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January 28, 2017

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 signed an order to suspend visas to citizens of 7 Islamic countries for 3 months. Travellers from the Middle East were stopped from boarding US-bound... Read More

.US, donald trump, flights, Iran, Muslims

January 28, 2017

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 from war in Islamic countries. Trump had on Friday ordered that travellers from 7 Islamic countries be denied visa for the next three months. He... Read More

.US, donald trump, Islamic countries, refugees, UN agencies

January 28, 2017

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 said having a good relationship with Putin would be a “great asset”. “We look forward to have great relationship with all countries. We believe we... Read More

.US, donald trump, Good Relationship, Russia, Theresa May, Vladimir Putin

January 24, 2017

‘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 president-elect had told Comey when Mr. Trump and the bureau chief met a Trunp Tower that there was no plan to replace him. Many believe... Read More

.US, donald trump, FBI, Hillary Clinton, James Comey

January 23, 2017

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 sanctions if they moved production outside the country. Trump had promised to bring manufacturing plants back to the United States during his campaign. “We think... Read More

.US, Corporate taxes, donald trump, regulations

January 20, 2017

“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 of the Capitol Building in Washington and had in attendance all the living former Presidents of the US and their wives. President Donald Trump was... Read More

Thinking Through

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January 20, 2017

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 the Sinola cartel known for narcotics and deadly violence before he was arrested in 1993. US Justice department said drug kingpin landed at MacArthur Airport... Read More

.US, El Chapo, Extraduted, Joaquin Guzman, mexico

January 19, 2017

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 the President, Malam Garba Shehu, said, “Gentlemen, I think we should respond to refute this falsehood. The US does not invite Heads of State or President... Read More

Cover Stories, The News Blog

.US, donald trump, inauguration, nigeria, Presidency, snub

December 29, 2016

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 Russian compounds in the U.S. In a statement on Thursday by Obama, the US said the actions were “in response to Russia’s malicious cyber activity... Read More

.US, 35 diplomats, barack obama, DNC Hack, Russia, Santions, Vladmir Putin

December 29, 2016

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 has been more, much more than the man who rewrote black history. For many Americans, Barack Obama’s leadership choices could have been way better, could... Read More

The News Blog, Thinking Through

.US, America, barack obama, Black, end of tenure, michelle obama, Muslim, president

December 28, 2016

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 his Twitter account said the disrespect of Israel had to stop. “We cannot continue to let Israel be treated with such total disdain and disrespect.... Read More

.US, disdain, disrespect, donald trump, Iran deal, UN

December 28, 2016

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 Twitter account said Obama was making inflammatory statements and causing roadblocks. “Doing my best to disregard the many inflammatory President O statements and roadblocks.Thought it... Read More

.US, barack obama, donald trump, Inflammatory statements, transition

December 16, 2016

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 during the conference. He said it was shocking that a recent poll showed that 37 per cent of Republican voters approved of Putin, saying “Ronald Reagan would... Read More

.US, Aleppo, barack obama, donald trump, End of the year Conference, Hillary Clinton, Russia, syria, US election, Vladmir Putin

December 15, 2016

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 on Wednesday, the US said it has donated a total of $291m to people affected by Boko Haram in 2016. “This new funding to United... Read More

.US, $92m, boko haram, donation

December 10, 2016

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 the disclosure on Saturday via his Twitter account, saying he would be devoting ‘zero’ time to the show. I have NOTHING to do with The Apprentice except... Read More

.US, donald trump, Mark Burnett, reality TV show, The Apprentice

November 13, 2016

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 on Sunday. “What we are going to do is get the people that are criminal and have criminal records, gang members, drug dealers, where a... Read More

.US, donald trump, immigrants, Three million

INEC

November 12, 2016

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. Yet, their election process every four years is conducted seamlessly and the results begin to trickle out mere hours after most polls across the country... Read More

Cover Stories, Featured

.US, enfranchisement, INEC, sticky, US elections

September 30, 2016

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 Adesina, the US Secretary of State, John Kerry congratulated Nigeria on behalf of Americans. Kerry said, “On behalf of President Obama and the American people,... Read More

.US, congratulations, independence, John Kerry, nigeria

Presidential look

September 27, 2016

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 task as both candidates, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump had their wins and losses coming. Let’s get right on it: WINNERS Hillary Clinton: Without an... Read More

.US, donald trump, Hillary Clinton, Lester Holt, presidential debate

September 27, 2016

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 after 45 cases of the disease were recorded at Isolo Local Council Area of the state. 2. Melaye tell FCT Minister to slaughter stray cows Senator... Read More

.US, Abuja, boko haram, chibok, clinton, FCT, jonathan, Melaye, trump, village

September 27, 2016

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 their best, or maybe not as Republican Trump did not disappoint with his many incoherent statements and very frequent interruptions of his opponent. From this... Read More

.US, Debate, donald trump, Hillary Clinton, white house

September 21, 2016

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 The ‘Johnny’ crooner took to her snapchat to complain about Nigerian music critics who criticize musicians without actually researching on them. The visibly angry singer... Read More

.US, Banky W, Brad Pitt, celebrity, Jolie, Yemi Alade

September 15, 2016

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 States. The spokesperson at the Nigeria House, Bolaji Akinremi was given a letter addressed to the President demanding the speedy release of the abducted girls.... Read More

.US, #BBOG, bring back our girls, Chibok girls, protest, united states

September 14, 2016

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 probing ex-President Jonathan, Patience says Lai Mohammed – YNaija MASSOB takes Biafra struggle to the international community – YNaija 8-month-old baby, 90-year-old die in Lagos... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

.US, Aleppo, bill clinton, camps, enugu, FG, herdsmen, IDP, isreal, jonathan, lagos, obama, tracklist

September 13, 2016

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 in Rio, Brazil. 2. MASSOB to hold peaceful procession tomorrow The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has said that... Read More

.US, big 5, campaign, clinton, FG, MASSOB, paralympics, Patience Jonathan

September 10, 2016

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 U.S. rapper, Desiigner, known for his Billboard number 1 single, Panda, has been arrested by the police after pointing a gun at another driver near the Lincoln Tunnel,... Read More

.US, Adiche, Beyoncé, Desiigner, Entertainment Roundup, Music, nigeria, obama, panda, Vanity Fair

September 8, 2016

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 Audu, eldest son of late Kogi governor – YNaija There are no poisonous rice in Nigeria, FG says – YNaija Militants kill Police sergeant during... Read More

.US, Edo, Fulami herdsmen, hausa, INEC, nigeria, PDP, police, sex scandal

September 1, 2016

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 cabinet members for three months – YNaija 5 suspected criminals arrested by ‘Operation Crocodile Smile’ – YNaija Police says victims of Zamfara blasphemy killings are... Read More

.US, boko haram, Buhari, CBN, criminal, Forx, mexico, PDP, phone, police, tracklist, trump, Zamfara

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 EFCC over arrest of blogger- YNaija Court slams DSS for repeatedly failing to obey court orders- YNaija Buhari tasks Tinubu’s newly wedded son to keep... Read More

.US, APC, Buhari, clinton, Edo state, election, hilary, nigeria, Pakistani, PDP, Tinubu, trump

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, has arrived in Washington D.C. 2. Gunmen attack Ogun state Gunmen have reportedly attacked the Ogijo area of Ogun state, killing about 4 persons and... Read More

.US, boko haram, Buhari, gunmen, Kashamu, Ogun State, usman

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