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Trump Proposes Canada Become the 51st U.S. State to Save on Taxes and Military Costs
President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, recently proposed the idea of Canada becoming the 51st state of the U.S., suggesting that the move could benefit both nations.
In a post shared on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday, Trump claimed that many Canadians are open to the idea.
Trump argued that Canadians would stand to gain significantly from joining the U.S., particularly in terms of saving on taxes and receiving military protection.
He stated, “Many Canadians want Canada to become the 51st State.
They would save massively on taxes and military protection. I think it is a great idea. 51st State.”
This isn’t the first time Trump has floated the idea of merging the two countries.
Back in November, he linked the proposal to his concerns about the ongoing issues of fentanyl trafficking and illegal immigration, which he believes could be addressed by merging the nations.
In a conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a dinner at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, the U.S. President-elect suggested that such a merger could help resolve these pressing issues.
Trump’s suggestion that Canada could join the U.S. has sparked mixed reactions.
Supporters of the idea argue that it could bring financial stability and greater security to both nations.
However, critics point out the complexities and challenges that such a merger would entail, including political, cultural, and legal hurdles.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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