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Nigerians react to Wizkid’s tweet on Buhari and Trump
Throughout history, we've seen the magic that happens when the masses express their individuality outside of the oppressive oversight, systematically placed on them by the ruling class. If there is…
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[The Sexuality Blog] Jordan just repealed the law that makes women marry their rapists
Jordan's 'marry the rapist' clause has been repealed by its parliament. — Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) August 1, 2017 The independent kingdom of Jordan, after decades of pressure, has…
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Trump’s son-in-law Kushner to travel to Middle East for peace talks
White House senior adviser and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner will travel to Israel and Ramallah later this week. Kushner is slated to arrive in Israel Wednesday, he will first meet…
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Trump plans return trip to the Middle East with President of Egypt
by Itunuoluwa Adebo President Trump, Sunday, said that he is planning a return trip to the Middle East with Egypt as a primary stop. Trump said this at the Ritzaaaqq…
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Israel demands explanation from White House over Western Wall territory
by Itunuoluwa Adebo Israel demanded an explanation from the White House Monday after U.S. official reportedly questioned the country’s claim to the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City. A U.S…
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The Thread: Nigeria is just like the Middle East
No, not in the way Igbos believe their ancestry can be traced to Israel. This thread below explores parallel between the Middle East issues and that which Nigeria faces on…
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Trump bans electronic devices on select US bound flights
All passengers traveling to the United States from 10 airports in eight Muslim countries will be prohibited from bringing laptops, tablets and other portable electronic devices on board with them…
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Opinion: Why Women’s rights may never be guaranteed In Africa and the Middle East
by Nimi Princewill The large craving for gender equality and a continuous upgrade in affirmative action for women may yield a generous amount of progress in the liberal world, but will…
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“We won’t allow killing of Christians anymore!” – Trump
US President Donald Trump has shown solidarity to Christians in the Middle East. In a tweet on Sunday, Trump tweeted his disagreement with their alleged mass murder. He tweeted, “Christians…
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Church Crawler: That Sunday when we stormed The Apostolic Church crossover service
by Damilola Fowowe Yes! It’s a new year and how best to start a year than in Church. So in Church Crawler style (see Sola Sobowale’s entrance in The Wedding…
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Contrasting the opulence and indifference in the Gulf
Abu Dhabi will host the 19th and final Grand Prix of the 2015 Formula 1 season in November. Earlier in April, Bahrain hosted the 4th Grand Prix of the season.…
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Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala gets the David Rockefeller Bridging Leadership Award (PHOTOS)
by Akintomiwa Agbaje Governor of the State of Para, Brazil Simaol Jatene, Peggy Rockefeller Dulany, Chair of Synergos, Minister for the Economy Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and CEO of Unilever, Paul…
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Opinion: Sweet relief from the Middle-East
by Ochereome Nnanna The recent events in Iran and Syria are pointers to the fact that the power of diplomacy must not be underestimated. It is only through skillful diplomacy…
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100,000 Christians are killed every year for their faith – Vatican official
Around 100,000 Christians are killed every year around the world because of their faith according to a top Vatican official. Monsignor Silvano Maria Tomasi, a Catholic archbishop, cited the Middle East,…
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Meet Arwa Al-Hujaili: Saudi Arabia’s first female lawyer
As Arwa Al-Hujaili begins her legal career, she has not only her own expectations to live up to, but those of a generation: she has just become Saudi Arabia's first…
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Christianity ‘close to extinction’ in Middle East
Christianity faces being wiped out of the “biblical heartlands” in the Middle East because of mounting persecution of worshippers, according to a new report. The study warns that Christians…
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O dear: What happened to Kim Kardashian’s flawless face? (LOOK)
by Isi Esene Kim Kardashian's face was laid bare without make-up at the Miami International Airport on her arrival from the Middle East. The severe Middle East weather? Doubtful. Kim…
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Syria Executions: Rebel reportedly films himself shooting 10 prisoners (WATCH – GRAPHIC CONTENT)
New footage posted on the Internet appears to have been filmed by a Syrian rebel who points the camera along the barrel of his gun as he shoots 10 unarmed…
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Femi Fani-Kayode asks: Can Obama be trusted?
What is Obama's relationship with the elemental forces? What is his relationship with God or some lesser deity? What is his source of power and what is his spiritual foundation?…
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Hauwa Gambo: What the world desperately needs now (YNaija FrontPage)
It kind of answers the question as to why, these days, leaders continue to chose easy fame over hard-slog decisions. It explains why, from David Cameron to Jacob Zuma, this…
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Opinion: I tell fellow Egyptians and fellow Americans it’s about us, not about them
by Mona Eltahawy When my fellow Americans ask me that tired question, "Why do they hate us?", my initial response is usually: "It's not about you." When a fellow Egyptian…
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US authorities identify filmmaker behind anti-Islam movie
by Isi Esene A man named Nakoula Basseley Nakoula has been identified by a U.S law enforcement agent as the filmmaker behind the anti-Islam movie which has caused a lot…
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We have (more than) 83 million fake users – Facebook
by Hauwa Gambo If you've observed a Facebook account - especially Corporate - suddenly expand overnight or been promised 'Facebook Likes' in 24 hours, well now Facebook explains why. The…
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17-year-old Noor al-Malki is first female Qatari Olympian
by Tolu Orekoya The 2012 London Olympics will be the first time ever that the women to men ratio will be split down the middle, 50/50. It is important for athletics…
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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