Trump defends tariffs on Nigeria, China, others

President Donald Trump has defended his administration’s sweeping tariff increases on multiple countries, including Nigeria and China, insisting the United States is finally reclaiming its economic power after years of being taken advantage of. The new tariffs, according Trump on Monday, target imported goods across various sectors, and Trump warned nations not to retaliate or
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President Donald Trump has defended his administration’s sweeping tariff increases on multiple countries, including Nigeria and China, insisting the United States is finally reclaiming its economic power after years of being taken advantage of. The new tariffs, according Trump on Monday, target imported goods across various sectors, and Trump warned nations not to retaliate or

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Peter Obi still in Labour Party, says Obidient Movement leader

The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, has affirmed that former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, remains a member of the Labour Party, despite speculations about his defection. Tanko dismissed claims that Obi has joined the Social Democratic Party, stating that such rumours are unfounded. Speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief programme
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The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, has affirmed that former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, remains a member of the Labour Party, despite speculations about his defection. Tanko dismissed claims that Obi has joined the Social Democratic Party, stating that such rumours are unfounded. Speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief programme

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Saudi Ban: Nigeria not affected, says FG

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday clarified that Nigeria is not on the list of countries facing an entry ban into Saudi Arabia from April 13. Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar issued the clarification through a statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy, Alkasim Abdulkadir. The minister said Saudi authorities have
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday clarified that Nigeria is not on the list of countries facing an entry ban into Saudi Arabia from April 13. Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar issued the clarification through a statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy, Alkasim Abdulkadir. The minister said Saudi authorities have

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Trump threatens further 50% tariffs on China 

US President Donald Trump threatens steep additional tariffs on Chinese imports if Beijing does not drop its retaliation plans, adding that Washington is open to negotiations with other countries. “If China does not withdraw its 34 percent increase on top of their long-standing trade abuses by tomorrow, April 8, 2025, the United States will impose
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US President Donald Trump threatens steep additional tariffs on Chinese imports if Beijing does not drop its retaliation plans, adding that Washington is open to negotiations with other countries. “If China does not withdraw its 34 percent increase on top of their long-standing trade abuses by tomorrow, April 8, 2025, the United States will impose

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Labour Party backs Abure, condemns Otti’s ‘anti-party activities

The National Executive Council of the Labour Party has passed a vote of confidence in the Julius Abure-led National Working Committee. This was part of the resolutions at the party’s NEC meeting held in Abuja on Monday. In a communique read out by the National Secretary, Alhaji Ibrahim Umar-Farouk, the NEC expressed satisfaction with the
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The National Executive Council of the Labour Party has passed a vote of confidence in the Julius Abure-led National Working Committee. This was part of the resolutions at the party’s NEC meeting held in Abuja on Monday. In a communique read out by the National Secretary, Alhaji Ibrahim Umar-Farouk, the NEC expressed satisfaction with the

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Four gospel ministers, including “Kekere Jesu,” die in fatal Ogun accident

Four popular Nigerian gospel ministers, including Evangelist Ayodeji David, popularly known as Kekere Jesu, lost their lives in a fatal motor accident along the Ikorodu–Sagamu Road in Ogun State. The Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed the incident in a statement issued by the Ogun State Commander and Public Information Officer, Florence Okupe on Monday. The
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Four popular Nigerian gospel ministers, including Evangelist Ayodeji David, popularly known as Kekere Jesu, lost their lives in a fatal motor accident along the Ikorodu–Sagamu Road in Ogun State. The Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed the incident in a statement issued by the Ogun State Commander and Public Information Officer, Florence Okupe on Monday. The

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3,000 displaced Osun farmers seek govt intervention 

About 3,000 residents of Iloba and Oloosape in Osun State have pleaded for the intervention of federal and state governments towards ensuring they resettle in their communities. The residents who are all farmers alleged that they were sacked by hoodlums from Egbedi, a neighbouring community in 2019. Speaking on behalf of the affected communities in
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About 3,000 residents of Iloba and Oloosape in Osun State have pleaded for the intervention of federal and state governments towards ensuring they resettle in their communities. The residents who are all farmers alleged that they were sacked by hoodlums from Egbedi, a neighbouring community in 2019. Speaking on behalf of the affected communities in

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Tinubu promises tech-driven, modern police force to boost internal security

President Bola Tinubu says his administration is determined to bequeath a well-trained, well-motivated and well-equipped Police Force whose operations are enhanced by modern tools and technology to combat crime in Nigeria effectively. He said this had become necessary to ensure that the nation’s security forces are constantly “steps ahead of those who threaten the peace,
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President Bola Tinubu says his administration is determined to bequeath a well-trained, well-motivated and well-equipped Police Force whose operations are enhanced by modern tools and technology to combat crime in Nigeria effectively. He said this had become necessary to ensure that the nation’s security forces are constantly “steps ahead of those who threaten the peace,

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Man arraigned for encroaching on NIWA land in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arraigned a 54-year-old man, Orji Kelechukwu, for alleged encroachment into a parcel of land belonging to the National Inland Waterways Authority in Onitsha, Anambra State. Orji is also being prosecuted for allegedly engaging in a manner likely to cause the breach of peace by unlawfully entering into the said
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The Anambra State Police Command has arraigned a 54-year-old man, Orji Kelechukwu, for alleged encroachment into a parcel of land belonging to the National Inland Waterways Authority in Onitsha, Anambra State. Orji is also being prosecuted for allegedly engaging in a manner likely to cause the breach of peace by unlawfully entering into the said

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US 14% tariff have little effect on Nigeria’s exports – Edun

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has said the recent 14 per cent tariff imposed by the United States on Nigerian exports will have a negligible effect on the Nigerian economy. Edun stated this at the inaugural Corporate Governance Forum organised by the Ministry of Finance Incorporated in Abuja
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Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has said the recent 14 per cent tariff imposed by the United States on Nigerian exports will have a negligible effect on the Nigerian economy. Edun stated this at the inaugural Corporate Governance Forum organised by the Ministry of Finance Incorporated in Abuja

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