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Nigerian Graduate Sets New GPA Record at US School, Receives 40 Scholarship Offers
Science Park High School in Newark, New Jersey, U.S., has recently recognized Achunike Okafor, a Nigerian graduate, for his exceptional academic accomplishments. According to TapIntoNewark, an online newspaper, Okafor has…
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The Big 5: Ministerial list nominees incompetent, lack fresh ideas – PDP; U.S. bans Nigeria’s 2019 election riggers, imposes visa restrictions | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Senate approves Buhari's request for 15 special advisers The Senate has approved President Muhammadu Buhari’s request to appoint 15 Special…
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The Big 5: NLC tells workers to mobilise for prolonged strike over minimum wage; Aisha Buhari leads APC women for 2019 elections | Other top stories
Here are the top stories that have grabbed the headlines and are shaping conversations into the start of 2019. NLC tells workers to mobilise for prolonged strike over FG's failure…
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“I fight back and it won’t be pretty” | Trump warns McCain
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued a warning to Arizona Republican Senator John McCain, saying "be careful, because at some point I fight back." According to Washington Examiner, Trump’s threat…
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Dozens killed as U.S. airstrikes hit ISIS camps in Yemen
In one of the over hundred airstrikes against AQAP (Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula), about 50 ISIS fighters were killed in U.S. military airstrikes in Yemen targeting two training…
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U.S General says North Korea lacks capacity to hit U.S with accuracy
Vice chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff said Tuesday that North Korea is not capable of striking the United States with "any degree of accuracy" and that North's…
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Pictures of Trump, Melania, Emmanuel and Bridget Macron in Eiffel Tower dinner
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania wrapped up their day with dinner at Jules Verne restaurant for a private dinner at the Eiffel Tower in Paris with French President Emmanuel…
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President Trump calls French first lady Brigitte Macron “beautiful” and in “good shape”
President Donald Trump commented on the physique of French President Emmanuel Macron’s wife on Thursday, calling her “beautiful” and saying that she is “in such good shape” while the French president…
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President Trump leaves problems behind, visits French President Macron
President Donald Trump, amid heightening tensions back home for possessing Russian connections and all over the world climate change and trade, arrived in Paris at the invitation of France's President…
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President Trump gets $1.6bn requested to begin construction of Mexico border wall
Amid the negative press, President Donald Trump has been receiving since he returned from his G-20 summit trip and the present confusion surrounding his son Donald Trump Jr., this is…
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Canadian Prime Minister says he has better things to do than read Trump’s tweets
Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau said Thursday that there is no doubt that President Trump’s tweeting habits are a “new wrinkle in international diplomacy.” In an open forum with the press,…
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“It’s a total disgrace what happened to Otto Warmbier” | Trump mourns late North Korea detainee
President Donald Trump has once again condemned the brutality of North Korea that led to the death of Otto Warmbier, the 22-year-old honors student who died Monday in Cincinnati days…
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North Korea is a “brutal regime” | President Trump reacts to Otto Warmbier’s death
President Donald Trump expressed dismay at news of Warmbier's death and condemned the "brutal regime." Trump said in a statement, "Melania and I offer our deepest condolences to the family…
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22-year-old American student released from North Korea dies
U.S College student who was released from North Korea last week after he spent 17 months in prison and more than a year in a coma died on Monday at an…
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U.S CEOs give Trump an ‘F’ for his 130 days as President
During his 2016 campaign, President Trump went on and on about his apparent business prowess, but since he assumed power business leaders seem alarmed by Trump's political skills or lack of.…
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Russia vows to target US planes after shooting down Syrian Air Force jet
The Russia defense ministry says it will treat the United States led coalition planes in Syria, as targets following the shooting of a Syrian Air Force jet by the U.S…
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Trump is not walking away from climate change despite withdrawal from Paris agreement
According to reports, U.S Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has said that Trump remains committed to addressing climate change despite his withdrawal from the Paris climate pact.Tillerson said that President…
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Time to stop German cars sales in the U.S | Trump tells European leaders
U.S President Donald Trump has said “the Germans are bad, very bad” while meeting with European leaders in Brussels on Thursday, according to the German news magazine Der Spiegel. Trump…
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“You have been a flagrant menace for far too long” | Trump calls for tougher sanctions on North Korea
President Donald Trump has called for tougher sanctions against North Korea after it test-fired a ballistic missile Sunday. “Let this latest provocation serve as a call for all nations to…
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Man jailed for threatening to kill Obama, family
An Oregon man who thretened to kill former President Barack Obama over social media will serve five years in a U.S. federal prison. The Mail Tribune reported Friday that U.S.…
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Release of Chibok girls is a positive development – U.S
by Azeez Adeniyi The U.S government has said the release of 82 of the abducted Chibok girls is heartwarming. The Deputy Director, Office of West African Affairs, Bureau of African…
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Donald Trump to retain 50 Obama appointees
President-elect Donald Trump has decided to retain 50 senior President Barack Obama administration appointees to remain in their posts after his inauguration. White House press secretary, Sean Spicer on Thursday…
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I have made my green card “inoperable” – Wole Soyinka
Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka has said he is no longer part of the American society, as he has made his green card "inoperable" following the victory of Donald Trump in…
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‘Handover peacefully or face the consequences’, U.S warns Jammeh
The U.S has warned Gambian President Yahya Jammeh against forcefully remaining in office when his tenure ends on Thursday. According to the U.S, Jammeh is losing the opportunity to peacefully…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Police arrest Pretty Mike for putting chains on girls The Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday arrested popular club owner,…
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How DSS foiled terrorist attacks on U.S
The Department of State Security (DSS) had foiled terror attacks on the United States about six months ago, Daily Trust reports. A government official confirmed that US President, Barack Obama…
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93 Days premieres in Nigeria today!
93 Days, the long awaited movie directed by Steve Gukas will finally premiere in Nigeria today, 13th of September at The Rock Cathedral Lagos. Starring Danny Glover, Bimbo Akintola, Keppy…
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Court asks Police, SSS why Kashamu should be extradited
An application to stop the extradition of Senator Buruji Kashamu to the United States has been served to the State Security Services and the Police by a Federal High Court…
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U.S says these 20 Nigerian states are not safe to visit
The United States Department of State has issued a new travel warning to its citizens against travelling to some parts of Nigeria. The travel warning, which was posted on the…
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Buhari thanks US for 2015 elections, Nigeria’s democracy
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja expressed appreciation for the important role the United States Government played in the success of the 2015 general elections in Nigeria. Receiving the…
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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