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U.S. administered 300m COVID-19 vaccines in 150 days – Biden

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U.S. President Joe Biden, on Friday said the U.S. administered 300 million Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines in 150 days, and that COVID-19 cases and deaths had decreased by more than 90 per cent.

Biden said this in a statement with the title, “300 Million Shots in 150 Days: The President’s COVID-19 Strategy is Delivering for Americans’’, issued to commemorate his 150 days in office.

According to the statement, when Biden took office 150 days ago, more than 3,300 Americans were dying each day.

It added that at the time, more than 185,000 Americans were infected with the virus on a daily basis, just as the economy lost millions of jobs.

“Today, thanks to the President’s COVID-19 strategy, the virus is in retreat and the economy is experiencing the strongest rebound in decades.

“This did not happen by accident; the President committed to the American people that he would confront this unprecedented challenge with the full strength and capabilities of the federal government.

“Each day since taking office, the President has done just that – mobilising a whole-of-government, wartime effort to defeat COVID-19.

“And, he has brought all Americans, including public and private sector leaders together and asked them to do their part.

“The results are clear: America is starting to look like America again, and entering a summer of joy and freedom,” the statement said.

According to the statement, when Biden took office, about five per cent of adult Americans had gotten vaccinated.

“At the pace the U.S. was vaccinating in January, it would have taken 336 days to get to 300 million shots in arms.

“And, inadequate vaccine supply, vaccinators, and places to get vaccinated severely limited Americans’ access to vaccines,’’ it added.

Biden said more than 175 million Americans had gotten at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot while 65 per cent of adult Americans have at least one shot, and 55 per cent of adults are fully vaccinated.

He said 87 per cent of seniors and 74 per cent of adults age 40 and over have at least one shot, adding that 15 states and Washington, D.C., had given at least 70 per cent of adults one shot.

The president said 26 states and D.C. had fully vaccinated 50 per cent or more of adults.

“Importantly, this progress on vaccinations has brought COVID-19 cases, hospitalisations and deaths down to their lowest levels since the start of the pandemic last year.

“It’s curbed the spread of the virus, saved tens of thousands of lives, and allowed tens of millions of Americans to get back to living their life,” maintained. (NAN)

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Finnish Court Jails Simon Ekpa Six Years for Terrorism

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A Finnish court on Monday sentenced Nigerian-born Finnish politician Simon Ekpa to six years in prison for terrorism-related offences.

The Päijät-Häme District Court found the 40-year-old former Lahti municipal councillor guilty of participating in a terrorist organisation, incitement to commit crimes for terrorist purposes, aggravated tax fraud, and violations of the Lawyers Act.

Prosecutors said that between 2021 and 2024, Ekpa promoted the independence of the so-called Biafra region in Nigeria through illegal means, using social media to influence followers and support armed groups the court classified as terrorist organisations.

The court ruled that Ekpa provided weapons and explosives through his contacts and urged his supporters on X, formerly Twitter, to commit crimes in Nigeria. He denied all charges.

Ekpa was arrested in December 2024 and tried over 12 sessions earlier this year. A three-judge panel delivered the unanimous verdict, ordering him to remain in custody.

 

 

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In Brazil, Tinubu Calls for Innovation-Driven Transformation in Nigeria

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President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to positioning Nigeria as a leader in Africa’s development, with a focus on technology, food security, and innovation.

Speaking to Nigerians in Brazil on Wednesday, Tinubu described his visit as a strategic step to deepen bilateral ties and learn from the South American country’s rapid development.

“Once upon a time, Nigeria and Brazil stood on the same level. Look at Brazil today — its technology, its food systems. We must ask ourselves: what do they have that we don’t? We have the brains, the energy, and the youth. We have everything we need. Now, we must act,” he said.

The President stressed that his government is laying the foundation for partnerships in manufacturing, technology, and cultural exchange, with the goal of unlocking Nigeria’s potential.

Acknowledging the difficulties citizens face due to ongoing economic reforms, Tinubu insisted that the measures are necessary for long-term prosperity.

“Yes, the reforms are tough — like bitter medicine. But once the fever is gone, you know the cure was worth it,” he said.

He commended the Nigerian diaspora community in Brazil, urging them to see themselves as critical stakeholders in building a new Nigeria.

“You are the pride of our nation. Your diversity, your commitment — it reflects the Nigeria we are working to build. I salute you all,” Tinubu stated.

The President further called for unity and resilience among Nigerians, adding that the dream of a prosperous nation must be pursued with urgency.

“If Wole Soyinka, at over 90, can still dream and act, then we have no excuse. The dream must be realised. The time is now,” he said.

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Tinubu Arrives in Brazil for Two-Day State Visit After U.S. Stopover

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President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Brasília, Brazil, for a two-day state visit focused on deepening bilateral ties and securing new investments.

Tinubu, who flew in from Los Angeles after attending the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Japan, was received at the Brasília Air Base by senior Brazilian government officials, including Ambassador Carlos Sérgio Sobral Duarte, Secretary for Africa and the Middle East, and Carlos José Areias Moreno Garcete, Brazil’s Ambassador to Nigeria.

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, also joined the reception. Other cabinet ministers, heads of key agencies, and private sector representatives later welcomed the president at his hotel.

The official welcoming ceremony, with full military honours, is scheduled for Monday at the Planalto Palace.

According to presidential aides, the visit will focus on activating multi-billion-dollar agricultural investments, advancing the $1.1 billion Green Imperative mechanisation project, and attracting fresh foreign direct investment in Nigeria’s agriculture and energy sectors.

Tinubu is also expected to participate in a Nigeria–Brazil business forum, bilateral meetings, and the signing of agreements and memoranda of understanding in technology, aviation, renewable energy, and climate resilience.

The presidency has not disclosed when the president is expected to return to Abuja.

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