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I won’t stop using Twitter | Trump says as he defends wiretapping allegations

by Dolapo Adelana U.S. President Donald Trump has said he would continue using his Twitter account because the media reports fake news about him. Trump said this in an exclusive interview with Fox News’ Tucker Carlson while speaking on his allegations that former president Barack Obama wiretapped the Trump Tower before the election. He said his... Read More

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December 11, 2016

I ‘absolutely’ suffered racism while in office – Obama

Outgoing US President, Barack Obama has disclosed that he suffered racism while in office. In an interview with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria, Obama said the colour of his skin had ‘absolutely’ contributed to white Americans’ negative perceptions of his time in office. “The concept of race in America is not just genetic, otherwise the one-drop rule... Read More

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From Philadelphia to Hong Kong, here are the top 10 photos of the past week

From Hilary Clinton‘s historic nomination in Philadelphia to the thousands going bunkers for for Pokemon Go in Hong Kong, here are top 10 photos of the past week from around the world; Signed, sealed and delivered – Roc Nation officially announces Tiwa Savage‘s management deal via their Instagram page on Thursday, July 28 2016 –... Read More

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#AliFuneral: 10 powerful quotes from Muhammad Ali’s memorial service

“They say ‘you can know how a man lived from the words people say about him, the day he dies.” Yesterday, the wealthy, the religious leaders, the close allies, friends and family all spoke about the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali at his funeral service at the KFC Yum! Center. A lot of powerful and... Read More

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A timeline of President Buhari’s trips abroad

Since being inaugurated as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on May 29, 2015, His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari has particularly paid keen attention to fostering foreign relationships and building burned bridges – which has seen him travel at least once every month. While some schools of thought opine that these incessant trip are not... Read More

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Opinion: Is President Buhari slow or strategic

by Peter Opatewa It is therefore my considered opinion that President Muhammadu Buhari is on the path to bringing about the change which he promised and which Nigeria desperately needs. The pervading atmosphere in Nigeria’s socio-economic and political space is that of Change. The Change mantra has become the buzzword in the Nigerian social media... Read More

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” Keep the peace, no matter who wins” – Obama sends message to Nigerians ahead of elections (WATCH)

by Kolapo Olapoju US President, Barack Obama, has released a message to Nigeria ahead of the upcoming general elections. In the video message, released by the White House on Monday, March 23, Obama stated that all Nigerians must cast their votes without intimidation or fear, while urging politicians to warn their supporters from engaging in violent... Read More

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January 8, 2015

Apparently, the US now believes Nigeria won’t break up this year

by Kolapo Olapoju After initially saying that the country may disintegrate after the 2015 election, the United States Government has now changed its mind saying there are no signs that Nigeria will fall apart – regardless of the February general elections. The US Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle, stated that Nigeria is facing huge challenges,... Read More

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September 18, 2014

Nigeria’s foreign policy shows that even a giant can’t go too far

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Last week, Liberian president Ellen Sirleaf wrote to US President Barack Obama to implore the US to help Liberia fight Ebola. She told Obama in the letter, “Without more direct help from your government, we will lose this battle against Ebola.” It’s been about nine months since Ebola broke out in West... Read More

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Abati responds to reports that GEJ’s aides will be screened for Ebola

by Kolapo Olapoju The president’s spokesman, Dr. Reuben Abati has denied reports that President Goodluck Jonathan’s delegation to the United States for the African/American Leaders Summit was screened for exposure to the dreaded Ebola virus on arrival at Washington DC. Although members of the President’s advanced team arrived the US on Friday and Saturday, Jonathan... Read More

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Jonathan aides to be screened for Ebola, as they arrive America tomorrow [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju The United States government says it will conduct Ebola virus screening on some of the attending participants of the African/American Leaders Summit billed for Monday, 4 August, in Washington DC, United States. President Goodluck Jonathan is one of several African leaders who’ll be attending the summit which is organised by President Barack... Read More

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“Catastrophic” | WHO says Ebola is spreading very fast in West Africa [READ]

by Emma Chidogo The World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed concern over the spread of Ebola in West Africa. While speaking at a summit with regional leaders, Margaret Chan, Director General of the World Health Organisation, said that the Ebola outbreak in West Africa was spreading faster than efforts to control it. She said this... Read More

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December 19, 2013

It’s here! Join Pres. Obama’s Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders [DETAILS]

“No matter how old you grow, I say to all of you today, don’t lose those qualities of youth—your imagination, your optimism, your idealism. Because the future of the continent is in your hands.” — President Barack Obama, South Africa, June 2013. The Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is a flagship program of President Obama’s... Read More

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December 10, 2013

For the Record: “We will never see the likes of him again…” – Full transcript of Barack Obama’s speech at Mandela’s memorial service

“To Graça Machel and the Mandela family; to President (Jacob) Zuma and members of the government; to heads of state and government, past and present; distinguished guests – it is a singular honor to be with you today, to celebrate a life unlike any other. To the people of South Africa – people of every race and walk of life –... Read More

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September 1, 2013

Opinion: Wanted – A Martin Luther King moment in Nigeria

by Ekerete Udoh Reflecting on the speech, I couldn’t help but wonder when our Martin Luther King moment would occur; when we would begin to see ourselves as one people drawn and inextricably bound by the pursuit of things that unite us, as opposed to those that divide us; when we would speak as Nigerians... Read More

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Why Obama won’t visit Nigeria – US

by Rachel Ogbu President Barack Obama will not be visiting Nigeria during his upcoming three-nation trip to Africa because of the ongoing insecurity, United States officials hinted on Tuesday. They were quick to add that the exclusion will not affect bilateral relations between both countries. During Obama’s second visit to the continent, he would visit... Read More

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PHOTO: There’s a lipstick stain on Barack Obama’s collar (and it’s not from the First Lady)

by Isi Esene To avoid a possible repeat of the President Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky episode, US President Barack Obama yesterday night took time to explain the lipstick stain on his collar. Obama who was speaking at at a White House reception for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in the East Room... Read More

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Mr. Cool: President Obama plays basketball with White House staff and their families (SNAPSHOT)

by Rachel Ogbu President Barack Obama plays basketball with senior staff and their family members during a retreat at Camp David on July 18, 2009.

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January 21, 2013

“The ‘Obama’ in you!” – A book which tracks the journey of an unlikely president

by Isi Esene The desire of everyone is to get the best out of life and become successful. We’ve got childhood fantasies and dreams that need to be fulfilled. But looking back today, it’s quite clear that many are not in their preferred destinations yet. . Does it mean that brew in our minds are... Read More

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January 21, 2013

Dean Obeidallah: Why President Obama should not be sworn in on a bible

by Dean Obeidallah U.S. presidents should not be sworn into office with their hand on a Bible. At Monday’s inauguration of his second term, President Barack Obama will raise his right hand and place his left on not one, but two Bibles: One owned by Abraham Lincoln and the other by... Read More

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November 11, 2012

Obama Victory Hug: The story behind the most-liked photo of all time

by Rachel Ogbu What is it about the Obamas that make people all gooey inside. He is the most powerful man in the world and she is a very strong black woman, but could it be because in a moment of intimacy and emotional expression, they look so vulnerable -just like anybody else, they look... Read More

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November 10, 2012

TICKER: Facebook again: Woman fired for racist FB comments that called for President Obama’s assassination

News keeps getting worse for Denise Helms, the 22-year-old California woman whose racist, threatening Facebook status about President Barack Obama went viral this week. Helms has since been fired from her job at a Turlock, Calif., Cold Stone Creamery, and the Secret Service is now looking into her comments. “Another 4 years of this (N-word),”... Read More

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November 9, 2012

TICKER: Finally! Romney’s campaign say they lost Florida to Obama

Mitt Romney’s campaign said that President Barack Obama won the state of Florida in the race for the White House. The Miami Herald reports that Romney adviser Brett Doster said in a statement, “The numbers in Florida show this was winnable,” and added, “We thought based on our polling and range of organization that we... Read More

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November 9, 2012

Missing her already: Hillary Clinton to step down as US secretary of state soon

by Rachel Ogbu Hillary Clinton will step down as U.S. Secretary of State in a few months. ‘The Secretary has been honoured to serve as President Obama’s Secretary of State, and has loved every minute of leading this Department and being part of the State family,’ Philippe Reines, a Clinton spokesman, said . He added:... Read More

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November 7, 2012

Washington Post: Obama 2012: The strategy that paved a winning path #AmericaDecides

by Scott Wilson and Philip Rucker In early spring, President Obama’s veteran campaign staff in Chicago confronted the question that would ultimately determine the presidency: how to run against Mitt Romney? The choice discussed on frequent calls between the White House and One Prudential Plaza was whether to campaign against Romney as a flip-flopper —... Read More

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November 7, 2012

#AmericaDecides: Mitt Romney’s concession speech (Full transcript)

Here’s the full transcript from Mitt Romney’s concession speech on Wednesday morning, Nov. 7, 2012. ROMNEY: Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, my friends. Thank you so very much. (APPLAUSE) Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I have just called President Obama to congratulate him on his victory. His supporters and his campaign... Read More

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November 7, 2012

Gbemisola Abiola: America 2012: Still chasing the democratic ideal #AmericaDecides

by Gbemisola Abiola A beyond the surface scrutiny of her political system mirrors out ‘incriminating evidence’ which apparently plays against the common rhetoric, that the light of perfection cast on America’s democracy somewhat fades. In four out of every five conversations about the American elections, the greatness of America’s democracy is touted. Never mind that... Read More

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November 5, 2012

Piers Morgan: Why Sandy may have won the election for Obama

by Piers Morgan A few years later, Labour leader Harold Wilson came up with his own version: “A week is a long time in politics.” The point being that no politician, however brilliant, can ever plan for stuff happening that’s completely beyond his or her control. A week ago, if you’d asked me who was... Read More

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September 9, 2012

Opinion: Do black people think that the Obama presidency is a reality TV show?

by Dr Boyce Watkins While we sit back and fantasize, people are dying. While we comment on how fabulous Michelle Obama looked as she gave her speech, there is some little girl out there crying because her daddy got 10 life sentences for selling drugs. This morning, I had to ask myself some hard questions,which... Read More

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