87 m. ago ‘Such good English’: White House defends Trump’s remark on Liberian President

Tribune Online ‘Such good English’: White House defends Trump’s remark on Liberian President “For him to ask that question, I don’t see it as a compliment. I feel that the US president and people in the west still see Africans as people in villages who are not educated.” ‘Such good English’: White House defends Trump’s remark on Liberian President Tribune Online

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1 hour ago VIDEO: ‘Where did you learn to speak English so beautifully?’ — Trump praises Liberian president

Tribune Online VIDEO: ‘Where did you learn to speak English so beautifully?’ — Trump praises Liberian president “That’s very interesting,” Trump remarked. “I have people at this table who can’t speak nearly as well.” VIDEO: ‘Where did you learn to speak English so beautifully?’ — Trump praises Liberian president Tribune Online

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1 hour ago US: Trump appoints transportation secretary Sean Duffy as interim NASA administrator

Tribune Online US: Trump appoints transportation secretary Sean Duffy as interim NASA administrator “I am pleased to announce that I am directing our GREAT Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, to be Interim Administrator of NASA,” Trump wrote. US: Trump appoints transportation secretary Sean Duffy as interim NASA administrator Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Trump threatens to impose 50% tariff on Brazil over Bolsonaro’s trial, others

Tribune Online Trump threatens to impose 50% tariff on Brazil over Bolsonaro’s trial, others In the letter, Trump called the 50% tariff on Brazil "necessary... to rectify the grave injustices of the current regime". Trump threatens to impose 50% tariff on Brazil over Bolsonaro’s trial, others Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Soldiers kill scores of terrorists, recover weapons, IEDs, others

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Army said its fight against terrorism, banditry and other violent crime has yielded positive results with the killing of scores of terrorists and recovery of several arms, ammunitions, Improvised Explosive Devices(IED), among other dangerous weapons across the country. This is just as the army has promised to rid the […] The post Soldiers kill scores of terrorists, recover weapons, IEDs, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Trump Faces Backlash For Praising Liberian President’s Fluent English

AUnited States President Donald Trump is once again facing online backlash after a remark during a lunch with African leaders at the White House resurfaced, in which he praised the Liberian President for speaking “beautiful English,” seemingly unaware that English is Liberia’s official language.   The moment occurred on Wednesday during a formal gathering that […]

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38 h. ago US drops terrorist tag on group led by Syrian interim president, as Trump courts post

In a major pivot for post-war Syria, the United States will revoke its designation of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) as read more US drops terrorist tag on group led by Syrian interim president, as Trump courts post-Assad Syria

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39 h. ago ADC decries Nigeria’s exclusion from Trump’s meeting with five African Presidents

Tribune Online ADC decries Nigeria’s exclusion from Trump’s meeting with five African Presidents Ahead of Wednesday's meeting between United States President Donald Trump and the Presidents of five African states at the White House, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed grave concern over the U.S. government's decision to exclude Nigeria. ADC decries Nigeria’s exclusion from Trump’s meeting with five African Presidents Tribune Online

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43 h. ago I’ll send new weapons to Ukraine for defence against Russia —Trump

Tribune Online I’ll send new weapons to Ukraine for defence against Russia —Trump “Our framework for POTUS to evaluate military shipments across the globe remains in effect and is integral to our America First defense priorities.” I’ll send new weapons to Ukraine for defence against Russia —Trump Tribune Online

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44 h. ago Imo traders send SOS to Gov Uzodimma over Police harassment, arrest

From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri Traders at the Naze Cluster Market in Owerri North council Area of Imo State have appealed to Governor Hope Uzodimma to come to their rescue over incessant police harassment and arrest of traders at the market on the orders of a caretaker chairman of the market. The distraught traders alleged that […] The post Imo traders send SOS to Gov Uzodimma over Police harassment, arrest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago South African rand slumps after Trump’s tariff threat on BRICS

South Africa’s rand fell on Monday as markets reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose additional tariffs on read more South African rand slumps after Trump’s tariff threat on BRICS-aligned countries

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48 h. ago Trump slams 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea, warns against retaliation

Tribune Online Trump slams 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea, warns against retaliation “If for any reason you decide to raise your Tariffs, then, whatever the number you choose to raise them by will be added onto the 25% that we charge... Trump slams 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea, warns against retaliation Tribune Online

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49 h. ago Global trade tension over fresh US 10% tariff hike on Nigeria, BRICS nations

Tribune Online Global trade tension over fresh US 10% tariff hike on Nigeria, BRICS nations As Trump decries ‘anti-American’ policies of bloc Global trade tensions are brewing anew as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to impose an additional 10 per cent tariff on imports from countries aligning with BRICS—a fast-expanding economic alliance that recently welcomed Nigeria as a partner country. The proposed tariffs come amid mounting friction between the U.S. […] Global trade tension over fresh US 10% tariff hike on Nigeria, BRICS nations Tribune Online

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50 h. ago Trump threatens new tariffs on nations backing BRICS as trade deadline looms

Donald Trump president of the United States  has threatened to slap fresh tariffs on any nation that aligns itself with read more Trump threatens new tariffs on nations backing BRICS as trade deadline looms

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52 h. ago Nigeria to face new 10% US tariffs from Trump over BRICS partnership

President Donald Trump has announced that Nigeria will face an extra 10% tariff for joining BRICS, a group of emerging read more Nigeria to face new 10% US tariffs from Trump over BRICS partnership

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53 h. ago Nigeria committed to nuclear test ban, prioritising poverty challenges, climate change –FG

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has again underscored Nigeria’s firm stance against nuclear weapons testing, emphasising the country’s dedication to a comprehensive nuclear test ban. Shettima stated this when he had an audience with a delegation from Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO), led by Executive Secretary, Robert Floyd, at the Presidential […] The post Nigeria committed to nuclear test ban, prioritising poverty challenges, climate change –FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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58 h. ago We’re Fighting Poverty, Not Building Nukes, VP Shettima Tells CTBTO

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to a comprehensive nuclear test ban through collaboration with the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO). He said Africa’s priority, at the moment, is to address its existential challenges of poverty and the effects of climate change, not the pursuit of nuclear weapons capability. The Vice […]

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61 h. ago Russia’s Transport Minister Found Dead Hours After Dismissal By Putin

Russia’s Transport Minister, Roman Starovoit, has been found dead from a gunshot injury in what investigators were treating as apparent suicide, just hours after the Kremlin announced his dismissal. No reason was given for Starovoit’s removal, which was made public on Monday morning. The 53-year-old had served as transport minister since May 2024, following a […]

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65 h. ago Nigeria committed to nuclear test ban, prioritising poverty challenges, climate change – Shettima

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has again underscored Nigeria’s firm stance against nuclear weapons testing, emphasising the country’s dedication to a comprehensive nuclear test ban.  According to a statement by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President stated this when he had an audience with a delegation from the Comprehensive […] The post Nigeria committed to nuclear test ban, prioritising poverty challenges, climate change – Shettima appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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66 h. ago Troops Arrest Suspected Militia, Recover Firearm, Ammunition In Plateau

Troops of 3 Division/Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) on night patrol along Kafi Abu-Rakwok Road in Gashish District in Barkin Ladi local government area of Plateau State, on Sunday 6th July, 2025, apprehended a suspected militia and recovered weapon and ammunition in the process. OPSH, in a statement in Jos by its Media and Information Officer, […]

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