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Opinion: The controversy over Trump’s Phone Call to Buhari
by Jideofor Adibe Virtually all the leading newspapers in the country reported on February 14 that President Buhari spoke to Donald Trump the previous day “at the request of…
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The Thread: Words we learnt from ATCQ’s politically charged performance at the #GRAMMYs
A Tribe Called Quest did not hold back at all. Theirs was a gripping, exciting political performance, with songs like "We The People", "Can I kick It" and "Moving Backwards."…
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See how Trump walked the Grammys red carpet #MakeAmericaGreatAgain
Sure we predicted American stars getting all political at the Grammy's tonight. What we did not see coming was this Trump dress on Joy Villa. She literally dragged "Trump" across…
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Fact Check: No, Trump, your Cabinet delay is not the longest in history
President of the United States, Donald Trump, is angry that he does not have his full cabinet available so he can hit the ground running. According to him, this…
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The Thread: Americans stomp all over Trump in his latest edition of “fake news”
It does not appear that Trump's war with the media will end anytime soon. The New York Times newspapers came within his cross hairs again because of their coverage of…
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Chude Jideonwo: Why are Africa’s young people voting for old men?
The populist wave that carried Donald Trump to the American presidency is a global phenomenon. Nowhere is this more apparent than in West Africa, over the past two years. The…
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Opinion: Like Hitler, like Trump?
by Ogbonna Nwuke It wasn't really supposed to be easy either for America or for a world order that has evolved over time. The signs had been there right from…
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US federal judge blocks Trump’s immigration ban
US President Donald Trump's ban on 7 Muslim countries suffered a severe blow after a US federal judge on Friday ordered a temporary nationwide halt of the order. Seattle US…
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Opinion: Donald Trump’s Mexican wall is a metaphor for Nigeria
by ‘Lakunle Jaiyesimi What the Mexican Wall does to a people on either side is what divisive words do. It is not more Mexican than it is American since Mexicans…
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The Thread: Iraqi refugee, Brahim, literally saved my life, twice -US Soldier | #MuslimBan
Donald Trump's ban on refugees has got the US and other countries reeling. See below the retelling of a personal experience by a US soldier, @dyllyp. *tears*
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“The President is fine”…while corruption in the government is treated with deodorant” | See our top 10 quotes from the past week here
This week it was hard to drown out the noise of conviction about the President's health status coming from the Presidency but then there's been more from others in and…
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Opinion: America doesn’t owe anybody anything
by Umar Sa'ad Hassan President Donald Trump has promised to get Americans off welfare by rebuilding America with American labour. He has promised an end to the era where their…
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Simon Kolawole: On the bloodbath in Southern Kaduna
by Simon Kolawole Sigh. Usually, the most tricky topic for me to discuss regarding Nigeria’s nationhood is religion and ethnicity. Difficult to discuss not because I’m afraid of being verbally…
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The Thread: This is the effect of keeping Muslims out of America
Trump's ban on refugees has generated quite some controversy on Twitter. @Rex Huppke addresses this controversy. Do see below: So unfortunate.
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The Thread: “Trump’s refugee ban goes against everything we stand for” | War survivor tells his story
US president, Donald Trump, is on a rampage and no one might be able to stop it. It is doubtful protests will, either. After reinstating the Global Gag Rule, which…
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Peregrino Brimah: Trump’s wall will kill the drug cartel, save thousands of lives in Mexico
by Peregrino Brimah As United States president Donald Trump moves ahead with building the "great wall" between America and Mexico at its southern border, there is an important benefit of…
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The Ynaija Cover this evening – the 27th of January
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 27th of January
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 26th of January
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How is Trump gradually turning America anti-abortionist?
It's been a rough honeymoon week for America and it's not even over yet. Just a day after the inauguration of their 45th President, the women (and men too) took…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 26th of January
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Afam Ade-Odiachi: Trump Short
by Afam Ade-Odiachi There is a lot about life that is beautiful. It’s the conversations that we hear, and the stories that we tell and how different they are. There…
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Opinion: A wedding in America and the reception in Nigeria
by Osuchukwu Mark Anthony. "Few days to Mr Trump's inauguration, Biafrans decided to celebrate Trump's victory and swearing in on the streets of Nigeria wielding Biafran flags of different…
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Ezinne Ukoha: Trump won the presidency, but he lost America (And that’s great news)
by Ezinne Ukoha Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 45th President of the United States of America. The so-called peaceful transition of power has essentially taken place and…
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Opinion: Trump is pissed, China is pissed and Nigeria is taking the Piss
by Adewunmi Emoruwa Friday the 20th of January 2017, President Donald J. Trump was officially recognised as the ruler of the free world. However you feel about him, like him…
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We predict the next 4 years based on President Trump’s inaugural speech
Taking the Oath of Office as the least popular President in 40 years is no mean feat. But President Donald J. Trump is no stranger to breaking the mould. Against…
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The Thread: President Obama’s final address to Americans
The 44th President of the United States of America takes a bow as he leaves office. In thes few tweets below, he confesses what impact being a leader has had…
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The Thread: As a new American presidency dawns, the worlds says its final goodbyes to the Obama administration
It's almost upon us: Trump's inauguration as the 45th president of America. A segment of America is in a panic, while the other half cannot wait. But before power changes…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 20th of January
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 19th of January
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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