Leaked Edo gov tribunal judgement sparks controversy
Copies of an unsigned document, purported to be the judgment of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, have surfaced online, stirring controversy and speculation. The document, which bears the petition number of the case filed by the Peoples Democratic Party and its governorship candidate, Asuerime Ighodalo, against Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives
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Copies of an unsigned document, purported to be the judgment of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, have surfaced online, stirring controversy and speculation. The document, which bears the petition number of the case filed by the Peoples Democratic Party and its governorship candidate, Asuerime Ighodalo, against Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives
EU fines BMW, Ford, VW other carmakers $495m for recycling cartel
The European Commission on Tuesday fined 15 major carmakers and an industry group a total of about 458 million euros ($495 million) for taking part in a cartel over vehicle recycling. Manufacturers, including BMW, Ford, Jeep maker Stellantis and Volkswagen, entered into anti-competitive agreements to avoid paying car dismantlers and lower consumer pressure to recycle
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The European Commission on Tuesday fined 15 major carmakers and an industry group a total of about 458 million euros ($495 million) for taking part in a cartel over vehicle recycling. Manufacturers, including BMW, Ford, Jeep maker Stellantis and Volkswagen, entered into anti-competitive agreements to avoid paying car dismantlers and lower consumer pressure to recycle
Israel lifts all tariffs on US products
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday announced the lifting of all tariffs imposed on United States products. Netanyahu said the move was aimed at ensuring a competitive market, make the economy more diverse and reduce the cost of living for Israelis. This was announced in a joint statement by Netanyahu and Minister of Economy
Israel lifts all tariffs on US products
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday announced the lifting of all tariffs imposed on United States products.
Netanyahu said the move was aimed at ensuring a competitive market, make the economy more diverse and reduce the cost of living for Israelis.
This was announced in a joint statement by Netanyahu and Minister of Economy and Industry, Nir Barkat.
“In addition to the economic benefits for the economy and citizens of Israel, this move will allow us to further strengthen the alliance and ties between Israel and the United States.
“We will continue to work to remove barriers and tariffs and to reinforce our special relationship with the United States,” parts of the statement said.
This comes as President Donald Trump is set to levy reciprocal tariffs on US trade partners.
The US is Israel’s largest trading partner and closest ally, with bilateral trade worth $34 billion in 2024.
Israel lifts all tariffs on US products
Fourth missing US soldier found dead in Lithuania
The United States and Lithuanian officials said on Tuesday that a fourth US Army soldier, who together with three others went missing in Lithuania last week when their vehicle sank in a peat bog, has been found dead. DAILY POST reported earlier that the three other soldiers were found dead on Monday after rescuers recovered
Fourth missing US soldier found dead in Lithuania
The United States and Lithuanian officials said on Tuesday that a fourth US Army soldier, who together with three others went missing in Lithuania last week when their vehicle sank in a peat bog, has been found dead.
DAILY POST reported earlier that the three other soldiers were found dead on Monday after rescuers recovered the armoured vehicle of the four missing soldiers in a military training area near the border with Belarus.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda, in a post on X, offered condolences to the government of the United States.
“Deeply saddened to announce that the body of the fourth U.S. soldier, who was training in Lithuania, has been found,” he wrote.
Also, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the fourth death, telling reporters at a White House press briefing that President Donald Trump and his administration were praying for all of the victims and their families.
Nauseda also thanked those who helped find the one remaining soldier still missing under such challenging conditions.
It was gathered that rescuers had spent days digging to recover the M88 Hercules armoured recovery vehicle the soldiers were using as part of an exercise at the Pabrade training ground, where US units have been rotating since 2019.
Fourth missing US soldier found dead in Lithuania
Measles cases in Texas climb to 422
The Texas health department on Tuesday reported 422 cases of measles in the state. This is said to be an increase from 400 in its previous count on March 28, as the United States battles one of the largest outbreaks of the disease in the past decade. According to the Texas Department of State Health
Measles cases in Texas climb to 422
The Texas health department on Tuesday reported 422 cases of measles in the state.
This is said to be an increase from 400 in its previous count on March 28, as the United States battles one of the largest outbreaks of the disease in the past decade.
According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, cases in Gaines County, the center of the current measles outbreak in the US that started in late January, rose to 280 from 270 on Friday.
Separately, Mexican health department reported four additional measles cases from its report on March 28, taking the total number to 48 in the state.
It was gathered that most of New Mexico’s cases were reported in Lea County, which is adjacent to Gaines County in Texas.
Measles cases in Texas climb to 422
Nigeria cuts oil production by 50,000 bpd in March as OPEC tightens quotas – Report
Nigeria made the biggest oil production cut among members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in March, reducing output by 50,000 barrels per day. The post Nigeria cuts…
ANALYSIS: Kenyan President William Ruto – from hustler to dealmaker?
As the 2027 elections loom closer, three grand bargains will determine the Kenyan president’s political future. The post ANALYSIS: Kenyan President William Ruto – from hustler to dealmaker? appeared first…
A New Era For Basketball For Canadian Talent In The NBA
Canada’s ascent in the NBA during the 2024/2025 season is no fluke—it’s a full-on hoops revolution. With a record-tying 21 Canadians on opening-night rosters, the country trails only the United…
Nigeria’s net FX reserves surged to $23.11bn in 2024 – CBN
Nigeria’s Net Foreign Exchange Reserves rose significantly to $23.11bn at the end of 2024, marking the highest level in over three years, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria. In a press statement on Tuesday, the apex bank noted that this represents a significant jump from $3.99bn recorded at the end of 2023, $8.19bn in
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Nigeria’s Net Foreign Exchange Reserves rose significantly to $23.11bn at the end of 2024, marking the highest level in over three years, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria. In a press statement on Tuesday, the apex bank noted that this represents a significant jump from $3.99bn recorded at the end of 2023, $8.19bn in
UK pledges £20m to boost drone, ‘flying taxi’ services
The UK government said Tuesday it had pledged £20 million ($25.8 million) to help commercial drone services and “flying taxis” take off in Britain. The drone delivery market has landed in several countries, including the United States, allowing customers to have online shopping dropped at their doors by fleets of flying robots. There have been
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The UK government said Tuesday it had pledged £20 million ($25.8 million) to help commercial drone services and “flying taxis” take off in Britain. The drone delivery market has landed in several countries, including the United States, allowing customers to have online shopping dropped at their doors by fleets of flying robots. There have been