Trump Escalates Trade War with Beijing, Announces Fresh Round of Tariffs
US President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping new round of tariffs on Chinese goods, reigniting tensions between Washington and Beijing in what appears to be a new phase of the long-running US-China trade war. The president said on Friday that the United States will impose a 100% tariff on all Chinese imports, in addition […]
Akpabio Warns Senators Against Disruption, Says Senate Won’t Be Held Hostage
Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has warned that the National Assembly will not tolerate any attempt by its members to undermine its integrity or disrupt its proceedings. In a statement released on Saturday by his media aide, Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio stressed that the 10th Senate remains committed to maintaining discipline, respect for rules, and institutional […]
Editorial: Professor Joash Amupitan and the Burden of Trust on Nigeria’s Electoral Future
By Darlington Okpebholo Ray, Editor-in-Chief, Truth Live News International, London, United Kingdom | info@truthlivenews.com Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan occupies a critical position in Nigeria’s democratic evolution. His nomination as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission has placed upon him not merely an office, but a moral responsibility that touches the very soul of the […]
Akpabio Gives Pearse 3-Day Ultimatum to Apologize Over Alleged Defamation
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has threatened to sue Adetokunbo Pearse, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), over allegedly defamatory statements made during a live broadcast on Arise Television. Akpabio, in a demand letter dated October 7, 2025, and signed by his legal representatives, S. I. Ameh (SAN) & Co., alleged that Pearse made […]
Edo Unity League Commends FG, Edo Govt on MOWAA, Says It Enhance Nation’s Tourism Sector
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Board of Trustees of the Edo Unity League has lauded the government of Edo State, the federal government and the entire facilitators of the Museum of West African Arts (MOWAA), Benin City, for the monumental edifice, saying it would enhance the nation’s tourism sector. The board also said the […]
NSCDC Commandant Calls for Stronger Insurance Coverage for Officers
The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the Federal Capital Territory, Dr Olusola Odumosu, has called for stronger and more effective insurance protection for security personnel, saying officers face daily risks in the line of duty. Speaking at a one-day sensitisation workshop on insurance held at the NSCDC headquarters in […]
Delta Lawmakers Push for Fairer Rent System Amid Economic Hardship
Landlords in Delta State may soon face restrictions on how much they can raise rents, as a new bill seeking to regulate rental practices advances in the State House of Assembly. The proposed Landlord and Tenant Bill, sponsored by the Majority Leader, Emeka Nwaobi, passed its second reading on Friday. The legislation aims to promote […]
Reps Investigate $20bn Shortfall In Decommissioning Funds
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The House of Representatives has vowed to investigate the $20 billion shortfall in oil firms’ Decommissioning and Abandonment (D&A) funds owing to alleged non-compliance with the extant laws. The House also resolved to set up an Ad-hoc Committee to investigate D&A compliance in the petroleum industry in line with the Petroleum Industry […]
Fubara To Contractor: Deliver In 30 Days Or Face Action
RIVERS, PORT HARCOURT – Governor Siminalayi Fubara has criticized the contractor handling the 6.5km Woji–Aleto–Alesa–Refinery Road project in Rivers State, citing poor performance despite full government funding. Fubara made the remarks during an inspection of the site, which includes a 200-metre bridge, according to a statement posted on his official Facebook page. “The contractor has […]
Second Chance: Nelfund Reopens Student Loan Portal For 2024/2025 Academic Year
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting NIGERIA, ABUJA – In order to give students who have applied for the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), a second chance to benefit, it has announced the reopening of the student loan portal for interested students to apply for tuition fees for the 2024/2025 academic year alongside the optional monthly stipend to […]