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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Trump, Netanyahu press conference cancelled – White House

The scheduled press conference between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been cancelled, according to the White House. The White House did not offer an immediate explanation for why the news conference was cancelled. The press conference was set to take place following the meeting between the two leaders today.
Trump, Netanyahu press conference cancelled – White House

The scheduled press conference between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been cancelled, according to the White House.

The White House did not offer an immediate explanation for why the news conference was cancelled.

The press conference was set to take place following the meeting between the two leaders today.

The White House informed the press pool that the scheduled 2:30 pm press conference would no longer take place.

Trump and Netanyahu were expected to discuss the latest Israeli military operations in Gaza.

The two leaders were also expected to discuss the new US tariffs announced by Trump against Israel and other countries recently.

Trump, Netanyahu press conference cancelled – White House

Niger: Police arrest eight suspects for conspiracy, theft, thuggery

The Niger State Police Command has arrested eight suspects for conspiracy, theft of motorcycles, receiving stolen property, and thuggery in the state. The command, in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, in Minna, stated that on 3rd April 2025 at about 2:30 pm, following a complaint received, the Crack Squad
Niger: Police arrest eight suspects for conspiracy, theft, thuggery

The Niger State Police Command has arrested eight suspects for conspiracy, theft of motorcycles, receiving stolen property, and thuggery in the state.

The command, in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, in Minna, stated that on 3rd April 2025 at about 2:30 pm, following a complaint received, the Crack Squad of the command arrested two suspects. These included Mohammed Usman, 18, from Tunga, Minna, and Mohammed Abdullahi, 22, from Paiko area, who were arrested for conspiracy, theft of motorcycles, and receiving stolen property.

The PRO disclosed, “It was reported that on 28th March 2025 at about 5 pm, Usman boarded a motorcycle to a hotel around Tunga, near the Old City gate. After alighting, he invited the cyclist to his hotel room, tricked him, took his motorcycle key, and locked him in the room.

“Usman made off with the motorcycle and the key, taking it to Abdullahi in Paiko for sale.”

Abiodun stated that, during the course of the investigation, police detectives took swift action and arrested Abdullahi, who had a pending case of assault related to a gang fight at a mining site in Paiko.

“Abdullahi led police operatives to a mining site in Paiko where Usman was waiting to collect the proceeds of the crime, and he was arrested too,” he revealed.

Abiodun said two motorcycles were recovered from Abdullahi, who confessed that Usman had brought the motorcycles to him for sale.

“Usman also confessed to the crime and stated that he stole one of the motorcycles from Obajana, Kogi State, at a mining site earlier last month.”

Furthermore, six other miscreants were apprehended for thuggery during a sting operation within the Kwangila/Keteren-Gwari areas of Minna.

These suspects include Mohammad Yusuf, Mohammad Aliyu, Isah Abdullahi, Usman Mohammed, Jibrin Suleiman, and Ibrahim Mohammad.

All suspects are under investigation, and the police are intensifying efforts to reduce criminality in the state.

Niger: Police arrest eight suspects for conspiracy, theft, thuggery

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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Tariff: America has $143bn auto trade deficit with Japan, Europe, South Korea – Stephen Miller

Stephen Miller, Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy to President Donald Trump, has stated that the United States has a trade deficit of approximately $143 billion with Japan, Europe, and South Korea. In a post on his verified X handle, Miller explained that the US has a $53 billion “annual automotive trade deficit with Japan”
Tariff: America has $143bn auto trade deficit with Japan, Europe, South Korea – Stephen Miller

Stephen Miller, Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy to President Donald Trump, has stated that the United States has a trade deficit of approximately $143 billion with Japan, Europe, and South Korea.

In a post on his verified X handle, Miller explained that the US has a $53 billion “annual automotive trade deficit with Japan” and a $40 billion “auto deficit with Europe”.

He also highlighted America’s $50 billion auto deficit with South Korea, lamenting that the US “allies have shut their markets to our cars while our market has been flooded with theirs”.

According to him, the trade deficits were “all deliberate.”

Miller further questioned why American streets are “filled with cars from Europe and Japan but their streets are empty of American cars.”

Trump had said on Sunday that he would not reverse his controversial tariffs on other countries unless the trade deficits that the US runs with China, the European Union, EU, and other nations disappear.

Tariff: America has $143bn auto trade deficit with Japan, Europe, South Korea – Stephen Miller

Accept EU tariffs deal – Two Republican senators advise Trump

Republican Senators Ron Johnson and Mike Lee have expressed support for US President Donald Trump accepting the European Union’s offer of zero-for-zero tariffs. The EU had proposed a zero-for-zero tariff deal to the United States, noting that it is ready to enter negotiations with the Trump administration. Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the
Accept EU tariffs deal – Two Republican senators advise Trump

Republican Senators Ron Johnson and Mike Lee have expressed support for US President Donald Trump accepting the European Union’s offer of zero-for-zero tariffs.

The EU had proposed a zero-for-zero tariff deal to the United States, noting that it is ready to enter negotiations with the Trump administration.

Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the EU, made this announcement in a viral video released by Libs of TikTok on Monday.

In response, Lee of Utah posted on X, “Let’s take that deal!” while sharing a video of von der Leyen discussing the proposal. “Much to gain,” he added.

For his part, Johnson shared Lee’s comments, expressing his agreement.

“Totally agree with @BasedMikeLee,” the Wisconsin Republican wrote.

“At some point, you have to take YES for an answer.”

This comes after Trump recently ruled out negotiations with the EU, insisting that it must pay the US yearly reparations.

Accept EU tariffs deal – Two Republican senators advise Trump

MTN tackles Netflix, Showmax, others in streaming battle

In a bold move to reshape Africa’s digital entertainment space, telecoms giant MTN Group has teamed up with UK-based video software powerhouse Synamedia to launch a next-gen streaming platform for mobile and broadband users across the continent. The partnership, aimed at delivering high-quality, relevant, and accessible content, marks MTN’s entry into direct competition with major
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In a bold move to reshape Africa’s digital entertainment space, telecoms giant MTN Group has teamed up with UK-based video software powerhouse Synamedia to launch a next-gen streaming platform for mobile and broadband users across the continent. The partnership, aimed at delivering high-quality, relevant, and accessible content, marks MTN’s entry into direct competition with major

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