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African Union blasts Trump for remark on ‘shithole countries’

Ihesiulo Grace 12 January 2018 0

The African Union on Friday blasted President Donald Trump for his profane comments about African countries and other nations, and recalled the U.S.’ history of bringing in slaves from the continent. Trump used the words “shithole countries” to describe Haiti, El Salvador and African countries

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Trump calls Haiti, African nations ‘Shithole’ Countries, says immigrants from the nations undesirable

Ihesiulo Grace 12 January 2018 0

President Donald Trump questioned senators in an Oval Office meeting Thursday on why the U.S. accepts immigrants from “shithole countries” like Haiti, El Salvador and African nations rather than places like Norway, according to report from Bloomberg. The White House didn’t dispute the quotations. Asked about the account, White House spokesman Raj Shah said “certain […]

World

Trump deserves credit for Korea talks – Moon

Ihesiulo Grace 10 January 2018 0

South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in says his US counterpart, Donald Trump, “deserves big credit” for talks between South and North Korea. The talks, held on Tuesday, were the first in two years and led to the announcement that North Korea would send a delegation to the Olympics in Pyeongchang later this year. Mr Moon said […]

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Trump Bannon row: White House lawyers threaten former aide

Ihesiulo Grace 4 January 2018 0

US President Donald Trump’s lawyers have written to his former strategist Steve Bannon, saying he has violated a non-disclosure agreement. The cease-and-desist notice accuses Mr Bannon of defaming the president in speaking to author Michael Wolff. Wolff’s forthcoming tell-all book describes the president as being unprepared for the job. Mr Trump responded by

World

Trump lauds Iranian protesters for condemning Assail’s regime

Ihesiulo Grace 3 January 2018 0

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday praised Iranian protesters, saying they were “finally acting against the brutal and corrupt” regime in Tehran, even as Iran’s supreme leader accused the government’s enemies of stirring the violent anti-government demonstrations. According to VOA report,Trump contended in a Twitter comment that “all of

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Palestinians sustain riot in West Bank, Gaza over Jerusalem as capital

Ihesiulo Grace 8 December 2017 0

Following US president, Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital on Wednesday, mixed reactions have continued to trail the development, as Palestinians have sustained protest. Israeli local news report Thursday said that dozens of protesters have been injured in clashes with Israeli troops as they burn tires, throw rocks in low-level clashes Agency report

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President Donald Trump’s speech on Jerusalem

Ihesiulo Grace 7 December 2017 0

The President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, on Wednesday recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The move has since then, generated a lot of controversies from all over the world. Here is the full text of President Trump’s speech on Jerusalem: When I came into office, I promised to look at […]

World

Trump China visit: US leader strikes warmer tone with Xi Jinping

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2017 0

US President Donald Trump has lavished praise on Chinese leader Xi Jinping, a marked contrast to his previous criticism of China on the flashpoint issues of North Korea and trade. But he also urged Mr Xi to “work very hard” on persuading North Korea to denuclearise. On China’s trade surplus, Mr Trump surprised many when […]

World

President Trump Not Invited to Paris Climate Change Summit

Ihesiulo Grace 8 November 2017 0

President Donald Trump, who pulled the U.S. out of the 2015 Paris climate agreement, is reportedly “for the time being” not invited to the climate change summit that will be held later this year in France. More than a hundred countries, as well as non-governmental organizations, have been invited to the December 12 summit in […]

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Trumping over Nigeria’s outsize love with U.S. immigration

Ihesiulo Grace 14 August 2017 0

On Wednesday, August 2, 2017, the President of The United States, Donald Trump, confirmed a new regulation to reduce legal immigration to his country and evaluate visa applications based on merit, with a preference for people with higher education or advanced job skills. Applicants with advanced degrees, particular skills, or job offers will receive preferential […]

World

Donald Trump: “We will announce immigration Restrictions of Iraq, Yemen, Syria, seven African and middle Eastern countries”

Ihesiulo Grace 25 January 2017 0

Donald Trump has said a “big day” is planned on national security, including an announcement to build a wall on the border between the US and Mexico. The new US president is expected to sign several executive orders regarding immigration and border security over the next few days. They are likely to include the “extreme […]

Opinion

Donald Trump and his “America First” policy

Ihesiulo Grace 15 January 2017 0

Under a scheme of interdependence, sharing helps to reduce problems. A country with a sense of sharing reduces poverty in its midst. The same principle applies to communities, societies, age-groups and families. In this critical time we need to share what we have with others. We have many displaced persons in our midst. We have […]

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Donald Trump Appoints Adebayo Ogunlesi, A Nigerian In His Economic Advisory Team

Ihesiulo Grace 3 December 2016 0

President-Elect Donald Trump has appointed some of the best and brightest brains in the world to be on his Economic Advisory team to “Make America Great again”. He appointed a multibillionair and the CEO’s of fortune 500 companies such as Boeing, Walmart, JP Morgan Chase amongst others. Of the over dozen Presidential appointments, Ondo state […]