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Biden Applauds Kamala Harris as a Role Model and Inspiring Leader
President Joe Biden took to his X handle to share words of praise for Vice President Kamala Harris, applauding her leadership and character.
Reflecting on her journey and the role she played in the 2020 campaign, Biden expressed deep admiration for Harris, calling her a partner and public servant who embodies integrity, courage, and unwavering commitment to the American people.
Biden spoke about the historic nature of Harris’s vice presidency, recognizing her as a symbol of what is possible when led by values and a powerful vision for a just, inclusive nation.
He shared that selecting Harris was the first choice he made as the 2020 Democratic nominee, calling it the best decision of his campaign.
In Biden’s words, Harris’s journey mirrors America’s own story of perseverance and opportunity, standing as a testament to what can be achieved through determination and hard work.
Throughout his message, Biden emphasized Harris’s role as a leader for all Americans, stressing her ability to inspire future generations.
He noted how her life and achievements continue to serve as a beacon for many, particularly young girls and people of color, who see her success as proof that they, too, can rise to positions of influence and power.
Harris, a former U.S. senator and attorney general of California, has spent years advocating for justice and equality, championing causes such as healthcare access, criminal justice reform, and economic opportunities for underrepresented communities.
Her path as the first female, Black, and South Asian Vice President is one Biden sees as a defining chapter in America’s progress.
In his closing remarks, Biden expressed confidence in Harris’s ongoing work, saying he has no doubt she will continue her fight with a sense of purpose and joy.
Biden assured Americans that Harris would remain a strong advocate for their rights and opportunities, helping to shape a future of greater equality and unity.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid tribute to late Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs, recalling his contributions to the creative industry and his impact on Nigeria’s cultural identity.
In his tribute, Tinubu described Jacobs as a giant of the Nigerian creative industry and said “He was a giant of the Nigerian creative industry. His passing is a great loss to Nigeria, the African film industry and the global community of lovers of the performing arts. His remarkable body of work will continue to speak to generations yet unborn.
“The nation recognises the enormous contributions of Nigeria’s creative practitioners to the country’s cultural identity, global image and economic development. Olu Jacobs played a big role in creating this identity.”
Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency over the proliferation of counterfeit and substandard drugs and consumer products in Nigeria.
Adeyanju also called for the removal of the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, as well as the heads of other regulatory agencies, including the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON).
“Nigerians are being exposed to dangerous products daily, from fake and substandard medicines to unsafe consumer goods, with reports of drugs being sold wholesale in the open under the hot sun. No responsible government should expose its citizens to such risks and expect mortality rates not to rise.”
Adeyanju also called out NAFDAC over what he described as failures in regulating the circulation of counterfeit and substandard products in the country.
It can be noted that various counterfeit products continue to circulate in Nigerian markets, while NAFDAC has also reported seizures and destruction of counterfeit, expired and substandard products.
Lagosians have lamented heavy traffic caused by ongoing construction work at Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The Federal Government announced that repairs on the damaged expansion joints at Kara Bridge would begin on September 8, 2026. The project, initially scheduled to begin in August, was delayed to allow further traffic management planning due to concerns over its impact on motorists.
Since work began, traffic around the Kara area has become heavy, with Lagosians sharing updates on social media about spending two hours or more on the road.
Some commuters say the delays have made their 9-to-5 routines difficult, with several hours spent travelling to and from work.
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