Trump Escalates China Tariffs to 125% Amid Global Trade Tensions
US President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on higher tariffs for about 60 US trading partners, but the trade war with China has escalated. Trump further increased tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%, citing China’s “lack of respect” after Beijing retaliated with 84% tariffs on US imports. China has slapped retaliatory tariffs of […]
FEC Reinstates Naira-for-Crude Policy
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has formally ordered the full implementation of the previously suspended Naira-for-Crude agreement with local refiners. The Minister of Finance Wale Edun at a meeting with representatives of the Dangote Refinery yesterday said the naira-for-crude initiative is still in effect and will continue for as long as it aligns with the […]
Portable Announces Collaboration with OdumoduBlvck
Portable has says he’s working on a collaboration with OdumoduBlvck. The Street pop star announced the collaboration on his Instagram account, where he also shared that the rapper gifted him ₦5 million. Portable and OdumoduBlvck’s collaboration comes barely weeks after the news-making singer unveiled a new signee who called himself Young Odumodu. Read Another Story […]
Flying Eagles Name 35-Man Squad for U-20 AFCON
Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has named a 35-man squad for the team’s final training camp ahead of the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. The core of the squad comprises players who featured in Nigeria’s victorious campaign at the WAFU B U-20 Championship held in Togo last year, but now include Seven foreign-based […]
Take-It-Back Movement Protests Nationwide Against Police Warnings
Protesters under the aegis of the Take-It-Back Movement defied police warning and staged protests in Lagos, Abuja, Oyo, Rivers, and other states. According to the organisers, among their concerns is the alleged misuse of the Cybercrime Act, the worsening economic hardship in the country, and the state of emergency imposed by President Bola Tinubu on […]
2025 African Knockout Championship Kicks Off Today in Lagos
The 2025 season of the African Knockout Championship kicks off today April 4 at The Pistis Conference Centre, Lekki, Lagos, at 6 PM. Eighteen fighters from seven African countries will compete, with the Main Event featuring Gasmire Diatta vs. Faout Youssef in a Featherweight Fight. Other key matchups include Adams Boa vs. Venatius Iyinagolu in […]
Zambia Protest Calls for Castration as Punishment for Child Rape
A protest march was held in Lusaka, Zambia, in response to recent cases of child rape, including horrific incidents where fathers were involved in abusing their own children. The protest, organized by civil society groups, musicians, and individuals, called for tougher laws, including the removal of bail for child rape suspects and harsher penalties, such […]
NFF dismiss reports of Coach Chelle’s plan to quit Nigeria for S’Africa
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed reports that Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is planning to quit his job. NFF’s Media Director, Ademola Olajire, has denied these claims, calling the story reportedly due to uncertainty over his long-term position, as “the biggest joke of the year”. Chelle, who was appointed in January on a […]
Aston Villa and Man City Advance to FA Cup Semi-finals
A brace from Marcus Rashford and a strike from Jacob Ramsey earned Aston Villa a comfortable 3-0 win against Preston North End in the FA Cup Quarter-final yesterday. Villa have now reached their first FA Cup semi-final since 2015, where they will now take on Crystal Palace in the semi-finals at Wembley Stadium. Elsewhere, Manchester […]
Chad Calls Sudanese Threat a “Declaration of War”
Chad has condemned a senior Sudanese general’s threat to target its airports, calling it a “declaration of war.” Its foreign ministry vowed to respond according to international law if a “square metre of Chadian territory is threatened”. The warning follows comments from Lt-Gen Yasir al-Atta, the deputy commander of Sudan’s army, who said the UAE […]