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(FILES): This file photo taken on February 01, 2017 shows US National Security Advisor Mike Flynn speaking during the daily press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, on February 1, 2017. The White House announced February 13, 2017 that Michael Flynn has resigned as President Donald Trump’s national security advisor, amid escalating controversy over his contacts with Moscow.  AFP PHOTO / NICHOLAS KAMM Donald Trump’s national security advisor Michael Flynn resigned amid controversy over his contacts with the Russian government Monday, a stunning first departure from the new president’s inner circle less than a month after his inauguration. The White House said Trump had accepted Flynn’s resignation amid allegations the retired three-star general discussed US sanctions strategy with Russia’s ambassador Sergey Kislyak before taking office. Flynn — who once headed US military intelligence — insisted he was honoured to have served the American people in such a “dist...

US President Donald Trump, White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus and Vice President Mike Pence walk to greet Harley Davidson executives and union representatives on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 2, 2017 prior to a luncheon with them. / AFP PHOTO / NICHOLAS KAMM • Calls President Buhari in London, invites him to Washington • Group accuses S’West APC leaders of plotting president’ s exit • Borno CAN holds seven-day prayers for quick recovery President Donald Trump of the United States (U.S.) has assured of his country’s readiness to assist Nigeria in terms of military weapons to combat terrorism. Trump also extended an invitation to President Muhammadu Buhari to visit Washington at a mutually convenient date, according to a terse statement from the presidency yesterday. The development indicates the willingness of the U.S. government under President Trump to strengthen its relationship with Nigeria for mutual benefits to both countries....

The Federal Government has released N844 million and employed 11,775 cooks to start its one-meal per day programme to more than one million primary school pupils across seven states in the country. The Federal Government has released N844 million and employed 11,775 cooks to start its one-meal per day programme to more than one million primary school pupils across seven states in the country. This was announced in a statement by Mr Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity (SSA Media) to the President, Office of the Vice President. Akande said this while giving a media update on the Social Investment Programme of the Buhari’s administration. Advertisment  He said that the money had been released for the commencement of National Homegrown School Feeding Programme in Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Oyo, Osun, Ogun and Zamfara states. The SSA noted that not all the states had implemented the programme, adding that it had commenced in Anambra, Enu...

LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 12: Singer Beyonce speaks onstage during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS/AFP Beyonce made her performance debut as the expecting mother of twins on Sunday with a New Age celebration of women at the Grammy Awards. The pop superstar, who leads the night’s nominations, appeared for the first time in public since she set the internet ablaze with news that she is pregnant. Beyonce chose not to play it safe, instead putting on an extravagant and abstract performance with touches of Indian spirituality and ancient Egypt. Advertisment  Beyonce was introduced by her proud mother before an image of the 35-year-old singer, her baby bump openly visible under her bra, flashed on the screen. She was also shown with her mother and daughter Blue Ivy, all in gold. The real Beyonce then appeared wearing a golden crown and flowing cape alongside dozen...

Recording artist Chance The Rapper accepts the award for Best Rap Album onstage during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images/AFP Chance the Rapper on Sunday won three Grammys including Best New Artist, validating the rapid rise of the hip-hop star who has released his music only through streaming. The rapper, who has been open about his Christianity, told the televised gala: “I claim the victory in the name of the Lord.” “I know people think that independence means you do it by yourself, but independence means freedom,” Chance said as he pointed to members of his team. Advertisment  The 23-year-old rapper from Chicago, whose real name is Chancelor Bennett, won Best New Artist in a field that included electronica crowd-pleasers The Chainsmokers and experimental hip-hop artist Anderson .Paak. He also won Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Album, going up against A-listers incl...

President Muhammadu Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in London spoke to President Donald Trump by telephone at the request of the American President. The president’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, said in a statement in Abuja on Monday that the conversation was cordial and Buhari congratulated Trump on his election as President of the United States, and on his cabinet. Adesina said the two leaders discussed ways to improve cooperation in the fight against terrorism through provision of necessary equipment. Advertisment  According to him, Trump encourages Buhari to keep up the good work he is doing, and also commends him for the efforts he has made in rescuing 24 of the Chibok Girls and the strides being taken by the Nigerian military. “Trump assured the Nigerian president of the U.S readiness to cut a new deal in helping Nigeria in terms of military weapons to combat terrorism. “Trump also invited Buhari to Washington ...

The suspect, Harrold Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command, have arrested a lady in Agbor, Delta State, for allegedly drugging her male friend, a medical doctor, in a hotel in Ojodu area of Lagos and carting away his car, laptop and mobile phones. The lady, Mitchel Harrold, 37, from Warri, Delta State was on Tuesday arrested after the operatives traced her through a car dealer in Lagos, whom she had engaged to help perfect import papers for the stolen Volkswagen Passat Wagon, 2001 model. It was gathered that the suspect had on Thursday, January 19, around 5:30p.m., together with her man friend, checked into a popular hotel (name withheld) in Ojodu, Berger, with the plan to spend the night. Harrold had, after settling down gone to get a malt drink and yoghurt while the boyfriend was taking his bath. According to the victim, Daniel Biyi (not real name) “I went in to take a bath and when I returned, she had gone to buy some...