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Osinbajo represents Nigeria at Adama Barrow’s inauguration (PHOTOS)

by Dolapo Adelana Acting president Yemi Osinbajo represented Nigeria at the Presidential inauguration of Gambia's president, Adama Barrow in Banjul on Saturday. This is according to a statement by Osinbajo's…

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There’s a storm brewing for the Trump administration, and this TIME Magazine cover displays that perfectly

The TIME Magazine cover for this week tells its own story. Trump is seated at his Oval office desk with what looks like a rainstorm around him, paper documents, his…

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Timeline: Trump, #MuslimBan, #WomensMarch, Mexican border wall and everything in-between

Exactly two weeks ago, Donald J. Trump took the oath of office on January 20, 2017, becoming the 45th President of the United States of America. Within that space of…

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The Media Blog: Navel gazing about the media’s low approval ratings is nonsense

Whenever the media in America does anything that someone somewhere doesn’t like, the response is now predictable: X and X is why the media has such low approval ratings. Now,…

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From Abuja to Gambia and then Trumpland | See our top 10 photos from the past week

A photo of the Mosque that was attacked in the early hours of Monday by Boko Haram suicide bombers.   Mrs Obiageli Ezekwesili, Aisha Yesufu of the Bring Back Our…

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Analysis: Barrack Obama didn’t leave without helping Nigeria, or did he?

by Mark Amaza On Friday January 20th, there was a change in the baton of leadership in the United States of America, the world’s largest economy and undoubtedly, its most…

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We predict the next 4 years based on President Trump’s inaugural speech

Taking the Oath of Office as the least popular President in 40 years is no mean feat. But President Donald J. Trump is no stranger to breaking the mould. Against…

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#Inauguration: President Trump and family celebrate at the Inaugural Ball (PHOTOS)

While most of the guests who attended the Inauguration ceremony headed home and the Obamas flew out to begin a new life post-presidency, the new first family - the Trumps…

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#Inauguration: Over 90 anti-Trump protesters arrested in Washington DC (PHOTOS)

Riot police have arrested close to 100 anti-Trump protesters in Washington D.C. Over 500 demonstrators stormed the streets of Washington as they shops and building smashing windows and glasses. Police…

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President Trump signs first bill into law

Newly inaugurated President of the United States, Donald Trump has signed his first bill into law. Trump who was sworn-in on Friday at the Capitol Hill building in Washington D.C.…

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#Inauguration: 7 things we learnt from Donald Trump’s speech

Donald J. Trump was sworn-in as the 45th president of the United States on Friday. Trump took the oath of office with two bibles, the Lincoln Bible and his personal…

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Jammeh asks ECOWAS to extend noon deadline Gambia's former president Yahya Jammeh has asked ECOWAS for an extension of the…

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The Thread: “America cancelled” | Twitter reacts as Donald Trump becomes the 45th President of the United States of America

Ladies and gentlemen, introducing the man who did the unthinkable, who beat the polls, who is now in fact the 45th President of the United States of America. Raise a…

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#Inauguration: Full text of Donald Trump’s inaugural speech

Donald J. Trump was on Friday sworn in as the 45th president of the United States of America. In his inaugural speech after taking the oath of office, Trump stressed…

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BREAKING: Donald Trump sworn in as 45th U.S. president

Donald J. Trump has been sworn in as the president of the United States, taking over from Barack Obama. Trump was sworn in on the West Front of the United…

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The Thread: President Obama’s final address to Americans

The 44th President of the United States of America takes a bow as he leaves office. In thes few tweets below, he confesses what impact being a leader has had…

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“The work begins!” | Trump tweets hours to inauguration

President-elect Donald Trump has tweeted that work has begun just hours to his inauguration as the 45th President of tbr United States of America. Trump tweeted, “It all begins today!…

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The Thread: A tribute to President Obama from Blackish teen actress, Yara Shahidi

In a few hours, President Obama, the first black president of America, will be handing over to Donald Trump. Here's Blackish teen actress Yara Shahidi, who acts the part of…

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Donald Trump to retain 50 Obama appointees

President-elect Donald Trump has decided to retain 50 senior President Barack Obama administration appointees to remain in their posts after his inauguration. White House press secretary, Sean Spicer on Thursday…

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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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BREAKING: Adama Barrow sworn in as President of The Gambia

Winner of the presidential election in The Gambia, Adama Barrow on Thursday even took the oath of office, becoming the third president of the West African nation. The oath of…

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Gambia: Barrow arrives for ‘inauguration’

President-elect of The Gambia, Adama Barrow has arrived at his country's embassy in Senegal for his inauguration, BBC Africa reports. Barrow, who was dressed in all white waved at crowds outside the…

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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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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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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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So who are the musicians that will perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration?

The last time we talked about American President-elect, Donald Trump's inauguration, we had only confirmed the 16-year-old, Jackie Evancho who will be singing the National Anthem at the 20th of…

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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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The Dummies Guide to the U.S Presidential Inauguration ceremony

One of the many highlights of the year 2016 was the race to the Oval Office between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton which the former won. Donald Trump undeniably cannot…

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Ghana’s President-elect Akufo-Addo appoints principal officers ahead of inauguration

Ghana's President-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo has appointed three principal officers ahead of his inauguration on January 7. The incoming President announced the appointments during a short ceremony at his home in…

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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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