US President Donald Trump has removed a social media video that included a racist clip depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. The video, posted on Trump's Truth Social account, was met with widespread criticism and allegations of racism. The White House initially downplayed the incident, claiming the video was an "internet meme" depicting Trump as the King of the Jungle and Democrats as characters from The Lion King. However, the video was later deleted, with the White House blaming a staffer for the "erroneous" post. ¹ ² The incident has sparked bipartisan condemnation, with Republican Senator Tim Scott calling the video "the most racist thing I've seen out of this White House" and urging Trump to remove it. Democrats have also criticized Trump, questioning his fitness for the presidency. The video's removal comes amid ongoing scrutiny of...
Here's what's happening in Nigeria today:
Economy and Business - The Nigerian stock market gained N1.06 trillion in one week, with a 1.53% rally in January.¹ - Oando Plc released its unaudited results, showing a 45% revenue increase and N65.5 billion full-year profit.
- The Kano State government increased its 2025 budget by 31% to accommodate rising expenditure.
Entertainment and Sports - Rema and Tems are nominated for Best Global Music Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards, with critics predicting a potential win. - Victor Osimhen scored for Galatasaray in a 2-1 defeat to Ajax in the Europa League. - The Nigeria Sport Summit is scheduled for March 19, 2025, to discuss innovative strategies for advancing sports development.
Politics and Governance - The Federal Government is prepared to receive deported Nigerians from the US. - The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission announced its readiness to assist returnees.
Other News - The Black boxes from the American Airline jet that crashed into a US Army helicopter near Washington, DC, are being investigated. - The World Bank plans to address 300 million job disparities globally, including in Nigeria.
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