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The Media Blog: Did Buzzfeed finally cross a line?
Buzzfeed published an 'unverified memo' about Trump and Russia - and all hell has broken loose across America's media (and on Trump's timeline, of course, but that is no longer…
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CNN responds to Trump’s allegations of false reporting
CNN has responded to allegations by President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump that it had reported falsely against him. In a statement on Wednesday, the organisation maintained that it…
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Trump, CNN clash during press conference (WATCH)
President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump has clashed with news outfit, Cable Network News (CNN) at a press conference. Trump, who was making his first press conference since his…
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Stephanie Busari profiles the Chibok girls: The girls who refused to be forgotten (Y!/YNaija Person of the Year 2016 Nominee)
Even in captivity, they refused to be forgotten. Their spirits refused to die and they cried out, willing the world to come to their aid, even as some Nigerians denied…
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#TFAA2016: 5 things you should know about tonight’s event
The most anticipated event in Africa holds on Sunday in Lagos, Nigeria. The Future Awards Africa 2016, which recognises the achievement of young Africans, aged 18-32 will feature a whole lot…
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The Media Blog: Emmanuella gets a CNN feature
Not bad for a 6-year-old recording comedy skits from Port Harcourt, eh? We said it before - power shall continue to change hands.
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The Media Blog: You heard the news where again?
This clip is astounding. Tens of millions of Americans believe these same things. — Jonathan Merritt (@JonathanMerritt) December 1, 2016 Watch. From beginning to end. And once again for…
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CNN accidentally airs 30 minutes porn to Boston viewers
CNN viewers were served a 30 minutes dose of hardcore porn owing to a mistake by cable provider RCN, which provides CNN’s broadcasting down the East Coast. Viewers were expecting…
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Farooq Kperogi: Buhari’s phantom $500m donation to Clinton’s campaign
by Farooq A. Kperogi In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s emergence as America’s president-elect, fringe, dodgy, clickbaity Nigerian websites have invented a transparently fake but wildly viral story that President…
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RED managing partner, Chude Jideonwo featured on CNN’s Passion to Portfolio
Chude Jideonwo, managing partner of RED is the personality featured on the latest edition of CNN business and enterprise programme, Passion to Portfolio. The show spotlights inspiring profiles of people…
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AT&T acquires CNN, HBO, Warner Bros for $85bn
American multinational telecommunications, AT&T has reached a $85bn mega-deal to buy Time Warner. The deal sees the tech giant taking charge of Time Warner (TWX); owners of CNN, HBO, TNT, the…
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The Media Blog: The Huffington Post is coming to “sub-saharan Africa”
Someone should warn them that people in Sub-Saharan Africa don’t like to be called by that name – especially when ‘big men’ visit their countries. But that’s how The Huffington…
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WE SURVIVED BOKO HARAM II: F is for Fati, and Faith
by Eromo Egbejule You hear a lot of stories about North-East Nigeria, a slice of the country that has been at war since 2009, at the hands of Boko Haram.…
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The Media Blog: CNN didn’t do anything wrong
Nigerians have been all over tne matter of CNN’s coverage of Mark Zuckerberg’s visit to Nigeria. The headline was innocuous enough: “Mark Zuckerberg makes first visit to Sub-Saharan Africa”. ;
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We don’t agree with this CNN story on Zuckerberg’s visit to Nigeria
There was a recent feud on Twitter over the use of the description, 'Sub-Saharan Africa' by Cable News Network (CNN). Some persons did not see anything wrong with the…
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Stephen Hawking might be headed for a Nobel prize after all
Over four decades ago, renowned English theoretical physicist and cosmologist, Stephen Hawking proposed that not everything that comes in contact with a black hole succumbs to its unfathomable nothingness and immense…
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The YNaija tracklist: ‘Buhari’ dog owner is still in prison | Borno state wants Sheriff arrested for Boko Haram links | Turkey launches campaign against ISIS | More
From the papers- a tracklist Bode George accuses Governors Wike and Fayose of greed over PDP chairmanship- YNaija Borno state calls for the arrest of Ali Modu Sheriff over Boko…
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Kachikwu reveals FG’s plan to increase oil production
The most recent episode of CNN’s Quest Means Business with Richard Quest brought us an interview with Ibe Kachikwu, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and Chairman of the Nigerian…
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Stephanie Busari to lead CNN’s digital foray into Nigeria
CNN is launching a new, multi-platform operation in Lagos, Nigeria, designed to give the network a nimble, broad-based, digital-first presence in Africa’s most populous country. Leading the operation will be…
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Opinion: Nigeria – The change we can’t run away from
by Jide Ayobolu President Muhammadu Buhari recently penned an article in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) titled, “The Three Changes Nigeria needs”, where he brilliantly articulated the three major changes…
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Hillary Clinton clinches Democratic presidential nomination – US media
Based on delegate and super-delegate count by two international media houses - CNN and Associated Press - Hillary Clinton has clinched the Democratic nomination for US president. AP reports that…
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“A huge day for Trump” | The Donald has finally clinched the GOP nomination
Presumptive nominee for the United States Republican nomination is now the official candidate, save for the convention next month. He has clinched the 1,237 delegates, leaping over the number required…
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CNN presenter, Keturah King assaulted at airport (PHOTOS)
Host of CNN African Voices, Keturah King, was assaulted by airport security in Dakar, Senegal on Tuesday morning. Keturah who spent the last couple of days in Dakar, was about…
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#ICYMI | Watch full video of CNN’s Amanpour’s interview with President Buhari
CNN's Christiane Amanpour recently interviewed the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari during his visit to London for the anti-corruption summit. In the interview, the president answered questions regarding the UK Prime Minister's comment about…
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Boko Haram leaders livid over video leak, accuse FG of ‘cheating’
According to some security sources, leaders of the terrorist group, Boko Haram, are livid over the release of a video showing some of the kidnapped Chibok girls - who appeared…
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‘Proof of life’ video should be used to rescue Chibok girls – Shehu Sani
A Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria , Boko Haram, Shehu Sani says the Chibok girls abducted from Government Secondary School on April 14, 2014, are still alive. Sani,…
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CNN features Olajumoke’s ‘grass to grace’ story
International news outfit, CNN has featured the captivating story of a bread seller's meteoric rise to stardom and fame. Olajumoke Orisaguna, who has enjoyed massive love from different quarters since…
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Olajumoke Orisaguna is Tinie Tempah’s Woman Crush
Time has proven that photobombing Tinie Tempah's photoshoot 2 weeks ago, was fate waiting to happen. Olajumoke Orisaguna stepped into her blessing when she stepped onto the set of the British…
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#IfAfricaWasABar: See top funny tweets from the viral hashtag
What started as an innocent call-out from a young Botswanan writer quickly sparked a Twitter debate about the state of African geopolitics. Siyanda Moutsiwa, a 22-year-old from Gaborone, thought she'd…
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#SomeoneTellCNN: CNN reporter calls Kenya a terror hotbed
CNN correspondent Barbara Starr referred to Kenya as a "hotbed of terror" on Thursday. She said, “President Barack Obama is not just heading to his father’s homeland, but to a…
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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
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