by Arit Okpo Hmmm…so wait o! Like play like play Donald Trump is the new President of the United State. I didn’t see this coming- no one did, except possibly Donald Trump. The day has arrived, and this man who came out of nowhere has upset the woman who has spent her life carefully working... Read More

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November 13, 2016

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The Thread: Barack Obama and Joe Biden | The greatest political bromance ever

Barack Obama and Joe Biden’s deep friendship is no secret. They share hugs all the time; In August Joe marked Obama’s birthday with a pair of custom friendship bracelets. The pair will be exiting the White House come January 2017, now that Donald Trump is President-elect. Happy 55th, Barack! A brother to me, a best... Read More

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November 13, 2016

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Simon Kolawole: Trumpism as tonic for “Africa rising”

by Simon Kolawole And so, the world’s most powerful country will have President Donald Trump at the helm from January 20, 2017. Incredible. When Trump gave his victory speech on election night, I saw a somewhat remorseful man who appeared to be saying, “Guys, I was only joking! You took me too seriously!” Trump wanted... Read More

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November 13, 2016

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Wilfred Okiche: The world is changing [NEW VOICES]

by Wilfred Okiche We got a first-hand taste last year when Muhammadu Buhari and his All Progressives Congress (APC) put an abrupt end to sixteen uninterrupted years of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The PDP reign was meant to last at least 60 years and such an upset had never happened in Nigeria’s storied political... Read More

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November 12, 2016

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Opinion: Why Trump won

by Eze Emelogu Early Wednesday morning, a storm of surprise and utter disbelief swept Nigeria. The half that didn’t keep vigil had just received the news that Donald Trump, the much vilified candidate, the man that had suffered numerous labels including ‘narcissist’, ‘racist’ , ‘misogynist’, ‘good for nothing’, ‘post World War II neo Nazi Hitler’... Read More

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November 11, 2016

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Dear Nigerian Americans, now that you’re coming home…

Happy elections. Don’t think I’m crazy for greeting you happy elections. In Nigeria we greet people about everything. You have to get used to this now because you are coming back home. So, Eku election. I very much understand that you will soon be sent packing from there, so I have taken it upon myself... Read More

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November 11, 2016

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Opinion: The lessons to be learned from a Trump win

by Calvin Ebun-Amu Another presidential election, another mountain of promises. Another presidential candidate but this time it is not just another politician. In actuality, many would find it mad to call Donald Trump a politician. Rather, he is a man on a mission. The Thirst For Power Rooted in his desire to win and “win... Read More

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November 11, 2016

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Opinion: The vanity of Trump’s victory

by Ahanonu Kingsley The recent American presidential campaign, though described as the most polarized, was, nevertheless, one that drew many’s attention. It was so interesting and such a firebrand- the two candidates presenting wider tastes, albeit disproportionately. Secretary Hillary Clinton, during this period, offered what was both a remarkable and a historic feat. She was... Read More

2016 American Elections, Capitalism, donald trump, Hillary Clinton, leadership crisis, Upper class America

November 10, 2016

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The Thread: Does Barack Obama wish he could eat his words about Donald Trump?

At the White House Correspondents Correspondents Dinner in 2011, Seth Meyers and President Barack Obama took a stab at Donald Trump’s presidential ambitions. Seth Meyers said, “Donald Trump has been saying he’ll run for President as a Republican, which is surprising since I assumed he was running as a joke.” President Obama himself, during the... Read More

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October 20, 2016

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The Thread: Nasty woman, bad hombres and more | EVERYTHING about the U.S Presidential Debate in tweets

Finally, the Presidential debates are over. We have to say the last one was a pretty interesting watch. Donald Trump as usual gave us some words to remember him by: disaster, bigly, hombres (Spanish word for ‘Dude’, but slang for homie or punk, according to Urban Dictionary) and yes, the sniffles did not go away.... Read More

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