Tag: united states
The US antimissile system in South Korea is nearly operational
The South Korea Defense Ministry on Thursday said the United States antimissile system that is deployed in South Korea is ...
“As long as the US continues, we will never stop” | North Korea talks tough
by Itunuoluwa Adebo According to CNN, a North Korean government official in a rare interview has promised his country’s nuclear ...
US talks tough on Iran, but will stick to present deal for now
by Itunuoluwa Adebo President Trump’s administration on Wednesday, declared the international deal to restrain Tehran’s nuclear program had failed and ...
Trump prepares for long-awaited missiles defence system against North Korea
The Pentagon is set to conduct two major high-stakes tests in May of its ability to shoot down missiles launched ...
Trump’s travel expenses so far? Already as much as Obama spent in 2 years
by Itunuoluwa Adebo President Trump’s trips to his luxury Florida resort are costing the Unite States a pretty penny, approximately ...
“We must fight them and Democrats” | Trump declares war on a faction of the Republican party
by Dolapo Adelana US President Donald Trump has said Republicans must resist The Freedom Caucus, a faction of the party. ...
The Explainer: Why Nigerians shouldn’t rejoice over Trump’s Muslim ban
For the past couple of days, all hell has literally been let loose since the signing of an executive order ...
#Inauguration: President Trump and family celebrate at the Inaugural Ball (PHOTOS)
While most of the guests who attended the Inauguration ceremony headed home and the Obamas flew out to begin a ...
Liveblog: All the updates from Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration
Love him or not, Donald Trump is about to be officially named the 45th President of the United States of ...
We celebrate Michelle Obama’s 53rd birthday in 10 quotes
This day in 1964, a great woman was born. “The girl from the Southside” as her husband, President Barack Obama ...
The Thread: “You are a legend” | Top 10 reactions to #Obama’s farewell
The first black President and the 44th United States President has said his goodbyes to the country he has led ...
“Having a good relationship with Russia isn’t a bad thing,” Donald Trump goes off on ‘stupid’ people
President-elect of the United States Donald Trump has described anyone against the country having a good relationship with Russia as ...
Who is Hamza Bin Laden? | The Crown Prince of terror and future leader of Al Qaeda
There’s hardly any need for introduction. Hamza Bin Laden is the son of Osama Bin Laden, the founder of Islamist ...
Thought Experiment: What if Kanye really runs for the U.S Presidency in 2020
At the August 30th, 2015 VMAs, Kanye, admitting that he’d been smoking some announced his decision to run for the ...
Who is Adebayo Ogunlesi?
He’s not Tolu Ogunlesi’s father. That we know for sure… If you mentioned Adebayo Ogunlesi to an average Nigerian who ...
The Thread: The man Fidel Castro
Debates are raging on Twitter over the type of man Fidel Castro was. Words like “revolutionaary”, “despot” “dictator” are bandied ...
The Thread: Eruptions of joy as Fidel Castro’s death is announced
Fidel Castro is dead, and the good people of Miami and half of Twitter are overjoyed. Fidel Castro was an ...
Peregrino Brimah: The Trump Presidency will be better for Muslims
by Peregrino Brimah *It’s time for tough love Try hard as we may, we cannot deny the fact that in today’s ...
“This is painful, and it will be for a long time” | Top 10 quotes from Hillary Clinton’s concession speech
Hillary Clinton may not have prepared to render this sort of speech, though it must have been written, just in ...
Farooq Kperogi: Portrayal of Nigerian heroes in America’s news media
by Farooq Kperogi Many Nigerians, especially those on social media, have by now read about Dr. Oluyinka Olutoye, a Nigerian ...
US completing paper works for repatriation of $550m Abacha loot – Malami
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has said the United States is completing paper ...
Opinion: Why the U.S must support Okonjo-Iweala for World Bank presidency
by Bade Adebolu In 2012, when former Nigerian Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. (Mrs) Ngozi ...
Donald Trump may very well be on his way to winning the election BUT… (WATCH)
The United States presidential elections are only eight weeks away and the most recent polls are taking a somewhat definitive ...
Chibok Girls: BBOG group protest in the U.S (PHOTOS)
The Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) advocacy group on Wednesday staged a protest in front of the Nigeria House demanding ...
[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Buruji Kashamu’s many woes
Senator Buruji Kashamu representing Ogun East senatorial district is in a lot of trouble but Nigerians are not talking so ...
John Kerry’s visit and 3 other things CAN is very angry about
by Tolu Omoyeni The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) is unhappy with the way Christians in the Nigeria are maltreated ...
Religious tolerance: John Kerry throws in some good words for the Sultan of Sokoto
The U.S. Secretary of State on Tuesday praised the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar for promoting religious tolerance in ...
Aminu Tambuwal: As John Kerry arrives Nigeria
Nigeria, and particularly our state, Sokoto, will this week host the Secretary of State of the USA, John Kerry, on ...
Reuben Abati: John Kerry’s visit – Beyond the cover story
Essential elements of intelligence and the intelligence cycle in overseas relations include what is better described as “the cover story”. ...
Opinion: Why Donald Trump will defeat Hillary Clinton in historic U.S. election
by Chineme Uzo I will tell you why I believe Hillary Clinton will not be elected President of the United ...
The September Standard
- Unlock a Healthier You: Essential Resources for Holistic Well-being
- How Your Diet Could Be Making Your Snoring Worse
- Celebrating Nigerian Trailblazers: Inspiring Women in Fashion
- Silk: Unraveling Threads of Elegance and Innovation
- Grammy Awards 2024 Red Carpet Fashion: Hits and Misses that Stole the Spotlight
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy