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In typical ‘Naija style’, President Putin pleads with Khabib’s dad not to punish him
It seems that the puff of the biggest fight of the year has gotten the attention of the Russian president. Arguably the single biggest event in sports this year, (getting…
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The Late 5: Mamora ‘rejects’ Buhari’s appointment, Putin secures fourth term as Russian leader, and other top stories
These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. Former senator, Olurunnimbe Mamora, has rejected his appointment as the Chairman of the Abuja Investment and Infrastructure Centre. According to…
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Trump slams media for covering up Obama’s corrupt uranium deal with Russia
US President Donald Trump has slammed the media for not covering the impropriety involved in the US-Russia uranium deal which gives Russia a 1/5th of the American uranium reserve. "Uranium…
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[The Legislative Blog]: If you’re Nigerian and in Russia, Dino Melaye wants to hang out with you tonight
Senator Dino Melaye is in Russia for official legislative duties. The 122 thousand people who follow him on Instagram have been treated to over 30 photos (and counting) from the…
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[The Legislative Blog]: You won’t believe who Dino Melaye is hanging out with in Russia
It's almost hard to believe but embattled senator, Dino Melaye was in the company of Russian president, Vladimir Putin yesterday. "Haters beware! I know powerful men" should have been Melaye's…
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Russian opposition leader arrested ahead of protest
Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, the principal figure in a galvanised protest movement against the country’s leadership, was detained on Friday ahead of a rally. Navalny said he was detained…
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Putin announces the destruction of Russia’s last supplies of chemical weapons
In a welcome development, Russian President Vladimir Putin says the Kremlin is destroying its last supplies of chemical weapons three years ahead of schedule, hailing the development as 'an historic event'.…
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Hillary Clinton slams Putin, Trump in “The Late Show” interview
Featuring on CBS’s “The Late Show”, former Democrats Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has expressed her harboured resentment towards Russia President, Vladimir Putin largely for his meddling into the 2016 election…
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We didn’t think Donald Trump could get any more controversial but he did – a timeline
US President Donald Trump is generally known as a controversial leader. This past month, however, has been one of the most tumultuous in recent times. From making up Mexican President's…
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€222m Neymar transfer deal, 42 alleged homosexuals arraigned in Lagos | The 5 numbers that mattered last week
€222 million - Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) signed Brazilian footballer, Neymar in a five-year transfer deal from Barcelona. Neymar will earn $653,000 per week in the record-breaking deal. 42 - The…
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Tillerson says he told Putin U.S-Russia relationship could get worse and it did
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson told reporters Tuesday that he warned Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov that the relationship between the U.S. and Moscow was bad…
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Putin orders 755 US diplomats to leave Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday said 755 US diplomats must leave the country. This is in retaliation for Congress’ approving new sanctions for Moscow’s interference in the 2016 presidential…
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Former intelligence chiefs trash Trump for his relations with Putin
Two former top Intelligence officials have blasted President Donald Trump for showing disrespect for intelligence officials and and his relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The officials said Trump was…
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Trump and Putin had undisclosed conversations at G20 dinner
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, had a second undisclosed discussion during a dinner for G20 leaders at a summit earlier this month in Germany, according to CNN. The…
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We get along ‘very, very well’ | Trump talks about Putin
US President Donald Trump in an interview on Wednesday said he has a good relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “People said, ‘Oh, they shouldn’t get along.’ Well, who are…
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Trump has a rethink about joint Russia cyber security unit, says it cannot happen
President Donald Trump on Sunday seemed to have a rethink, backtracking on his push for cyber security unit with Russia, tweeting that he did not think it could happen, just…
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Osinbajo abandoned Aso Rock, Trump honours Putin, the flooded “Mega-sea-ty” | Our top 10 photos from last week #LagosFloods Edition
Even though you may be tempted by the news cycle to believe that the flooding in Lagos is all that happened this week, it is not. Thankfully, you have us…
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Putin has vehemently denied Russian meddling in election – Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump has, in continuation of the reactions on Russian meddling in the election, said that Russian President, Vladimir Putin, denied the allegations. In a tweet coming after…
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Trump very different in reality than on TV – Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said US President Donald Trump is a different person physically than on television after holding a meeting with him. "Trump on television very much…
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Donald Trump and Putin’s first meeting will be ‘lit’ but not for the reasons #FakeNews told you
The global news cycle is already saturated with stories - mostly speculations - about Donald Trump's relationship - or the lack thereof - with Russia's strong but controversial Vladimir Putin.…
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Obama knew about Russian election meddling before Nov. 8 – Trump
President Donald Trump on Friday night said the Obama administration knew about Russian meddling in the U.S. presidential election before Nov. 8 and did nothing. "Just out: The Obama Administration…
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Putin attacks Americans for Russia-Trump deal claims
Russian President Vladimir Putin has chided Americand over continued claims of a Russian deal with US President Donald Trump. In a debate at the St Petersburg Economic Forum, Putin said…
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“Tell Vladimir that after the election I’ll have more flexibility” | Trump taunts Obama
by Azeez Adeniyi President Donald Trump has again taunted Barack Obama on Sunday after the former President denied his phone tapping allegations. 'Who was it that secretly said to Russian…
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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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US President Trump, Putin to hold first phone conversation
US President Donald Trump will hold a phone conversation with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin on Saturday. “I can confirm that a telephone conversation is planned. It will be Saturday…
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Who is Mevlut Mert Altintas – the policeman who shot Russia’s ambassador to Turkey?
"Don’t forget Aleppo. Don’t forget Syria. Unless our towns are secure, you won’t enjoy security. Only death can take me from here. Everyone who is involved in this suffering will…
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‘Trump is second most powerful person in the world’
Forbes Magazine on Wednesday named Russia's Vladimir Putin as world's most powerful person 2016 for a fourth straight time. The Magazine named US President-elect, Donald Trump as the second most…
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Nigerian-born doctor says Hillary Clinton may have been poisoned
A Nigerian-born US doctor, Bennet Omalu has alleged that Democratic candidate at the forthcoming US Presidential might have been poisoned after she collapsed at the 9/11 memorial service on Sunday.…
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From Rio to India here are the top 10 photos of the past week
From the inspirational stories at the on-going Olympics in Rio to India where Irom Sharmila ended her 16 year fast; here are top 10 photos of the past week from around the…
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This video of gays and lesbians kissing passionately has gone viral (WATCH)
by Tutu Akinlabi The Sochi Winter Olympics is currently taking place in Russia and the discrimination against homosexuals has attracted widespread criticism. President Vladimir Putin is known for his anti-gay…
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YMonitor
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- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
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- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
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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