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Trump hails Nigeria for banning Twitter

Cecilia Ologunagba Jun 9, 2021 0

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has congratulated Nigeria for suspending the operations of Twitter in the country.Trump, in a statement on Tuesday night, commended Nigeria for the action, calling on more countries to “ban Twitter and…

World

Facebook suspends Trump for 2 years

Cecilia Ologunagba Jun 4, 2021 0

Facebook has suspended former U.S. President Donald Trump, on Facebook and Instagram platforms for two years effective Jan. 7.Facebook, in a statement by Nick Clegg, Vice-President of Global Affairs, cited “severe violation” after…

Entertainment

“I love dat n****, had a dream about him” – Rapper Kodak Black praises Trump

John Ogunsemore May 19, 2021 0

The bromance between Kodak Black and Donald Trump has continued, with the American rapper declaring his love for the 45th President in a Monday tweet.The Tunnel Vision singer wrote, "Had a dream bout Trump last night. I love dat nigga."…

World

Disgruntled African American Slams Biden Over ‘Failures’, Begs For Trump Back (Video)

John Ogunsemore May 17, 2021 0

An African-American man says he wants Donald Trump back as president, accusing Joe Biden's administration of reversing the gains of his predecessor.In an amateur video that has gone viral on Twitter, the man, who did not state his name,…

News

Isa Pantami: Nigerian man recants on Trump racism claims

John Ogunsemore Apr 22, 2021 0

A Twitter user, @Hoekage77 says the controversy trailing Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Pantami explains former US President Donald Trump's decision to place travel restrictions on Nigeria.The minister is…

Media

“Network hyped COVID-19 data to hurt Trump” – CNN employee exposed on undercover…

John Ogunsemore Apr 14, 2021 0

A staff of CNN has revealed how the network peddled propaganda, including hyping COVID-19 data, that helped oust President Donald Trump from office.Charlie Chester, a Technical Director at CNN, revealed this during a series of Tinder…

Politics

Trump plans spectacular social media return, to launch own platform

John Ogunsemore Mar 21, 2021 0

Former US President Donald Trump will be returning to social media with his own platform in the near future, a senior adviser, Jason Miller, has said.The ex-president's return, he said, would be in the next two to three months.…

World

Washington Post corrects fake story that claimed Trump asked Georgia to “find the votes”

John Ogunsemore Mar 15, 2021 0

American daily, Washington Post has corrected a viral story it published about a December 23 phone call between then-President Donald Trump and Georgia elections investigator Frances Watson.Relying on an anonymous source, the paper had…

News

Impeachment: US Senate Clears Trump

John Ogunsemore Feb 13, 2021 0

Former US President Donald Trump survived a historic second impeachment trial in the Senate as it ended with his acquittal in a 57-43 vote on Saturday. Seven fellow Republicans, including former Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell, voted to…

Tech

Twitter confirms Trump ban is forever

John Ogunsemore Feb 10, 2021 0

Twitter says it is not going to lift the ban imposed on former US President Donald Trump, even if he runs for office again.Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the tech giant, Ned Segal confirmed this during an interview with CNBC's Becky…

World

Biden withdraws $27.4b in spending cuts proposed by Trump – White House

Fatima Sule Feb 1, 2021 0

U.S. President Joe Biden has withdrawn 73 budget cuts worth a combined 27.4 billion dollars, proposed by Donald Trump during the final week of his presidency, according to a letter addressed to Congress leaders.“I am withdrawing 73…

World

Top Republican McConnell blames Trump for Capitol mob attack

Emmanuel Yashim Jan 19, 2021 0

Top Republican in Congress Mitch Mcconnell on Tuesday explicitly blamed outgoing President Donald Trump for the violent mob that attacked the U.S. Capitol this month.“The mob was fed lies. They were provoked by the president and other…

Opinion

Trump and Wole Soyinka’s Green Card – By Reuben Abati

John Ogunsemore Jan 19, 2021 0

On November 2, 2016, a week before the US Presidential elections of Nov. 8, 2016, Wole Soyinka, Africa’s first Nobel Laureate in Literature told a group of students at Oxford University’s Eretgun House that if Donald Trump was elected…

World

Capitol Invasion: Pro-Trump Protesters Didn’t Plan To Kill, Capture Lawmakers – US…

John Ogunsemore Jan 16, 2021 0

The U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia said there was no direct evidence of “kill/capture teams” attempting to kidnap lawmakers during riots at the U.S. Capitol.Attorney Michael Sherwin made the statement after a separate U.S.…

Foreign

Biden to Mount Federal Vaccination Campaign

Emmanuel Yashim Jan 16, 2021 0

President-elect Joe Biden, inheriting responsibility for a pandemic that is unchecked and worsening after nearly a year, has outlined his plan to throw the weight of the federal government behind getting Americans vaccinated…

World

Update: Trump becomes first American president to be impeached twice

John Ogunsemore Jan 13, 2021 0

Ten fellow Republicans voted in support of outgoing President Donald Trump’s second impeachment by the House of Representatives on Wednesday.This, analysts say, further highlights the division in the party over Trump’s refusal to…

Features

JUST IN: Trump Becomes 1st American President To Be Impeached Twice

John Ogunsemore Jan 13, 2021 0

US President Donald Trump has entered the history books as the first American president to be impeached twice.Trump set the record after the House of Representatives impeached him on Wednesday, citing "incitement of insurrection".…

Foreign

Trump: Republican Party Breakup Likely – Political Scientist

John Ogunsemore Jan 12, 2021 0

An American political scientist, Prof. Lara Brown, has predicted a breakup of the Republican Party on account of outgoing President Donald Trump’s actions.Brown made the prediction at an on-the-record virtual news briefing on the Jan.…

World

Emily Ratajkowski takes swipe at Zuckerberg over Trump’s “indefinite” Facebook ban

John Ogunsemore Jan 8, 2021 0

Model and actress, Emily Ratajkowski is unimpressed by Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg's announcement that US President Donald Trump has been handed an indefinite ban from the platform.The billionaire techpreneur announced the ban in a…

World

I won’t attend Biden’s inauguration – Trump

John Ogunsemore Jan 8, 2021 0

US President Donald Trump will not be attending his successor, Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20, becoming the fourth president not to do so.Trump made the announcement in a tweet on Friday."To all of those who have asked, I…

News

Capitol Hill invasion: Snapchat Indefinitely Suspends Donald Trump’s Account

Faith Jan 8, 2021 0

The Snapchat account of Donald Trump was temporarily suspended on Wednesday after the riots at the Capitol that left four dead and many injured.It would be recalled that Donald Trump supporters stormed the Capitol on Wednesday, halting…

Tech

Trump’s Facebook, Instagram accounts suspended indefinitely – Mark Zuckerberg

John Ogunsemore Jan 7, 2021 0

Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg says the social media giant is suspending US President Donald Trump's account indefinitely.He disclosed this Thursday afternoon, saying that the President has been using the platform to incite his…

Politics

“Nobody’s political ambition is worth the blood of any citizen” – Jonathan shades…

John Ogunsemore Jan 7, 2021 0

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has re-echoed his earlier stance that "nobody’s political ambition is worth the blood of any citizen".He stated this in a message he personally signed amid the political stalemate in the…

Foreign

U.S. Senate Overrides Trump’s Veto of Major National Security Bill

Emmanuel YashimE Jan 1, 2021 0

The U.S. Senate on Friday voted to override U.S. President Donald Trump’s veto of the National Defense Authorisation Act (NDAA), a major national security bill worth 740 billion dollars.The vote marked the first…

Foreign

Trump, Melania Head to Washington for New Year’s Eve

Fatima Sule Dec 31, 2020 0

U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania changed their schedule to spend New Year’s Eve in Washington unexpectedly, bailing on a planned party in Florida.The two were to leave Florida on Thursday morning according to…

Foreign

‘Time to respect the people’s will’ Biden Tells Trump

Harrison Arubu Dec 15, 2020 0

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on Monday said it was time for outgoing President Donald Trump to stop grandstanding and concede the Nov. 3 election.Addressing the nation shortly after the Electoral College confirmed his…

Entertainment

Chadwick Boseman, Trump dominate Twitter in 2020

Emmanuel Okara Dec 8, 2020 0

The announcement of the death of “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman was the most shared on Twitter worldwide in 2020 and got the most “likes” of any Tweet ever, the social media platform said on Monday.The August 28 post by Boseman’s…

World

Why Donald Trump lost – Former campaign chief

Emmanuel Yashim Dec 2, 2020 0

U.S. President Donald Trump would have won the election in a “landslide” had he publicly showed empathy with regards to the coronavirus pandemic, former campaign manager Brad Parscale said on Tuesday.“I thought we should have public…

World

Trump loses appeal in Pennsylvania court over voter fraud

Emmanuel Yashim Nov 28, 2020 0

A federal appeals court in Pennsylvania has rejected an appeal by U.S. President Donald Trump in a lawsuit alleging massive voter fraud, saying that his campaign’s fraud claims “have no merit.”“Calling an election unfair does not make…

Foreign

U.S President-Elect Joe Biden Presents National Security Team

Emmanuel Yashim Nov 25, 2020 0

United States (U.S.) president-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday presented his future national security team to the public, highlighting their decades of experience in public service. SEE ALSO: Tillerson unaware of reason for sack, did not speak…

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