Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Trump Clarifies Electronics Tariffs Amid Global Trade Tensions. US President Donald Trump has confirmed that Chinese-made smartphones, computers, and other electronics will not be exempt from tariffs, clarifying that these products are simply being moved into a different category of levies, rather than escaping duties altogether. His comments followed widespread confusion after a US customs notice issued on Saturday suggested certain electronics would be excluded from the 125% tariff imposed on goods from China. The update had sparked optimism in global markets, leading to a bounce in European stock exchanges on Monday morning. However, President Trump took to…

US Tariffs A ‘Blessing In Disguise’ For Africa, Says Minister Dele Alake. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has described the recent wave of tariffs imposed by the United States as a potential “blessing in disguise” for African nations, urging the continent to seize the opportunity to rethink its economic strategy. Speaking during a Fireside Chat session titled *‘The Alchemy of Foreign Direct Investment: Turning Policies into Prosperity for Emerging Global Markets’* at the 14th Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Alake encouraged African countries to embrace more self-reliant and inward-looking…

Hamzat Calls For Revamp Of Secondary Schools As Launchpad For Nigeria’s Future Leaders. In a rousing call to action, Dr Obafemi Hamzat has emphasised the crucial role of secondary school education in shaping Nigeria’s future, urging all stakeholders to transform classrooms into breeding grounds for responsible leadership and national development. Speaking recently on the importance of education in leadership formation, Hamzat, who is the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, asserted that no nation can rise above the quality of its teachers, nor can any generation exceed the leadership capacity of its youth. His remarks come at a time when…

Afreximbank Unveils $120 Million African Trade Centre In Abuja To Boost Intra-African Trade. In a landmark move set to transform Africa’s economic landscape, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has officially unveiled its $120 million African Trade Centre (AATC) in Abuja. The project, a culmination of meticulous planning and bold vision, is aimed at accelerating intra-African trade, deepening regional integration, and advancing Nigeria’s aspirations of becoming a continental trade hub. The Abuja AATC, situated on a 5,856-square-metre plot in the Federal Capital Territory, marks the first of seven planned trade centres across the continent and represents a key pillar of…

Rory McIlroy Claims Historic Masters Title To Complete Career Grand Slam. An emotional Rory McIlroy fulfilled a lifelong dream on Sunday, securing his first Masters title in dramatic fashion and becoming just the sixth golfer in history to complete the career Grand Slam. The Northern Irishman triumphed at Augusta National after a sudden-death play-off, sinking a nerveless three-foot birdie putt to edge out fellow Ryder Cup star Justin Rose. The victory, 14 years in the making, marks a crowning achievement in McIlroy’s glittering career and sees him join golf’s most elite company. Overcome with emotion, McIlroy let out…

Police Arrest Musician Portable For Alleged Threat And Defamation Of Fuji Star Saheed Osupa. The Kwara State Police Command has arrested controversial musician Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, over alleged criminal defamation, threats to life, and character assassination against Fuji legend Akorede Babatunde Okunola, also known as Saheed Osupa. Portable was apprehended by police operatives on Saturday evening at approximately 7:25 pm in Abeokuta, Ogun State, before being transferred to Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, for further investigation. The arrest was confirmed in a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Kwara State Police Command, Adetoun…

Newcastle Humble Manchester United In 4-1 Rout As Chelsea Salvage Draw And Spurs Slip Again. Newcastle United delivered a commanding performance to dismantle Manchester United 4-1 in a pulsating Premier League clash, leaving Ruben Amorim’s side in deeper turmoil as their season continues to unravel. The heavy defeat marks Manchester United’s 14th loss of the campaign, a statistic that sees them languishing in 14th place on the table. A visibly frustrated Bruno Fernandes admitted after the match, “The club has never suffered like this.” The result has intensified the pressure on the Red Devils, whose hopes of European qualification…

Tinubu Directs NOUN To Transition Into Fully Online University. President Bola Tinubu has instructed the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) to transition into a fully online institution, building on its expertise in open and distance learning to expand access to education across the country. Speaking during the 14th convocation ceremony of the university held in Abuja at the weekend, President Tinubu, who serves as the Visitor to the institution, was represented by the Director of Universities Education at the Federal Ministry of Education, Hajiya Rakiya Ilyasu. The President emphasised the need for NOUN to fully embrace digital technology,…

Presidency Disowns 2027 Campaign Billboards, Calls Them Premature And Unauthorised. The Presidency has firmly distanced itself from a wave of political billboards promoting President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 general elections, labelling the advertisements as premature and unauthorised. In a statement issued on Sunday, Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga expressed concern over the increasing presence of such billboards in cities including Abuja and Kano, many of which feature the images of the President and the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. “We have noted with dismay the emergence of these campaign billboards. Worth noting is that some of these billboards, bearing…

CCB Pushes Digital Revolution In Anti-Corruption Drive, Urges Citizens To Join The Fight. The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), Dr Abdullah Bello Usman, has reiterated that the fight against corruption in Nigeria cannot be won by government agencies alone, stressing that the responsibility lies with every citizen. Speaking through Mr Edward Koyonda, Head of the Bureau’s Department of Education and Advocacy Services, at a two-day workshop in Lagos, Dr Usman called for greater public engagement and support in curbing corruption, which he described as one of the most formidable threats to Nigeria’s development. The workshop,…

UK Government Takes Control Of British Steel To Safeguard Jobs And Secure Industry’s Future. The UK government has officially taken control of Chinese-owned British Steel, following the swift passage of emergency legislation through parliament to prevent the closure of the country’s last remaining blast furnace site in Scunthorpe. At an extraordinary Saturday sitting of parliament, the legislation was passed without opposition, allowing the state to intervene in the operation of the northern England plant. The factory, which employs thousands of workers, is vital to Britain’s infrastructure, supplying steel for construction and rail networks. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced…

US Court Orders FBI To Release Records On Nigerian President Tinubu. A United States District Court in Washington, D.C. has ordered the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to disclose records related to a 1990s investigation involving Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. The ruling, delivered by Judge Beryl Howell, marks a pivotal moment in a long-running legal battle over transparency concerning the Nigerian leader’s past. The court’s decision comes after years of requests for information, primarily driven by Nigerian journalist David Hundeyin and anti-corruption campaigner Aaron Greenspan, who sought access to documents under the U.S. Freedom…