The Late 5: Melaye taken to the hospital after jumping out of police vehicle, Osinbajo says his job is a difficult one, and other top stories

These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, was on Tuesday taken to Zankli hospital in the Mabushi area of Abuja. He was said to have been injured when he allegedly jumped off a police vehicle conveying him to Lokoja, Kogi State. The police were allegedly... Read More

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August 8, 2017

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EU alliance threatened as Macron moves to crackdown on Eastern European workers

Reports emanating from France is set to put a dent in the European Union alliance. Brexit opened the portal for many daring moves which eluded calculations. The latest of such reports is the heavy clampdown on the eastern workers who enjoy the Eastern wages provision of the EU and the French labour laws. Under the EU... Read More

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July 23, 2017

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When the floods visited Surulere; Macron loves holding Trump’s hands; Malala visits Osinbajo | See our top 10 photos from last week

The mainland got its own dirty share of floods over the weekend and it’s a bigger eyesore compared to the island’s last week. We also bring you a double dose of two presidents who are obsessed holding each other’s hands. Here are our top 10 photos from last week: In an interview with the... Read More

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July 20, 2017

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“Macron loves holding my hand” | 5 ridiculous things Donald Trump said in his exclusive interview with New York Times

President Donald Trump sat with New York Times’ reporters, Maggie Haberman, Peter Baker and Michael S.Schmidt in an exclusive interview in the Oval Room on Wednesday. While the President had a lot to say on burning topics ranging from investigations into possible ties between his campaign and Russia, Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ recusal, his healthcare... Read More

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May 28, 2017

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Shoving Prime Ministers, Grabbing glowing orbs | 8 cringeworthy moments from Donald Trump’s first international trip

“I think we hit a home run no matter where we went. Now we’re getting on that very big plane and heading back to Washington. I can think of no better way to conclude our first foreign trip than to spend time with you. … We will always support you. And we will never, ever... Read More

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May 26, 2017

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Opinion: Macron’s Win – Hope for the Nigerian Youth

by Bode Ekerin One fundamental question keeps echoing with subtle resonance in my mind. Have the Nigerian youth gotten any hope of being liberated from the shackles of political marginalization, even in the face this seemingly gerontocratic system of government? Over the years, since 1999 to be precise, we have seen the elders hold the... Read More

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May 25, 2017

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President Trump meets French President Macron for working lunch in Brussels

President Trump met newly elected French President Emmanuel Macron for the first time at the U.S. Ambassador to Belgium’s residence Thursday for a working lunch, AFP reports. President Macron has said he has a long list of issues to discuss with President Trump, including the fight against terrorism, the economy, climate and energy issues. This... Read More

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May 16, 2017

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Reuben Abati: The New President in France

by Reuben Abati Emmanuel Macron, the 39-year old who was sworn in on Sunday, May 14 as the new President of France has become a reference model for persons who would also like to see young Nigerians occupy high positions of responsibility, including the Presidency. There is a Not-Too-Young-To-Run-Campaign already being promoted, with plans to... Read More

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May 11, 2017

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On Macron: Youth/”Yoots” for president

by Jude Feranmi “History repeats itself first as a tragedy, the second time as a farce” — Karl Marx First and foremost, congratulations to Emmanuel Macron the recently elected Presidential candidate in France who beat his opponent with a landslide. Many have quoted this victory as a win over Fascism and Trumpism, but that is another discussion... Read More

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May 8, 2017

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The Thread: “Dudes under 40 with nukes” “Congrats for choosing liberty” | World leaders react to Macron’s victory

France has elected its youngest president ever. At 39, Emmanuel Macron has become France’s president. Europe is ecstatic that Macron emerged winner, as they feared Le Pen would be another Trump. World leaders tweeted their felicitations to the new president. See below election statistics: https://twitter.com/spectatorindex/status/861371262194536448 Macron’s speeches: President-elect Emmanuel Macron says he will fight "the... Read More

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