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In a major legal and political setback for former President Donald Trump, a U.S. federal court has blocked most of the sweeping tariffs he imposed during his administration, casting doubt on the legality of his aggressive trade war strategy. The ruling, issued by the U.S. Court of International Trade, halted key components of the tariffs that had become central to Trump’s effort to reshape America’s global trade relationships. The decision triggered a surge in investor confidence, with markets rebounding on news that the uncertainty surrounding import levies could soon ease. However, the White House swiftly criticised the ruling, dismissing it…

Photo: President Trump and Musk: the Bromance is over Tech billionaire Elon Musk has resigned from his temporary role in the U.S. government, following a major policy disagreement with President Donald Trump. Musk, a Special Government Employee tasked with helping reduce federal spending, announced his social media platform X on Wednesday. “As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President Donald Trump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending,” he wrote. The South African-born entrepreneur, known globally for leading Tesla and SpaceX, expressed concern over Trump’s latest spending bill. Musk…

By Deborah Nnamdi A 45-year-old pastor, identified only as Lucky, has been arrested by the Rivers State Police Command for allegedly sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl in the Ihuaje community, located in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State. The arrest was made by members of a local security group known as the ONELGA Security Planning and Advisory Committee (OSPAC), under the leadership of its Commander, Precious Ihuruzu. Ihuruzu led his team to the community upon receiving information about the incident. The suspect, who also serves as the pastor of a local church branch, was apprehended and subsequently handed…

Enzo Maresca’s personnel and tactical changes masterminded Chelsea’s comeback to lift the Conference League in an ultimately dominant 4-1 win over Betis in Wroclaw. The Blues had floundered for 45 minutes and were deservedly behind at the break after Isco, who ran the opening period, delivered a no-look assist to tee up Abde Ezzalzouli before he powered in the opener inside nine minutes. The beleaguered Malo Gusto was the fall-guy at the break as the first of Blues boss Maresca’s changes. Reece James’ introduction in his place was much-needed, and the skipper led the charge of the head coach’s tactical…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the National Assembly to reject President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s proposal to borrow $24 billion, cautioning that the loan would further aggravate Nigeria’s growing debt crisis. In a statement shared on its official X account, the advocacy group warned that the new borrowing would push the country’s total debt to an estimated N183 trillion — a figure it called “clearly unsustainable and contrary to the public interest.” “The National Assembly must immediately refuse to approve the Tinubu administration’s request to borrow $24bn,” SERAP said. “The growing national debt is…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigerian Senate, on Wednesday, passed the 2025 budget for Rivers State for a second reading. The budget, totaling ₦1.48 trillion, was presented by Senate Leader, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, and subsequently approved. Senator Bamidele noted that the Senate has assumed legislative authority over Rivers State, following the declaration of a state of emergency in the region. Contributing to the debate, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola emphasized the urgency of enacting the budget, stating it was essential for the people of Rivers State to begin experiencing the impact of governance. He said, “Mr President, I don’t know under…

By Deborah Nnamdi A renewed attack in the Mushere community of Bokkos Local Government Area, Plateau State, reportedly left about seven people dead on Tuesday night, according to a local source. The attack is reportedly a result of the fallout of Monday’s attack/kidnap attempt, which led to the death of a pastor, and another attack on a Fulani settlement. According to the source, after the initial attack, residents attempted to bury the victims, but the assailants struck again. The source expressed relief that security forces promptly mobilized to the scene when alerted. When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) announced on Wednesday that it has launched an investigation into singer Speed Darlington after a controversial video surfaced online in which he claimed to have had a sexual encounter with a 15-year-old girl. The video, which quickly went viral on social media, sparked widespread outrage, with many condemning the artist for what appeared to be an admission of unlawful behavior involving a minor. In response to the backlash, Speed Darlington asserted that his confession was entirely fictional and intended purely for entertainment purposes. He explained that…

Photo: Rotimi Amaechi, former Governor of Rivers State President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on his 60th birthday, which he celebrated on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised Amaechi for his many years of dedicated service to Nigeria. He described Amaechi as a prominent figure in Nigerian politics whose influence has been strongly felt in Rivers State and across the country. President Tinubu highlighted Amaechi’s political journey, starting from his time as Speaker of the Rivers State House of…

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has recovered three dead bodies in the building that collapsed at the Ikorodu area of the state on Tuesday. The LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday. Oke-Osanyintolu said the three people that trapped under the collapsed building had been recovered dead. He added that nine adult males were successfully rescued and attended by the LASEMA Pre-Hospital Care Unit. “Following distress alerts at 14:02 hours, LASEMA activated the State’s Emergency Response Plans from Agbowa and Alausa. Upon arrival…