42 m. ago VIDEO: Ijoba Lande retracts ₦90K claim, admits Funke Akindele paid him ₦190K

Controversial Nollywood actor Ganiyu Kehinde Morufu, popularly known as Ijoba Lande, has backtracked on his earlier claim that celebrated actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele paid him a meagre ₦90,000 for a month’s work on her film set. His initial statement had stirred up a storm online, with many accusing him of trying to smear the Read More

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58 m. ago “U.S. Will Assess Russia’s Peace Commitment In Weeks” – Marco Rubio

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States will soon determine if Russia is genuinely committed to peace with Ukraine, with a resolution expected within weeks. This comes after European allies expressed concerns that Moscow is stalling efforts to implement a ceasefire, a key demand from the Trump administration. While President Trump […] The post “U.S. Will Assess Russia’s Peace Commitment In Weeks” – Marco Rubio appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Umahi Threatens Legal Action Against Businesswoman Who Accused Him Of Unpaid Contracts, Sexual Harassment

The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has dismissed allegations of sexual harassment and non-payment for supply of political campaign materials, made against him by a businesswoman identified as Tracynither Nicolas Ohiri. The Minister has demanded proof of the transaction even as he threatened legal action over the allegations. The Minister disclosed this during his […]

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9 h. ago Primate Ayodele warns of global chaos under Trump’s administration

Tribune Online Primate Ayodele warns of global chaos under Trump’s administration “Trump will use the military to do a lot, and the world will go to war. I am not seeing peace across the world" Primate Ayodele warns of global chaos under Trump’s administration Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Alleged murder plot: Senate President accuses Sen. Natasha of spreading deliberate falsehoods, manipulative theatrics

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja   Senate President Godswill Akpabio has described as “baseless, false and inflammatory,” allegations by suspended Kogi Central lawmaker, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, that he allegedly “recruited” former Governor Yahaya Bello to assassinate her.   He added that she was deliberately spreading falsehoods and manipulative theatrics aimed at damaging his reputation and provoking […] The post Alleged murder plot: Senate President accuses Sen. Natasha of spreading deliberate falsehoods, manipulative theatrics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Trump open to tariff flexibility as markets suffer historic drop

Tribune Online Trump open to tariff flexibility as markets suffer historic drop Wall Street recorded its worst trading session since the pandemic-era collapse of 2020. Trump open to tariff flexibility as markets suffer historic drop Tribune Online

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11 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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11 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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11 h. ago Natasha’s claim of assassination false, dangerous fabrication – Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied the assassination allegation made by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling it a false and dangerous fabrication. Akpabio, who released a statement through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, on Friday, called the accusation a deliberate campaign of misinformation. “As a statesman devoted to national unity and […] The post Natasha’s claim of assassination false, dangerous fabrication – Akpabio appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago PHOTOS: Trump unveils $5m ‘gold card’ for wealthy Nigerian migrants, others

Tribune Online PHOTOS: Trump unveils $5m ‘gold card’ for wealthy Nigerian migrants, others The card, which is expected to be out in less than two weeks, builds on the EB-5 visa programme created by Congress in the 1990s. PHOTOS: Trump unveils $5m ‘gold card’ for wealthy Nigerian migrants, others Tribune Online

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21 h. ago Dead pregnant woman: Lagos hospital denies requesting N500,000 for treatment

The Lagos private hospital, As Salam Convalescent Centre, located in Iwerekun 1, Ibeju/Lekki, has denied claims that it demanded an upfront payment of N500,000 before offering treatment to a pregnant woman, Kemi, who later died from pregnancy complications. Kemi’s grieving husband, Akinbobola Folajimi, made the allegation in a viral video, accusing the hospital of refusing Read More

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21 h. ago Umahi Rejects Claim Of Owing N200m For Campaign, Threatens Legal Action

The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, has refuted claims that he owes businesswoman Mrs. Tracynither Ohiri N200 million for promotional materials supplied during his 2014 governorship campaign. Umahi strongly denied the allegations, clarifying that there was no such debt. The accusation had been making the rounds, with Ohiri reportedly seeking payment for the materials […] The post Umahi Rejects Claim Of Owing N200m For Campaign, Threatens Legal Action appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Adeleke knocks APC for criticising N159bn infrastructure projects

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Thursday accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of failing to deliver on the N100bn infrastructural projects he launched in the last quarter of 2023. The opposition party subsequently declared that the second phase of the infrastructural plan, under which the governor proposed to spend N159bn on various Read More

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23 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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26 h. ago Sexual assault: I’ll present evidence against Akpabio soon — Natasha

Tribune Online Sexual assault: I’ll present evidence against Akpabio soon — Natasha Her comments come after months of controversy surrounding her accusations against Akpabio. Sexual assault: I’ll present evidence against Akpabio soon — Natasha Tribune Online

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27 h. ago NNPC board: League of Northern Democrats accuses Tinubu of ethnic bias

Tribune Online NNPC board: League of Northern Democrats accuses Tinubu of ethnic bias wants review of existing appointments The League of Northern Democrats (LND) has criticised the recent reconstitution of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) board by President Bola Tinubu, raising concerns over what it describes as “the dominance of individuals from the president’s Yoruba ethnic group in key government positions.” In a statement on […] NNPC board: League of Northern Democrats accuses Tinubu of ethnic bias Tribune Online

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29 h. ago I didn’t instigate your ouster from Senate, Akpabio tells Senator Abbo

Tribune Online I didn’t instigate your ouster from Senate, Akpabio tells Senator Abbo President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has refuted accusations that he instigated the removal of the erstwhile Senator representing Adamawa North, Elisha Abbo, from the Red Chamber. Abbo was removed following a pronouncement by the Court of Appeal, which ruled that his presence in the National Assembly was an error. I didn’t instigate your ouster from Senate, Akpabio tells Senator Abbo Tribune Online

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29 h. ago Global Markets reel as US tariffs stoke fear of economic ‘spiral of doom’

President Donald Trump's new tariffs sent shockwaves through global financial markets on Thursday, with the dollar and U.S. stocks. read more Global Markets reel as US tariffs stoke fear of economic ‘spiral of doom’

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31 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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32 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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