President Donald Trump has defended his administration’s significant tariff hikes on several countries, including Nigeria and China, asserting that the United States is finally reclaiming its economic strength after years of being exploited. On Monday, Trump explained that the new tariffs target imported goods from various sectors, warning nations not to retaliate, …
Peter Obi Remains In Labour Party, Says Obidient Movement Leader
Yunusa Tanko, the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, has confirmed that former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, is still a member of the Labour Party, despite rumors suggesting otherwise. Tanko rejected claims that Obi has joined the Social Democratic Party, calling them baseless. During an appearance on Channels …
Four Gospel Ministers, Including Kekere Jesu, Killed In Ogun Accident
Four well-known Nigerian gospel ministers, including Evangelist Ayodeji David, widely recognized as Kekere Jesu, tragically lost their lives in a fatal car accident along the Ikorodu–Sagamu Road in Ogun State. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the incident in a statement released on Monday by the Ogun State Commander and Public …
CBN Spends $669M To Support Naira In Q1 2025
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) injected around $669 million into the foreign exchange market during the first quarter of 2025 to defend the naira from further depreciation. According to a report by investment firm AIICO Capital Limited, these dollar sales—totaling $668.8 million—came amid declining dollar inflows and increasing offshore demand for foreign …
Federal Tertiary Institutions Directed To Publish Financial Data By May 31
The federal government has instructed the management of all federal higher institutions in Nigeria to publish detailed financial and academic information on their websites by May 31, 2025. The announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, in a statement signed by the ministry’s spokesperson, Boriowo Folasade. The directive requires vice-chancellors, …
Naira Depreciates By 3% In Q1 2025
The Nigerian naira faced significant pressure in March 2025, continuing its decline despite efforts by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to stabilize the currency, according to a report by investment firm AIICO Capital Limited. The naira depreciated by about 3% during the month, falling from ₦1,492.49/$ to ₦1,536.82/$, even as the CBN …
Ondo Police Warn Against Take-It-Back Protest
The Police Command in Ondo State has urged residents to avoid participating in the planned ‘Take It Back Movement’ protest scheduled for Monday. In a statement issued on Monday in Akure, the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Ayanlade Olushola, acknowledged citizens’ constitutional rights to peaceful assembly and free expression but issued …
Netanyahu Meets Trump, Seeks Relief On Tariffs, Gaza, And Iran Support
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Washington on Monday to meet with Donald Trump, where he is expected to seek relief from U.S. tariffs and gain further support on issues related to Iran and Gaza. Netanyahu became the first foreign leader to meet Trump in the U.S. capital since the …
World Health Day 2025: First Lady Advocates For Reducing Maternal And Newborn Mortality
On World Health Day 2025, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has shared a heartfelt message emphasizing the crucial need to invest in maternal and newborn health as a foundation for sustainable development. The message, released on Monday by her media aide, Busola Kukoyi, sheds light on the tragic reality that …
Taraba And NAPTIP Rescue Eight Trafficked Children, Arrest Key Suspects
The Taraba State Ministry of Women Affairs and Child Development, in collaboration with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), has rescued eight trafficked children from Minda Village in Lau Local Government Area. At a press briefing on Friday in Jalingo, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and …