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President Trump says new US tariffs to hit ‘all countries’

US President Donald Trump has announced that his new tariffs will apply to all countries, not just those with the biggest trade gaps with the United States. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Trump confirmed that the tariffs, set to be announced on April 2, would cover every nation. His administration sees these tariffs […]

NDLEA Arrests Damillionz Takeout Owner, Arokodare For Alleged Drug Importation

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a businessman named Arokodare Ebenezer for allegedly smuggling cannabis from the United States into Nigeria. The 43-year-old, who owns a business in Lekki, was caught on March 24 while waiting to receive his latest drug shipment at Bay Lounge, Admiralty Way, Lekki. According to NDLEA’s spokesperson, […]

2027: Mixed reactions trail bill to stop Tinubu, Obi, Atiku, others

A new bill in Nigeria’s House of Representatives is stirring controversy as it seeks to prevent anyone over 60 years from running for president or governor. If passed, this law would bar notable politicians like President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and Labour Party’s Peter Obi from contesting in the 2027 elections. The […]

2027: I can step down for better candidate – SDP’s Adebayo

Adewole Adebayo, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has said he is open to stepping down in the 2027 elections if a stronger candidate emerges. He made this statement on Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, a program aired on Channels Television. Adebayo explained that while he has political ambitions, his […]

EPL: Guardiola handed touchline ban

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will not be on the touchline when his team plays against Leicester in the Premier League on Wednesday. He has been given a one-match ban after receiving a yellow card during City’s 2-1 win over Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday. Referee Stuart Atwell booked Guardiola for arguing […]

Ex-Chelsea midfielder, Loftus-Cheek undergoes emergency surgery

AC Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek had to undergo emergency surgery due to appendicitis just before his team’s match against Napoli. According to Sky Italia, the former Chelsea player was rushed to the hospital before the game. Milan went on to lose the match 2-1 on Sunday. Loftus-Cheek has struggled with injuries this season, limiting him […]

Troops foil kidnap attempt, rescue victims after intense gun battle in Taraba

Troops from the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, working with the Nigeria Police Force, successfully stopped a kidnapping attempt along the Takum-Jalingo road in Taraba State. The rescue operation took place after security forces received a distress call from road users. According to Captain Oni Olubodunde, the Acting Brigade spokesperson, the kidnappers had ambushed an 18-seater […]

Officer loses life, nine others injured as police van plunges into ditch in Umuahia

A tragic accident occurred on Sunday along the Umuahia-Bende Road, where a police patrol van from Abia State’s joint security team, “Operation Crush,” fell into a ditch. One officer lost his life, while nine others sustained serious injuries. They are currently receiving medical care at the Federal Medical Centre in Umuahia. Local residents and passersby […]

Abia govt to vary bail of nursing mother involved in pensions fraud

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has shown his commitment to both justice and compassion by supporting a bail variation for a nursing mother involved in a pensions fraud case. During a visit from Hon. Chinedu Ogah and members of the House of Representatives Committee on Reformatory Institutions, Governor Otti explained that the pregnant woman […]