Robert Mueller, the official who led an investigation into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US election, is to testify before Congress. He will face questions at two lengthy hearings, with the first set to begin at 08:30 local time…
Trump Russia investigation: Mueller ‘frustrated’ by report summary (BBC)
US Special Counsel Robert Mueller wrote to the country’s top lawyer to express frustration at his summary of the Russia investigation, officials say. He wrote to Attorney General William Barr in March to complain about a lack of “context” in…
*‘No comment,’ Onnoghen tells CCT as he’s banned from public office for 10 years (Punch) * Minimum wage now N30,000 as Buhari assents to bill (Punch)
‘No comment,’ Onnoghen tells CCT as he’s banned from public office for 10 years (Punch) The erstwhile Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, pleaded ‘No comment’ when the Code of Conduct Tribunal Chairman, Danladi Umar, asked him if he had…
Mueller report: Barr accused of helping Donald Trump ahead of release (BBC)
The US attorney general has been accused of “waging a media campaign” for President Donald Trump ahead of the Mueller report’s long-awaited release. Democrat Jerry Nadler accused William Barr of failing to let “the facts speak for themselves” over his…
Mueller report: Trump triumphant after being cleared of collusion (BBC)
Donald Trump claims he has been completely exonerated by an inquiry into allegations Russia conspired to help him win the 2016 election. A summary of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s long-awaited report released on Sunday found the Trump campaign had not…
Mueller report: US Congress awaits key findings from Attorney General Barr (BBC)
US congressional leaders are awaiting conclusions from Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report into alleged collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia, with early findings expected Sunday. The long-awaited report was submitted on Friday to Attorney General William Barr, who spent…
*Dokpesi arrested in Abuja on arrival from Dubai medical trip (Guardian) * No regrets not supporting Buhari –Ohanaeze (Punch)
Dokpesi arrested in Abuja on arrival from Dubai medical trip (Guardian) Founder of DAAR Communications, owners of African Independent Television (AIT), Chief Raymond Dokpesi, was arrested yesterday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja, on his return from medical treatment at…
Ex-Trump aide ‘helpful’ to Russia probe (BBC)
The special counsel investigating alleged Russian collusion in the 2016 US election will not be pursuing a jail sentence for former national security adviser Michael Flynn. Mr Flynn has admitted lying to the FBI. But in a memo, Robert Mueller…
Donald Trump accuses Robert Mueller of trying to influence 2018 midterm elections (Independent)
Donald Trump has once again lashed out at Robert Mueller, accusing the Special Counsel of attempting to “impact” the 2018 midterm elections. The president attacked the head of the federal probe into Russian election meddling and possible collusion in a…
Trump calls on Sessions to ‘stop’ Mueller’s investigation into Russia election meddling (Independent)
President Donald Trump has expressibly said that Attorney General Jeff Sessions should “stop” the special counsel investigation into Russia’s meddling in the 2016 election, even though Mr Sessions has recursed himself from the matter. The president made the request Wednesday morning…