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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…

Azeez 7 years

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’…

Tolu 7 years

Celebrity Luxury Apartments: The Obamas will live in this $5.3million mansion after the White House

President Obama and his family will not be too far from the White House as they will be resuming their post-presidential…

Oreoluwa Peters 8 years

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…

Oreoluwa Peters 8 years

#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…

Oreoluwa Peters 8 years

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…

Op-Ed Editor 9 years

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.…

Kolapo Olapoju 9 years

” 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…

Kolapo Olapoju 9 years

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…

YEditor 10 years

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,…

writer 10 years

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…

writer 10 years

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,…

writer 10 years

“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…

10 years

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…

10 years

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…

11 years

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…

11 years

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…

11 years

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…

11 years

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

by Rachel Ogbu Official White House Photo by Pete Souza President Barack Obama plays basketball with senior staff and their family members during a retreat at Camp David on July…

11 years

“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…

11 years

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…

11 years

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…

11 years

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…

11 years

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…

11 years

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,…

11 years

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…

11 years

#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…

11 years

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…

11 years

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…

12 years

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…

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