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Pres. Buhari was not snubbed for Trump’s inauguration – Presidency
The presidency has denied reports that President Muhammadu Buhari was snubbed for the inauguration of president-elect of the United States, Donald Trump. In a statement on Thursday, media aide to…
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Opinion: Waiting on Donald Trump
by Jideofor Adibe Tomorrow, Friday, January 2017, Donald Trump will formally assume office as the 45th President of the United States. At 70, he will be the oldest person…
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Scientists name newly discovered moth after Donald Trump
A newly discovered species of moth has been named after Donald Trump by scientists. The moth which is officially called "Neopalpa donaldtrumpi” has a golden flake hair, similar to Trump's.…
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I have made my green card “inoperable” – Wole Soyinka
Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka has said he is no longer part of the American society, as he has made his green card "inoperable" following the victory of Donald Trump in…
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Who is John Lewis? | The congressman Donald Trump is relentlessly attacking on Twitter
The tweets below are the most effective way of introducing the man, John Lewis to the average Nigerian. He's the most recent victim of Donald Trump's verbal attacks and it's…
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[The Presidential Blog] This media assistant to Buhari must have been taking a lot of Twitter lessons from Trump
Just last week, the President's personal assistant on social media came to our attention. Of course, it's not that we hadn't known her before then. No, we knew when she was…
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Ezinne Ukoha: Why the next four years in America are going to be rad!
by Ezinne Ukoha Come on a trip with me So, Donald Trump is going to be your president, and for some of us it feels like the world is rotating…
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Heaven will fall if soldiers stop our rally for Trump – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have said there would be repercussions if their solidarity rally in honour of Donald Trump is interrupted by soldiers. In a statement on Monday by…
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YNaija Editorial: We hope Pres. Buhari and other African leaders are prepared for a Trump administration
Despite how prominently foreign policy issues feature in American politics and presidential campaigns, foreign policies as it concerns Africa is hardly on the front-burner with African nations in the dark…
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Trump doesn’t have ‘full understanding’ of Russia threat – CIA director
Outgoing director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), John Brennan says President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump doesn't have a "full understanding of Russia's capabilities". Speaking to Fox News Sunday,…
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3 psychiatry professors ask Obama to conduct mental evaluation of Trump
Three professors of Psychiatry have written a letter to outgoing President of the United States of America, Barack Obama that a full medical and neuropsychiatric evaluation be performed on President-elect,…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Ajimobi, Tony One Week, Bobrisky and others
[The Saturday Edition] 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…
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Donald Trump’s team asks: Why have the Chibok girls not been rescued?
The transition team of US President-elect, Donald Trump has asked the State Department why America is bothering to fight the Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria. This was in a four-page…
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Obama advises Trump in his last network interview
Outgoing U.S President Barack Obama has given some advice to President-elect, Donald Trump as he prepares to hand over next Friday. In an interview with CBS News' Steve Kroft for…
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The Thread: Trump’s presidency will be a lesson in democracy
Many Americans are feeling a loss of hope over Trump's entrance into the white house. And a for a good number of Nigerians, there is the reasoning that Trump will…
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The Thread: Obama hip hop moments | #Obama farewell
January is already on a roll. And what this means for America is that their President will soon become a private citizen again, and the White House will then be occupied…
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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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Today’s Noisemakers: Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Nigerian Army 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,…
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Trump: If my sons fail, I’ll tell them ‘you’re fired’
President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump has 'promised' to fire his sons if they fail in their appointments. Trump stated this at his first press conference since his election. After…
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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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“I will be right there with you, as a citizen, for all my days that remain” | Top 15 quotes from Barack Obama’s powerful farewell speech
"It's good to be home" were Barack Obama's first words as he gave his emotional farewell speech to a crowd of over 18,000 at McCormick Place, Chicago, the same city…
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Entertainment Roundup: Seyi Shay releases new single ‘Yolo Yolo’, Donald Trump calls Meryl Streep ‘overrated’ following Golden Globes speech | More stories
Here are some of the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing this morning. Donald Trump attacks Meryl Streep, calls her…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Meryl Streep, Donald Trump, Jim Obazee 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,…
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Meryl Streep is an overrated Hillary flunky – Donald Trump
Donald Trump has responded to Meryl Streep's attack on him at the Golden Globes award. Streep had said there was nothing good about Trump's "performance" when he mocked a disabled reporter.…
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Meryl Streep slams Donald Trump at Golden Globes award
One of the highlights of the Golden Globes award was Meryl Streep slamming Donald Trump's "performance" in her acceptance speech. Streep, who received the Cecil B. DeMille Award on Sunday…
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“Having a good relationship with Russia isn’t a bad thing,” Donald Trump goes off on ‘stupid’ people
President-elect of the United States Donald Trump has described anyone against the country having a good relationship with Russia as "stupid or fools". Trump, who stated this on Saturday via…
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The Church Blog: This WashPo article attacks Trump’s reliance on prosperity pastors
While we're here trying to spread the pentecostal message to many areas of Africa the movement keeps getting more and more resistance right there in North America. Or what would…
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Hillary, Bill Clinton to attend Donald Trump’s inauguration
Democratic Candidate at the US Presidential election, Hillary Clinton and her husband, Bill Clinton will be attending the inauguration of President-elect, Donald Trump on January 20. Their attendance was confirmed…
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The Dummies Guide to what’s happening with the UN, US and Isreal
Last week, you may have read some angry tweets directed at your favourite President, Barack Obama, most notably The Donald's, who reassured Isreal that the 20th of January is much…
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- 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