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A picture of Hajiya Fatima Aminu Aliyu Garu, wife of a member of the House of Representatives, Garu Aminu Aliyu distributing sugarcane sticks to some youths has gone viral.
Aliyu is the member representing Bauchi Federal Constituency of Bauchi State on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In the picture, the lawmaker’s wife and some children are seen holding the sugarcane sticks.
However, the date and place the incident took place could not be ascertained. “Wife of Honorable Member Representing Bauchi state Federal Constituency Hajiya Fatima Aminu Aliyu Garu Doing an empowerment program to some youths last week,” an X user, Abdoulrahmarn posted.
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Last night's presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris led with a question about the economy, with both candidates taking the opportunity to discuss their priorities and ideas.
Harris, a Democrat, discussed ideas including the child tax credit and small-business tax deduction. Trump, her Republican opponent, discussed tariffs and immigration.
Here's how they answered the question, according to a transcript from ABC News, which broadcast the event. These excerpts include only minor edits for formatting and clarity. And here's how covered the debate.
"So, I was raised as a middle-class kid. And I am actually the only person on this stage who has a plan that is about lifting up the middle class and working people of America. I believe in the ambition, the aspirations, the dreams of the American people. And that is why I imagine and have actually a plan to build what I call an opportunity economy.
"Because here's the thing. We know that we have a shortage of homes and housing, and the cost of housing is too expensive for far too many people. We know that young families need support to raise their children. And I intend on extending a tax cut for those families of $6,000, which is the largest child tax credit that we have given in a long time, so that those young families can afford to buy a crib, buy a car seat, buy clothes for their children.
"My passion, one of them, is small businesses. I was actually—my mother raised my sister and me but there was a woman who helped raise us. We call her our second mother. She was a small business owner. I love our small businesses. My plan is to give a $50,000 tax deduction to startup small businesses, knowing they are part of the backbone of America's economy.
"My opponent, on the other hand, his plan is to do what he has done before, which is to provide a tax cut for billionaires and big corporations, which will result in $5 trillion to America's deficit. My opponent has a plan that I call the Trump sales tax, which would be a 20% tax on everyday goods that you rely on to get through the month. Economists have said that Trump's sales tax would actually result, for middle-class families, in about $4,000 more a year because of his policies and his ideas about what should be the backs of middle-class people paying for tax cuts for billionaires."
"First of all, I have no sales tax. That's an incorrect statement. She knows that. We're doing tariffs on other countries. Other countries are going to finally, after 75 years, pay us back for all that we've done for the world. And the tariff will be substantial in some cases.
"I took in billions and billions of dollars, as you know, from China. In fact, they never took the tariff off, because it was so much money they can't. It would totally destroy everything that they've set out to do. They've taken in billions of dollars from China and other places. They've left the tariffs on. When I had it, I had tariffs and yet I had no inflation.
"Look, we've had a terrible economy because inflation has—which is really known as a country buster. It breaks up countries. We have inflation like very few people have ever seen before. Probably the worst in our nation's history. We were at 21%. But that's being generous because many things are 50%, 60%, 70%, and 80% higher than they were just a few years ago. This has been a disaster for people, for the middle class, but for every class.
"On top of that, we have millions of people pouring into our country from prisons and jails, from mental institutions and insane asylums. And they're coming in and they're taking jobs that are occupied right now by African Americans and Hispanics and also unions. Unions are going to be affected very soon.
"And you see what's happening. You see what's happening with towns throughout the United States. You look at Springfield, Ohio. You look at Aurora in Colorado. They are taking over the towns. They're taking over buildings. They're going in violently. These are the people that she and [President Joe] Biden let into our country. And they're destroying our country. They're dangerous. They're at the highest level of criminality. And we have to get them out. We have to get them out fast. I created one of the greatest economies in the history of our country. I'll do it again and even better."
The full debate transcript, linked above, includes responses from Trump and Harris to their opponents' statements.
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Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has sparked outrage with comments made during a recent interview on the podcast Echoo Room with Quincy Jonze. Portable suggested that the late Afrobeats pioneer and activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti passed away early because he “did not mind his business.”
In the interview, which has gone viral on social media, Portable criticized Fela’s dedication to fighting for Nigerians’ rights, claiming that Fela’s activism ultimately cost him his life.
“According to what we were told, if Fela had minded his business a little, he would have lived longer. But he was busy fighting for Nigerians wey no fight for themselves,” Portable remarked, referencing Fela’s opposition to military regimes and social
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Rentokil Initial (RTO) shares traded in the U.S. cratered Wednesday after the pest-control company warned that slow sales in North America and negative currency impacts will drag down full-year earnings by 80 million pounds ($104.5 million).
The owner of dozens of exterminator brands said it expects to lose 20 million pounds ($26.1 million) in adjusted operating profit in its North American operations because of slower revenue growth. The company said that while it saw some positive momentum in sales in the second quarter, “the trading performance in July and August was lower than anticipated.”
Rentokil also said it had ramped up operations to deliver enough product during the peak season in North America. However, with slowing demand, “the operation was over-resourced in both sales and service,” boosting expenses. It spent more than anticipated on materials and consumables, adding another 50 million pounds ($65.2 million) hit to adjusted operating profit.
On top of its issues in North America, Rentokil noted that the pound has gained value versus the U.S. dollar, and if rates hold, that could create an additional 10 million pound ($13 million) headwind for the firm.
Rentokil Initial shares were down 21% at $24.94 in intraday trading Wednesday following the news. They've lost close to 13% of their value since the start of the year.
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A 28-year-old NHS nurse, Ruth Auta, has been sentenced to three years in prison after leaving her ten-week-old baby, Joshua Akerele, unattended in her accommodation while she went to work, Daily Mail reports.
The tragic incident occurred on December 20, 2022, when Auta, a single mother, abandoned her infant for eight hours to complete her shift at Royal Bolton Hospital.
Upon returning, Auta found her son unresponsive in his cot and called emergency services. Despite efforts, Joshua was pronounced d3ad, with tests suggesting he may have overheated due to being wrapped in multiple layers of clothing and bedding.
Auta initially claimed she had picked Joshua up from a childminder after her shift, fed him, and found him unresponsive the next morning. However, police investigations revealed CCTV footage of her leaving and returning to her accommodation without her child. Further investigation uncovered incriminating text messages where she urged the childminder to lie about caring for Joshua.
Auta pled guilty to charges of cr¥elty to a child and attempted to flee the UK for Nigeria after the charge was brought, but was detained at Gatwick Airport. She was sentenced to three years imprisonment at Bolton Crown Court.
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Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY) posted a better-than-expected profit for the second quarter as the chain made changes to its menu, pricing strategy, and added new locations.
The company reported second-quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) of 99 cents, above analysts' estimates compiled by Visible Alpha. Revenue rose 2.8% from a year ago to $557.1 million, below forecasts.
CEO Chris Morris said the chain’s new menu “continues to be well received by our guests,” and the company's top line and margins benefited from testing of pricing levels for games, food, and beverages. An increase in special events business and new stores also helped.
Still, comparable store sales fell 6.3% from a year ago as Morris said the company faces a "complex and challenging environment." Morris said Dave & Buster’s is “laser focused on our medium-term goals and encouraged by the progress we are making on each of the initiatives,” anticipating a rebound in the coming quarters.
Shares of Dave & Buster's rose in early trading Wednesday before giving up gains later in the session. They've lost over 44% of their value since the start of the year.
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