290 – the number of electoral votes gained by president-elect Donald Trump surpassing the 270 needed to win the election. Opponent, Hillary Clinton got 228 votes. 46.9% – the percentage of eligible American voters who refused to participate in the recent election. N1.6billion – the Federal Government of Nigeria is disbursing this amount to 8 states... Read More

american election, donald trump, Femi Fani-Kayode, FG, Gov Ambode, Hillary Clinton, lagos, voters

November 8, 2016

0 Comment

The Thread: “Is this one an election…?” | Our top 10 #ElectionDay tweets

D-day is here, and by D-day, we mean election day. Today into tomorrow, Americans get to decide whether Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton gets into the white house. Whichever candidate they choose, it sure will be a historic win. Our eyes are peeled. @Nwankpa_A has speculated that a Trump win will probably be best for... Read More

America Decides, american election, donald trump, Hillary Clinton, nigeria

October 26, 2016

0 Comment

Mark Amaza: Donald Trump and his unusual Nigerian Christian supporters

by Mark Amaza It is less than three weeks till the US presidential elections and as expected, campaigning is at fever pitch. As usual, when the United States catches sneezes, the rest of the world catches cold – it is not unusual to find Nigerians discussing the elections and their preferred candidates, whether it is in... Read More

american election, boko haram, Christians, donald trump, Islamapohobia, Nigerian supporters, Pearl Harbour

October 19, 2016

0 Comment

The Media Blog: Wow, Vogue just endorsed a candidate

It’s like ThisDay Style endorsing a candidate. Even though, some of you won’t be shocked by that – because Nigeria, and cash-and-carry. But this is a big deal for America. First, Trump has endorsements from zero major newspapers and magazines in America. And now, a fashion voice – supposedly the base for the shallow and... Read More

The Media Blog

american election, donald trump, endorsement, Hillary Clinton, The Media Blog, Vogue Magazine

August 22, 2016

0 Comment

Clinton Foundation is corrupt, shut it down immediately – Donald Trump

Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump has called the Clinton Foundation the most corrupt enterprise in political history. In a statement released on Monday, titled “Donald J. Trump Statement On Clinton Foundation: Shut it down”, the GOP candidate said Hillary Clinton is a “defender of the corrupt” and that the foundation “must be shut down immediately”.... Read More

The News Blog

american election, Clinton foundation, donald trump, Hillary Clinton

July 21, 2016

0 Comment

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Tinubu, Melaye bury the hatchet | EFCC goes after Obanikoro’s daughter | Ted Cruz and Donald Trump in sour love-hate show | More

DSS arrest lawmakers for plotting impeachment of Zamfara state governor YNaija Senate has summoned Kemi Adeosun to explain why the economy is in shamble YNaija It’s a family affair now as EFCC goes after Obanikoro’s daughter YNaija Ribadu is still suffering for fighting against corruption? He said it. YNaija Dino Melaye and Remi Tinubu settle... Read More

Featured, The News Blog