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Trump Plans Tariffs of Up to 250% on Imported Pharmaceuticals, Targets Semiconductors Next

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals could rise as high as 250 percent, starting at a lower rate, as part of his administration’s continued trade crackdown. Speaking on future trade measures, Trump also revealed plans to impose new duties on foreign-made semiconductors. The announcement follows his earlier move in April

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FG Appeals Court Ruling Acquitting Ex-NHIS Boss Olufemi Thomas

The Federal Government has filed a notice of appeal against the July 24 judgment of the Federal High Court in Lagos, which acquitted former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Olufemi Thomas, of money laundering charges. The appeal, filed by the government through the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), challenges the

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Ogoniland Development Advancing, No Justification to Delay Oil Production – Gani Topba

The leader of the Conscience of Ogoni People, Gani Topba, has declared that development in Ogoniland is moving forward at a commendable pace and has urged stakeholders to support renewed oil production in the region. Speaking on the state of progress, Topba noted that with the federal government now paying closer attention to the needs

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PRP Urges RSIEC to Ensure Credible LG Polls in Rivers, Warns Against Manipulation

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has called on the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) to conduct a transparent and credible local government election scheduled for August 30, warning that anything less than a fair process would not be tolerated. Chairman of the PRP in Rivers State, Nature Dumale Kieghe, made the call shortly after

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2027: Peter Obi Can’t Penetrate North Like Tinubu – Keyamo

As political calculations begin to take shape ahead of the 2027 presidential election, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has stated that Labour Party’s Peter Obi lacks the political reach to penetrate northern Nigeria and secure votes comparable to those of President Bola Tinubu. Keyamo, a prominent voice in the Tinubu administration,

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Falana Urges Tinubu to Lead Fight Against Poverty, Not Just Advise Governors

Prominent human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has called on President Bola Tinubu to take direct responsibility in tackling the rising poverty levels across the country, rather than simply urging state governors to act. Falana made the appeal in a statement issued on Sunday, in response to President Tinubu’s recent

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Rivers APC Chairman Emeka Beke Condemns Tony Okocha’s Claim to Party Leadership

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Emeka Beke, has condemned Tony Okocha for continuing to parade himself as the chairman of the party in the state despite a court judgment barring him from doing so. Speaking to journalists during a visit to the newly elected National Chairman of the APC

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Bianca Ojukwu Meets Ghanaian Foreign Minister Over Protests Targeting Nigerians

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, has met with Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Ablakwa, to address recent protests targeting Nigerians residing in Ghana. In a statement shared on her official social media account on Thursday, Ojukwu said the meeting focused on growing concerns stemming from the demonstrations, during

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Tinubu Urges Governors to Prioritise Rural Development, Poverty Eradication

President Bola Tinubu has urged state governors to prioritise the welfare of Nigerians by increasing investments in key sectors such as rural electrification, agricultural mechanisation, poverty eradication, and infrastructure development. The President made the call during the 150th meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) held at the State House Council Chambers in Abuja. His

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OCJ Okocha: Constitutional Amendment Long Overdue, Should Involve All Nigerians

Senior Advocate of Nigeria, OCJ Okocha, says the amendment of Nigeria’s constitution is long overdue, noting that he expected the process to begin when former President Olusegun Obasanjo assumed office in 1999 after military rule. Okocha emphasized that constitutional amendment should not be the sole responsibility of the National Assembly but must involve the participation

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