permanently Born on February 28, 1968, Lt. General Lagbaja was appointed Chief of Army Staff on June 19,…
Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Plc, a leading name in Nigeria’s insurance industry, has announced its strategic shift to a HoldCo (Holding Company) structure. This development marks a new high for the organisation, empowering it to diversify and strengthen its services across multiple sectors, including general insurance, finance, health, and microinsurance. The transition is part of the company’s vision to meet customers’ diverse financial needs with a complete suite of services, providing value to clients, communities, and stakeholders under a unified brand. With this new structure, Consolidated Hallmark Holdings Plc will set the strategic direction, provide group-wide oversight, and align corporate governance…
Donald Trump, the Presidential Candidate of the Republican has hailed his projected victory over Kamala Harris in the ongoing US Election. This was around 2.30am when Trump took to the stage at Palm Beach, Florida, to the delight of his teeming supporters. He was joined by his family and vice presidential nominee JD Vance. He hailed “the greatest political movement of all time” and said they would “help our country heal” and would “fix everything about our country”. “We have thousands of friends in this incredible movement,” he said in West Palm Beach. “This was a movement like nobody’s ever…
Former President of The United States and Presidential Candidate of the Republican, Donald Trump revealed that he feels “very confident” about his election odds. He addressed the media after casting his ballot in Palm Beach, Florida, “It looks like Republicans have shown up in force,” Trump said. “We’ll see how it turns out”. He added, “I hear we’re doing very well.” Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.
