US President Donald Trump has announced tariffs on all goods coming from Mexico, demanding the country curb illegal immigration into the US. In a tweet, Mr Trump said that from 10 June a 5% tariff would be imposed and would…
*Sanwo-Olu signs executive order on refuse, traffic mgt (Nation) * Sanwo-Olu appoints ex-HoS Folasade Jaji as new SSG (Punch)
Sanwo-Olu signs executive order on refuse, traffic mgt (Nation) Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on his first day in office on Thursday signed the first Executive Order of Refuse Management, Traffic Management and Public Works of the state.…
Trump dismisses North Korean tests of ‘some small weapons’ (BBC)
US President Donald Trump has dismissed concerns about recent North Korean missile tests, appearing to contradict his own national security adviser. In a tweet issued shortly after his arrival in Japan on Sunday, Mr Trump called the missiles “small weapons”.…
Shoe giants urge Trump to end trade war (BBC)
Some of the world’s biggest footwear firms are urging Donald Trump to end the US trade war with China, warning of a “catastrophic” effect on consumers. In a letter signed by 173 companies, including Nike and Adidas, they said the…
Trump breaks silence amid Alabama abortion ban row (BBC)
US President Donald Trump has outlined his “strongly pro-life” views on abortion amid controversy over strict new laws passed in several states. Mr Trump said he was against abortion except in cases of rape, incest or a “serious health risk”…
Trump ‘does not want war with Iran’ (BBC)
US President Donald Trump has said he does not want a war with Iran amid rising tensions between the two countries, according to senior officials. In a meeting on Wednesday the president told aides he did not want US pressure…
White House accused of ‘destroying evidence’ by former Donald Trump aide (Metro)
A former senior White House official has accused the US President’s administration of destroying five boxes of evidence that were meant to be handed over to the Mueller investigation. Omarosa Manigault Newman, Donald Trump’s former aide, said she and other…
*Security operatives deny journalists access to cover induction of new govs (Punch) * FG secures release of Zainab Aliyu (Guardian)
Security operatives deny journalists access to cover induction of new govs (Punch) Journalists were on Tuesday denied access to cover the induction programme for returning and newly-elected state governors. Save for the Nigerian Television Authority crew, security operatives barred representatives…
Trump denies paying for student’s release (BBC)
President Trump has denied paying North Korea money for the medical care of comatose US student Otto Warmbier. Warmbier was jailed in North Korea in 2015 during an organised tour and died after being returned to the US in a…
Trump Congratulates Tiger’s ‘Fantastic Life Comeback’ (Newsmax)
Following The Masters Tournament on Sunday, President Donald Trump congratulated Masters champion Tiger Woods on his “fantastic life comeback” via Twitter. “Congratulations to @TigerWoods, a truly Great Champion!” President Trump tweeted. President Trump added admiration for Woods’ performance “under pressure”…
