I Can Still Win Election, Biden Assures Americans
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United States President, Joe Biden, has assured the Democrat donors that he could still win the presidential election coming up in November against his predecessor, the Republican candidate, Donald Trump, after a poor debate performance fuelled concern about his candidacy.
The 81-year-old president attended a series of fundraising events in New York and New Jersey on Saturday, and defended his performance in CNN’s Presidential Debate. Speaking at one of the events, Biden admitted: “I didn’t have a great night, but neither did Trump on Thursday. I promise you we’re going to win this election.”
Biden’s debate performance was marked by hard-to-follow and shaky answers, raising fresh fears among some Democrats over whether he is the right candidate to contest this high-stake election.
Former Democratic House speaker, Nancy Pelosi said Biden’s debate performance wasn’t great, while his former communications director, Kate Bedingfield, said it was really disappointing.
Voters in the US have regularly shared doubts about Biden’s mental and cognitive health, and early polling after the debate showed that the number who doubt his ability to serve as president has grown.
On June 9, a CBS news poll found that 65 percent of the registered voters said the president does not have the mental fitness to serve as president. The network released a new poll yesterday, which showed that the number had jumped to 72 percent after his poor debate performance.
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Bandits Kill 1, kidnap 4 In Abuja
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Bandits, in the early hours of yesterday, renewed their onslaught on Bwari Area Council in the nation’s capital. At least, one person was reportedly killed, and four others kidnapped. The incident happened in the Guto area of Bwari.
The attack which began around 12:30 am on the fringes of Guto and Piyawe communities, was extended to Tudun-Fulani and Sabon Gari areas, both within the headquarters of Bwari Area Council.
Witnesses claimed that two separate groups had invaded the area council, with kidnappers numbering over 30 surrounding the communities and shooting sporadically, forcing their way into people’s homes.
Witnesses further alleged that the invaders came into the Piwaye through the swamps and made their way to Guto and Piyawe, where they kidnapped a man and killed a woman in her mid 40.
25 Dead As Trailer Crashes In Kano
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Not fewer than 25 passengers have been confirmed dead in a lone accident involving a trailer conveying 90 passengers at the Dangwaro flyover along Kano-Zaria Road.
The operatives of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC confirmed the incident on Monday.
This was coming barely three days, after another trailer ran into worshippers claiming the lives of 15 persons in Imawa town, Kura Local Government area and along Kano – Zaria road.
The Kano Sector Commander of FRSC, CC Ibrahim Abdullahi who confirmed the incident, said about 53 other passengers sustained injuries while 12 others were rescued unhurt.
BBNaija Season 9 To Start In July
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The organizers of Big Brother Naija have announced that season 9 of the popular reality TV show will begin in July 2024.
The announcement was made on Sunday, June 30, 2024, via a post on the show’s official X account.
In the post, a creative photo teased the theme of the upcoming season, accompanied by the caption, “One Sunday in July. Get ready.”
Recall in March, the show organisers revealed that unlike previous editions, the season will require participants to apply in pairs,