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US President Donald Trump has announced massive new tariffs on aluminum and steel from Canada after retaliatory tariffs from America’s neighbor.   In a lengthy post on his Truth Social account on Tuesday, Trump said it was in retaliation for a 25% surcharge Ontario announced on electricity it sends to northern US states on Monday.   Trump said if tariffs, including those on …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained four Chinese nationals and 27 Nigerians over alleged illegal mining activities in Jos. The commission’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrests in a statement released Tuesday, March 11, in Abuja.   According to the EFCC, the suspects were apprehended on Saturday at the premises of Jiasheng Nigeria Limited, located at Dura …

A yet-to-be identified police officer, reportedly under the influence of alcohol, has shot and k!lled a young man in the Angwan-Kaje area of Maitumbi, Minna, Chanchaga Local Government Area of Niger State   It was gathered that the victim identified as Sani, was unarmed and posed no threat when the officer opened fire on him.    The incident allegedly occurred …

Joseph Johnson, commissioner for information and communication in Rivers, says Siminalayi Fubara, governor of the state, will act in the people’s best interest after studying the supreme court judgment.    In a statement issued on Friday, February 28, reacting to the verdict, the commissioner said the state government is yet to have the full details of the apex court’s ruling. …

The Rivers State government has warned against the use of detergent and other harmful chemicals in the production of ‘fufu’ in the state.    ‘Fufu’, just like rice is a staple in many Nigerian homes. It is made from fermented cassava and pounded into a smooth, stretchy dough to be enjoyed with any Nigerian soup.   In a public health …

Niger State Police Command has arrested another suspect, Dauda Umar Sarki, in connection with the m8rder of Mohammed Abdulsafur, the village head of Lambata in Gurara Local Government Area of the state.   It would be recalled that on January 14, 2023, some irate youths of Lambata in large numbers stormed the residence of the deceased and k!lled him following …

The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC) have presented Certificates of Return to elected chairmen across the state.    This comes hours after the local government election held on Saturday, February 23.   Despite warnings from the Federal Government and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) against conducting the polls, OSIEC proceeded with the exercise.   In a video announcement …

The Niger State Police Command has arrested a suspected drug addict for culpable homicide in Bangi, Mariga Local Government Area of the state.     Spokesperson of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement at the weekend said the suspect, Hashimu Sani, stabbed one Musa Bala, to d3ath with a knife.     According to the …

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has ordered the suspension of all mining activities in the state due to security concerns.   In an executive order issued on Friday, February 21, Mutfwang stated that the suspension takes immediate effect and will remain in place until further notice.   He explained that his administration would conduct a comprehensive review of the security …

Christian Oladimeji, an assistant superintendent of immigration (ASI), has reportedly been shot by a police officer in Minna, Niger State, in what has been described as an accident.   According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication covering the Lake Chad region, the incident happened around 12:30 p.m. on February 21 when hoodlums launched an attack on a police patrol team …