Senate majority leader, McConnell dismisses Trump’s “fake news” claims

by Adedotun Michael Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell while talking to a group at the Louisville Chamber of Commerce has dismissed one of President Donald Trump’s most-repeated claims by saying, “most news is not fake.” Trump has consistently slammed several media agencies for their critical coverage of both his candidacy and his presidency, and has... Read More

Donald Trump

donald trump, fake news, Mitch McConnell

August 21, 2017

Trump laying sight on 2020 reelection

by Adedotun Michael President Donald Trump is proactively building a 2020 reelection campaign machine, deflecting doubts about his viability for a second term despite his controversial first few months in office, Politico reports. Trump is mapping out fundraising tour in the “fall” which is expected to fill his campaign bank account with tens of millions of dollars.... Read More

Donald Trump

.US, 2020 reelection, donald trump, republican party

August 21, 2017

Brexit: Britain revels in £50bn investment, 44,000 new jobs

by Adedotun Michael Through an analysis conducted the Change Britain campaign group, it has been revealed that firms from around the world were bringing their business to the UK. Leading economists have also predicted that a smooth Brexit tied to a drive for global free trade could benefit Britain by as much as £135billion a... Read More

Global

Brexit, Britain, Change Britain

August 21, 2017

Church Crawler: Love, joy, energy and healing at Daystar’s youth church

If your idea of Church is a congregation of solemn, sad and sorrowful people then you need to visit The Star Hub. So, as usual, Church Crawler made its way to another Church this Sunday and landed at The Star Hub. The Star Hub is youth expression of the Daystar Christian Center, led by Pastor... Read More

Church Culture

Church Crawler, daystar, Daystar Christian Centre, Nike adeyemi, Pastor Sam Adeyemi, The Star Hub

August 21, 2017

[The Church Blog] After 35 years, the Oyedepos remain the love that keeps on loving

Bishop David and Faith Oyedepo, Founders and lead Pastors at Living Faith Church International popularly called Winners Chapel celebrate their 35th Wedding anniversary today, 21st August 2017. Not only have they modeled successful leadership in the Christian space, they have also modeled a successful marriage and parenthood for several others. And yes, we believe that... Read More

Church Culture

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August 21, 2017

How very ‘presidential’ was the Presidential Broadcast?

by Alexander O. Onukwue When it was announced early on Saturday, August 19, that President Muhammadu Buhari would return to Nigeria from London, there was two things to look forward to. The physical arrival of the President at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at 4.36pm was the first, while everyone looked forward to the national... Read More

Thinking Through

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August 21, 2017

Lawmaker apologises for wishing Trump’s assassination

by Adedotun Michael Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal, a Missouri lawmaker who drew outrage from every corner over her brief Facebook comment expressing hope that President Donald Trump would be assassinated has publicly apologised to Trump and his family, calling the online posting “a mistake.” Ensuing responses The alleged post in which she wrote “I hope Trump... Read More

Donald Trump

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August 21, 2017

French presidency assigns his wife, Brigitte Macron new official role

by Adedotun Michael After a failed attempt by Emmanuel Macron, the President of France to formalize the installation of his wife, Brigitte Macron, as a first lady which was contrary to the French constitution, the President cabinet’s has crafted a new role for the Mrs Macron. It would be recalled that a petition which recorded a... Read More

Global

Brigitte Macron, Emmanuel Macron, France

August 21, 2017

Crashed U.S. warship lands in Singapore

by Adedotun Michael The USS John S. McCain which suffered huge damage after colliding with an oil tanker thrice its size off the Strait of Malacca has arrived at the Changi Naval Base in Singapore with a large hole in its side just above the waterline. What we know so far Ten sailors are still... Read More

Global

singapore, US S McCain, Warship

August 21, 2017

Trump expresses sadness over missing sailors

by Adedotun Michael President Trump who upon returning to the White House after his 17-day working vacation received the tragic report of ten missing sailors aboard a warship that crashed in southeast Asia – has expressed his shock at the ugly incident. The warship, USS John S McCain; a guided-missile destroyer which collided with an... Read More

Donald Trump

donald trump, John S McCain, USS warship

August 21, 2017

10 US sailors missing as warship collides with oil tanker

by Adedotun Michael A US destroyer which collided with an oil tanker around 5.24am in southeast Asia has rendered ten US sailors missing and five injured. This would be the second serious accident involving American Navy ships in the region in barely three months. The US 7th Fleet according to a released statement said, “Search... Read More

Global

donald trump, Sailors, USS John S McCain

August 21, 2017

Trump to announce new U.S. strategy for Afghanistan

by Adedotun Michael According to White House officials, a speech by President Donald Trump outlining the United States’ “path forward” in Afghanistan has been scheduled for later today at Fort Myer in Arlington, Virginia, CNN reports. Trump’s address, scheduled for 9 p.m. ET Monday at Fort Myer in Arlington, Virginia, comes as Trump and Secretary of... Read More

Donald Trump

.US, Afghanistan, donald trump, James Mattis

August 21, 2017

Trump heads back to Washington amidst disappointment with media

by Adedotun Michael President Donald Trump after spending a couple of days at his Trump Tower in New York city where he was embroiled in series of undertakings and activities has flown back to Washington to continue his presidential assignment. Mr Trump who is recovering from the imbroglios generated by the ousting of his former... Read More

Donald Trump

donald trump, fake news, Media

August 21, 2017

Clueless Yahaya Bello is the worst Nigerian governor | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors

Just when one thought sycophancy and lack of discretion were going out of fashion, Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello showed up, waltzing the runway of stupidity gracefully with folly. Bello, who since the inception of his tenure has been owing civil servant salaries is currently building a mansion, according to reports. In the week under review,... Read More

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Kogi, Yahaya Bello, YNaija Effectiveness Ranking

August 21, 2017

[The Church Blog] Morning Devotion: What to do while waiting for answers to prayers

Enjoy. What do you do while waiting for an answer to your prayer? Watch what @pastorpoju has to say. #Accelerate2017 #GainGround pic.twitter.com/ylKTpjhV5h — The Elevation Church (@elevationng) June 30, 2017

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Poju Oyemade, The Church Blog

August 20, 2017

[The Church Blog] Don Moen, Nathaniel Bassey, others to minister at Holy Ghost Convention 2017

The Holy Ghost Convention is an International Christian Conference convened yearly by Bishop Wale Oke since 1982, in Ibadan Nigeria under the leadership of the Sword of the Spirit Ministries. This year’s edition – the 35th edition in the history of the Sword of the Spirit Ministries headlines various anointed music minstrels like Don Moen,... Read More

Church Culture

Bishop Francis Wale Oke, Don Moen, nathaniel bassey, The Church Blog

August 20, 2017

[The Church Blog] ICYMI: This video of Pastor and Mrs. Adeboye is what the internet is gushing about

Not too long after the conclusion of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor E.A Adeboye and his wife of 50 years, Pastor Mrs. Folu Adeboye were in the news. And this time, not for anything necessarily spiritual. The event which hosted some of the major faces in the country like Bishop David Oyedepo –... Read More

Church Culture

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August 19, 2017

As Buhari returns, would he consider more visits?

by Alexander O. Onukwue As the Presidential jet touched down at the Abuja airport, state Governors, service chiefs, heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies, and members of the Buhari media team were pictured. President Buhari’s return is probably the most anticipated event in Nigeria’s to be screened live on television since Rotimi Amaechi was to... Read More

Story of the day

President Muhammadu Buhari, return, visits

August 19, 2017

How will Buhari move to heal a divided nation?

by Alexander O. Onukwue President Buhari has returned to Nigeria from London after a three-month medical leave, fully re-energised and ready to hit a long streak of change, it can be hoped. That energy and refreshment is expected to be expressed in his national broadcast on Monday morning, August 21. But should he choose to... Read More

Story of the day

Buhari, Divided nation, heal, return

August 19, 2017

The sweet coincidence of remembering Stella Adadevoh and Buhari’s return

by Alexander O. Onukwue It was on this day in 2014 that Nigeria said goodbye to one of its most heroic public servants, Stella Ameyo Adadevoh. Not that it needs to be reminded but she was the brave doctor of the First Consultant Medical Centre who prevented the Ebola carrier from Liberia, Patrick Sawyer, from... Read More

Story of the day

President Muhammadu Buhari, return, Stella Adadevoh

August 19, 2017

[The Church Blog] House on the Rock hosts Dr. Morris Cerullo (PHOTOS)

Dr. Morris Cerullo, who is the President of Morris Cerullo World Evangelism, founded in 1961, has been traveling to the developing nations of the world for over seven decades. He has ministered in 93 nations, in over 400 cities, on 7 continents, where he has personally trained 5 million Christian leaders and ministered to millions... Read More

Church Culture

August 19, 2017

Buhari’s return is wonderful, but “oyoyo”?

by Alexander O. Onukwue All is set for the reception of the Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, in Abuja this Saturday. Buhari, 74, has been away for more than 100 days in London but early Saturday, August 19, the presidency confirmed that he would return to the country. The President,... Read More

Story of the day

Oyoyo, President Muhammadu Buhari, return

August 19, 2017

[YNaija 2019] What to expect from your ideal candidate

by Usman Alabi What do you expect from your ideal candidate in 2019, especially given the present state of the polity? It is not possible that electorates do not have certain expectations that they hope to see in their ideal candidate for an election, not exactly in terms of competencies and capacities alone, but also... Read More

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August 19, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 19th of August

Read the full stories and analyses on YNaija: BREAKING: President Buhari returns to Nigeria today We are not corrupt | Police reacts to NBS report Unknown disease: Death toll rises to 62 in Kogi

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August 18, 2017

Why Nigerians need to desperately speak up against hate speeches

by Wareez Odunayo Over 800,000 people were killed, 250,000 women became victims of sexual violence during the genocide in Rwanda, 1994 as a result of hate speeches. 23 years after, the country is yet to fully recover from the impact of the genocide, triggered by hate speech and senseless incitement of violence. In Nigeria... Read More

Thinking Through

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August 18, 2017

The curious case of the country with two acting presidents

by Alexander O. Onukwue There was a real constitutional crisis in 2010 concerning the critical health of President Umaru Yar’Adua and the non-transfer of power to Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, his Vice President. That crisis lasted right from November 23, 2009, the last day the President was seen in public by anyone, through the contrived ‘Doctrine... Read More

Story of the day

Muhammadu Buhari, Presidents, Yemi Osinbajo

August 18, 2017

Crowd mentality: Isn’t it funny how everybody must visit Buhari?

With the visit of Saraki and Dogara, Buhari has now received at least twenty Government officials from Nigeria in his over 100 days in London. The Senate President and Speaker are the latest on the roll of persons to have paid their homage to the absentee President, penning their names to the register that includes... Read More

Story of the day

Crowd mentality, President Muhammadu Buhari, visitors

August 18, 2017

Did Saraki undermine Osinbajo in his discussions with Buhari?

by Alexander O. Onukwue In the meeting between Senate President, Bukola Saraki, House Speaker, Dogara, and President Buhari in London, there were discussions about the 2017 budget and that of 2018 as well. This was revealed by Saraki himself via Twitter, “It was a meeting of substance where we discussed important matters of state. We... Read More

Story of the day

Bukola Saraki, President Muhammadu Buhari, Yakubu Dogara, Yemi Osinbajo

August 18, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] When will South Africans stop killing Nigerians?

“Let the citizens of Africa march together to defeat all those forces that bring harm and suffering. Let the citizens of the continent march together towards a brighter future, a future filled with prosperity and happiness. South Africa and Nigeria, acting together in unity, must play a key role towards the achievement of these goals”.... Read More

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Senate majority leader, McConnell dismisses Trump’s “fake news” claims

Trump laying sight on 2020 reelection

Brexit: Britain revels in £50bn investment, 44,000 new jobs

Church Crawler: Love, joy, energy and healing at Daystar’s youth church

[The Church Blog] After 35 years, the Oyedepos remain the love that keeps on loving

How very ‘presidential’ was the Presidential Broadcast?

Lawmaker apologises for wishing Trump’s assassination

French presidency assigns his wife, Brigitte Macron new official role

Crashed U.S. warship lands in Singapore

Trump expresses sadness over missing sailors

10 US sailors missing as warship collides with oil tanker

Trump to announce new U.S. strategy for Afghanistan

Trump heads back to Washington amidst disappointment with media

Clueless Yahaya Bello is the worst Nigerian governor | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors

[The Church Blog] Morning Devotion: What to do while waiting for answers to prayers

[The Church Blog] Don Moen, Nathaniel Bassey, others to minister at Holy Ghost Convention 2017

[The Church Blog] ICYMI: This video of Pastor and Mrs. Adeboye is what the internet is gushing about

[The Church blog] Morning Devotion: Let Go and Move forward

As Buhari returns, would he consider more visits?

How will Buhari move to heal a divided nation?

The sweet coincidence of remembering Stella Adadevoh and Buhari’s return

[The Church Blog] House on the Rock hosts Dr. Morris Cerullo (PHOTOS)

Buhari’s return is wonderful, but “oyoyo”?

[YNaija 2019] What to expect from your ideal candidate

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 19th of August

Why Nigerians need to desperately speak up against hate speeches

The curious case of the country with two acting presidents

Crowd mentality: Isn’t it funny how everybody must visit Buhari?

Did Saraki undermine Osinbajo in his discussions with Buhari?

[The Injustice Blog] When will South Africans stop killing Nigerians?

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