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Why Harris Ruled US For 1 Hour 25 Minutes

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4 years ago

November 20, 2021

Vice President Kamala Harris ruled the United States of America for barely one hour 25 minutes on Friday.

Biden had to allow this in accordance with the provision of section 3 of the 25th Amendment of the United States Constitution.

President Joe Biden, who turns 79 on Saturday, in line with the provision of section 3 of the 25th Amendment of the Constitution of the United States, decided to transfer power to Harris to enable him undergo a medical examination to determine whether he is fit and has the capacity to discharge the powers and duties of the office of the president of the United States.

The transfer of power from Biden to Harris was a history making event, as it is the first of its kind in the history of United States.

With the transfer of power, Harris has now become
the first woman, first Black person and first person of Asian descent to serve in that capacity in the United States of America.

According to the United States Press Secretary, Jen Paski, President Biden knew very well that transferring power to Harris, will make another history for her and the United States.

She said: “Today was certainly another chapter in that history I think that will be noted for women, young girls across the country.”

With Kamala Harris taking over the mantle of leadership, Biden was able to undergo a routine colonoscopy medical examination to determine if he is fit to continue to call the shots as the oldest President to ever rule the country.

Biden who was administered anesthesia for one hour and 25 minutes at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center during the colonoscopy examination, was certified fit by his primary physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor.

A six-page verdict memo released by the White House stated that: “Biden, who turns 79 on Saturday, “remains a healthy, vigorous, male, who is fit to successfully execute the duties of the Presidency.”

Consequently, the Press Secretary, Jen Psaki disclosed that Biden has assumed office as president once again.

She said: “President Biden had since resumed his duties after speaking with Harris and White House chief of staff Ron Klain at approximately 11:35 a.m.”

Since President Biden, the oldest President to ever rule the United States declared his candidacy for the White House in 2019, there have been speculations about his health status and fitness for the country’s topmost job considering his age.

Similarly, ongoing speculations that he may seek reelection for a second term, keep raising concerns about his capacity to continue to provide the right leadership for the country at 81 if he decides to contest in 2024.

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PDP Crisis: INEC Rejects Turaki-led NWC

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5 days ago

December 23, 2025

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said it will not recognise the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, citing existing court judgments and unresolved legal processes.

This was as contained in a letter dated December 22, 2025, signed by INEC Secretary, Dr Rose Oriaran-Anthony.

The Commission stated that it could not act on demands to acknowledge or upload on its website the list of national officers said to have been elected at the National Convention held on November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan.

According to INEC, its position was guided by subsisting court decisions and pending litigation relating to the leadership crisis within the PDP.

The electoral body further noted that it would be improper to recognise any factional officers while the matter remains before the courts.

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Govt That Fails To Protect Its Citizens Has No Business Remaining In Office – Kwankwaso

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5 days ago

December 23, 2025

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Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has accused the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of lacking the political will to tackle Nigeria’s worsening insecurity.

Kwankwaso spoke on Tuesday in Kano while unveiling 2,000 operatives of the Kano State Neighbourhood Security Network.

He urged President Tinubu to “rise to the occasion and truly act as the Commander-in-Chief” in addressing banditry and other security challenges.

According to him, Nigeria’s military “remains one of the most gallant in the world,” having served in international peacekeeping missions in Darfur, Liberia, and other conflict zones.

However, he said the armed forces are not being adequately supported to perform optimally.

“Today, many innocent Nigerians are being killed, while the perpetrators walk freely as if nothing happened. The government must apologise to Nigerians for its laxity in the fight against insecurity,” he said.

Kwankwaso, who once served as Minister of Defence, added: “When I was Defence Minister, I knew the capability of the Nigerian military. They are courageous and professional but need clear direction, support, and political will to do the needful.”

He stressed that Nigeria’s armed forces had historically ranked among the best globally and urged the government to equip them properly to change the current security situation.

Kwankwaso also said that if elected president in 2027, he would recruit over one million additional military personnel to strengthen national security.

“Any government that fails to protect the lives and property of its citizens has failed woefully and has no business remaining in office,” he declared.

He further called on the Federal Government to integrate community-based security initiatives, like the Kano Neighbourhood Security Network, into the national security system to boost morale and improve intelligence-driven operations against criminals.

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ADC Announces Temporary Closure Of Secretariat

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5 days ago

December 23, 2025

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The African Democratic Congress, ADC , says it has temporarily closed its National Secretariat as part of the end-of-year break.

A statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said full operations are scheduled to resume in the New Year.

According to the statement, the secretariat will close on December 23, 2025, and reopen on January 5, 2026.

The party, however, said essential skeletal services will remain available throughout the period, while all other official activities at the National Secretariat will be suspended to allow staff and party officials observe the Christmas and New Year holidays.

“This is to inform the public that the African Democratic Congress National Secretariat will close for the year on 23rd December 2025 and will resume full operations on 5th January 2026.

“During this period, only skeletal services will be available, while all other official activities at the Secretariat will be temporarily suspended,” the statement said.

The party thanked its members, partners and supporters for their continued loyalty and cooperation throughout the year, noting that their support remains critical to the growth and stability of the party.

The ADC also said it is committed to its ideals and to democratic engagement as it prepares for activities in the coming year.