39 m. ago US revokes 40 international students visas over traffic offenses

Almost 40 international students in the US recently had their visas suddenly taken away. Experts and advocates say the US government made this decision based on small issues like traffic offences. People believe this is part of a bigger plan by Donald Trump’s administration to control immigration and how universities handle it. The decision has Read More

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63 m. ago American University of Nigeria launches law clinic for free legal services to the poor

By Noah Ebije, Kaduna The American University of Nigeria (AUN) in Yola, Adamawa State, launched its Law Clinic on Wednesday, 9 April 2025, to provide free legal services to poor and underserved community members. Professor Mohammed Bello Magaji, Dean of AUN’s School of Law, said the clinic reflects the university’s mission of community service, ethical […] The post American University of Nigeria launches law clinic for free legal services to the poor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago US: Immigrants’ social media posts to be scrutinized before visa approval

On Wednesday, US immigration authorities revealed that they would scrutinize the social media accounts of immigrants and deny them visas or residence permits if their posts are considered anti-Semitic by President Donald Trump’s administration. Anti-Semitic posts include social media activity in support of militant groups classified by the United States as terrorists, including Hamas, Lebanon’s […] The post US: Immigrants’ social media posts to be scrutinized before visa approval appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Kano Gov’t Rolls Out New Environmental Laws To Curb Pollution

The Kano State Government has unveiled a new set of environmental protection laws aimed at addressing increasing pollution across the state. Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change in the state, Dr. Dahir Hashim disclosed this shortly after submitting the new legal framework to the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Farouk-Ibrahim, who pledged full […]

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3 h. ago China retaliates with 84% tariffs on US products from Thursday

China will impose 84 per cent tariffs on US imports, up from 34 per cent, the finance ministry said Wednesday, hours after similar levies by the United States came into force. US President Donald Trump’s latest salvo of tariffs came into effect on dozens of trading partners Wednesday, bringing duties on Chinese products up to Read More

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4 h. ago Arewa Coalition Of Youths Pledges Massive Support For Tinubu In 2027 Elections

The Arewa Coalition of Youths (ACY) has announced its strong backing for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 general elections. The group revealed that more than 65,000 Northern organizations will cast their votes in favor of Tinubu. The coalition emphasised their unwavering support for the president, citing his leadership and commitment to the […] The post Arewa Coalition Of Youths Pledges Massive Support For Tinubu In 2027 Elections appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Lawyer Olajengbesi Tackles FUOYE For Exonerating VC Of Sexual Harassment Allegations

Abuja-based legal practitioner, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has strongly criticised the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) in Ekiti State, for exonerating its Vice Chancellor, Professor Abayomi Fasina, from allegations of sexual harassment without regard for what he called incriminating evidence to the contrary. In a press statement post on his Facebook page on Wednesday, Olajengbesi described the university’s […]

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5 h. ago Trump: China hits back with 84% retaliatory tariffs on US goods

China has responded to Donald Trump’s tariff policies by increasing its levies on U.S. imports to more than 80%. The move was announced by China’s Office of the Tariff Commission of the State Council, and it disclosed that the tariffs on US goods would increase from 34% to 84% beginning April 10. China’s retaliation comes […] The post Trump: China hits back with 84% retaliatory tariffs on US goods appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago NDIC to pay first tranche of liquidation dividends to Heritage Bank depositors

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has announced plans to pay the first tranche of liquidation dividends to depositors of Heritage Bank, whose operating licence was revoked by the Central Bank of Nigeria on June 3, 2024. According to the NDIC Managing Director/Chief Executive, Bello Hassan, the corporation has made significant progress in disposing of the Read More

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5 h. ago Trump raises duties on Chinese small parcels by 60% targeting Shein, Temu

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order raising duties on small packages sent from China from 30 to 90 per cent, a move likely to disrupt the import of popular low-cost products. Trump raised the duty on “low-value imports” from China, due to go into effect from May 2, alongside a major increase Read More

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7 h. ago 2027 Election: Arewa groups promise Tinubu over 2 million votes 

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna   A group known as Arewa Coalition Of Youths has declared that over 65,000 Northern groups will bring together 2 million members to vote massively again for President Bola Tinubu at the 2027 general elections to give him victory as it happened in 2023 presidential election.   The Coalition made the […] The post 2027 Election: Arewa groups promise Tinubu over 2 million votes  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Eno declares over 3,000 athletes winners as NDSF sports festival ends in Uyo 

From Isaac Job , Uyo   Akwa Ibom State governor pastor Umo Eno has declared over 3,000 athletes participated in the Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) winners and congratulated them at the end of the maiden edition of the sporting event organized by Niger Delta Development Commission held in Uyo Akwa Ibom state capital.   […] The post Eno declares over 3,000 athletes winners as NDSF sports festival ends in Uyo  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Joeboy loses N3m bet as Arsenal stun Real Madrid in Champions League clash

By Seyi Babalola Joeboy, a Nigerian artist, lost a N3 million bet when Arsenal defeated Real Madrid 3-0 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal on Tuesday. Seven hours before kick-off, Joeboy posted a betting slip with the caption, “Cashing out on Arsenal tears tonight!” The Controller crooner could have won N10,345,000 […] The post Joeboy loses N3m bet as Arsenal stun Real Madrid in Champions League clash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago South Korea unveils $2bn aid package to combat Trump’s car tariffs

South Korea on Wednesday unveiled a $2 billion emergency support package for its crucial export-focused carmakers, warning US President Donald Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on the sector could be a “significant blow”. “Given that automobiles and auto parts are South Korea’s top exports to the US, the decision to impose a 25 percent tariff on Read More

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8 h. ago S&P 500 hits lowest close in almost a year as hopes wane for tariff concessions

The S&P 500, the biggest tracker of US equities, fell sharply on Tuesday, dropping below 5,000 points for the first read more S&P 500 hits lowest close in almost a year as hopes wane for tariff concessions

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9 h. ago 930,000 Risk Deportation As US Orders Migrants Who Used Biden

About 930,000 migrants who entered the United States under former President Joe Biden’s CBP One app policy may be ejected as the as they have been ordered to self-deport “immediately,” U.S. media reported on Tuesday. A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed to AFP that formal termination notices had been issued […]

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9 h. ago Trump’s trade tariffs: Obi advises Africa on survival strategy

From Emmanuel Uzor, Awka   Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, has called on African nations to urgently invest in their human capital and scale up productivity as a strategy to mitigate the impact of potential trade disruptions under a second Donald Trump presidency in the United […] The post Trump’s trade tariffs: Obi advises Africa on survival strategy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago India’s Central Bank cuts interest rates amid global economic uncertainty

India’s central bank cut interest rates in the world’s fifth-largest economy on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs kicked in and policymakers warned of “challenging global economic conditions”. The cut, the second this year, aims to boost a slowing economy grappling with the impact of Trump’s sweeping tariffs. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Read More

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11 h. ago Goldman Sachs Slashes Oil Price Forecast To $58/b On Recession Fears

Goldman Sachs has slashed its oil prices forecasts again and now expects Brent Crude to average below $60 per barrel next year, at $58, amid recession risks, slowing demand, and more supply from the OPEC+ producers. The investment bank had previously forecasted oil demand growth at 600,000 barrels per day (bpd) this year but now […]

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11 h. ago Trump’s Tariffs: Invest In Our Youths, Obi Urges African Leaders

The former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has advised African leaders to invest in the huge potential of youthful human capital of over a billion workforce in the continent. Obi said this against the backdrop of the disruptive trade Tariff of the United States President Donald Trump on the continent. He spoke […]

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