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China on Thursday said it “firmly opposes” sweeping new US tariffs on its exports, vowing “countermeasures” to protect its rights and interests. US President Donald Trump has ignited a potentially ruinous global trade war after imposing 10 percent levies on imports from around the world and harsh extra duties on key trading partners. Trump unveiled particularly stinging tariffs of 34 percent on China, one of its largest trading partners. The commerce ministry in Beijing said in a statement that those tariffs “do not comply with international trade rules and seriously harm the legitimate rights and interests of the relevant parties”.…

The federal ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is showing seriousness to compete ahead of the November 8, 2025, gubernatorial ballot in Anambra State. But gladiators for the party’s ticket are stopping at nothing, including zoning, religious denomination and deep pocket as their bargaining chips, LEO SOBECHI reports. Barely three days to the April 5 governorship primary of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State, the contenders have unleashed lobbyists on some influential national leaders of the party in Abuja. Today, the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) is expected to announce the leadership and composition of the Primary…

The Federal Government, through the National Universities Commission, has commenced plans to introduce 12 new programmes into the curriculum of universities in the country, The PUNCH reports. A total of 12 panels were also drafted to review the courses to make useful suggestions that will strengthen weak areas. This is according to a transcript of the meeting between the NUC and members of the panel, which was issued in Abuja on Wednesday. The 12 new programmes to be introduced are Artificial Intelligence; Classical Christian Education; Community Health Science; Cooperative Economics and Management Studies; Doctor of Medical Laboratory Science; Geomatics Engineering…

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, yesterday, welcomed the gubernatorial candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 governorship election, Chijioke Edeoga, back into the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) fold, commending the ex-opposition flagbearer for demonstrating that politics is not a do-or-die affair. Mbah said that Edeoga’s return to the PDP is in line with the party’s principle of reconciliation and making the people, not personal ambition, the focus of governance, urging him and his supporters to feel very much at home. This was even as the former gubernatorial candidate endorsed Mbah as the popular choice of the…

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has directed the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge located on Victoria Island, Lagos. The minister issued the directive on Wednesday following the massive traffic gridlock that enveloped the Ikoyi area of Lagos. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, confirmed the latest development to the media on Wednesday night. The controller stated that her team is already working to implement remedial measures to reopen the bridge for vehicular traffic, as parts of the bridge have already been damaged. She was, however, uncertain if commuters would be able to use the bridge…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has increased the price of premium motor spirit, also known as petrol, to N950 per litre in Abuja. The national oil firm raised the price of the product from the previous price of N880 per litre. At the NNPC retail outlet in Federal Housing, Kubwa, MDB observed that the price of the product rose by N70. In Lagos, the price of the product increased to N925 per litre — from N860 — at the Ago Palace Way and Second Rainbow outlets. The development follows similar increments at some filling stations after the Dangote…

Summary Africa hosts over 1,100 mammal species and 2,600 bird species, many of which are found nowhere else on Earth. Around 14% of Africa’s land is under formal protection, covering national parks, reserves, and conservancies.Wildlife-based tourism contributes billions of dollars to African economies, with countries like Kenya, Botswana, and Tanzania leading in safari tourism.Community-led conservation is on the rise, with countries like Namibia and Zimbabwe pioneering programs that involve local populations in wildlife protection.Deep Dive!!!Wildlife conservation in Africa is more than just protecting animals—it’s about preserving the continent’s natural heritage, sustaining ecosystems, and supporting millions of people who depend on nature-based…

The House of Representatives member representing Lavun/Mokwa/Edati Federal Constituency of Niger State, Joshua Audu Gana, has stoutly defended his inability to deliver on constituency projects, stating that he would not steal to meet public demands. The remarks, on Tuesday at a stakeholders’ meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Mokwa Local Council of the state, followed growing dissatisfaction from local party leaders.Among those expressing concerns over his stewardship was Alhaji Suleiman Kupanti, the PDP Chairman in the area, who had criticised his performance. In his address, Gana clarified that some of the expectations placed upon him were not…

The leadership of the Neighborhood Care Well Foundation has confirmed the empowerment of about 30,000 children and at least 7,000 families in Cross River, Akwa Ibom, and Rivers states in the last 25 years. The Executive Director of the foundation, Dr. Victoria Emah-Emah, disclosed this in Calabar on Monday during an event to mark the 25th anniversary of the foundation. The 25th-anniversary celebration was themed ‘Celebrating 25th Anniversary of Helping People and Changing Lives.’ She said, “Over the last 25 years, over 30,000 children have benefitted from our educational, health, shelter, and vocational skills programmes. We have supported over 5,000…

Reactions last night trailed the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja, which upheld the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC). While the governor has extended an olive branch as an offer of reconciliation to the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Asue Ighodalo, to join hands with him to develop the state, Ighodalo has, however, vowed to challenge the ruling at the Court of Appeal. The tribunal, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel, said it found no reason to nullify the outcome of the governorship contest held in…