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Kamala Harris Campaign Paid $2.5M to Oprah’s Production Company for Town Hall

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Kutgoing US Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign reportedly paid $2.5 million to Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Productions for hosting a celebrity-packed town hall in September, a significant increase from the initially reported $1 million.

Winfrey clarified on Instagram that she did not take any personal fees, stating the payment covered production costs such as set design, crew, equipment, and logistics. “The people who worked on that production needed to be paid. And were,” she said.

Harris’ campaign, which spent an estimated $1.5 billion in 15 weeks, also broke records for the fastest fundraising in US history. However, the aggressive spending led to a $20 million debt for the Democratic Party.

Expenses included celebrity endorsements, grassroots campaigning, extensive advertising, $2.6 million in private jet travel, and even $9,000 on high-end ice cream.

Despite the efforts, President-elect Donald Trump defeated Harris, securing 312 electoral votes and flipping Congress to a Republican majority.

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In comparison, Trump’s campaign spent an estimated $720 million.


 

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Nigerian Student Wins 2026 Spelling Bee World Championship

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It has been reported that a Nigerian won the 2026 Spelling Bee World Championship, which was held in Shanghai, China. The winner, Chinedu Great Okdediachi, has now returned home to Delta State after his victory.

It can be noted that the student had already emerged as one of the Gold Award winners in the Middle School Group category.

“Congratulations once again, Chinedu! Your success continues to inspire young Nigerians to pursue excellence through education. Welcome home, Champion!”

The young star has made Nigeria proud by winning the international competition.


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‘My Reforms Have Stabilised Nigeria’s Economy’ — President Tinubu

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that his administration’s economic reforms have helped stabilise Nigeria’s economy and placed the country on a path toward steady growth.

He said “My reforms have stabilised Nigeria’s economy and put it on a path of steady growth.”

The President added that the reforms are creating more opportunities for development across the country.

However, many Nigerians reacted online, with some questioning the impact of the reforms and saying they have yet to experience the positive effects.


 

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Nyesom Wike Says He Knows Civil Servants Don’t Like Him

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Nigerian politician and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said that he is aware many civil servants do not like him.

He shared that he understands why he is unpopular among some civil servants, explaining that funds previously spent on unnecessary conferences are now being redirected to road construction projects.

He said “Some people say conferences for corruption and I say what is that? You are going for conferences to do what? These are ways government funds are being diverted. I say put this money in this road here and the people will get the impact.”


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