Newly elected Prime Minister of Ireland puts Trump’s call on hold

Newly elected Prime Minister of Ireland puts Trump’s call on hold

President Trump was reportedly placed on hold by newly elected Ireland Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar. The 38-year-old Prime Minister placed the President’s congratulatory phone call on hold for about a minute, according to Fox & Friends. Apparently, even the President of the United States can be placed on hold. Even the President of the United... Read More

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May 2, 2017

Trump to speak with Putin on Tuesday

by Dolapo Adelana US President Donald Trump will speak with Russian president Vladimir Putin by telephone on Tuesday, the White House said in a statement. Details of the discussion which is scheduled for 12:30 pm (1630 GMT) has not been disclosed. Both men have spoken by telephone twice since Trump took office on January 20. [Read... Read More

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April 24, 2017

China’s President urges caution on North Korea in call with Trump

China’s president Xi Jinping , has urged President Trump to show restraint toward North Korea despite signs that the North may be preparing a nuclear test. Xi made the appeal in a phone call with Mr. Trump on Monday that reflected growing alarm over North Korea’s plans, which could result in crisis. The phone conversation,... Read More

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March 22, 2017

UK attack: Trump calls British PM, Theresa May, offers full US support

by Dolapo Adelana Following the terror attack in the United Kindom on Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump has called British Prime Minister, Theresa May. He condoled with the UK while commending the efforts of the security forces and first responders. Trump also pledged the full support of the government in bringing the perpetrators to book.... Read More

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March 9, 2017

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Countdown to Buhari’s return: Yet another phonecall from London to Nigeria

It’s been 49 ridiculous days since the President told us he was travelling to the United Kingdom on a 10-day leave. He still hs not granted Nigerians the courtesy of a direct address about the nature of the ailment that led him to indefinitely postpone his return to his official duties for which Nigerians elected... Read More

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March 6, 2017

President Buhari calls Gowon, condoles him on sister’s death

by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday called former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd). Buhari, who called from London, commiserated with Gowon on the passing away of his younger sister, Kande Martha Audu. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday by his special adviser on media and publicity, Femi Adesina. The... Read More

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March 4, 2017

AU Chairman, Alpha Conde calls President Buhari

by Dolapo Adelana The Chairperson of the African Union (AU), President Alpha Conde of Guinea, Friday, called President Muhammadu Buhari in London, to wish him good health and speedy recovery. This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the special assistant to the president on media and publicity Femi Adesina. The statement read,... Read More

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February 22, 2017

UPDATE: What Buhari told Gov. Ganduje

by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday spoke with Kano governor, Umar Ganduje. Buhari, who extended his appreciation to Nigerians for their goodwill and prayers, said his condition has improved. The president spoke over the phone for about three minutes in vernacular with Ganduje, while a prayer session was going on at Africa House,... Read More

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February 14, 2017

Why audio of Buhari’s phone call with Trump won’t be released – Presidency

The senior special assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on media and publicity, Malam Garba Shehu says releasing the audio of the phone call between Buhari and US president Donald Trump will be “undiplomatic”, Daily Post reports. Shehu said, “No, I don’t think so; I don’t think it is permitted in international diplomacy. I think if we had... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. BREAKING: ‘Trump to call Buhari today’ Geoffrey York, African Correspondent for The Globe and Mail said US president Donald Trump will on Monday speak with President Muhammadu Buhari over the phone. 2. PDP’s 2015 election loss, a temporary setback – Jonathan Former President Goodluck... Read More

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BREAKING: Trump speaks with President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari Monday spoke with US president Donald Trump. YNaija earlier on Monday said Buhari will speak with Trump, a report, confirmed by the FG. Senior special assistant to the president, Garba Shehu said this Tuesday via his Twitter account. “President Buhari this afternoon from London spoke to President Trump on telephone at the... Read More

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FG confirms Trump will speak with Buhari today

The federal government Monday confirmed that President Muhammadu Buhari will speak with US president, Donald Trump. Minister for Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama stated this via his Twitter account. “President Trump will speak with President Buhari at 3:45 PM Nigerian time, today @WhiteHouse @POTUS @realDonaldTrump @NGRPresident @MBuhari,” he tweeted. President Trump will speak with President Buhari... Read More

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South Africa confirms Trump’s phone call request

The South African presidency has confirmed a request from the White House to speak with its president, Jacob Zuma. YNaija had reported earlier that Trump would make a call to President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday. “The Presidency confirms a request from the White House for a telecon between President Zuma and President Trump this afternoon,... Read More

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February 9, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: So, who’s next in line for this presidential phone call?

We’ve been watching with passive amusement as some of the top government officials fall over themselves to inform us of their phone conversations with President Buhari, all so we can quit the idle talk about his death and health. Since this is already looking an unfolding drama, we won’t hesitate to help write the rest... Read More

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September 4, 2016

SERAP says ‘NO’ to proposed FG’s tax on phone calls, data

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) on Sunday rejected the plan by the Federal Government to impose a 10 per cent tax on every phone call, text message and data used by Nigerians. In an open letter by its Senior Staff counsel, Timothy Adewale to the Federal Government, it advised the FG drop the plan... Read More

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April 2, 2015

Listen to the actual phone call by GEJ to congratulate Buhari

by Isi Esene Not a few observers of Nigeria politics were stunned at the uncommon spirit of sportsmanship exhibited by the incumbent president, Goodluck Jonathan as he called his main opponent, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari to congratulate him on his success in the March 28 polls. A picture of Buhari receiving the historic call was exclusively... Read More

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December 19, 2013