The YNaija Cover this evening &#8211; the 15th of July

Today’s Noisemakers: Donald Trump, Issa Rae, Kechi Okwuchi, Nathaniel Bassey and others

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More

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Who is Steve Scalise? | The US congressman who got shot during baseball practice today

News of a shooting in Northern Virginia, United States has just filtered into news sites. One of the victims of the attack has been identified as Steve Scalise, the House of Representatives Majority Whip and according to President Donald Trump’s response to the shooting via Twitter, Scalise was “badly injured”. He was hit by a... Read More

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Senator Kamala Harris, James Comey | Here are the winners and losers from Jeff Sessions’ testimony

US Attorney General, Jeff Sessions sat before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday to testify about his recusal from investigations into possible ties between President Trump’s campaign and Russia. He was also to answer questions on roles he might have played in the firing of former FBI Director, James Comey who testified before the Senate... Read More

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Someone who didn’t know Jeff Sessions watched his Senate testimony, here’s what they thought after

Apart from the wickedly great imitations of Trump’s Attorney-General, Jeff Sessions by Kate McKinnon for Saturday Night Live, I don’t think I paid much attention to the man. Sure, he’s “the Attorney-General of the whole United States” but some of us aren’t over Sally Yates yet. So forgive me. To redeem myself and because I... Read More

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June 13, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. “Soldiers burnt our village and took away our property”– Boko Haram survivors Survivors of the Boko Haram attack on June 7, in Ali Dawari village of Jere, Maiduguri, Borno state capital, have alleged that Nigerian soldiers burnt their village and carted away their... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

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Actress Salma Hayek dishes details on how Trump repeatedly asked her out

Mexican- American actress Salma Hayek told quite an interesting story on Trevor Noah’s “The Daily Show” according to reports. The 50-year-old launched into the story of how they met when host Trevor Noah asked her just how charming the President was,‘He didn’t try and come and grab me for sure! She first joked saying; ‘He didn’t... Read More

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The Thread: Isn’t it time for Hillary Clinton to shut up about Trump?

Hillary Clinton is a thorn in the side of Donald Trump’s administration and he knows it. Heck, he can’t seem to shut up about it either. Clinton calls him out on every itty bitty covfefe and the election brouhaha. Crooked Hillary Clinton now blames everybody but herself, refuses to say she was a terrible candidate.... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. “I collect ransom in dollars because I’m different” – Kidnap baron, Evans says Suspected kidnapper, Chukwudi Dumeme Onuamadike, also known as Evans, who was arrested by police in Lagos said on Sunday, that he collects ransom in dollars because he is different. 2. Dino... Read More

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Clean up the White House or I fire you – Donald Trump threatens Priebus

US President Donald Trump has set a July 4 deadline for a ‘clean up’ of the White House that could include removing his Chief of Staff, Reince Priebus, according to two administration officials and three outside advisers familiar with the matter. The Russia investigation might be putting too much pressure on the White House team... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist | ‘Buhari not returning soon’ | Clean up the White House or I fire you – Donald Trump threatens Priebus | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. ‘Buhari not returning soon’ – Presidency sources – YNaija Dino Melaye turns pastor, insists he cannot be recalled – YNaija “We’re surprised that Northern youth calling for secession haven’t been arrested – Ohanaeze – YNaija Boko Haram kills 8 in Borno – YNaija “I ccollect ransom in dollars because am... Read More

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June 11, 2017

Fake news media refusing to report ‘great economic news’ – Trump

President Trump on Sunday blasted “fake news” media for not reporting “great economic news” since he was elected. The president mentioned the number of jobs added since his election and the unemployment rate. “The #FakeNews MSM doesn’t report the great economic news since Election Day. #DOW up 16%. #NASDAQ up 19.5%,” Trump tweeted. “Drilling &... Read More

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June 11, 2017

Donald Trump describes Comey as ‘very cowardly’ for leaking memo

President Donald Trump has described ex-FBI director, James Comey’s decision to leak memo about a meeting with him as ‘cowardly’. “I believe the James Comey leaks will be far more prevalent than anyone ever thought possible. Totally illegal? Very ‘cowardly!'” Trump tweeted Sunday. I believe the James Comey leaks will be far more prevalent than... Read More

The News Blog

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June 11, 2017

“On October 1, 2017 we shall declare our independence” | See our top 10 quotes from the past week

What a dramatic week it has been. From Nigeria -where several groups have openly threatened the sovereignty of the nation – to America -where former FBI Director, James Comey delivered a bombshell testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee – and the United Kingdom -where Theresa May had absoluteky no idea what hit her. Here are... Read More

Thinking Through

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“The relentless bias against Donald Trump” | 7 things we learned from Dave Bell’s biting article

You’ve probably heard Trump castigating the media now and again for what he calls fake news. Trump and his team believe the media is pursuing some sort of smear campaign against him. Sorry folks, but if I would have relied on the Fake News of CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS, washpost or nytimes, I would have... Read More

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“A blockbuster movie will be made out of it” | 5 things to know about James Comey’s $10million book deal

Look how the universe has made a way for James Comey. While he sat before the Senate Intelligence Committee at his testimony on Thursday, he gave a quick reminder of his employment status in a sharp retort to Senator Kamala Harris’ gratitude to him for attending the hearing. Comey said, “I’m between opportunities now”. That... Read More

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Comey to be offered $10m for a book deal to ‘reveal everything’ about Trump and Hillary Clinton

Fired FBI Director James Comey was offered $10 million for a book deal after his testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee this week. Publishers and even Hollywood producers are lining up to get Comey to share all the details of his relationship with President Trump and his investigation of Hillary Clinton, a reporter for the... Read More

The News Blog

The Thread: “What a crock of shit” | Ivanka Trump is America’s latest punchline

That Donald Trump is in the eye of a media storm is nothing new. Since he entered the Oval November last year, he has spent every day attempting to justify to the media and half of America why he deserves to be president. His Twitter habits, the allegations of his campaign team colluding with Russia... Read More

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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 10th of June

Read the full stories and analyses on YNaija: ‘Any man that beats his wife is mentally sick’ – Fayose Trump is “100%” willing to testify against Comey under oath “We shall declare our independence on October 1” – Niger Delta militants

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The Media Blog: This story shows you why The New York Times is the Queen of Kings

That gorgeous headline. The plot, the twist, the drama. And that glorious ending: “The line stretched down hallways and around corners. Most people would never even sniff the room. Perhaps, Ms. Herring suggested, Mr. Trump would appreciate the scene. “He loves drama,” she said. And he loves a show with big ratings, or used to.... Read More

The Media Blog

June 9, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Donald Trump, Ben Bruce +Gov Dankwambo assures Igbos they have a home in Gombe

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June 9, 2017

“Comey is a leaker” | Donald Trump blasts fired FBI Director, James Comey

US President Donald Trump has called fired director of the FBI, James Comey a leaker. Trump said this on Friday via his Twitter page, @realdonaldtrump in response to Comey’s appearance on Thursday at the Senate Intelligence Committee hearing. While speaking at the hearing, Comey had said the president and his administration lied against him when... Read More

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Today’s Noisemakers: James Comey, Senator McCain, Donald Trump, Osinbajo and others

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This is the twist Trump’s lawyer, Marc Kasowitz put on Comey’s testimony

Fired FBI Director, James Comey testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday in what can be described as one of the most dramatic moments since Trump’s America. Comey, in his opening statement, accused the Trump administration of “defaming him and more importantly the FBI by saying that the organisation was in disarray” and went... Read More

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Donald Trump is not tweeting about Comey’s testimony but his son is

President Donald Trump is not tweeting as fired FBI Director, James Comey is testifying before the Senate Intelligence Committee. But his oldest son, Donald Trump Jr. has continued to bash the ex-director. [Read Also: “I HAVE NO DOUBT RUSSIA MEDDLED IN ELECTION” – COMEY] Comey had told the committee that during a meeting with the... Read More

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“Trump lied about me and the FBI” – Comey

Fired FBI Director, James Comey, has said the President, Donald Trump, lied about him and the FBI. In reply Senator Mark Warner, Vice Chairman of the Intelligence Committee, says he needed to document his interactions with the President because of a combination of factors. First, the circumstances – he was alone with the President. Second,... Read More

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Live Blog: Fired FBI Director, James Comey testifies before US Senate about Russian/Trump ties

The moment is finally here! Director of the Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI), James Comey was fired on 9 May by President Donald Trump in the middle of investigations into possible ties between Russia and Trump’s campaign. Comey was invited to stand before the Senate Intelligence Committee to testify “on his role in the development of... Read More

LiveBlog

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Opinion: The Paris Accord is bigger than Donald Trump and his idiosyncrasies

by Sampson Malachy After weeks of waffling and reality show–style of intrigue and suspense, created by President Donald Trump over his eccentric decision to pull-out of the Paris Agreement, Trump took the world by storm on this. I have been in deep pensive mood (sad and slightly depressed) after the news broke that the United... Read More