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(CNN) As President Obama prepares to turn the White House over to President-elect Donald Trump, he’s offering some advice to his successor. “One thing I’ve said to him directly, and I would advise my Republican friends in Congress and supporters around the country, is just make sure that as we go forward certain norms, certain institutional traditions, don’t get eroded, …

Senate President Bukola Saraki unfolded the agenda of the red chamber in his statement to welcome his colleagues after their resumption from Christmas and new year recess, last week 2016, was a very challenging year for all of us. I assure you that the work we have done so far is gradually setting the stage for a greater and better …

(CNN) President-elect Donald Trump’s relationship with Russia has never been under closer scrutiny. But this week, for the first time, the views of those who will serve alongside him at the highest level have also come under the spotlight. As Trump’s prospective defense secretary, secretary of state and CIA director have been quizzed at confirmation hearings this week, important differences …

The wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, on Sunday prayed for families of Nigeria’s soldiers who died in line of duty, as the country marked the Armed Forces Remembrance Day. She also prayed that the labours, love and sacrifices of the fallen heroes would never be forgotten. Mrs Buhari, who sent a congratulatory message through her face book page …

The Federal Government has resorted to subsidy regime following an increase in the landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol. This is coming about eight months after the Muhammadu Buhari-led regime stopped the fuel subsidy, which was costing the government millions of naira being paid monthly to oil marketers importing the product then. Investigation on Friday showed …

By Alltimepost.com BOSTON – Proprietors of Boston-based business enterprise, Franklin International Beauty Store, Mr. Frank and Mrs. Bridget Ekhator are among the achievers, chosen to be honored by the North Shore Black Women Association in Malden Massachusetts on Saturday January 14, 2017. The award is part of activities lined up by the organization to mark this year’s annual Martin Luther …

Senator John McCain passed documents to the FBI director, James Comey, last month alleging secret contacts between the Trump campaign and Moscow and that Russian intelligence had personally compromising material on the president-elect himself. The material, which has been seen by the Guardian, is a series of reports on Trump’s relationship with Moscow. They were drawn up by a former …

By Oladipo Airenakho Benin City – The Court of Appeal, sitting in Benin on Wednesday dashed the hope of the Young Democratic Party (YDP) and its governorship candidate, Nurudeen Inwanfero, by upturning the judgement of the Edo State Election Petition Tribunal given on December 8, 2016. Following the dismissal of their petition against the declaration of Mr. Godwin Obaseki, as …

The House of Representatives on Tuesday admitted a motion to debate the controversial Corporate Governance Code set by the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, particularly as it relates to non-profit organisations. Religious bodies like churches and mosques as well as civil society organisations are among such non-profit bodies. The motion, coming under matters of urgent public importance, was admitted as …

(CNN) Eight years ago, Barack Obama inspired Americans to embrace political change with the mantra “yes we can.” He bade them farewell Tuesday after a historic, tumultuous presidency with the words “yes we did.” Obama revived the spirit and idealism of his 2008 campaign in a nostalgic, sometimes emotional final address to the nation from his hometown of Chicago, 10 …