Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

…Several countries already retaliating President Donald Trump’s unprecedented tariffs on global imports into the United States take effect Wednesday, reshuffling a global economic order that has largely stood for generations. The mere announcement of the duties last week sent shock waves through global markets and caused trillions of dollars in paper losses. Now, consumers and investors alike will begin to gauge the actual impact on the U.S. economy as the cost of the import taxes starts to flow through supply chains and into businesses and household budgets. The average tariff faced by the dozens of nations Trump targeted is 29%,…

An Arizona prisoner serving 16 life sentences killed three other inmates at a state prison in Tucson, according to officials. Ricky Wassenaar is accused of killing Saul Alvarez, Thorne Harnage and Donald Lashley during the altercation on Friday at the Arizona State Prison Cimmaron Unit, according to KOLD. Wassenaar is the only suspect in the incident, the outlet reported. Prison officials say he acted with “intent to harm.” Alvarez was behind bars for a Maricopa County murder, Harnage was convicted in Pima County of sexual conduct with a minor and Lashley was serving a sentence for child molestation in Pima…

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed at least six persons in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State. According to SaharaReporters, Residents said the bandits stormed the village on Monday morning. On arrival at the village on motorcycles, the gunmen reportedly started shooting indiscriminately, resulting in the death of the six victims. The gunmen also reportedly abducted about 56 villagers. “Bandits just kidnapped 56 persons at Dandume in Katsina State and killed six persons this morning; we’re on our way there now for reinforcement,” a security source confirmed the incident to SaharaReporters. When the spokesperson for the state police…

The United States and Iran are set to engage in a new round of nuclear talks on Saturday, marking a pivotal moment in their fraught diplomatic relationship. While U.S. President Donald Trump declared the discussions would be direct, Iranian officials insist that the talks will be conducted indirectly, with Oman serving as a mediator. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed the meeting late Monday in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Representing the U.S. will be Steve Witkoff, Trump’s envoy to the Middle East. “It is as much an opportunity as it is a test. The ball is in America’s…

Celebrated German filmmaker Werner Herzog will be honored with the prestigious Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 82nd Venice Film Festival, organizers announced on Tuesday. Known for his haunting, visionary style and fearless storytelling, Herzog, 81, has become one of cinema’s most iconic voices. With a prolific career spanning over six decades, he has written, produced, and directed around 70 films — seamlessly navigating between narrative features and documentaries. His works such as Fitzcarraldo and Grizzly Man have garnered global acclaim, often blurring the line between fact and myth. “I have always tried to be a good soldier of…

The Trump administration is putting plans in place to fine migrants under deportation orders up to $998 a day if they fail to leave the United States and to seize their property if they do not pay. The fines stem from a 1996 law that was enforced for the first time in 2018, during President Donald Trump’s first term in office. The Trump administration plans to apply the penalties retroactively for up to five years, which could result in fines of more than $1 million, a senior Trump official said, requesting anonymity to discuss non-public plans. The Trump administration is…

Five persons, including a pregnant woman, were killed as a commercial bus rammed into Damagum market in Yobe State. Also, 19 others were injured in the accident caused by the 18-seater Toyota Hiace Bus with registration number KTG 283 XA. The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in the state, Livinus Yilzoom, confirmed the number of casualties on Tuesday, saying the incident happened when the pedestrian victims were closing from the market. The statement said, “Note that five persons who died were not occupants of the vehicle, rather, they were pedestrians who were by the roadside waiting…

The Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau has arrested three Nigerians, alongside several accomplices for their alleged involvement in drug trafficking and money laundering in India. The Indian anti-narcotics operatives also recovered cocaine and MDMA worth Rs 12.5 lakh from the suspects on Monday. Per The Times of India, the arrests stemmed from an ongoing investigation that uncovered a sophisticated financial web used by drug cartels to launder proceeds from illegal drug sales. The detectives identified multiple shell companies operating in Mumbai and Delhi, which were allegedly being used to funnel drug money into foreign accounts while tracing the financial transactions of known…

As part of new travel restrictions ahead of the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, Saudi Arabia has slammed a temporary suspension of specific visa categories on 14 countries, including Nigeria, India, and Pakistan. Saudi authorities are reportedly suspending the issuance of Umrah ,family visits, and business visas for citizens from the listed countries beginning in April 2025. The report said the ban is expected to remain in effect through June, when the Hajj season concludes. However, officials clarified that the suspension does not affect pilgrims properly registered for the Hajj. Nigerians and others intending to perform the religious rites in Makkah and…

In the wake of President Donald Trump’s latest salvo in the ongoing U.S.-China trade war, Chinese manufacturers are scrambling to keep their heads above water. From tableware to flooring, companies across various sectors are warning investors of tumbling profits, while rapidly revising strategies and accelerating offshore expansion to survive the economic storm. Trump’s recent introduction of a staggering 34% tariff on Chinese goods—on top of earlier levies—has brought total tariffs on China to 54% this year alone, sending shockwaves through global markets. While some Chinese firms have downplayed the immediate impact, corporate filings reveal a different picture: emergency plans, supply…