Tag: U.S. Congress
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Presidency blasts Kukah for castigating Nigeria before U.S. Congress
The Presidency has described as unfortunate and disappointing the way and manner Bishop Matthew Kukah castigated his country, Nigeria, before the United States Congress. A statement by the President’s spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, on Sunday in Abuja, advised Kukah to desist from sowing discord and strife among Nigerians. The presidential aide believed that the opinions…
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U.S. Congress resumes certification of Biden’s win after Trump supporters storm Capitol
Hundreds of President Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday in a stunning bid to overturn his election defeat, occupying the symbol of American democracy and forcing Congress to suspend a session to certify President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. Rioters forced their way past metal security barricades, broke windows and scaled walls to fight…
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80-year-old Pelosi re-elected speaker as new U.S. Congress takes office
The 117th U.S. Congress took office on Sunday with Nancy Pelosi securing re-election as Speaker of the House of Representatives with a narrow voting margin. Pelosi, 80, retained the position after garnering 216 votes to beat her rival, Kevin McCarthy of the Republican Party, who secured 209 votes. Five fellow Democrats chose not to support…