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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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The Thread: Obama’s glowing tributes to Michelle and kids make the ultimate marriage goals
This man has got words. Such oratory. Such eloquence. It truly is a thing of beauty to watch. And when he spoke of Michelle, his wife, it literally left us…
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The Thread: “You are a legend” | Top 10 reactions to #Obama’s farewell
The first black President and the 44th United States President has said his goodbyes to the country he has led for 8 years. From the moment he walked onto that…
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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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Sen. Bukola Saraki, Michelle Obama, J.J Omojuwa | All our winners and losers from last week
We decided to let the usual suspects, the politicians, breath this time, so we handpicked our winners and losers from all the other people who made headlines last week. Here are…
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Only 22 days to go! Here are the top 10 photos of Barack Obama’s years as U.S president
The day is upon us. 20 January, 2017 and we will say goodbye to the first black President of the United States of America. He served for eight years and…
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Stephanie Busari profiles the Chibok girls: The girls who refused to be forgotten (Y!/YNaija Person of the Year 2016 Nominee)
Even in captivity, they refused to be forgotten. Their spirits refused to die and they cried out, willing the world to come to their aid, even as some Nigerians denied…
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Michelle will NEVER contest for president – Obama
President of the United States, Barack Obama says his wife and first lady, Michelle Obama will never run for president. Obama said this in her interview with Rolling Stone Magazine. "Michelle…
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Celebrity Luxury Apartments: The Obamas will live in this $5.3million mansion after the White House
President Obama and his family will not be too far from the White House as they will be resuming their post-presidential…
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US mayor forced to resign after calling Michelle Obama an ‘ape in heels’
Beverly Whalings, a mayor of the small town of clay in West Virginia has been forced to resign after applauding a racist Facebook post where Michelle Obama was described as…
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#AmericaDecides: Here are our top 10 photos from the U.S election
The United States presidential election has come and gone. It was a well fought election as the frontline candidates, Hillary Clinton of the Democratic Party and Donald Trump of the…
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Did you miss Chimamanda’s piece for the New York Times? | Summary: She LOVES Michelle Obama
by Dolapo Adelana Chimamanda Adichie joined three others, including Hollywood’s Rashida Jones to write tributes to America’s gift-of-a-First-Lady, Michelle Obama. And of course, beauty ensues. It starts off as poetry:…
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[Watch] Did FLOTUS just win the elections for Hillary?
It has been a pretty bad week for GOP candidate at the United States election with the leak of an Access Hollywood tape from eleven years ago where he made…
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Obama says he will allow his daughters join the military
US President Barack Obama on Wednesday said he would allow two daughters, Malia and Sasha join the military if they so desire. Obama made the disclosure when he was asked…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Stop torturing suspects, IGP warns SARS operatives | Without Buhari, Nigeria would have packed up by now — Segun Oni | Michelle Obama Passport Scan Appears Online In Apparent Hack
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. BBOG endorses Buhari’s invitation to UN for Chibok girls negotiations - YNaija Stop torturing suspects, IGP warns SARS operatives - YNaija We…
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I don’t like Buhari but I pray for him everyday – Reno Omokri
Former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri on Wednesday said he does not like President Muhammadu Buhari but he prays for him everyday, because "he is God's choosen". Reno…
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Why Netizens need to take a chill pill over Malia Obama’s ‘scandalous’ ways
Last week Wednesday, Radaronline posted a video of Malia Obama; the first daughter of Barack Obama giving Nicki Minaj a run for her money as she twerked at a party…
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Opinion: On that Michelle Obama speech
by Ololade Ajekigbe "Our motto is: When they go low, we go high"- Michelle Obama I had all but concluded the piece for this week when…
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Twitter wants Michelle Obama to run for POTUS after speech at the Democratic national convention
Twitter has been set ablaze by Michelle Obama's powerful speech at the Democratic national convention on Monday night. The First Lady of the United States has been praised by many…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘I will diversify the economy’- Buhari | ‘You cannot diversify in 4 years’- Okonjo-Iweala | Again, Michelle Obama stuns with her DNC speech
From the papers this morning- a tracklist Okonjo-Iweala declares diversification of the economy cannot happen over 4 years YNaija President Buhari insists he will diversify the economy YNaija Despite claims…
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Melania Trump’s speechwriter admits ‘mistake’ in convention speech
Speechwriter for Melania Trump, has apologised for 'plagiarising' Michelle Obama's speech. Meredith Mclver also tendered her resignation but it was rejected by the Trump Organization after she admitted a "mistake" in…
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3 thoughts on Melania Trump’s RNC speech disaster (READ)
The gross incompetence of the Trump campaign is laid bare: Melania said on video that she wrote the speech ‘with as little help as possible’. Now that it has been…
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Top 10 tweets about Melania Trump’s plagiarism that would make you go ‘ouch!’
The internet has been going hard on Melania Trump after it was discovered her speech at the Republican National convention on Monday night was a plagiarised version of the speech…
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Melania Trump: This is how NOT to plagiarize a Convention speech (READ)
The Republican National Convention going on in the United States of America may have witnessed its first disaster, right on the first day of the four-day event. Melania Trump, wife…
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‘We’re proud of your accomplishments’ | Obama praises Bamanga Tukur
A former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bamanga Tukur, has been congratulated by United States President, Barack Obama, on his 80th birthday. Tukur’s Special Assistant on Media, Oliver Okpala, issued…
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Michelle Obama, Kerry Washington & Sarah Jessica Parker are Glamour’s Power Women (PHOTOS)
by Chinwe Okafor Michelle Obama, Kerry Washington and Sarah Jessica Parker are the cover girls for Glamour's May issue. The power trio gathered at The White House for a shoot with famed…
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Prof. Osinbajo’s wife shows what a VP’s wife should look like (PHOTO)
by Chinwe Okafor Like the POTUS' wife, Michelle Obama of course. Wife of the vice presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Mrs. Oludolapo Osinbajo looked absolutely stunning in pictures…
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Must Reads: Michelle Obama just made a bold political statement in Saudi Arabia, 6 terrifying facts about Measles + more
Make no mistake: Michelle Obama just made a bold political statement in Saudi Arabia. The Washington Post Cumberbatch’s ‘coloured’ gaffe reveals just how white the film industry is. The Guardian…
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Opinion: #BringBackOurGirls was the hashtag of 2014, but why didn’t it bring them back?
by Adedayo Ademuwagun Most of the people involved in the #BringBackOurGirls movement were not Nigerians or in Nigeria. Nigerians weren't really driving force of the movement. Boko Haram kidnapped a…
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Who rocked it better? Singer, Jennifer Lopez and daughter rock pretty pink number (LOOK)
by Kolapo Olapoju Jennifer Lopez seems to have passed on her awesome sense of style to her little daughter, who now seems to be giving momma a run for her money. The…
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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
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