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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…
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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…
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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…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 9th of June
Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija: MAY DAY
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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UK elections: Housing Minister Garvin Barwell who wrote a book about winning elections, loses to Labour
Conservative Housing Minister, Gavin Barwell has lost his seat at Croydon Central to Labour. Barwell received 24,221 votes while Labour candidate Sarah Jones got 29,873, giving her a 6,652 majority.…
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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…
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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…
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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