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Opinion

UK risks danger by dealing with China, Trump warns

United States President Donald Trump has described it as “very dangerous” for Britain, a close ally, to engage in business dealings with China. Trump made the comment on Thursday while speaking to reporters at the premiere of a documentary about his wife, First Lady Melania Trump. When asked about Britain “getting into business” with China […]

Oil and Gas

Nigeria’s Bonny Light oil price surges amid US threat on Iran

Crude oil prices surged sharply on Thursday as growing fears of a possible United States military strike on Iran raised concerns over potential supply disruptions from the Middle East. This extended gains into a third consecutive session. Nigeria’s Bonny Light crude, the country’s premium grade, traded at about $69 per barrel. This reflected the broader […]

Nigeria-China trade hits $23bn - Envoy
Economy

US tariff: UK PM leads race in trade ties with China

Britain’s Keir Starmer is the latest Western leader to heat up trade ties with China in a shift analysts say is driven by US tariff pressure and unease over Donald Trump’s volatile policy playbook. The prime minister’s Beijing visit this week to promote “pragmatic” co-operation comes on the heels of advances from the leaders of […]

EU rules out fee for tech giants under digital markets act
Economy

EU urges greater defence role in NATO as Trump shifts focus

Europe must step up efforts on defence and play a bigger role in NATO as United States President Donald Trump has “shaken the transatlantic relationship to its foundation”, EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas said on Wednesday. “Let me be clear: we want strong transatlantic ties. The US will remain Europe’s partner and ally. But Europe […]

India seeks to keep US trade talks on track despite tariff hike
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Trump announces tariff hike on South Korean imports

President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States will raise tariffs on imports from South Korea, citing the failure of the country’s National Assembly to ratify a trade framework unveiled last year. In a social media post, Trump said duties would increase on South Korean automobiles, lumber and pharmaceutical products, while tariffs on […]

No link between mobile phones and brain cancer - WHO
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WHO regrets US withdrawal, warns world now less safe

The World Health Organisation has expressed deep regret over the United States’ notification of withdrawal from the global health body, warning that the decision would make both the U.S. and the rest of the world less safe. In a statement issued yesterday, WHO noted that the United States, as a founding member of the organisation, […]

TikTok launches campus verification to help students connect
Mobile phones

TikTok escapes US ban through majority American-owned JV deal

TikTok announced on Thursday that it has established a majority American-owned joint venture to operate its United business, allowing the company to avoid a ban over its Chinese ownership. The video-sharing app is a global digital entertainment powerhouse, but its mass appeal and links to China have raised concerns over privacy and national security. The […]

World

Trump’s WHO exit takes effect after one-year notice period

The United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organisation officially took effect on Thursday, exactly one year after President Donald Trump ordered the country to pull out of the global health body. Under the terms governing WHO membership, a withdrawal becomes effective after a mandatory one-year notice period, which expired today following the executive order […]

Appointments

ICYMI: Tinubu approves ambassadorial postings to France, US, UK

President Bola Tinubu has approved the posting of three ambassador-designates to France, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The approval was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. “The President has approved the posting of three ambassador-designates out of the 68 […]

Investment

China confirms invitation to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

Beijing has confirmed that China has received an invitation to join United States President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace”. “China has received the United States’ invitation,” foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a regular news briefing, without indicating whether Beijing would accept. The board was initially proposed to oversee the reconstruction of war-torn Gaza, […]

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How Onitsha-based trader fueled US airstrikes in Nigeria — Report

The United States conducted airstrikes in Nigeria, relying on intelligence influenced by reports from Emeka Umeagbalasi, a screwdriver trader and small NGO operator based in Onitsha, Anambra State, according to a New York Times investigation. The investigation identifies Emeka Umeagbalasi as a key source whose unverified claims about Christian genocide in Nigeria were referenced by […]