Wali Announces Withdrawal From Partisan Politics
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Wali Announces Withdrawal From Partisan Politics

Politics tamfitronics A Rivers State-born philanthropist and businessman, Kingsley Wenenda Wali, has announced his withdrawal from partisan politics.Wali, who was a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), announced this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt, the state capital, on Saturday.He stated that his decision to quit partisan politics was to enable him to dedicate more time to his family and to focus on fostering unity within the community.The statement read in part: “Today, I am announcing my decision to step away from partisan politics to dedicate more time to my family and to focus on fostering unity within our community.“Over the years, I have had the privilege of working closely with many dedicated individuals, and I am deeply grateful for the experiences and opportunities that have come my way.“However, I have reached a...
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‘Insulting me won’t change anything, what will be, will be’ – El-Rufai to critics
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‘Insulting me won’t change anything, what will be, will be’ – El-Rufai to critics

Politics tamfitronics Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, criticized his detractors on Saturday for attacking him over his social media posts. El-Rufai remarked that, regardless of the insults, abuses, and misinterpretations, “what will be will be.” Posting on X with the title: “POLITICS & PUBLIC SERVICE?” the former governor wrote: “veni, vidi, vici” – Julius Caesar. “Interpret, mis-interpret or re-interpret any posts, by me or any others, as you wish. I frankly don’t give a damn. “Abuse and insult with no basis. By all means, pass your judgment in ignorance and bigotry. Nothing will change. What will be, will be, in sha Allah.” He wrote: “WEEKEND REFLECTION: “NONE of us has to fail for ALL of us to succeed. And in unity there is strength.” – @VP Kamala Harris, US Vice President (2021-2024) and...
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Kamala Harris criticises Trump over Arlington Cemetery dispute
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Kamala Harris criticises Trump over Arlington Cemetery dispute

Politics tamfitronics On September 1, 2024, 2:02 AMVice President Kamala Harris is criticising former president Donald Trump over a recent controversy involving his campaign at Arlington National Cemetery, saying the military burial site is “not a place for politics”. Ms Harris took aim at Trump on Saturday in a post on social media, writing that he “disrespected sacred ground, all for the sake of a political stunt”. The US Army said a Trump staffer “abruptly pushed aside” a cemetery employee who was trying to warn his team about rules against filming in the cemetery. The Trump campaign has disputed the cemetery’s version of events and said it received permission from the families of the fallen soldiers to film. The incident happened on Monday, when Trump was at an event honouring 13 US military service members...
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A whirlwind 24 hours for Trump on abortion: From the Politics Desk
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A whirlwind 24 hours for Trump on abortion: From the Politics Desk

Politics tamfitronics Welcome to the online version ofFrom the Politics Deskan evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the campaign trail, the White House and Capitol Hill.In today’s edition, "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker breaks down how reproductive rights remain a thorny issue for the Donald Trump and the GOP. Plus, Washington correspondent Yamiche Alcindor examines how Kamala Harris is preparing for her first debate with Trump.Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday here.Reproductive rights remain a political land mine for TrumpBy Kristen WelkerThe past 24 hours have underscored how the abortion issue remains a major political land mine for Donald Trump and the GOP heading into the final stretch of the election.It started on Thursday — the same day Vice President...
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