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The Senate, Thursday, failed to confirm the Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ibrahim Magu as the commission’s chairman. This is sequel to the failure of the Senate to hold the confirmation hearing scheduled for Thursday to consider the request by President Muhammadu Buhari who had sought the confirmation of Magu, from the Senate, as the commission’s …

Senior House Democrats seek briefing on ‘Russian interference or involvement’ a week after senators signed letter asking for information to be declassified Barack Obama is facing growing pressure from congressional Democrats in both houses demanding further disclosures regarding Russia’s role in the 2016 US elections. The White House has not responded to a week-old letter signed by every Democrat and …

By Alltimepost.com WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2016 — Secretary of State John Kerry and European Union Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini yesterday signed the European Union Military Logistical Assistance Agreement, according to a U.S. State Department statement. “U.S. European Command is deeply integrated across the region and this agreement increases our ability to rapidly exchange logistics support …

The procession moved slowly along the aisles, singing a capella as it shuffled towards the altar. The choir, dressed in maroon and black robes, were followed by the ushers with their red bow ties and white gloves. At the rear were the ministers dressed in white and gold. Sunday communion at the Mother Emanuel AME church in Charleston had begun …

By Terri Moon Cronk – DoD News WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2016 — President Barack Obama visited service members at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, yesterday to thank them on behalf of the American people for their dedication to the nation. “We have been so reliant on the outstanding work that has been done by [U.S. Special Operations Command …

By Lisa Ferdinando – DOD News HONOLULU — On the eve of the 75th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack, United States chief of naval operations paid tribute to World War II veterans and the men and women who serve around the globe today. Navy Adm. John M. Richardson spoke Honolulu, Hawaii yesterday at the “December 7th Remembered” gala, as …

Some determined to stay despite Dave Archambault arguing ‘water protectors’ should stand down after Army Corps rejected Dakota Access drilling plan. The chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe has asked the thousands of “water protectors” gathered in encampments along the Missouri river to “go home” after the US Army Corps of Engineers denied a permit for the Dakota Access …

By Lisa Ferdinando – DOD News WHEELER ARMY AIRFIELD, Hawaii — A lone bugler played taps as Pearl Harbor veterans saluted in silence, pausing to remember the more than 30 men killed here 75 years ago, as Japan began its attack on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. More than two dozen World War II veterans took part in the ceremony …

By Oladipo Airenakho Benin City – Edo state Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has called for prayers from religious bodies to end economic recession in Nigeria, referencing that the peaceful conduct of the September 28, 2016 gubernatorial election in the state was as a result of prayers. Obaseki made the call on Tuesday in Benin City, Edo State capital when the …

By Alltimepost.com The United States Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria has concluded plans to inaugurate a support scheme for Nigerian students of agriculture as it opens invites to suitably qualified Nigerians to apply for its Feed the Future Nigeria Agricultural Policy Project. According to a statement on its website, the project is a five year initiative funded by the Nigeria Mission …