Tag: 2016 American Elections

Arit Okpo: Donald Trump has just schooled me [NEW VOICES]

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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:…

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