The YNaija Cover &#8211; the 20th of June

The Late 5: Pence tells Israel’s Parliament that the US Embassy will be moved ahead of schedule, George Weah sworn in as Liberia’s President and other stop stories

These are the top Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has congratulated the National Coordinator of Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), Otunba Gani Adams, on his installation as the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi... Read More

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George Weah, Global News, israel, Jerusalem, Late 5, liberia, Mike Pence, Nigerian News

October 28, 2017

PROFILE: Can Akinwumi Adesina save Africa?

by Wilfred Okiche Everybody loves a winner. Akinwumi Adesina is on a hot winning streak. Everybody loves him. The president of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and former Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development was formally presented with a Laureate sculpture after being named the 2017 World Food Prize Laureate. This honour was administered... Read More

Thinking Through

Adunni Nefertiti, African Development Bank (AfDB), agriculture, Akinwumi Adesina, Goodluck Jonathan, John Mahama, Kim Reynolds, Mike Green, Mike Pence, olusegun obasanjo, Omawunmi, profile

October 9, 2017

Stand for the anthem or sit on the bench – Dallas Cowboys owner warns players

In a reviewed perception following his previous kneel alongside players prior to the national anthem a fortnight ago, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones warned late Sunday that members of his team won’t be allowed to play if they are “disrespectful to the flag”, Fox News reports. • Jones’ reviewed belief and VP Mike Pence’s walk away drama... Read More

Dallas Cowboys, Jerry Jones, Mike Pence

October 4, 2017

Rex Tillerson called Trump a “moron” a few months ago – Report

U.S. Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson according to NBC news described President Donald Trump as a “moron” after the President compared the strategic aspects of deciding on troop levels to opening a restaurant in New York City. Tillerson’s grievances Tillerson was said to have been so displeased with the president’s statement which was delivered during a... Read More

donald trump, Mike Pence, Rex Tillerson

September 7, 2017

VP Mike Pence swears-in new surgeon general

According to a recent tweet from the White House, Vice President Mike Pence has sworn in Dr Jerome Adams as the 20th surgeon general of the United States. Jerome Adams is an American anesthesiologist and a vice admiral in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.. Shortly after his appointment, Mr Pence heaped praises on... Read More

Jerome Adams, Mike Pence, white house

August 29, 2017

Trump’s campaign committee seeks donation for #HurricaneHarvey victims

by Adedotun Michael President Donald Trump’s 2020-re-election campaign committee is appealing to supporters to donate to disaster relief efforts for Hurricane Harvey. The committee’s plea Through over 10 million email addresses, the committee sent notes urging people to “help fellow Americans in need”. The email addresses were linked to the Red Cross, Salvation Army,... Read More

donald trump, Hurricane Harvey, Lara Trump, Mike Pence, Trump campaign

August 14, 2017

Everything we know so far about Charlottesville uproar

A protest similar with the 2015 “black lives matter” rhetoric which occurred on Friday night, where hundreds of marchers descended on the University of Virginia carrying torches and yelling slogans “white lives matter” and “blood and soil”, turned violent on Saturday, as white supremacists clashed with counterdemonstrators and a car ploughed into a crowd of... Read More

Global

Charlottesville, donald trump, Ivanka Trump, Mike Pence, White supremacists

August 14, 2017

Pence attacks media for criticizing Trump over Charlottesville

by Adedotun Michael The U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has leaned to his boss’ defense by criticizing the media for its coverage of President Donald Trump’s remarks on Saturday of the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia were the president said, “We condemn in the strongest possible terms this egregious display of hatred, bigotry and violence on... Read More

Charlottesville, criticism, donald trump, Media, Mike Pence, White supremacists

August 9, 2017

Mike Pence reportedly making post-Trump era moves

Amidst upheavals and shake downs in the White House, the office of the vice president has maintained a rather calm disposition. Vice president Mike Pence seems to be the ‘dove’ of the Trump administration, Politico reports. The recent appointment of Nick Ayers as the chief of staff to the vice president has a lot to say about... Read More

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August 7, 2017

Trump reacts to New York Times article, calls it “totally inept”

President Donald Trump in a series of tweets early Monday, railed against The New York Times calling it “inept”. The failing @nytimes, which has made every wrong prediction about me including my big election win (apologized), is totally inept! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 7, 2017 The tweet seems to be the president’s reaction... Read More

2020 elections, fake news, Mike Pence, new york times, President Donald Trump

August 2, 2017

Senior Trump cabinet members take part in weekly Bible study classes

Top members of President Trump’s Cabinet take part in weekly Bible study classes, according to the Christian Broadcasting Network. Regular faces at the study classes are Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, Energy Secretary Rick Perry, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, Agriculture Secretary Sunny Perdue, and CIA Director Mike Pompeo. Vice President Mike Pence and Attorney... Read More

Bible study, Mike Pence, President Trump, Ralph Drollinger, Republicans

July 31, 2017

Sean Spicer says he would ‘proudly’ work for V.P. Pence if he runs for president in 2024

Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer says he would “proudly” help in any capacity for Vice President Mike Pence if he chose to run for President in 2024. Spicer wrote on Twitter Sunday; “When and if @mike_pence runs in 2024 I would proudly play any role he asks Good to know you have already conceded... Read More

elections, Mike Pence, President Trump, Sean Spicer, vice president

July 27, 2017

V.P Pence takes Trump’s side in attacks against Attorney General Sessions

Vice President Mike Pence has praised President Trump’s boldness in expressing his disappointment in Attorney General Jeff Sessions over the past few days. Speaking to Fox News’ Tucker Carlson, Pence said; “I know the Washington way is to talk behind people’s backs. But that’s not President Donald Trump’s approach, one of the great things about this... Read More

Chuck Grassley, Jeff Sessions, Mike Pence, President Donald Trump

July 25, 2017

Republicans vote to continue with Obamacare repeal – finally

Senate Republicans voted on Capitol Hill Tuesday to open the halted debate on repealing Obamacare, a feat that seemed impossible just last week. To show his support and participate in the vote, Senator John McCain who was recently diagnosed with brain cancer, returned to the Hill and was given a standing ovation as he cast... Read More

McCain, McConnell, Mike Pence, Obamacare, repeal, replace, Republicans

June 16, 2017

As Russian investigation gets hotter, Trump’s VP Mike Pence hires personal lawyer

Vice President Mike Pence seems to be bracing himself for something big, as he has hired external legal counsel to oversee his response to investigations into possible collusion between Moscow and Trump’s 2016 campaign. Guardian reports that the office of the Vice President confirmed, Thursday that he had retained the chairman of McGuire Woods LLP... Read More

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June 2, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Mike Pence, J.K Rowling, Pope Francis, Godwin Obaseki 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, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More

Opinion

Cheta Nwanze, Godwin Obaseki, J.K Rowlings, Mike Pence, noisemakers, social media, Twitter NG

May 9, 2017

4 new things we learnt from Sally Yates Testimony about Michael Flynn

by Itunuoluwa Adebo On Monday, we learned much more about the moment that led to the downfall of the national security adviser who President Trump fired less than a month into the job. Here are five new things we learned ; 1. Flynn lied about Russia, and it opened him up to potential blackmail from... Read More

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May 5, 2017

“It’s essentially dead!” – An excited President Trump declares Obamacare is history

by Itunuoluwa Adebo House Republicans on Thursday narrowly passed a controversial bill to overhaul the nation’s health-care system, by repealing and replacing Obamacare. Thus, claiming a major victory even as the measure faces an uncertain fate in the closely divided U.S Senate. The revised American Health Care Act passed on a 217-213 vote. President Trump declared... Read More

Mike Pence, Obamacare, Paul Ryan, repeal and replace, Republicans, trump

Victory for Trump as House repeals Obamacare

by Itunuoluwa Adebo House Republicans on Thursday narrowly approved their sweeping health care bill aimed at fulfilling a campaign promise to replace ObamaCare, after resuscitating legislation that had flatlined on the floor about six weeks earlier. The revised American Health Care Act passed on a 217-213 vote. “We’re going to get this finished,” President Trump... Read More

Democrats, Mike Pence, Obamacare, repeal and replace, Republicans, rose garden, trump

“We’ll get it done”- President Trump commits to Israel-Palestinian peace deal

by Itunuoluwa Adebo President Trump has committed the United States to helping Israel and the Palestinians reach peace, telling visiting Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas: “We will get it done.” “I’ve always heard that perhaps the toughest deal to make is the deal between the Israelis and the Palestinians,” Trump said. “Let’s see if we can... Read More

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VP Mike Pence declares Trump “has literally filled the White House”with Anti-abortion leaders

by Itunuoluwa Adebo US Vice President Mike Pence declared victory for the anti-abortion movement Wednesday night, boasting that President Trump has “literally filled” his administration with politicians who oppose reproductive rights. At a gala for the anti-abortion group Susan B. Anthony List, Pence said “Life is winning in America”, “President Trump has been keeping his promises... Read More

Mike Pence, planned parenthood, President Trump, Reproductive Rights

We are going to make a deal if Israel and Palestine are willing – Trump

by Dolapo Adelana US President, Donald Trump says a deal will be made between Israel and parties if both parties are willing. Trump said this Wednesday when he played host to Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas at the White House. “It’s a great honour to have the president with us. We are going to have lunch,... Read More

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April 26, 2017

President Trump pens birthday wishes to his wife Melania as she turns 47

President Trump has sent birthday wishes to the First Lady Melania Trump as she turns 47 today , via twitter and instagram of course! HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our @FLOTUS, Melania! https://t.co/rYYp51mxDQ pic.twitter.com/np7KYHglSv — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 26, 2017 Vice President Mike Pence also tweeted his birthday wishes at the First Lady Happy birthday,... Read More

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April 17, 2017

“Do not test the strength of our military forces” | US VP Mike Pence gives North Korea a warning

The US Vice President Mike Pence on Monday warned North Korea not to test the resolve of the US “or the strength of our military forces. This warning followed a failed North Korea missile test. Pence linked recent US military strikes in Syria and Afghanistan with the situation in Korea, saying they showed the “strength... Read More

DMZ. trump. nuclear missiles, Mike Pence, North Korea, rising tensions

April 17, 2017

“We will abandon the failed policy of strategic patience” Mike Pence tells CNN in exclusive interview

In am exclusive interview with CNN at the DMZ , United states Vice President Mike Pence said Pyongyang should understand that the Trump administration’s approach toward the regime will be different than that of past US presidents. The interview was granted with North Korean soldiers standing less than 100 feet behind him at the Korean Demilitarized... Read More

China, DMZ, Mike Pence, North Korea, peace treaty, trump administration

April 14, 2017

President Trump privately signs anti-planned parenthood law

by Itunuoluwa Adebo President Trump on Thursday privately signed a bill that allows states to withhold federal funding from organizations that provide abortion services, including Planned Parenthood, a group frequently targeted by Republicans. The bill which was signed by the President without any media present reverses an Obama-era regulation that prohibited states from withholding money... Read More

Mike Pence, planned parenthood, trump, women's right

April 1, 2017

Trump walks out on executive order signing | VP Pence runs after him

by Itunuoluwa Adebo President Donald Trump walked out of an executive order signing ceremony Friday , without actually signing the orders. According to CNN reports, during the signing ceremony, some White House pool reporters threw President Trump questions about his former national security adviser Michael Flynn who offered to testify on Russian involvement in the... Read More

Executive Order, Mike Pence, trade abuses, trump

April 1, 2017

The Thread: Trump’s VP, Mike Pence, does not want to end up like Bill Clinton and liberals are angry

President Trump’s administration has been taking fire since its inauguration, and in recent days, Vice President Pence has been picked apart for being extra careful not to fall prey to extramarital affairs, even if that means his wife -Karen- has to be at his side for every function and on every trip, whether or not... Read More

Opinion

America, controversy, Democrats, donald trump, Liberals, Marriages in the White House, Mike Pence, Sexual scandals, The Thread, white house

March 11, 2017