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The Russian influence scandal engulfing the White House deepened dramatically on Tuesday night with reports that some of Donald Trump’s campaign aides had frequent contact with Russian intelligence officials over the course of last year. A report in the New York Times came nearly 24 hours after the national security adviser, Michael Flynn, was forced to resign over conversations with …

The much sought peace in the Niger Delta may not be far from realisation, as the Federal Government has made a u-turn by deciding to work with illegal oil refiners, instead of destroying their refineries. Ag Pres Osinbajo Speaking, Tuesday, during a visit to Rivers State, acting President Yemi Osinbajo, said that Nigeria needs to provide work for people who …

The Independent National Electoral Commission has fixed Saturday for the conclusion of outstanding 2015 elections in Rivers. The commission’s Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Mr. Aniedi Ikoiwak, in a statement on Tuesday said the exercise would hold at Etche and Omuma Local Government Areas. The election, according to the statement, is to fill the Etche Constituency II seat in …

In continuation of a series of interactive engagements with leaders in oil-producing communities in the Niger Delta region in Port Harcourt Rivers State the Acting President Yemi Osinbajo revealed that the Ogoni Clean-Up project flagged off in 2016 will cost $1billion and the funds will be provided by Shell Petroleum Development Company. He also said that the “It is now …

The US national security advisor, Michael Flynn, resigned late on Monday night amid a flow of intelligence leaks that he had secretly discussed sanctions with the Russian ambassador to Washington and then tried to cover up the conversations. The resignation, with the Trump era less than four weeks old, is the latest and most dramatic convulsion in the most chaotic …

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, told the Senate, yesterday, that it had no plan of incorporating electronic and diaspora voting in the the 2019 general elections. INEC explained that until the constitution was amended and necessary logistics put in placed, it could not delve into such areas which it described as not only lacking constitutional backing but also expensive …

By Alltimepost.com Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has called on Edo National Association Worldwide (ENAW) to join hands with his administration for improved and better health care for the people of the state. Obaseki made the call when members of the group, who are on a seven-day medical mission to the state, paid him a courtesy visit at the …

President Muhammadu Buhari this afternoon from London spoke to United States President Trump on telephone at the request of the American President. The conversation was cordial and President Buhari congratulated Trump on his election as President of the United States, and on his cabinet. The two leaders discussed ways to improve cooperation in the fight against terrorism through provision of …

Adele reluctantly accepted the top Grammy accolades on Sunday night after edging Beyoncé’s Lemonade out for album, song and record of the year. Her wins at the 59th annual Grammy awards in Los Angeles came after Adele repeatedly apologized for having to restart her tribute to George Michael during the show. She nearly apologized again after receiving the album of …

The Ag. President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON, started a series of “Interactive Engagements” with oil-producing communities in the Niger Delta region with the visit to Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State. The Acting President, Osinbajo continued the engagement in a town hall meeting with leaders and stakeholders from oil-produicing communities in Bayelsa State. …