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How US authorities locked up Nigerian for 4 days at Los Angeles Airport
by Dolapo Adelana A Nigerian man, Olaniyi Femi has recounted the horrendous treatment meted on him by United States authorities at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Femi, who possessed…
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BREAKING: Trump signs new immigration order
US President Donald Trump has signed a revised immigration order restricting entry into the U.S. by people from six predominantly Muslim countries, Bloomberg reports. An administration official confirmed that Trump signed…
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Obama tapped my phones before the elections in October | Trump calls former president sick in Twitter rampage
by Dolapo Adelana US president Donald Trump has accused his predecessor Barack Obama of wire tapping his phone before the last presidential election. In an outburst on Twitter, Saturday, Trump…
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After Schumer, Trump demands investigation into Nancy Pelosi over Russia ties
by Dolapo Adelana US president Donald Trump has requested that House Minority leader, Nancy Pelosi be investigated for lying that she had never met with current Russia Ambassador, Sergey Kislyak. Trump…
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“We are opening a new chapter of American greatness” | Trump says in first speech to Congress
US President Donald Trump in his first speech to Congress has said the US is witnessing a "renewal of the American spirit". In the address on Tuesday, Trump spoke about…
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“Don’t travel to Kaduna, Adamawa, others” | US, UK, Australia warn citizens
By Azeez Adeniyi The United States and two other countries have warned their citizens not to Kaduna and some other states in Nigeria. This is following the planned closure of…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories that you should monitor. Osinbajo writes N’Assembly, seeks approval for $500m Eurobond Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday wrote the National Assembly for permission…
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Nigeria-US relationship should be based on trust – Osinbajo
by Dolapo Adelana The time has come for both Nigeria and the United States to deepen the long-standing relationship between the countries based on mutual trust, according to Nigeria’s Acting…
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Democrats behind “fake news” about Russia – Trump
by Dolapo Adelana US President Donald Trump says opposition party, The Democrats are bitter on losing the election. Trump, who stated this Thursday via his Twitter account accused the Democrats…
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Classified information being released like candy – Trump
US President Donald Trump says classified information has been released illegally. Trump, who stated this Wednesday said it was "un-American" to hand out classified intelligence like "candy". "The real scandal…
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Stop interfering in US politics, Trump tells NSA, FBI
US president Donald Trump has accused two of the nation's top security agencies, the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Federal Bureau of Intelligence (FBI) of illegally giving information to…
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Trump won’t stop attacking Hillary Clinton’s campaign
US president Donald Trump says reports of his administration's connection to Russia is "nonsense". Trump, who stated this Wednesday via his Twitter account said it the allegations was an attempt…
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US will sell weapons to Nigeria, Trump tells Buhari
US President Donald Trump on Monday promised to cut a "new deal" with Nigeria on the sale of military weapons, Presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina has said. Trump made the promise…
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Just In: Trump’s National Security Adviser, Michael Flynn resigns
Donald Trump's National security adviser, Michael Flynn has resigned, Bloomberg News reports. Flynn's resignation comes after questions over whether he misled Vice President Mike Pence on discussing sanctions with Russia’s…
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BREAKING: ‘Trump to call Buhari today’
Geoffrey York, African Correspondent for the for The Globe and Mail says US president Donald Trump will on Monday speak with President Muhammadu Buhari over the phone. York said the…
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Trump lies all the time – Bernie Sanders
U.S. senator, Bernie Sanders says President Donald Trump "lies all the time". The democratic senator, who lost the party's presidential ticket to Senator Hillary Clinton for the November election which…
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Crackdown on illegal criminals, a fulfilment of my campaign promise – Trump
U.S. president Donald Trump says he is merely fulfilling his campaign promise with the clampdown on illegal criminals. Trump stated this Sunday via his Twitter account. "The crackdown on illegal…
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Who is Steve Bannon? White House Chief Strategist and America’s real president
He holds the newly created office of Chief Strategist at the White House. Steve Bannon should ordinarily function as a political adviser for President Donald Trump but now, it is…
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“See you in court”, Trump reacts to travel ban ruling
US president Donald Trump has reacted to the ruling of a court which rejected his appeal for the reinstatement of his travel ban. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you l be monitoring today. 1. Gunmen kill 3, abduct doctor in Lagos Gunmen early Thursday killed three persons during an invasion of an…
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Appeal court reject Trump’s travel ban
A US Appeals court has rejected an appeal to reinstate Trump's travel ban. In a unanimous ruling, the three-panel judge of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Trump's…
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‘Disgraceful’ Democrats obstructing my cabinet – Trump
US President Donald Trump has accused Democrats of obstructing the setting up of his full cabinet. Trump, who stated this on Wednesday via his Twitter account said the delay is…
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Trump shades haters, queries silences on Obama’s deal with Iran
US president says he has no deals in Russia, neither does he know its president, Vladimir Putin. Trump, who said this on Tuesday via his Twitter account wondered why there…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 4th of February
Read the full stories and analyses here now.
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US slaps Iran with fresh sanctions after missile tests
The United States has hit Iran with fresh sanctions on Friday for recent ballistic missile tests and its support for Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Trump had earlier sanctioned companies and individuals…
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I will hire 40 OPC guards to protect me against extradition – Kashamu
Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial district, Buruji Kashamu has said two to five persons would have to die before he can be extradited to the US. Kashamu has been accused…
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We will ensure Kashamu is extradited to the US – NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has said it would ensure the extradition of Senator Buruji Kashamu to the United States, following a ruling by an American court that…
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“They are dirty, sneaky rats who blow up people” – Trump (WATCH)
US President Donald Trump has said those he is trying to keep out of America are "dirty and demented people". In a short video clip, Trump who seemed to be…
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BREAKING: Federal Court blocks Trump’s immigration ban
The American Civil Liberties Union announced Saturday evening that a federal court in New York had issued an emergency stay on President Trump’s executive order banning immigration from seven predominantly…
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We will ban Americans from our country – Iran
Iran has said it will ban Americans from entering the country after President Donald Trump signed an order restricting arrivals from Iran and six other Muslim states into the US.…
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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