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Still not convinced about President Donald Trump? See photos of his first 50 days in office
Can you believe it's been only 5o days? It feels like President Donald J.Trump has been at the Oval for a year and a day as the global news space…
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The Thread: A tribute to President Obama from Blackish teen actress, Yara Shahidi
In a few hours, President Obama, the first black president of America, will be handing over to Donald Trump. Here's Blackish teen actress Yara Shahidi, who acts the part of…
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Pius Adesanmi: Twisted values
by Pius Adesanmi Yesterday, President Obama gave one of the most significant speeches of his life - his farewell speech. Sasha Obama, his youngest daughter, was missing in action. Naturally,…
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Opinion: Reactions to Trump’s Presidency – focus on Nigeria
by Ebuka Emebinah The election of Donald J. Trump on 9th November 2016 sent shock waves around the world. I like most Nigerians supported and rooted for Hillary instead of Trump…
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Farooq Kperogi: Transformation of ‘change’ from God term to Devil term
Scholars of language and rhetoric have for long identified certain words and expressions that instinctively evoke warm fuzzy feelings in people, that effortlessly sway opinions, and that galvanize people into…
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Pius Adesanmi: Sanction, don’t shuffle them
1) President Buhari has promised to sanction folks who plagiarized President Obama in his "change begins with me" speech. That is a welcome development and I commend him for swiftly…
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President Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative face to face event 2016
The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) was founded by President Barack Obama with the goal of encouraging the growth and advancement of young Leaders across Africa. The Face to Face…
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Buhari did not discuss gay marriage with Obama – Presidency
Femi Adesina, the President's Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, has stated that Buhari did not discuss the issue of same sex marriage with President Barrack Obama. Adesina put out out…
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Buhari’s delegation met with Obama’s team during yesterday’s meeting (PHOTOS)
On Monday, July 20, President Muhammadu Buhari and a few members of his entourage met with President Obama and his team at the oval office, in the White House. In…
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What Buhari and Obama said to each other yesterday
President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria and the United States President, Barack Obama, had a meeting on Monday, July 20, at the oval office in the White House, Washington DC. During…
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“Buhari is a man of integrity” and 5 other things Obama said today
United State President, Barack Obama has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for being a man of integrity and for coming into office with a very clear agenda. Obama said this on Monday, July…
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Photos from Buhari’s meeting with Obama
President Muhammadu Buhari is in an ongoing meeting with US President, Barack Obama at the White House, Washington DC. The pair are expected to discuss issues centered on how to tackle…
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How Buhari will spend his 4-day trip to the US
The itinerary of President Muhammadu Buhari for his forthcoming trip to the United States, has been released. In a statement released through his spokesperson, Femi Adesina, on Wednesday, it was revealed that President…
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This is why Buhari sacked the service chiefs
President Buhari's sacking of the country's service chiefs is believed to be related with his forthcoming trip to the United States. Vanguard reports that its sources disclosed that their termination…
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President Obama, Ellen Degeneres, Kerry Washington tweet support for Bruce ‘Caitlyn’ Jenner
President Barack Obama has praised Caitlyn Jenner's "courage". The US leader has lent his support to the former Olympian - who was known as Bruce Jenner before undergoing gender transition…
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Pres. Obama says, basically, fast internet is now a human right (WATCH)
by Chinwe Okafor Imagine how frustrating it is to use internet in Nigeria, you'd be more frustrated to learn it has been made a fundamental human right to the average…
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Opinion: Goodluck Jonathan is a destroyer-in-chief
Toyin Dawodu Nigeria has been in a continual state of decline for the last 50 years. We could beat around the bush and sugar-coat it, but the cold, hard truth…
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D’banj goes to Washington! Singer to meet Obama officials, members of congress, others [DETAILS]
by Kolapo Olapoju D'banj, Femi Kuti and Yaya Toure will lead some of Africa's biggest stars to Washington D.C. 4-7 August with The ONE Campaign to play an active role…
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Money rules: Meet the top 5 richest members of Pres. Obama’s cabinet
by Kolapo Olapoju Now we know its not only in Nigeria where we have billionaires in positions of power! America's President Obama has some extremely rich people in his cabinet,…
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Obama honours Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, others with Presidential Medal of Freedom (PHOTOS)
President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former U.S. President Bill Clinton in the East Room at the White House. It was a chance to pay tribute to…
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Opinion: What Jonathan can learn from Obama’s problems
by Adeola Ademoyo And as a true leader he accepts and takes the responsibility. First, he has not passed the buck. He says literally “throw all the dirt on me……
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How embarrassing: President Obama’s best friend from high school charged with rape
President Obama's high school best friend, who at one time was 'like a brother' to him, has been accused of brutally raping and beating a woman, it emerged today.…
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Revealed: Touching videos showing evidence of use of Chemical weapons by Syrian gov’t made public
Men sprawled on a tile floor, shirtless and convulsing. Children, too, seemingly unable to control their shaking and flailing. Panic and screams in the background. These are some of the…
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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…
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SNAPSHOT: President Obama and wife bump into regular folks while trekking
by Chi Ibe Come on, admit it - like us, sometimes you suspect the president of the most powerful nation in the world isn't just another human being. But of…
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Fox News chief says President Obama is “lazy” (and Obama, kinda, agrees)
Roger Ailes, the boss over at Fox News, likely has some sour grapes toward President Barack Obama. After all, his team of “highly qualified” analysts totally got it wrong during…
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Outrage: Jamie Foxx angers Christians by calling President Obama “our lord and saviour”
On Sunday night when Jamie Foxx came on the stage at the Soul Train Music Awards, the audience knew they were in for some laughs and giggles but this time…
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SNAPSHOT: Just gotta love this couple -The Obamas’ victory hug
by Rachel Ogbu A picture of President Obama and his wife, Michelle as a young couple was posted to Facebook by the U.S. first lady election morning. Moments later after his victory…
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Good health and God’s blessings: President Jonathan congratulates Obama on his re-election
by Rachel Ogbu President Goodluck Jonathan has sent congratulatory messages to President Barrack Obama on his success in winning re-election in yesterday’s presidential elections in the United States. The message…
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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…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy