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Trump takes a Twitter swipe at deputy attorney general, a key figure in Russia probe
President Trump put fresh pressure on the second-highest-ranking official at the Justice Department on Friday, raising concerns among the president’s critics that Rod...
I won’t leave APGA, says Obiano
Tony Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, on Saturday, said he had no plans to leave the All Progressives Grand...
Trump lashes out at Russia probe; Pence hires a lawyer
A heightened sense of unease gripped the White House on Thursday, as President Trump lashed out at reports that he’s under scrutiny over...
Special counsel is investigating Trump for possible obstruction of justice, officials say
The special counsel overseeing the investigation into Russia’s role in the 2016 election is interviewing senior intelligence officials as part of a widening...
We’re not aware of move to recall Melaye – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission says it is not aware of any moves to recall Sen. Dino Malaye, representing Kogi West Senatorial District....
Jeff Sessions finds a shield in executive privilege — but it might not be a strong one
Attorney General Jeff Sessions’s repeated refusal to answer lawmakers’ skeptical inquiries Tuesday draws on a long legal and political tradition: Private deliberations involving...
35-year-old graduate joins Ekiti gov race
A 35-year-old Business Administration graduate, Mr Tosin Ajibade, on Wednesday expressed his interest in contesting in the 2018 gubernatorial election in Ekiti. Ajibade,...
Senators strike comprehensive deal to increase Russia sanctions
Senators have struck a deal to put a comprehensive Russia sanctions bill on the floor this week, according to those negotiating the legislation....
Quit notice: Osinbajo begins consultations with Northern, Igbo leaders
Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday, commenced a series of consultations with leaders across the country on the recent...
APC NWC Clears Senator Mudasiru Hussein For Osun West Senatorial Primaries
The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress on Monday cleared Senator Mudasiru Hussein to contest the party’s primaries for the Osun...
D.C. and Maryland sue President Trump, alleging breach of constitutional oath
Attorneys general for the District of Columbia and the state of Maryland sued President Trump on Monday, alleging that he has violated anti-corruption...
By-election: APC disqualifies Aregbesola’s aide, clears Adeleke’s brother for primary
Femi Makinde, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress Screening Committee has disqualified the Osun State Commissioner for Cabinet Matters, Senator Mudashiru Hussein, from participating...
Trump sees Comey’s testimony as ‘complete vindication’ — and his fans agree
To Democrats and many legal experts in both parties, the Senate testimony from fired FBI director James B. Comey is devastating to President...
Northern youths asking Igbo to leave should be treated like Nnamdi Kanu — Ohanaeze
The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex socio-political organisation of the Igbo, Chuks Ibegbu, speaks to IHUOMA CHIEDOZIE on...
Trump accuses Comey of lying, says he’d ‘100 percent’ agree to testify in Russia probe
A defiant President Trump on Friday accused former FBI director James B. Comey of committing perjury in his blockbuster Senate testimony and said...
