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Sean Spicer may be leaving the White House to ‘Dance With The Stars’
Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer may be heading to another dramatic reality, after surviving six months of Trump White House. According to Politico, ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” has…
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Trump announces Foxconn $10 billion investment in new Wisconsin plant
President Trump on Wednesday has announced that technology giant Foxconn Technology most popularly known for manufacturing iPhones in China will invest $10 billion dollars in opening up a new plant in Wisconsin,…
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President Trump declares: “We worship God in America”
Just after he dropped a bomb on the LGBTQ Community reversing an Obama era policy and continued his Twitter attack on Attorney General Jeff Sessions, President Trump tweeted to declare…
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White House defends Trump’s transgender ban in press briefing
Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders defended President Trump’s Twitter announcement Wednesday, banning transgender people from serving in the military in "any capacity" “This decision was made after extensive discussions with…
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Steve Scalise discharged from hospital after almost 6 weeks
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise was discharged from the hospital Tuesday and has been moved to an intensive inpatient rehabilitation facility. In a statement released by MedStar Washington Hospital Center Wednesday,…
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Scaramucci confirms A.G Sessions to announce investigation of White House intel leaks
Attorney General Jeff Sessions will announce several criminal leak investigations soon. According to a source, the announcement of the leak investigations has been in the works and would happen most…
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Ever considered online dating? See the 10 words you should never use on your online profile
Online dating? Yes, Yes, Yes, it is a thing. This is 2017 with its gazillion social media apps and the huge endless hole called the internet has made meeting people online…
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U.S. Energy Secretary gets pranked by Russian comedians into a fake interview
Rick Perry, the U.S. Energy Secretary was pranked by a Russian prankster posing as the Prime Minister of Ukraine into discussing expanding American coal exports to Ukraine and other energy…
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[The Alausa Blog]: Ambode receives Brenthurst foundation led by Olusegun Obasanjo (Pictures)
Lagos state Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode received the Chairman and Board Of The Brenthurst Foundation which was led by former President Olusegun Obasanjo at the State House.
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[The Alausa Blog]: List of the new LGA & LCDA Chairmen & Vice Chairmen in Lagos State
This is a comprehensive list of the newly elected Local Government and Local Council Development Area Chairmen and Vice Chairmen in Lagos state.
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Trump announces Transgender people would not be allowed to serve in the U.S. Military
President Donald Trump in a series of tweets has announced that from now on, transgender people would not be allowed to serve in the U.S. military in any capacity. The president…
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Senate Judiciary Committee drops subpoena against Trump’s former campaign manager in Russia probe
Former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort and Trump Senior adviser Jared Kushner met with congressional investigators on Tuesday to describe in detail the highly controversial meeting they had with Russian…
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North Korea threatens to unleash ballistic missile on U.S
According to Korean Central News Agency, North Korea had threatened to order a nuclear strike on "the heart of the US" if it attempts to remove Kim Jong Un as…
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Trump “disappointed” with Sessions, says “Time will tell” if he would remain as Attorney General
In a Rose Garden Conference with the Lebanese Prime Minister, Presiden Trump said that “time will tell "if Jeff Sessions will remain as Attorney General of the United States, Politico…
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Republicans vote to continue with Obamacare repeal – finally
Senate Republicans voted on Capitol Hill Tuesday to open the halted debate on repealing Obamacare, a feat that seemed impossible just last week. To show his support and participate in…
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Newly appointed communications director Scaramucci plans to dismiss White House press aide
Anthony Scaramucci, freshly appointed White House communications director on Tuesday said he has plans to dismiss the assistant that press secretary Michael Short, Politico reports. According to Politico, in his…
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Heavy rains in New Orleans cause flooding to submerge cars
Heavy rains in New Orleans cause flooding that saw entire streets and cars submerged with rainwater. The New Orleans' emergency preparedness Twitter account, @nolaready, said the system was 'nearly stationary' over…
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[The Alausa Blog]: Lagos to remodel statues of Gani Fawehinmi and M.K.O Abiola
The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, commenced the remodeling of Late Chief Gani Fawehinmi and Late Chief MKO Abiola statues into a new but…
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[The Alausa Blog]: LASG gives owners of illegal structures in Obalende 48 hours to pull them down
The Lagos State Government today served another 48 hours Abatement Notice, from Tuesday, 25th to Thursday to 27th of July 2017 t o all owners of illegal structures and shanties…
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Senate Judiciary Committee subpoenas Manafort to appear in Wednesday hearing
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has been issued a subpoena compelling him to participate in a hearing about Russian interference in the election. 68-year-old Manafort joined the Trump campaign back in…
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Parents of terminally ill Charlie Gard ask the court to take him home to die
Parents of terminally ill Charlie Gard have returned to court to request permission to take Charlier home from the hospital to die, CNN reports. The Spokesman for the family Alison…
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Trump slams Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ “weak position” on Hillary Clinton’s crimes
President Trump resumed attacking Attorney General Jeff Sessions early Tuesday, tweeting that the Attorney General “has taken a very weak position on Hillary Clinton". The President tweeted at Fox News…
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John McCain to return to vote for Obamacare repeal
Senator John McCain will return to Capitol Hill to vote to keep Republican efforts to repeal Obamacare alive, Tuesday. According to Reuters, McCain, whose office announced his battle with brain…
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U.S to conduct next missile test from Alaska
Following the heightening ballistic missile threats from North Korea, the United States will conduct a missile test from an island in Alaska this weekend. Spokesman for the Pentagon Capt Jeff…
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Never before seen photos of late Princess Diana revealed
Ahead of the 20th anniversary of her death, photos from Princess Diana's personal family album have been released, according to report. The photos were posted via the Kensington Palace Twitter handle…
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Parents of sick UK baby Charlie Gard agree to let him die
Parents of terminally ill baby Charlie Gard have given up their legal fight over getting a possible treatment for their son in the United States, saying his condition had deteriorated…
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[The Alausa Blog]: Ambode says Lagos plan to generate 3000 Mega Watts of power underway
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday said his administration has already embarked on reform aimed at generating 3000MW of power within the next few years, adding that the initiative,…
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Adam Schiff fires back at President Trump for calling him “sleazy”
Adam Schiff, the highest ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee has fired back at President Trump's tweet calling him "sleazy". He responded to President Trump Monday, on Twitter writing…
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[The Alausa Blog]: Lagos gives quit notice to owners of properties blocking drainage channels
The Lagos State Government on Sunday has ordered owners of properties erected on drainage channels and impeding the free-flow of water to immediately vacate or risk being removed The Commissioner…
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“I did not collude” | Trump son-in law Jared Kushner releases statement
White House Adviser and President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner has said Monday that he "did not collude" with Russia during the 2016 presidential campaign, Reuters reports. Ahead of his appearance…
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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
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