Politics
Elon Musk Restores Donald Trump’s Twitter Account After Online Poll
Elon Musk reinstated Donald Trump’s account on Twitter on Saturday (Nov. 19), reversing a ban that has kept the former president off the social media site since a pro-Trump mob attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as Congress was poised to certify Joe Biden’s election victory. Musk made the announcement in the evening after holding a poll that asked Twitter users to click “yes” or “no” on whether Trump’s account should be restored. The “yes” vote won, with 51.2 percent. “The people have spoken. Trump will be reinstated. Vox Populi, Vox Dei,” Musk tweeted, using a Latin phrase meaning “the voice of the people, the voice of God.” Shortly afterward Trump’s account, which had earlier appeared as suspended, reappeared on the platform complete with his former ...
Tom Petty Estate Hits Kari Lake with Cease and Desist Over “I Won’t Back Down” Usage
Tom Petty’s estate has sent a cease and desist notice to failed Arizona gubenortial candidate Kari Lake over her use of Petty’s song “I Won’t Back Down.” The Republican candidate — who was endorsed by Donald Trump and spouted misinformation about the 2020 election throughout her campaign — lost her gubernatorial race to Katie Hobbs, a Democrat Lake has said should be imprisoned for helping “steal” the presidency from Trump. Lake posted a video using “I Won’t Back Down” to social media, implying that she refused to concede the position to Hobbs, but it was later taken down. “The Tom Petty estate and our partners were shocked to find out that Tom’s song “I Won’t Back Down” was stolen and used without permission or a license to promote Kari Lake’s failed campaign,” the late artist’s fami...
Peter Obi apologize to River State Labor Party gov. candidates over his inability to visit during his visit to the state
Tweet Tweet Share Whatsapp reddit He said: My sincere apologies to Mrs Beatrice Itubo, the Labour Party candidate in Rivers State for an inadvertent oversight. When I visited Port Harcourt a few days back, I was not informed or aware of her sickness. .u300408dbce44467a8ec8c23c818ec82c { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:inherit; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #16A085!important; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -moz-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -o-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -webkit-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); text-decoration:none; } .u300408dbce44467a8ec8c23c818ec82c:active, .u300408dbce44467a8ec8c23c818ec82c:hover { ...
2.72m Ineligible Voters Not Only In Kano But Nationwide – INEC
Tweet Tweet Share Whatsapp reddit Former Director of Voter Education of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Oluwole Uzi-Osaze, has provided clarity on the issues of underage and ineligible voters in the recently released Provisional Register of Voters. Mike Igini, the former Akwa Ibom State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), had accused some staff of the commission of registering underage voters. Igini blamed the collapse of values in society for being responsible for underage registration, berating parents who allowed their underaged children to register as voters. .uc4f3f0697466a0ab167f64cff882742d { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:inherit; border:0!importa...
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Eyed To Be Nancy Pelosi’s Successor
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kent Nishimura / Getty As Nancy Pelosi steps down from Democratic leadership in Congress, all eyes are now on Hakeem Jeffries, who reportedly has been dubbed her successor for the role. On Thursday (Nov. 17), the current House of Representatives Majority leader made an address to her fellow representatives that she would be stepping down from leadership when the next Congress convenes in January. While Pelosi didn’t publicly say whom she would pick to replace her, many have pointed to Hakeem Jeffries as the primary candidate – making him the first Black person to hold that type of leadership role in either chamber of Congress. “That’s up to them, I want it to be whatever they want it to be,” she said in an interview after her speech. Jeffries was quickly ...
L.A. Mayor-Elect Karen Bass Vows To “Solve Homelessness”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Christina House / Getty In her first address since her historic win as the first woman and the second Black mayor of Los Angeles, Rep. Karen Bass has promised to solve the city’s homelessness crisis. Bass gave the address at the historic Ebell Theatre and called on voters across the city to be a part of the solution in helping the more than 40,000 who are living on the streets of L.A. “The crisis we face affects us all and all of us must be part of the solution,” Bass said, according to CNN. “Being a coalition builder is not coming together to sing Kumbaya. … Being a coalition builder is about marshalling all of the resources, all of the skills, the knowledge, the talent of this city. “The people of Los Angeles have sent a clear message. It’s ...
2023: Atiku, Okowa Visit Former President, Goodluck Jonathan
Tweet Tweet Share Whatsapp reddit The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar and his running mate, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, on Thursday, visited former Nigerian president, Goodluck Jonathan, at his Abuja residence. Atiku shared a photo from their visit on Friday and said, “Last night, I led a delegation alongside my Vice Presidential candidate, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, #IAOkowa, on a courtesy visit to former President Goodluck Jonathan, #GEJonathan, at his residence in Abuja. -AA.” .u7d01b36dac658728a816a516de1a2a92 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:inherit; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #16A085!important; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0....
Donald Trump Slammed By Isaac Hayes Estate Over Use Of Song
HipHopWired Featured Video Donald Trump recently announced his he’s entering the 2024 presidential race and as before, he’s getting chastised for the unauthorized use of a song. The estate of Isaac Hayes slammed the former business mogul for using a song penned by the late singer and songwriter. Donald Trump announced his bid for the White House on Tuesday (Nov. 15) and walked out to the song “Hold On, I’m Coming” from the duo Sam & Dave. The song was written by Hayes, who passed away in 2008. The estate and family of Isaac Hayes took to Twitter to slam Trump’s usage of the track for his walkout moment at the presidential run announcement at his Mar-a-Lago Club in Florida, adding that their side is pursuing legal options to cease the usage of the song. “Once again, The estate and famil...
“Florida Man” Trump Announces 2024 Bid, Gets Clowned
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: The Washington Post / Getty Former President Donald Trump announced his intent to run for the office in 2024, but it was met with some notable derision and an absence of support from the New York Post. As expected, the former twice-impeached commander-in-chief held a press event on Tuesday night (November 15th) at his Mar-A-Lago club complex in Palm Beach, Florida to announce that he would be running for president in 2024. “I am announcing my candidacy for president of the United States,” he said. “America’s comeback starts right now,” he continued flanked by large American flags, claiming, “Your country is being destroyed before your eyes.” The announcement and official filing had been anticipated, but there seems to be growing Trump fatigue among those ...
2023: Vote for Atiku, He is the most qualified – Senate President, Bukola Saraki
Tweet Tweet Share Whatsapp reddit Former Nigerian Senate President, Bukola Saraki has said that People Democratic party, PDP Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar is the most qualified person to lead Nigeria come 2023. Saraki says this after joining Atiku to meet with Nigeria Guild editors in Lagos today. .u92573131e4bbc0d7d1a383834d677182 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:inherit; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #16A085!important; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -moz-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -o-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -webkit-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); text-decoration:none; } .u92573131e4bbc0d7d1a383834d6...
Peter Obi: Am Ashamed of Him – Professor who Approved Gov Soludo Professorship react
Tweet Tweet Share Whatsapp reddit Governor Soludo of Anambra State is not finding it easy this time as many keep hitting him had over his recent comments on Presidential candidate of Labor Party, Peter Obi. After backlash from Obidient and others Nigerian who sees his comment as direct attack to Obi Presidential ambition, Professor who Approved Soludo Professorship has also react to Soludo statement. .u9f07056a93d2a5f244c4ef433ae6f3d9 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:inherit; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #16A085!important; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -moz-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -o-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -webkit-...
Kid Rock Calls Oprah a “Fraud” for John Fetterman Endorsement Against Dr. Oz
Kid Rock called Oprah Winfrey “a fraud” for her endorsement of Democratic candidate John Fetterman against Republic opponent and her former frequent talk-show guest, Dr. Mehmet Oz, in the election for the open US Senate seat in Pennsylvania. Oprah threw her support to Fetterman during the host’s “A Virtual Voting Conversation” event on November 3rd despite her long working relationship with Oz, who regularly appeared as a celebrity doctor guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Winfrey shared that “if I lived in Pennsylvania, I would have already cast my vote for John Fetterman, for many reasons.” In a post via Twitter, Kid Rock reacted to the endorsement by attempting to invalidate Oprah’s overall decision-making abilities. “Oprah helped Dr. Oz with his career,” he wrote. “I assume because she v...
