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February 19, 2017

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 senior special assistant on media and publicity, Laolu Akande. “Ag. President Osinbajo represents Nigeria at Gambia’s presidential inauguration of Adama Barrow in Banjul today. He... Read More
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February 17, 2017

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 tie and even his signature hair flurry across the space but the man himself appears to be unmoved by the situation around him. The caption... Read More
Thinking Through
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February 3, 2017

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 time Trump has been in the news for the good, the bad, and the ugly. From his executive order banning Muslims from certain countries from... Read More
Thinking Through
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January 27, 2017

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, that is in fact… a fact. Only 32 percent of Americans have any kind of trust in the media, according to Gallup. This appears to... Read More
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January 22, 2017

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 Girls group were led on a guided tour of the North-East to gain an insight on the efforts of the military and Federal Government to... Read More
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January 22, 2017

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 powerful country as well. While so much has been written about what a Trump administration might mean for global politics and Africa in particular, it... Read More
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January 21, 2017

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 all odd (and we mean this literally), the man won an election against a well-adored veteran who happened to be female in 2016 America. The... Read More
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January 21, 2017

#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 – were expected to perform some of their mandatory first duties as President and First Lady. The Trumps were ushered into the presidential lifestyle with... Read More
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January 20, 2017

#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 blasted them with tear gas and stun grenades. The protesters smashed glass panes at a Bank of America branch, a McDonald’s outlet and a Starbucks... Read More
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January 20, 2017

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. signed the bill clearing the way for his defence secretary, Gen. James Mattis (rtd.) to be confirmed few moments after his inauguration. According to White... Read More
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January 20, 2017

#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 childhood bible as he repeated words of Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts. Following his inauguration as President, Trump delivered a 16-minute long speech... Read More
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January 20, 2017

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 deadline given to him to vacate office from noon to 4 pm local time. 2. Donald Trump sworn in as 45th U.S. president Donald J.... Read More
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January 20, 2017

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 glass for President Donald Trump. But before that swearing actually took place, we wondered for a minute if: What if someone decides to pull a... Read More
Opinion
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January 20, 2017

“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! I will see you at 11:00 A.M. for the swearing-in. THE MOVEMENT CONTINUES – THE WORK BEGINS!” 800,000 people are estimated to attend the inauguration... Read More
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January 20, 2017

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 Zoe in the hit series, Blackish talks about the impact of Obama’s administration on her life. Do see below: https://twitter.com/YaraShahidi/status/822327206693117953 https://twitter.com/YaraShahidi/status/822328304048828417 https://twitter.com/YaraShahidi/status/822329121812279298 https://twitter.com/YaraShahidi/status/822329653515853824 https://twitter.com/YaraShahidi/status/822329653515853824 https://twitter.com/YaraShahidi/status/822330251636150272... Read More
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January 20, 2017

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 said the officials include highest-ranking career officials at the Pentagon and State Department. Gen. James Matti’s, Trump’s selection for the Pentagon is expected to be... Read More
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January 19, 2017

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 the President, Malam Garba Shehu, said, “Gentlemen, I think we should respond to refute this falsehood. The US does not invite Heads of State or President... Read More
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January 19, 2017

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 office was administered by Sheriff Tambadou, president of the Gambian Bar Association. The swearing-in ceremony held moments after Barrow arrived the country’s embassy in Dakar,... Read More
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January 19, 2017

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 building before being escorted inside. According to Senegalese TV, all UN Security Council states are represented at the inauguration of Gambia’s President-elect Adama Barrow in... Read More
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January 18, 2017

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 no news that a Trump Twitter attack makes an otherwise silent player a superstar. Congressman John Lewis should spend more time on fixing and helping... Read More
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January 16, 2017

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 over what direction the actions of the most powerful country on earth concerning them will take. The presidential elections of last November which produced Donald... Read More
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January 14, 2017

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 January ceremonies. Musical performances at the American inauguration ceremonies have always been a big deal with A-listers falling over themselves to perform. History attests to... Read More
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January 11, 2017

“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 where his political career began. In less than 9 days, President Barack Obama will officially be known as former President as businessman, Donald Trump will... Read More
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January 5, 2017

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 Accra. Akufo-Addo has named Mrs. Frema Osei-Opare, as Chief of Staff, becoming the first female to be appointed to that position. He announced Francis Asenso... Read More
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January 4, 2017

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 by respective aides, according to a report by ABC’s Good Morning America. Clinton had lost to Trump despite winning popular vote by more than 2.9... Read More
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