Theresa May

August 16, 2017

Theresa May criticises Donald Trump for his response to the rally in Charlottesville

U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May Wednesday, at Portsmouth at a ceremony to mark the arrival of a new aircraft carrier has criticised US President Donald Trump over his response to the violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, the Telegraph reports. Donald Trump said both sides of the protests should be blamed. What had happened: Neo-Nazis clashed with anti-racism demonstrators,... Read More

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August 15, 2017

Theresa May drafts new plans to exit the EU

by Adedotun Michael Britain is set to announce a plan to push for a customs partnership with the European Union (EU) which would deflect the need for a customs border between the UK and the rest of the union. The proposed plan which will overrule the need for a physical post-Brexit border would see Britain... Read More

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August 15, 2017

Theresa May to make first visit to Japan on August 30

by Adedotun Michael According to a Downing Street statement published this morning, British Prime Minister, Theresa May, is planning to embark on an official visit between 30th August and 1st September to Japan on an official visit with a purported aim of discussing defense and security cooperation coupled with trade and investment opportunities. Though Mrs... Read More

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August 11, 2017

Survey reveals Britons want a hard Brexit

by Adedotun Michael A survey of over 20,000 ordinary voters has revealed an unbelievable support amongst both Leavers and Remainers for Theresa May’s strategy of securing a clean Brexit with the EU. The survey exposed that two-thirds of people would rather quit with no negotiations at all than settle for a soft Brexit which would... Read More

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These 15 photos will help you understand how Donald Trump fared at the #G20Summit

It’s President Donald Trump‘s second trip out of the United States and the G20 summit he’s attending alongside other world leaders has just wrapped up. If for nothing else, this has been one remarkable trip for Trump as he got to sit with Russia‘s Vladimir Putin (or his BFF, as we at YNaija like to... Read More

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Downing street is ‘not aware’ of any Trump plan to visit

In response to growing rumors, the Downing Street has said it is “not aware” of any plans for the US President Donald to visit the UK in two weeks after the British media reported that he would ‘sneak’a visit to Scotland following the G20 Summit in Hamburg. According to CNN, spokesman for Prime Minister Theresa May... Read More

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Trump might ‘sneak’ into UK to visit Theresa May in two weeks

President Trump might be in for a showdown in the UK as anti-Trump protesters are mobilizing to take action on the shortest possible notice after unconfirmed news emerged that the Prime Minister is preparing to host the U.S president in the next two week. According to the Guardian, the President could visit Turnberry, his golf... Read More

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Theresa May signs agreement with DUP to remain in power

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has signed a deal with Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), a move that will allow her retain her position after the Conservatives lost their majority in the election. The Conservatives need the support of DUP’s 10 MPs after managing to get 317 seats in the 650-seat parliament. “An agreement... Read More

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. KADUNA DECLARATION: OSINBAJO MEETS WITH 36 STATES GOVERNORS Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, met with State Governors, as part of the series of consultations on the issue of ethnic agitations, between the pro-Biafra groups and the Northern youth. 2. SAUDI KING UPENDS ROYAL SUCCESSION, APPOINTS SON AS... Read More

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Queen Elizabeth removes her crown to give her speech for the first time in 43 years (WATCH)

Theresa May had her first Queen’s speech this morning and some viewers were more focused on the Queen’s colourful look, as it is the first time she is giving a speech without her crown in 43 years. Leaving out the usual robes and heavy crown, today marked the first Queen’s speech in 43 years that... Read More

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London mosque attacker has been named

The attacker of the London terrorist attack has been named locally as Darren Osborne, from Weston-Super-Mare in Somerset. Darren Osborne, 47, a father-of-four, is well known by locals, Telegraph reports. Speaking on Monday, one woman, who did not wish to be named, said: “We all know Darren, from our youth generally. “When I heard what... Read More

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Theresa May announces new top team after cabinet shake up (SEE LIST)

UK Prime Minister, Theresa May, has announced her new top team in a cabinet reshuffle, leaving Jeremy Hunt and Chris Grayling as Health Secretary and Transport Secretary, despite widespread criticism. The prime minister is expected to create a new position of deputy prime minister to solidify her position as the leader of the party. She already confirmed... Read More

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The Media Blog: Theresa May lost that election but won herself some prime media covfefe

If you thought Hillary Clinton suffered, think again. Her position as the biggest election fail of the year has been taken away from her by one Theresa May. Anyway you look at it, there’s no way that the sixty year old British Prime Minister can be enjoying life right now, and unlike most of us... Read More

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I don’t think Theresa May has any credibility – Corbyn

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has vowed to get rid of Theresa May in a matter of days. In an exclusive interview with the Sunday Mirror, Mr Corbyn says Labour will amend the Queen’s speech. The Labour leader says: “I can still be Prime Minister. This is still on. Absolutely. Theresa May has been to the... Read More

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The Big 10: These are the stories that drove conversation this week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. 1. My husband is recovering fast – Aisha Buhari speaks from London After 23 days of the President’s medical vacation in the UK, Nigeria’s first lady, Aisha Buhari, visited him. Speaking through her Senior Special Assistant on Administration, Hajo Sani, she said the President... Read More

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The Thread: “Screw you and your politics” | J.K Rowling comes to Theresa May’s defence

Whew! In Nigeria, we’ll say the polity is heating up. It sure is, if renowned author and screen writer of the fabulous Harry Potter series unfollows you on Twitter. And then calls you out. First, a little backstory. Prime Minister of Britain Theresa May called for snap elections 3 years early and lost. The purpose... Read More

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The Explainer: What do the British election results mean?

In April, British Prime Minister Theresa May called for a general election three years ahead of schedule, a bold move aimed at strengthening her party’s hold and cementing her position after taking over from David Cameron who resigned last June after the results of the Brexit referendum. In order for her to remain Prime Minister, her... Read More

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2 British Prime Ministers have visited Jesus House and both of them have been disgraced

You’d think that politicians patronising religious institutions when seeking office is a concept limited to Nigeria right? **side eye Goodluck Jonathan a la 2015 elections** Yet, more and more, it’s becoming quite clear that everywhere, politicians do what they have to – whatever works – to get what they want. To be fair, it probably... Read More

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UK elections: How young people disMAYed Theresa

by Alexander O. Onukwue In an unprecedented occurrence, the UK elections recorded a voter turnout of 72% of persons registered to vote between 18 and 24. Exit polls from the just concluded snap elections called by Prime Minister Theresa May of the Conservative Party reveal a surge of more Labour seats in the House of... Read More

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UK elections: I will form a government that will lead Britain forward – Theresa May

British Prime Minister Theresa May has met Queen Elizabeth II to ask for permission to form a new government. May’s Conservative Party had been unable to gain majority votes in a snap election she called. The Conservatives lost some seats while Labour made huge gains in the election. May will now form a coalition with... Read More

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Theresa May to the UK: ‘May I Continue?’

by Alexander O. Onukwue In defiance of Jeremy Corbyn’s call to resign and against the backdrop of the failure to retain majority of seats in the UK Parliament, Theresa May has not called it quits and will seek to retain her place in the UK Parliament. May, 60, had suggested during the campaigns that a... Read More

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Theresa May to visit Buckingham Palace for permission to form UK government

Prime Minister Theresa May will visit Buckingham Palace on Friday to seek permission to form a government. May had been unable to command a majority as Conservatives are eight seats short with one seat left to be announced. The Prime Minister would attempt to gain support of the Democratic Unionist Party. Jeremy Corbyn has urged... Read More

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May Day: The wrong moves of Theresa May’s campaign

by Alexander O. Onukwue “The cold, hard fact is that if I lose just six seats, I will lose this election, and Jeremy Corbyn will be sitting down to negotiate with the Presidents, Prime Ministers and Chancellors of Europe”. That was British Prime Minister, Theresa May, writing in the Daily Mail on May 19, 2017,... Read More

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UK Elections: Understanding what a hung parliament means

by Alexander O. Onukwue For the first time in three elections and only the second occurrence since after the Second World War, the UK will have a hung parliament. A Hung Parliament is one where no party is able to gain an outright majority control of the seats in the House of Commons. Of the... Read More

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UK Elections: The numbers that matter

by Alexander O. Onukwue The Senate Hearings on FBI Director, James Comey may have taken the majority of the attention on Thursday, but at the same time in a snap election, the UK was determining its fate. With the projections being made by the major outlets, the big news is that Prime Minister, Theresa May,... Read More

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Just In: Theresa May loses majority, under pressure to resign

British Prime Minister Theresa May has lost her parliamentary majority in a snap election she called. May had called the election to try to strengthen her hand in talks with the EU on Brexit. The conservatives will be unable to reach the 326 mark that would give them a majority, meaning they will have to... Read More

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The Thread: “Foolish” “Get your money back from Nigerian pastors” | The world laughs at Theresa May’s defeat

Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May has lost the election she called three years ahead of time, to enable her command the authority she sought to cruise though Brexit negotiations with the European Union, which begins in less than two weeks. It’s so bad, even seats abandoned by the Tories for years, which Theresa May, the... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: $1.2bn needed to repair NNPC refineries – Kachikwu | Reps summon service chiefs, IGP over kidnappings | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Anti-Igbo threat: “We are still looking for them” | Police yet to arrest Northern youth leaders – YNaija $1.2bn needed to repair NNPC refineries – Kachikwu – YNaija Take ownership of LAUTECH from Oyo, Osun | Protesting students urge FG – YNaija Reps summon service chiefs, IGP... Read More

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Britain holds snap general elections

The United Kingdom has opened polls less than two months after Prime Minister Theresa May called a general election. According to CNN, more than 46 million people are eligible to vote. Polls close at 10 p.m. UK time (5 p.m. ET), with results expected to begin rolling in within an hour or so after voting... Read More

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Theresa May supports Sadiq Khan after Donald Trump tweet

UK PM, Theresa May, has backed the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, after US President Donald Trump blasted him in the aftermath of the London terror attack. Speaking at a press conference in Westminster, May said Khan was doing a good job and there was no reason to say anything wrong against him, Politico reports. ... Read More

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