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Muslims barred from flights to US
Citizens of Iraq and Iran were on Saturday barred from boarding flights to America after President Donald Trump order the temporary ban of 7 Muslim countries. Trump had on Friday…
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Allow refugees entry into the US, UN agencies tell Trump
The United Nations refugee agency and International Organization for Migration (IOM) have called on US President Donald Trump to reverse the order to stop issuance of visas to refugees running…
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A good relationship with Putin would be a great asset – Trump
US President, Donald Trump is hoping to have ‘a very fantastic relationship’ with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump said this during a joint news briefing with visiting UK Prime Minister Theresa May. Trump…
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‘Trump to retain Comey as FBI director’
US President Donald Trump is reportedly set to retain James Come as the director of the Federal Bureau of Intelligence (FBI). According to New York Times, aides of the then…
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Donald Trump promises to cut corporate taxes, regulations
U.S President Donald Trump on Monday promised to cut corporate taxes and regulations. Trump said this met with a dozen prominent American manufacturers at the White House. He however threatened…
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“I will fight for you with every breath in my body” | Top 10 quotes from President Donald Trump’s inaugural speech
Amidst the doubts, protests and total boycott, Donald John Trump was on Friday sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. The ceremony held at the West Front…
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Mexican drug lord, El Chapo extradited to the US
One of the world's most notorious criminals, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman has been extradited by the Mexican government to the U.S to face charges Thursday. Guzman was the leader of…
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Pres. Buhari was not snubbed for Trump’s inauguration – Presidency
The presidency has denied reports that President Muhammadu Buhari was snubbed for the inauguration of president-elect of the United States, Donald Trump. In a statement on Thursday, media aide to…
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DNC hack: US sanctions Russia, expels 35 diplomats
The United States has sanctioned Russia over the hack of the Democratic National Convention. US President, Barack Obama ordered the expulsion of 35 Russian diplomats including shutting down of two…
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Only 22 days to go! Here are the top 10 photos of Barack Obama’s years as U.S president
The day is upon us. 20 January, 2017 and we will say goodbye to the first black President of the United States of America. He served for eight years and…
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UN: I won’t allow Isreal be treated with disrespect – Trump
President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump says the ill-treatment of Israel will stop come January 20, 2017. Trump, who will resume office next month stated this on Wednesday via…
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Obama’s inflammatory statements not allowing smooth transition – Trump
President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump has accused outgoing President, Barack Obama of hampering a smooth transition, come January 20, 2017. Trump, who stated this on Wednesday via his…
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Key moments from Barack Obama’s end-of-the-year conference
President of the United States of America, Barack Obama on Friday held his final press conference of the year 2016. Obama mentioned Russia and its president, Vladmir Putin many times…
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US donates $92m to victims of Boko Haram insurgency
THe United States on Wednesday said it has donated about $92m to people affected by Boko Haram insurgency in the North-East and the Lake Chad Basin region. In a statement…
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I have NOTHING to do with ‘The Apprentice’ – Trump
President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump says he has nothing to do with reality TV show, 'The Apprentice'. Trump, who conceived the idea with Mark Burnett in 2004 made…
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Trump to deport 3 million illegal immigrants
President-elect of the United States Donald Trump has reiterated his vow to deport over three million undocumented and criminal immigrants. Trump made the disclosure in an interview to be broadcast…
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YNaija Analysis: What can INEC learn from the US elections?
The US is such a big country. It is 10 times the size of Nigeria, spread over 9 time zones, with over 130 million people voting in the general elections.…
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Independence: US congratulates Nigeria on 56th anniversary
The United States of America on Friday congratulated Nigeria on its 56th independence anniversary. In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi…
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One prepared to be president, the other? Well, we’re not sure | Here are the winners and losers from the U.S. debate
As per our style, we will not let the U.S. presidential debate fly by without bringing you the winners and losers from the night. This is not the most difficult…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should monitor today 1. Lagos warns against cholera outbreak The Lagos State government has warned its citizens about the recent outbreak of cholera…
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Win or lose, Donald Trump will still be close to the White House…
The first presidential debate in the US general elections has just ended and if you'd ask, it was a delight to watch. Candidates, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton brought on…
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Entertainment Roundup: Banky W releases new video | Yemi Alade slams ‘self acclaimed critics’
Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup Yemi Alade rants gender biased criticism…
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Chibok Girls: BBOG group protest in the U.S (PHOTOS)
The Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) advocacy group on Wednesday staged a protest in front of the Nigeria House demanding the release of the abducted Chibok girls in the United…
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The YNaija Tracklist: 21 kids sue President Obama | MASSOB goes international
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist Ijaw leaders reject Clark’s N’Delta dialogue team - YNaija Police arrests undergraduate for defrauding 7 ladies via Facebook - YNaija FG not…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five news stories to monitor today 1. Team Nigeria wins another Olympics Team Nigeria has landed their fifth and sixth gold medals at the ongoing Paralympics games…
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Entertainment Roundup: Adichie makes another global list | Rapper, Desiigner in police trouble | Beyonce scores another win
Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup Panda crooner Desiigner arrested by police …
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The YNaija Tracklist: Abia sets up mobile court | No poisonous rice in Nigeria | Hausa, Fulani traders clash
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist How Fulani, Hausa traders clashed in Lagos - YNaija Ooni of Ife says FG should empower Nigerian youth - YNaija Police arrest Mohammed…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Mexico will pay for Trump’s wall | Teenager caugt selling soap as phone | Herdsmen dissatisfied with Ekiti anti-grazing law
From the papers this morning - President Buhari to visit Osun state - YNaija Herdsmen in Ekiti state dissatisfied with the state's anti-grazing law - YNaija Gov. Wike suspends four…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘Buhari is a failure’ | Fuel price might go up again | Isis claims responsibility for Pakistani blast | More
From the papers this morning- a tracklist Too early? Kano APC chieftain declares Buhari a failure- YNaija EFCC begins probe of NASS over budget padding scandal- YNaija APC youths lambast…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five news stories to monitor today 1. Aisha Buhari visits U.S After allegations that she is wanted in the U.S, wife of the President, Aisha Buhari,…
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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