The United States government has opened a trade investigation into Nigeria and 59 other economies over alleged failure to prevent the importation of goods produced with forced labour. In a notice issued by the Office of the United States Trade Representative and obtained on Sunday, the US said the probe was initiated under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to assess whether the trade practices of the affected countries are unfair or discriminatory and whether they place American commerce at a disadvantage. The notice, signed by the General Counsel of the Office of the United States Trade Representative,…
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Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Gombe State have rescued a cleric allegedly confined by a group of youths in Birin Fulani community, Nafada Local Government Area of the state. The cleric, identified as Abubakar Mahmoud Puma, 58, from Akko Local Government Area, was reportedly locked inside a house by youths believed to be members of the Darika sect. The Gombe State Police Command disclosed this in a statement on Sunday through its Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi. Abdullahi said the incident occurred in the early hours of March 15, 2026, after the command received a report of…
The Federal Government has alleged that an embattled mining firm, Jupiter Ltd, is planning a smear campaign against Nigeria during the forthcoming state visit of President Bola Tinubu to the United Kingdom following disputes over revoked mineral licences. The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development said the move was allegedly designed to undermine ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s mining sector and mislead the international community about the circumstances surrounding the withdrawal of certain mineral titles. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Segun Tomori, said the company and its associates were…
Suspected kidnapper arrested as Police recover AK-47 The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered firearms during an operation in Keana Local Government Area of the state. The arrest followed a raid on a hideout believed to be used by a notorious kidnapping gang at Gidan Akuya Village. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Ramhan Nansel, said the operation was carried out after officers of the State Intelligence Department acted on credible intelligence. Nansel explained that the suspects attempted to escape upon sighting the operatives but were…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has confirmed the arrest of four suspected bandits around the vicinity of Akure Airport following a joint security operation by aviation and local security agencies. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday night by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of FAAN, Henry Agbebire. According to the statement, the suspects were apprehended after a distress alert was received about suspicious persons sighted behind the airport perimeter fence in the direction of the Eleyeowo community. FAAN explained that security personnel, including its Aviation Security unit, the Nigerian Air Force, Nigerian…
The family of a student linked to a viral bullying incident at Igbinedion Education Centre, Benin City, Edo State, has tendered an apology to the victim and his family. The apology followed the circulation of a video on social media showing a group of male students assaulting another student who was lying on the ground, while one of them filmed the attack. The school management had earlier announced the expulsion of all students implicated in the incident. In a statement released on Sunday and signed by Tim Asoro on behalf of the Asoro family, the parents expressed shock and embarrassment…
An aspirant for the Ondo State House of Assembly representing Ilaje Constituency 1, Fadeshola Ojamomi, has paid tribute to mothers in Ilaje and across Ondo State, describing them as the backbone of families and the driving force behind community development. In a statement issued to commemorate Mother’s Day, Ojamomi praised the resilience, sacrifices and dedication of mothers, noting that their contributions continued to shape the future of children and the progress of society. He stated that every thriving community was built on the strength and commitment of caring mothers who nurture their homes and guide the younger generation towards responsible…
The Kebbi State Government has refuted claims of poor distribution of Ramadan palliatives in Dandi Local Government Area, describing a viral video circulating on social media as a staged attempt by political opponents to discredit the administration. The video shows a man identified as Abduljalal Usman alleging that he received only one mudu (plate) of rice and one mudu of maize from palliatives distributed to workers of the Dandi Local Government Education Authority. However, the state government said the allegation was false and misleading. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy to the governor,…
A Nigerian businessman and social media personality, Isaac Fayose, has predicted that President Bola Tinubu will struggle to secure up to 20 per cent of votes in the South-East during the 2027 general elections. Fayose made the claim in a post shared on his Facebook page while reacting to the recent activities of the City Boys Movement in Imo State. The group, a campaign organisation reportedly initiated by Seyi Tinubu, had visited the state earlier in the week as part of efforts to rally support for the President ahead of the next election cycle. However, the outing drew criticism on…
The African Democratic Congress has announced the schedule for its 2026 nationwide congresses ahead of the party’s National Convention. The timetable was disclosed in a public notice jointly signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Chinedu Idigo, and the National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi. According to the statement, the exercise will commence with polling unit and ward congresses on April 7, 2026, while Local Government Area congresses are scheduled for April 9. The party stated that state congresses would follow on April 11, while the process would culminate in the National Convention fixed for April 14, 2026. The ADC explained…