Canada, Mexico, and China have vowed to retaliate against the sweeping new tariffs on their exports to the United States announced by President Donald Trump. The U.S. president declared that a 25% levy on Canadian and Mexican imports, alongside a 10% tax on Chinese goods, would take effect on Tuesday, February 4. Canadian energy imports …
Suspended Adamawa REC loses bid to stop trial
A high court in Yola, the Adamawa state capital, has dismissed an application by Hudu Yunusa-Ari, the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to halt the case against him. The presiding judge, Benjamin Manji, rejected Yunusa-Ari’s request to stay proceedings indefinitely, pending the judgment of an appeal filed at …
APC is nothing more than a gathering of incompatible allies – Bode George.
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has described the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as nothing more than a coalition of incompatible allies. Speaking at a press conference at his Ikoyi residence, George condemned what he called the “recent invasion of the PDP secretariat by thugs.” “As the largest …
Four Ghanaian Lawmakers Suspended Following Violent Brawl in Parliament
Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has suspended four lawmakers for two weeks following a violent altercation during a ministerial screening session on Thursday. The suspended lawmakers, Rockson Dafeamakpor, Frank Annor-Dompreh, Alhassan Tampuuli, and Jerry Shai, were penalized for “gross affront to the dignity of parliament and a blatant contempt of the House.” The clash …
Okezie Ikpeazu Reaffirms Loyalty to PDP, Urges Members to Stay Committed for 2027 Victory
Former Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has pledged his unwavering support to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and called on party members to remain loyal and dedicated as they work towards reclaiming power in 2027. Despite recent defections, Ikpeazu emphasized that he would not leave the party and would continue to contribute to its …
Nigerian Immigrants in the U.S. Live in Fear of Deportation Amid Trump Administration’s Crackdown
Nigerian illegal immigrants in the United States have been forced into hiding and restricted movement to avoid arrest and deportation under the tough policies of President Donald Trump’s administration. According to a document from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), approximately 3,690 Nigerians are facing deportation. The document, titled ‘Non-citizens on the ICE Non-Detained Docket …
Dozens of FBI agents involved in Jan. 6 and Trump-related investigations reportedly set to be fired.
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to fire “dozens” of FBI agents involved in investigations related to President Donald Trump and the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Sources say officials are particularly reviewing whether individuals connected to former special counsel Jack Smith’s investigations into Trump’s handling of classified documents and his role …
Federal Judge Blocks Transfer of Transgender Inmate Under Trump Executive Order
A federal judge has temporarily stopped prison officials from transferring a transgender woman to a men’s facility and denying her gender-affirming care, following an executive order issued by President Donald Trump. U.S. District Judge George O’Toole granted a temporary restraining order on Sunday while the case remains sealed. During a hearing in Boston on Thursday, …
Russia Condemns Trump’s ‘Star Wars’ Missile Shield Plan, Warns of Space Militarization
Russia has strongly condemned former U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to develop a space-based missile shield, warning that it could escalate tensions and turn space into a battlefield. Trump’s executive order, issued on January 27, calls for the creation of an “Iron Dome for America” to counter ballistic and hypersonic missile threats. The initiative revives …
Panama’s president says there will be no negotiation with Trump about ownership of canal
Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino said Thursday, January 30, that there will be no negotiation with the United States over ownership of the Panama Canal, adding that he hopes U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s upcoming visit will allow them to focus on shared interests including migration and combating drug trafficking. Rubio’s first overseas trip …