Tag: North Korea

#YNaija2018Review: Serena Williams’ outburst, Tiger Woods return, Luka Modrić ends the Ronaldo/Messi duoploy… See the top 10 sporting moments of 2018

2018, like every other year, has been one of cheers and woes, and in the world of sports, it’s no different. The year 2018 saw its fair share of ups…

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The Big 5: Air Force deploys jets in search of missing 110 schoolgirls, N’Korea ‘providing materials to Syria chemical weapons factories’ and other top stories

These are the top stories you should be monitoring today. The Nigerian Air Force has deployed 100 fighter jets in the search of the 110 schoolgirls abducted on February 19.…

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Despite calls for negotiations with North Korea, military options remain on the table – Boris Johnson

Speaking at the Chatham House conference in London, British Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson has called on North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un to give room for negotiations over his nuclear…

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The Late 5: Buhari’s proposed $5.5bn loan could take up to 30 years to repay, FG releases N3.5bn for vaccination programme, and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: It's President Muhammadu Buhari's second day in Turkey where he is attending the D-8 Summit and, as you'd…

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Diplomatic talks continue until first bomb drops – Rex Tillerson

On the North Korea rhetoric, US Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson said Sunday that diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the North Korean crisis "will continue until the first bomb drops."…

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The Late 5: President Buhari seeks permission to borrow $5.5billion, Over 21,000 teachers in Kaduna fail Primary four test, and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari wrote the Senate to seek approval for an external loan of $5.5 billion. In a…

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North Korea could test new missiles in October – Expert

Two dates “Oct. 10 and Oct. 18” which connotes two important political events have being forecasted to possibly birth new missile tests by North Korea, CNBC reports. The events, the…

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“Only one thing will work” | Donald Trump on N’Korea

U.S. President Donald Trump Saturday, recanted decades of "failed" foreign policy with North Korea, saying "only one thing" will work. "Presidents and their administrations have been talking to North Korea…

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North Korea prepares long range missile capable of reaching US west coast

Following a visit to Pyongyang, Russian politician, Anton Morozov has revealed that North Korea is preparing to test a long-range missile it believes can reach the west coast of the…

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Stop wasting time negotiating with North Korea | Trump tells Rex Tillerson

President Trump said he has told Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to stop negotiating with Kim Jong Un of North Korea. "I told Rex Tillerson, our wonderful Secretary of State,…

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China orders closure of North Korea owned businesses within 120 days

In compliance to UN security council’s sanction on North Korea and heeding to US President Donald Trump’s call for a more strict approach to the communist country’s menace, China on…

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Twitter says Trump won’t get expanded tweets for now

Following Twitter’s review of its tweet characters which will ensure a double in tweet words, the social media company has announced that Donald Trump won’t be part of the group…

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We can’t delete Trump’s tweet, Twitter declares

Following calls proposing that Twitter should delete President Trump’s weekend tweet about North Korea which many including North Korea’s foreign minister Ri Yong believes incites violence and is a declaration…

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The Big 5: President Buhari returns; Dino Melaye says INEC cannot continue with his recall; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari returns After his 9-day trip to New York for the United Nations General Assembly, followed…

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Kim Jong Un is obviously a “madman” – Trump

Various reactions and counter-reactions continue to trail President Trump’s warning of a possible destruction of North Korea if the US is forced to defend itself or its allies. Earlier Thursday…

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Trump signs new executive sanctions on North Korea

On Thursday, we reported that President Trump would authorise new sanctions on North Korea. Trump has followed through on the report and has signed an executive order that significantly expands…

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Trump readies new sanctions for North Korea

After warning in his first UNGA address that the US might destroy North Korea if it is forced to defend itself or its allies, US President Donald Trump in the…

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North Korea describes Trump’s threat as the “sound of a dog barking”

The North Korea government has mocked the fierce warning issued by US President Donald Trump in his first address at the 72nd UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, The…

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North Korean defector says Kim Jong Un turns school girls into sex slaves

A North Korean defector who fled Pyongyang in 2015, Hee Yeon claims Kim Jong Un has perpetrated a lot of inhumane acts since he took power in December, 2011. Yeon…

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Trump fires back at ‘Crooked Hillary’ over North Korea criticism

President Trump has taken aim at former Democrats Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, blaming the former secretary of State for North Korea's nuclear advances after she berated Trump's debut speech at…

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Why Trump called North Korea leader ‘Rocket Man’

United States president Donald Trump shocked the world on Tuesday when he called the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un "Rocket Man" while delivering his very first address at the…

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The Thread: “Nuclear wars speech at the UN?” “Trump’s speech is despicable trash” | Americans lash out

The 72nd United Nations General Assembly had world leaders deliver speeches on the theme ‘Focusing on People: Striving for Peace and Decent Life for All on a Sustainable Planet’. While…

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Leaders slept through Trump’s #UNGA speech | Here’s why

The 45th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, just did the single most unlikely thing you'd have ever attributed to him - he just bored the world. Donald…

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North Korea must be stopped | 5 things we learnt from President Buhari’s #UNGA speech

Moments ago, President Muhammadu Buhari delivered a speech at the 72nd United Nations General Assembly. Not known for his oratory skills, Buhari who spoke few minutes after U.S. president, Donald…

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We will have no choice but to totally destroy North Korea if… – Trump

President Donald Trump has said the United States will be forced to destroy North Korea, if it is prompted to defend itself or allies. In his first United Nations speech,…

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UN imposes fresh sanctions on North Korea

Almost meeting the US wishes, the United Nations Security Council has approved new sanctions aimed at punishing North Korea for its latest missile and nuclear tests, thus causing the U.S.…

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North Korea warns US of greatest pain if Trump pursues oil sanction

Following the US’ pursuit of a oil embargo on North Korea and freezing of its leader Kim Jong Un, the regime has warned that it will inflict “the greatest pain…

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We will send US more “gift packages” – North Korea

A top North Korea diplomat on Tuesday said the Asian country  has “more gift packages’’ for the US. Han Song, North Korea ambassador to the UN was making reference to…

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Japan plans evacuation of its citizens in South Korea amidst nuclear threats

Japan is planning a possible mass evacuation of its citizens in South Korea due to brewing tensions which continues to rise amid threats of nuclear war with North Korea, FOX News…

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You are begging for war – UN Ambassador warns North Korea

A top American diplomat has warned North Korea it is “begging for war” and urged the UN security council to impose the toughest sanctions possible on the North regime, according…

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