President Donald Trump has intensified his standoff with top U.S. academic institutions by proposing an additional $1 billion cut in federal research funding to Harvard University, citing concerns about how the institution handles pro-Palestinian campus protests and antisemitism. Previously, the Trump administration froze $2.3 billion in federal funds to Harvard, Columbia University, and other institutions. […]
China has issued a strong warning to nations considering entering into broader economic agreements with the United States at the expense of China, escalating the rhetoric in an ongoing trade dispute between the world’s two largest economies. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce emphasized that China respects efforts to resolve economic and trade issues with the […]
The US State Department expressed its support on Sunday for extending the one-day Easter ceasefire, initially declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin, beyond Sunday, despite the Kremlin’s earlier statement that no order had been given for an extension. Both Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of violating the temporary ceasefire. Putin announced the brief […]
South Korea’s acting president, Han Duck-soo, expressed concerns over the complexity of upcoming trade negotiations between South Korea and the United States, indicating that this week’s diplomatic discussions in Washington will be far from straightforward. Speaking during a high-level economic meeting in Seoul, Han highlighted the importance of these negotiations, stating they could mark the […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly identified eight key non-tariff trade practices that he believes have long disadvantaged American industries in global markets. Trump, who had previously introduced a foreign tariffs program in April to counter trade imbalances, emphasized these non-tariff practices in a recent post on his social platform, Truth Social, under the headline […]
In a recent statement on Truth Social, former U.S. President Donald Trump shared optimism that Russia and Ukraine could finalize a peace agreement within the week. The development, if achieved, could not only halt a war that has persisted for over three years but also pave the way for renewed trade relations between the two […]
In a controversial Easter message, former U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of the American judicial system, labeling judges as “weak and ineffective” after the Supreme Court blocked his administration’s attempt to deport Venezuelan migrants without court hearings. The Supreme Court issued a temporary emergency ruling on Saturday that restricts the use of […]
The Enugu State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a bold stance against the speculated defection of Governor Peter Mbah to the party, firmly stating that such a move will be strongly resisted. This declaration came during the APC’s expanded stakeholders’ meeting held at its Enugu Secretariat over the weekend, where more […]
The political atmosphere in Kano State continues to evolve as two influential factions of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and the Kwankwasiyya Movement have shifted their allegiance to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This major political move underscores the growing strength of APC in Northern Nigeria. Among the notable figures who defected were […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima has issued a passionate call for peace and reconciliation in Kano State, emphasizing the urgent need to forgive one another and prevent political division. His message, delivered during a condolence visit to the family of the late Galadiman Kano, Abbas Sanusi, centered on the importance of unity amid recent political tensions. […]
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has appealed to Nigerians, especially the Northern region, to rally behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and support his second term bid in 2027. While speaking during the 2025 Nzeh Mada Festival held in Akwanga Local Government Area, the governor emphasized the importance of upholding regional commitments and ensuring political […]
The Labour Party (LP) has officially disassociated itself from recent controversial comments made by Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, the party’s former vice presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 general election. Baba-Ahmed had criticized the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing it as “questionably constitutional.” In a strongly-worded statement released by the LP’s National Secretary, Umar Ibrahim, […]