Trump Pushes for Reciprocal Tariffs to Reshape Global Trade

Washington, D.C.  — President Donald Trump has directed his administration to explore imposing reciprocal tariffs on key trading partners, intensifying his drive for what he calls fairer trade practices. In a formal directive signed on Thursday, Trump instructed the US Trade Representative and the Commerce Secretary to develop country-specific tariff proposals aimed at addressing trade…

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Uganda, ICPC Strengthen ties on Project Transparency

Abuja, Nigeria  —  The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Ugandan government have deepened ties to enhance transparency and accountability in tracking government-funded projects. This partnership was underscored during a study visit by Uganda’s Parliamentary Budget Committee to the ICPC headquarters in Abuja, where both parties explored strategies for effective…

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Hamas Suspends Hostage Release, Cites Ceasefire by Israel

Gaza City, Palestine   — Hamas has halted the planned release of Israeli hostages, citing Israel’s alleged failure to uphold ceasefire commitments, further complicating ongoing negotiations. The announcement, made by Al-Qassam Brigades spokesperson Abu Obaida via Telegram, stated that the scheduled release, set for Saturday, would be postponed indefinitely. “The handover of the Zionist prisoners set…

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ECOWAS Court to Launch ECMS, Meets Guinea-Bissau Envoy

Abuja, Nigeria—  The ECOWAS Court of Justice is set to officially launch its upgraded Electronic Case Management System (ECMS), marking a significant step toward digital transformation. The Communications Division of the Court announced that a comprehensive Quality Assurance Workshop and Group Training will precede the platform’s Go-Live Ceremony. The workshop, scheduled for February 2–5, 2025,…

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NiDCOM Chair Celebrates Azubuike’s move to Brigadier General  

Abuja, Nigeria. —  The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated Amanda Azubuike on her promotion to Brigadier General in the United States Army. In a statement from Abuja, Dabiri-Erewa hailed Azubuike’s elevation as a remarkable achievement reflecting her unwavering dedication, resilience, and outstanding service. Born in London to…

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U.S. Set to Deport 3,690 Nigerians Amid Crackdown

Washington, D.C.  —  The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has listed 3,690 Nigerians among nearly two million non-citizens slated for deportation, as part of a large-scale immigration enforcement initiative. According to a report from ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), obtained by Fox News, as of November 24, 2024, over 1.4 million individuals…

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