6 h. ago China to impose additional 34% tariff on US goods from April 10

Tribune Online China to impose additional 34% tariff on US goods from April 10 The Chinese government on Friday, said it would slap 34 per cent tariff on all imports of US goods from April 10, after Washington imposed steep new levies on Chinese products. China to impose additional 34% tariff on US goods from April 10 Tribune Online

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6 h. ago UPDATED: China announces 34% retaliatory tariffs on US imports

China has announced it will impose additional tariffs of 34 per cent on imports from the US in retaliation for duties of the same amount unveiled by President Donald Trump this week as part of his aggressive trade agenda. The Ministry of Commerce said on Friday that the tariff would be imposed on all imported Read More

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7 h. ago BREAKING: China announces 34% retaliatory tariffs on US imports

China has announced it will impose additional tariffs of 34 per cent on imports from the US in retaliation for duties of the same amount unveiled by President Donald Trump this week as part of his aggressive trade agenda. The Ministry of Commerce said on Friday that the tariff would be imposed on all imported Read More

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10 h. ago 60% Of Corruption Cases In LGAs Linked To Healthcare, Infrastructure — ICPC

Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Aliyu has revealed that over 60 per cent of corruption cases investigated by the Commission at the local government level were linked to diversion of public funds intended for critical infrastructure and healthcare facilities. The ICPC chairman stated this during a […]

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16 h. ago Financial Times Data Shows Interest By Global Audiences Peak Three Days To LEADERSHIP Conference

Three days before the LEADERSHIP Annual Conference and Awards, interest in the event among the world’s top business executives appears to have reached a new high. Analytics released on Thursday by the Financial Times showed that the click-through rate (CTR) on the awards showcased on the FT website since February doubled the average rate for […]

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18 h. ago Edo poll: Again, APC, PDP trade words over tribunal judgment

The Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress on Thursday, again, reignited a war of words over the judgment of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal delivered on Wednesday, affirming the victory of APC’s Governor Monday Okpebholo. While the PDP rejected the judgment as a violation of judicial impartiality, the APC hailed it Read More

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19 h. ago Tariff dispute: Macron calls for suspension of French investment in US 

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday urged a halt to new investments in the United States until the clarity surrounding President Donald Trump’s new tariffs is provided, AFP reported. The call came after the US administration imposed broad new levies on its trading partners, including a significant 20 per cent tariff on European Union imports. Read More

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21 h. ago Natasha: Kogi Central ‘Constituents’ Vow To Proceed With Recall, To Re

Constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District of Kogi State have thanked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for validating 208,132 (43.86 per cent) signatures in the petition submitted for the recall of the suspended lawmaker representing the District in the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The constituents, who are registered voters of Kogi Central, noted […]

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21 h. ago ‘Bandits Fed Us Once A Week, Used Us As Shield Against Airstrikes’, Ex

The former director-general of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Maharazu Isma’ila Tsiga (retd.), has recounted his ordeal in bandits’ captivity. LEADERSHIP reported that Tsiga was kidnapped on February 5, 2025, in his hometown of Tsiga, in Bakori local government area of Katsina State, alongside nine other residents. He was released by his abductors […]

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22 h. ago Over 60% of corruption cases involve diversion of healthcare, infrastructure funds—ICPC

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Musa Aliyu (SAN), has revealed that over 60 per cent of corruption cases investigated by the commission involve the diversion of public resources meant for critical projects such as healthcare and infrastructure. Aliyu made this disclosure on Thursday during a stakeholders’ meeting in Read More

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23 h. ago PICTORIAL: NSA Ribadu Reunites Gen. Tsiga, Amb. Yohanna, 17 Other Kidnap Victims With Families

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on Thursday, handed over Brig.-Gen. Maharazu Tsiga (retd.), Ambassador Gideon Yohanna, and 17 other kidnap victims to their families in Abuja. Tsiga, a former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), was kidnapped on February 5, 2025, in his hometown of Tsiga, in Bakori local government […]

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24 h. ago NGX market capitalisation dips further as three companies delist shares

Tribune Online NGX market capitalisation dips further as three companies delist shares At the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Thursday, the equities market extended its downward trend this month, as the All-Share Index (ASI) declined by 0.02 per cent to 105,525.26 basis points. NGX market capitalisation dips further as three companies delist shares Tribune Online

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26 h. ago Rivers Sole Administrator slams all businesses executed since Supreme Court verdict

It is ride back in Rivers State as all procurement transactions executed or ongoing since February 28, 2025, have been read more Rivers Sole Administrator slams all businesses executed since Supreme Court verdict

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26 h. ago Trade war: Why Russia was excluded from Trump’s tariffs list — Reports

Tribune Online Trade war: Why Russia was excluded from Trump’s tariffs list — Reports Russia was notably absent from US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff list. White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt explained that the existing sanctions on Russia “preclude any meaningful trade.” She also pointed out that other countries facing similar sanctions, like Cuba, Belarus, and North Korea, were not included in the tariffs either. This exclusion is […] Trade war: Why Russia was excluded from Trump’s tariffs list — Reports Tribune Online

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28 h. ago Global AI market to reach $4.8trn by 2033, impact 40% of jobs

The global artificial intelligence market is projected to reach $4.8 trillion — roughly the size of Germany’s economy — by 2033, the UN said Thursday, warning nearly half of jobs worldwide could be affected. While AI is transforming economies and creating vast opportunities, the technology also risks deepening existing inequalities, the UN trade and development Read More

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28 h. ago Trade war: What to know about UK’s retaliatory plans against Trump’s tariffs

Tribune Online Trade war: What to know about UK’s retaliatory plans against Trump’s tariffs The UK is taking a firmer stance against the new US tariffs, signaling a shift in its approach to trade tensions.  The government has announced a consultation with businesses to assess the impact of potential retaliatory measures, keeping all options open while negotiations with the US continue. UK’s Response to the Tariffs The US has […] Trade war: What to know about UK’s retaliatory plans against Trump’s tariffs Tribune Online

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36 h. ago ‘Financial Instability, Social Media Addiction Trigger Mental Imbalance In Youths’

Forty four per cent of young adults (18-24) currently suffer from mental health conditions, with excessive use of social media and financial instability being major contributing factors, according to AXA Mind Health Report 2025. Additionally, the report disclosed that work-related stress, including excessive workload, tight deadlines, and a lack of work-life balance, remain a significant […]

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36 h. ago ‘US is our closest ally,’ UK Business Secretary insists despite Trump’s tariff

Tribune Online ‘US is our closest ally,’ UK Business Secretary insists despite Trump’s tariff “Nobody wants a trade war, and our intention remains to secure a deal. But nothing is off the table, and the government will do everything necessary to defend the UK’s national interest.” ‘US is our closest ally,’ UK Business Secretary insists despite Trump’s tariff Tribune Online

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36 h. ago Africa Energy Bank: Nigeria, Angola, Ghana’s Capital Guarantees Take Off

Nigeria has demonstrated exceptional commitment towards supporting the operational takeoff of the Africa Energy Bank (AEB) by providing and fulfilling her capital commitment. Similarly, Angola and Ghana have also fulfilled their capital commitments toward establishing the Bank, a milestone that represents 44 per cent of the minimum required funding from African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) […]

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38 h. ago Global markets plunge as Trump’s tariffs trigger trade war fears

Equity markets suffered a bloodbath Thursday after Donald Trump delivered a “haymaker” blow with sweeping tariffs against US partners and rivals, fanning a global trade war that many fear will spark recessions and ramp up inflation. Tokyo’s Nikkei led an Asian selloff, collapsing more than four percent, while US futures plunged, safe haven gold hit Read More

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