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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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Donald Trump to announce Iran nuclear deal decision on Friday
In defeating the suspense sparked by the indecisive stand on the Iran nuclear deal and to respond to anxious minds, President Trump is expected to announce his decision on the…
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Trump challenges Tillerson to an IQ test after alleged ‘moron’ jibe
Speaking to Forbes magazine, President Donald Trump still calls it "fake news" to say his secretary of State called him a "moron." But argues he has a way to settle…
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CIA Director, Pompeo could replace Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State – source
Trump advisers and allies are speculating the idea of replacing Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with CIA Director Mike Pompeo. • Pompeo’s Resume We're told that Trump is quite comfortable…
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Trump slams NBC News, says it lacks credibility
Still reeling from the NBC News Wednesday report alleging that the Secretary of State called President Trump a moron and almost resigned in July - a development which steered controversies…
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Tillerson never called Trump a moron, he doesn’t use such words – Spokesperson
A State Department spokesperson, Heather Nauert has denied a report alleging that Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson called President Trump a moron. Reacting to the report Tillerson reaffirmed his support…
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Tillerson dismisses report that he considered resigning from Trump’s cabinet
Contrary to an earlier report by NBC news that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson called President Trump a moron in July and had to be persuaded to continue with his…
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Rex Tillerson called Trump a “moron” a few months ago – Report
U.S. Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson according to NBC news described President Donald Trump as a “moron” after the President compared the strategic aspects of deciding on troop levels to opening…
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Pentagon fully supports Tillerson’s diplomatic talks with North Korea – Mattis
During a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Tuesday, Defense Secretary James Mattis was pressed to explain President Donald Trump's recent flurries of tweets that appeared to reject a diplomatic…
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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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Trump signs order imposing new travel restrictions from 8 countries
U.S. President, Donald Trump has issued a new order imposing restrictions or suspensions on travel to the U.S. from eight countries, making augmentation to the initial travel ban from six…
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Here are details of the strategic dialogue between the U.S. and Kuwait
Following the visit of Kuwait’s leader Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah, to the White House and the subsequent meetings between the Emir and President Trump, Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson met…
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Senators angry over Tillerson’s delay to take action on radical Islamists
Reeling from pressure from lawmakers, the US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has made moves toward spending tens of millions of dollars to combat propaganda by radical Islamist and governments…
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Charlottesville: President Trump unusually silent over criticism from Tillerson, Cohn
by Adedotun Michael President Donald Trump might seem disappointed with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Gary Cohn, director of the National Economic Council, for publicly criticizing his response…
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United States will respond to Russia’s move to expel diplomats by Sept 1
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has said Monday that the United States will respond to Russia's government's move to cut American diplomatic staff in Russia by over 700, according to…
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U.S to ban citizens from travelling to North Korea
The U.S. government is set to ban American citizens from traveling to North Korea, following the detention and tragic death college student Otto Warmbier and Kim Jong Un's persistent nuclear…
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The Dummies’ Guide to understanding Donald Trump’s Paris climate deal decision
Le Donald finally announced his decision to withdraw the United States yesterday in a televised Rose Garden speech. We sort of knew what was coming - what with his claims that global…
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U.S accepts responsibility for Manchester attack investigation leaks
Secretary of state Rex Tillerson said that the United States takes full responsibility for the leaks of classified information from the Manchester terror attack investigation, CNN reports. Tillerson expressed his…
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Pope Francis discusses terrorism and climate change, urges Trump to be a peacemaker,
The Pope urged President Trump to be a peacemaker during the Holy See meeting, Wednesday, and Trump promised he would not forget Pope Francis message. Trump received a tribute from…
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President Trump makes first foreign trip | Here’s his travel itinerary
by Itunuoluwa Adebo President Trump leaves May 19, for his first trip abroad as President in a bid to boost his foreign policy agenda. First Lady Melania will accompany him…
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White House postpones decision making on Paris climate agreement
by Itunuoluwa Adebo A meeting of Trump administration advisers that was been scheduled for Tuesday to decide whether the United States would be pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement…
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We are going to make a deal if Israel and Palestine are willing – Trump
by Dolapo Adelana US President, Donald Trump says a deal will be made between Israel and parties if both parties are willing. Trump said this Wednesday when he played host…
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President Trump leaves Senate perplexed about private briefing location
On Monday, the White House announced that it would host an unusual private briefing on North Korea for the entire Senate, prompting questions from lawmakers about whether the Trump administration…
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US talks tough on Iran, but will stick to present deal for now
by Itunuoluwa Adebo President Trump's administration on Wednesday, declared the international deal to restrain Tehran's nuclear program had failed and that Iran continues to be "the world's leading sponsor of…
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“Another successful job” | Trump appears quite pleased with the US bombing of Afghanistan
by Itunuoluwa Adebo President Trump has described the US dropping the military’s biggest non-nuclear bomb on Afghanistan as "another successful job." Popularly known as the "mother of all bombs," the…
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Will Tillerson’s visit to Moscow quell troubled waters in Syria?
by Itunuoluwa Adebo Rex Tillerson, Secretary of State a one-time recipient of the Russian Order of Friendship from President Vladimir Putin arrives Tuesday in Moscow amid brewing tensions over the…
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North Korea fires a missile into the Sea of Japan ahead of US-China meeting
by Itunuoluwa Adebo North Korea fired a ballistic missile off the coast of the Korean Peninsula, ahead of the first meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Foreign missions to monitor Magu’s screening | EFCC to arraign ex-NNPC MD, Yakubu on Thursday | More stories
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. Yobe govt owing us 16 months salary - Aggrieved workers - YNaija $9.8m: EFCC to arraign ex-NNPC MD, Yakubu on Thursday -…
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How America’s incoming Secretary of State did business in Nigeria
America's incoming Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson is not someone who is new to working with Nigeria and the Nigerian government. Exxon Mobil, the company in which Tillerson is the…
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Trump picks ExxonMobil CEO, Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State
President-elect of the United States of America, Donald Trump has chosen ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson to serve as Secretary of State, the transition team announced Tuesday. "His tenacity, broad experience…
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The September Standard
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- This Week in Fashion: Our Favourite Looks From MET Gala, Bridgerton Premiere
- Top 5 Must-Visit Art Galleries in Nigeria This Weekend
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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
The September Standard
- Uchay Joel Chima’s No Longer Afraid of Shadows Showing at Soto
- BBL vs. Size Zero: How The Era of Size Zero May Have been Trying To Save Women From Today’s Era of BBL
- This Week in Fashion: Our Favourite Looks From MET Gala, Bridgerton Premiere
- Top 5 Must-Visit Art Galleries in Nigeria This Weekend
- Cuppy Dazzles With Anthony Joshua & Naomi Campbell For Wedding of the Year
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