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New York Times requests apology from Fox News on an ISIS story
The New York Times has requested an apology from "Fox & Friends" on Sunday, to retract a report that the Times was to blame for the escape of an ISIS…
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U.S to ban citizens from travelling to North Korea
The U.S. government is set to ban American citizens from traveling to North Korea, following the detention and tragic death college student Otto Warmbier and Kim Jong Un's persistent nuclear…
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CIA Director says Trump administration is considering regime change in North Korea
Central Intelligence Agency Director Mike Pompeo revealed in an appearance on Fox News Friday that the Trump administration was considering a "regime change" in the country and that he was…
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President Trump picks Anthony Scaramucci to head White House Communications
President Trump has picked Wall Street financier Anthony Scaramucci, to be his White House communications director Friday, according to Reuters. The appointment comes as the White House deals with a…
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BREAKING: Sean Spicer resigns as White House Press Secretary
Sean Spicer, who has been serving in a dual role for President Donald Trump as White House press secretary and communications director, abruptly resigned Friday morning after Trump chose Anthony…
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California Judge declines Trump request to remove block on sanctuary cities order
A Federal judge in California has denied Trump administration request to remove injunction blocking the president's executive order on sanctuary cities from being implemented, Politco reports. U.S. District Judge William…
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[The Alausa Blog]: LASG determined to complete all unfinished housing projects
Lagos State Government has demonstrated its determination to complete ongoing housing projects with the mobilization of contractors back to the site in order to reduce the current huge housing deficit…
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Senate committee approves Christopher Wray’s FBI nomination
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 20-0 in favor of President Trump's nominee for FBI Director Christopher Wray, Thursday. His nomination would now go to the Senate floor, where House Majority…
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[The Alausa Blog]: Ambode says South West holds future of food security in Nigeria
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday described the south west region as the next frontier of food security in Nigeria, revealing that an Agric Master Plan that would facilitate…
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North Korea yet to respond to South Korea’s offer of peace talks
Just hours before the scheduled joint military talks between North Korea and South Korea, Pyongyang is yet to confirm its attendance. Scheduled for Friday, near the demilitarized border that divides…
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Politicians and lawmakers show McCain love and support after brain cancer diagnosis
The prayers and well-wishes for Sen. John McCain have been pouring in since news that he was diagnosed with brain cancer broke Wednesday. Politicians and lawmakers past and present at…
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Need a side hustle? Here are 4 things to consider before choosing one
The Side Hustle. Very essential to have in these times when everything is so unstable, prices are fluctuating on a daily, bills skyrocketing and food an essential luxury. Yep. It's…
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Trump says he regrets appointing Attorney General Sessions but does not regret Comey
In a 50 minute interview with the New York Times, Wednesday, President Trump made interesting revelations including saying that he would never have appointed Attorney General Jeff Sessions if he…
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Read excerpts from Trump’s exclusive interview with the New York Times
In an exclusive interview at the Oval Office with the New York Times, President Trump spoke to three Times reporters on topics ranging from the Russian investigation to the "second"…
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[The Alausa Blog]: Ambode pays courtesy visit to Oyo state governor at the Government House
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode paid a courtesy visit to Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi at the Government House, Ibadan. According to Ambode, Governor Ajimobi has played a very important…
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[The Alausa Blog]: Lagos partners private inistitution on transforming Onikan to Africa’s tourism hub
The Lagos State Government has sealed a major partnership with world’s second largest private foundation, Ford Foundation on the total regeneration of Lagos Island and transformation of Onikan axis to…
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U.S Supreme Court rejects part of Trump’s travel ban
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a bid on Wednesday by President Donald Trump to block a judge's ruling that prevented the travel ban on people from six Muslim-majority countries from…
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[The Alausa Blog]: Local Government election results to be declared at collation centers
The Chairman, Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), Hon. Justice Ayotunde Phillips has said that results of elections into Chairmanship and Councillorship posts in the 57 Local Governments and Local…
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Now here’s a U.S poll Trump would love: Clinton has lower numbers
With President Donald Trump's poll numbers dropping daily, here's something he can console himself with: Hillary Clinton is doing worse, Bloomberg reports. In the latest Bloomberg National Poll, 39% of…
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Russian lawyer who met with Donald Trump Jr. is ready to testify to Congress
Russian lawyer Natalia Veselnitskaya who met with Donald Trump Jr June 2016 has said she is ready to testify before Congress to end what she termed "mass hysteria" about the…
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[The Alausa Blog]: Lagos begins Ikorodu-Arepo Link Road project
The long awaited road project which will connect Agric area of Ikorodu to the Arepo area of Ogun State has finally taken off. This was made known at a stakeholders’…
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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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Trump to nominate Jon Huntsman as Russian Ambassador
The White House announced Tuesday that President Donald Trump is set to nominate Jon Huntsman, former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman as U.S ambassador to Russia. Huntsman served as U.S. ambassador to…
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Russia ready to retaliate after meeting with the U.S ends without a deal
Russia's Foreign Ministry has said it has the right to retaliate against the United States after a meeting with the U.S did not end in any agreements on returning seized…
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U.S General says North Korea lacks capacity to hit U.S with accuracy
Vice chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff said Tuesday that North Korea is not capable of striking the United States with "any degree of accuracy" and that North's…
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[The Alausa Blog]: LASG denies approving construction of ICT mall in Ikeja
Lagos State Government on Tuesday denied involvement with an infrastructural firm, Master Realty International Concept Ltd, allegedly reported to be parading itself as having approval to construct an ICT specialized…
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U.S Dollar rate crashes with Republican Healthcare bill
Following news that Republicans were unable to repeal and replace Obamacare, the U.S. dollar went crashing alongside the Republican Healthcare on Monday, Politico reports. According to CNN, the U.S dollar…
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“We will return”: President Trump tries to reassure U.S Obamacare will be repealed
Following the loud crash of the Republican Healthcare bill and efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Health-care Act late Monday. President Trump reacted on Twitter that a brand new…
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Senate majority leader plans to vote FBI Director nominee in before August recess
Spokesman for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Monday, that McConnell plans to install Christopher Wray to lead the FBI before senators leave Washington for the August recess. The presidents…
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Republican Healthcare bill collapses | Trump calls for “clean slate”
The Republican healthcare bill suffered a huge blow after a second attempt to pass a bill in the Senate collapsed late on Monday, when two more Republican Senators joined the…
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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