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Full text of Christopher Wray FBI nomination hearing transcript
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Senator Feinstein, and Members of the Committee. I would like to thank the Committee for the privilege of appearing before you today. I also want to…
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[The Alausa Blog]: LASG says only 600,000 residents pay their taxes out of 22m population
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has identified the need for residents to adopt a willful approach to the payment of taxes as a means of addressing fundamental challenges confronting the…
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Trump’s FBI director nominee, Christopher Wray testifies in Senate hearing
President Trump's nominee for director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Christopher A. Wray, testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Fox News reports. The Senate Judiciary Committee hearing began with an approximately…
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[The Alausa Blog]: Ambode orders contractors to speed up work on new model colleges
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday ordered contractors working on the ongoing construction of new model colleges across the State to speed up work and deliver on schedule. The Governor…
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“I probably would have done things a little differently” | Trump Jr. admits in exclusive interview
In an exclusive interview with Fox News' "Hannity", Tuesday, Donald Trump Jr. acknowledged that he "probably would have done things a little differently" when he met with a Russian attorney…
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Trump is back bashing fake news, says most media sources are made up and do not exist
President Donald Trump is back on the "fake news" bashing train. Following the field day the press had with Donald Trump Jr's inconsistent accounts of meeting with a Russian lawyer…
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President Trump is surprisingly silent about Donald Jr.’s meeting with Russian lawyer
President Donald Trump has been notably silent about the murky waters his eldest son Trump Jr. is wading in, Tuesday. This comes after shocking reports revealed how Trump Jr. met with…
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[The Alausa Blog]: Lagos provides corner shops as alternative to street trading
The fight against the eradication of street trading within Lagos Central Business District has received a boost with the introduction of thirty corners shops donated by Mikano International Limited. Receiving…
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[The Alausa Blog]: LASG is building a retention pond to contain flooding in the State
The Commissioner for the Environment, Dr. Babatunde Samuel Adejare disclosed this during the sensitization program for the 2017 Water Technology and Environmental Control Exhibition and Conference (WATEC) held at Renaissance…
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Russian lawyer who Donald Trump Jr. met with says he wanted dirt on Clinton ‘so badly’
On Tuesday, the Russian lawyer who met with Donald Trump Jr. during the 2016 presidential election said it appeared that the president’s son and others at the meeting were “longing”…
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Donald Trump Jr. releases statement and emails to prove his innocence
President Donald Trump's first son Donald Trump Jr. has released a statement and personal emails to corroborate his story that he wanted to get the information he referred to as…
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Trump Jr. admits he wanted information on Hillary Clinton from Russians
President Trump's first son Donald Trump Jr. was promised damaging information about Hillary Clinton he agreed to meet with a Russian lawyer during the 2016 campaign, according to three White House…
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Trump says he is working hard to get the Olympics hosted by the U.S
President Donald Trump tweeted his plans to bring the Olympics to the United States, with Los Angeles as the host state, Tuesday. The president wrote; "Working hard to get the…
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ACLU sues Trumps election panel for being too secretive
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed a lawsuit against President Trump's election commission, Monday, saying it failed to follow federal law governing public access and transparency for such…
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Donald Trump Jr. hires lawyer for Russian probes
Donald Trump Jr., the president's son, has hired Alan Futerfas to represent him in connection with Russia-related investigations, Trump Jr.'s office said Monday, Reuters reports. This follows the recent statements Trump…
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How to create a Vision Board and stare your dreams in the face
Dreams and goals make a man. We all have things we aspire to, a life we only live in our dreams and a career we only seem to see in…
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FBI Nominee Wray ethics agreement released ahead of nomination hearing
According to Office of Government Ethics documents released Monday, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the FBI, Christopher Wray, provided legal services to several major corporations including Johnson & Johnson…
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Kellyanne Conway defends Donald Trump Jr’s meeting with Russian lawyer
Kellyanne Conway, a White House counselor defended first son Donald Trump Jr.'s meeting with a Russian lawyer in an interview on CNN's 'New Day", Monday, saying there was "no information…
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[The Alausa Blog]: LASG introduces the Cleaner Lagos Initiative for cleaner environment
Lagos State Government introduces The Cleaner Lagos Initiative for a cleaner environment for all Lagosians. Watch below;
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President Trump defends Ivanka for replacing him at G-20 summit
President Trump strongly defended first daughter Ivanka Trump for holding his seat at the G-20 summit this weekend, saying even German Chancellor Angela Merkel agreed with the decision, Politico reports.…
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Trump tweets: Congress wouldn’t “dare” leave without healthcare bill
President Trump on Monday pushed back on Congress to pass a "beautiful" health care bill before the lawmakers head home for the August recess. Trump wrote; "I cannot imagine that…
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Obama makes first political move with redistricting group fundraiser
Former President Barack Obama is set to make his first official political move since he left the White House Thursday, headlining a private fundraiser for the National Democratic Redistricting Committee in…
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[The Alausa Blog]: Lagos State Government to review Tenancy Law
The Lagos State Law Reform Commission has said that it has identified the need to review certain provisions of the existing Lagos State Tenancy Law of 2011 with a view…
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Trump has a rethink about joint Russia cyber security unit, says it cannot happen
President Donald Trump on Sunday seemed to have a rethink, backtracking on his push for cyber security unit with Russia, tweeting that he did not think it could happen, just…
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North Korea celebrates successful launch of Intercontinental ballistic missile in pictures
Army personnel and civilians gather at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang to celebrate the successful test launch of intercontinental ballistic missile Hwasong-14 on July 4, according to reports. …
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President Trump says Mexico should “absolutely” pay for border wall
President Donald Trump said during his meeting with the President of Mexico, Enrique Pena Nieto, that Mexico should 'absolutely' pay for the border wall between the United States and its…
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Living with your parents? | How to know when it’s time to move out
The first thing that probably popped into your mind when you saw this headline is: 'Rent! in this Buhari economy?' or 'With which money?'. Did I come close? I'm sure…
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U.S. and Russia make deal on Syria ceasefire
Three US officials say the United States and Russia have reached agreement on a cease-fire in southwest Syria, as President Donald Trump held his first meeting with Russian President Vladimir…
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The Trump-Putin bilateral meeting is over
State Department spokesperson RC Hammond has said that the meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin is over and lasted 2 hours and 16 minutes, according to…
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Melania Trump stuck in guesthouse due to protests outside
Spokeswoman for the office of the first lady said the droves of protesters gathered to mark the G-20 summit of world leaders in Hamburg, Friday, has prevented first lady Melania…
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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