The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nigeria’s 2023 elections, Atiku Ababakar has congratulated the president-elect of the United States of America (USA) Donald J. Trump.

Biztellers reports that former president Trump of the Republican Party, beat Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party in the race to the White House to become America’s 47^th president in the November 5, 2024 election.

With the results in on Wednesday, Nigeria’s former vice president has sent his hearty shout out to the winner, President Trump, hoping that “the Trump administration will stand resolute in ensuring free and fair elections in Nigeria and other places in the world”.

Taking to his verified handle on micro-blogging site, X, Atiku asserted that Trump’s “triumph, without a doubt, will stand as an enduring testament to the resilience and vitality of the democratic process – a timeless reminder that democracy, with all its trials and tribulations, remains a force for good in the world.”

Atiku wrote, “I closely followed the presidential election in the United States of America, watching with bated breath as the nation decided its future.

“It is with even greater satisfaction that I now reflect on the result, which heralds a resounding victory for President Donald J. Trump and the Republican Party.

“This triumph, without a doubt, will stand as an enduring testament to the resilience and vitality of the democratic process – a timeless reminder that democracy, with all its trials and tribulations, remains a force for good in the world.

“The narrative of President Trump’s political journey, marked by his struggles and triumphs, shall serve as an inspiring parable of courage in the face of adversity — a lesson in the art of rising after every fall, and ultimately, emerging victorious.

“As the world rejoices in the euphoria of his remarkable comeback, it is to be hoped that President Trump will continue his resolute advocacy for credible elections worldwide and remain steadfast in dismantling anti-democratic forces wherever they may lurk.

“The lesson for us in Nigeria is the integrity of the process that ensures a credible outcome. It is the expectation of every Nigerian that the Trump administration will stand resolute in ensuring free and fair elections in Nigeria and other places in the world.

“I also extend my warm congratulations to the people of the United States, whose unwavering faith in the power of democracy and the sanctity of the ballot has once again shown the world the true might of the people’s voice. –AA”

In a significant move to address Nigeria’s pressing malnutrition issues, the World Bank has announced a $50 million fund under the Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN) Project 2.0.

The announcement was made by Ndiame Diop, the World Bank’s Country Director, in a meeting with Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

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ANRiN 2.0, which is part of the World Bank’s crisis response framework, aims to improve nutrition for vulnerable communities across Nigeria.

Diop emphasized the importance of ongoing government efforts, stating, “The bank has earmarked $50 million under ANRiN 2.0 as a crisis response to support Nigeria’s fight against malnutrition.”

Trina Haque, the World Bank’s Practice Manager for Health, Nutrition, and Population, highlighted the need for education on nutrition for children and adolescents, calling it critical to early childhood development.

She urged for expanded educational initiatives to tackle malnutrition at its core.

During the meeting, Vice President Shettima introduced Nigeria’s new “N-774 Initiative,” a program designed to bring nutrition interventions directly to each of the country’s 774 local government areas (LGAs).

Building on the foundation of the ANRiN project, the N-774 Initiative arrives at a crucial time as ANRiN nears its closeout phase.

Vice President Shettima said, “The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is pioneering a paradigm shift in nutrition programs through locally-owned solutions. Malnutrition is a Nigerian problem that needs a Nigerian solution.”

He emphasized that the N-774 Initiative, integrating goals across education, agriculture, health, and social protection sectors, will create a cohesive and sustainable approach to combatting malnutrition.

The Vice President explained that the program is tailored to address the unique needs of each LGA, empowering communities to take ownership of nutrition initiatives and ensure their longevity.

He highlighted that leveraging political commitment, along with international partnerships, is key to reversing Nigeria’s negative nutrition trends.

“The Renewed Hope Administration is committed to swift, impactful results through this innovative approach to nutrition intervention,” Shettima said.

He expressed confidence that the collaboration between federal and local governments, with international support, would lead to significant improvements in community health outcomes across Nigeria.

In a surprising and historic political comeback, Donald Trump has won the US presidential election, according to projections announced by major US media outlets on Wednesday.

Trump defeated Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in a highly contested race, marking his return to the White House after a turbulent campaign season.

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Trump’s victory caps off a remarkable political resurgence following his previous term in office, which ended in 2021.

This comeback followed a lengthy campaign filled with controversy, resilience, and drama, including two assassination attempts and a criminal conviction.

Despite these challenges, Trump maintained a strong and committed base, ultimately securing enough electoral support to reclaim the presidency.

Both campaigns saw high voter turnout, with voters deeply divided over key issues.

More to follow………..