U.S. President Donald Trump expressed confidence in reaching a trade agreement with China, despite ongoing tensions and escalating tariffs. Speaking from the White House on Thursday, April 17, 2025, Trump stated, “I think we are going to make a very good deal with China.” Key Details:
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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has revealed that he pushed for the outright removal of Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended Governor of Rivers State. Speaking during a media chat in Abuja on April 18, 2025, Wike stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu intervened by declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State, effectively saving Fubara from being ousted2. Key Details:
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia has ruled that Google violated antitrust laws by monopolizing open web digital advertising markets. This decision, announced on April 17, 2025, marks a significant victory for the Department of Justice (DOJ) in its ongoing efforts to address anti-competitive practices in the tech industry. Key Details:
In the early hours of Tuesday, April 16, 2025, unidentified hoodlums armed with cutlasses and firearms attacked the family residence of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in the Obeiba-Ihima community, located in Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State. Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert focused on the Lake Chad region, disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Thursday. Key Details:
Elon Musk has been confirmed as the father of Romulus, the son of conservative influencer Ashley St. Clair. revelation follows a paternity test ordered by a New York court, which showed a 99.9999% probability of Musk’s paternity. Key Details:
The University of Ibadan has announced that 4,215 students have been successfully cleared for admission out of the 22,000 candidates who applied for the 2024/2025 academic session. This was disclosed by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Kayode Adebowale, during the matriculation ceremony held on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Key Highlights:
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Abubakar III, has described social media as a “terrorist organisation” during a speech on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Speaking at the 7th Executive Committee Meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council in Maiduguri, Borno State, he urged security agencies to address the dangers posed by misinformation and false narratives spread online. Key Details:
Access Holdings has announced a modest increase in its after-tax profit, reaching ₦642.2 billion for the full year ending December 31, 2024. This represents a 3.69% year-on-year growth from the ₦619.3 billion recorded in 2023, as Nigerian banks continue to benefit from the country’s high-interest rate environment. Key Highlights:
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has partnered with the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) to investigate the alleged ₦1.3 trillion fraud linked to the now-defunct digital trading platform, CryptoBank Exchange (CBEX). This collaboration aims to track down both local and international operators behind the scheme. Key Details:
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has expressed confidence in his ability to lead Nigeria as President. During an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on April 15, 2025, Makinde stated that his achievements as governor demonstrate his readiness for the nation’s highest office. Key Highlights:
