Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

With less than 24 hours before President Donald Trump’s deadline to impose sweeping tariffs on the three biggest US trading partners — Canada, Mexico and China — the global economy is bracing for impact. Shortly after taking office this month, Trump said he planned to introduce 25 per cent tariffs on neighbours Canada and Mexico on February 1 unless they cracked down on illegal migrants crossing the US border and the flow of deadly fentanyl. He added that he was eyeing an additional 10 per cent duty on Chinese goods as soon as Saturday as well, similarly over fentanyl. On…

British designer Kim Jones has stepped down from his post as artistic director of Dior Homme, the fashion house said on Friday, after seven years overseeing its men’s collections. “The House of Dior wishes to express its deepest gratitude to Kim Jones, who has accelerated the development of men’s collections internationally and has greatly contributed to the worldwide influence of the house by creating an inspiring wardrobe that is both classic and contemporary, and connected to some artists of our time,” it said on X. The 51-year-old Londoner began work at Dior in 2018 and initially introduced a younger streetwear-influenced…

Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface has resumed training with Bayer Leverkusen after his proposed €15 million per season move to Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr fell through. Boniface, who was excused from training and left out of Leverkusen’s UEFA Champions League squad on Wednesday, shared a picture of himself and teammates in training on Thursday following the announcement. Negotiations between Leverkusen and Al Nassr appeared to be progressing smoothly, but transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed that the Saudi club ultimately backed out of the deal. “Victor Boniface and Al Nassr, deal off,” Romano posted on X. “The Nigerian striker…

Four soldiers from Myoung Barracks in the Morocco area of Shomolu, Lagos, were feared dead, while others sustained injuries after a vehicle rammed into them during their routine morning jog. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday when a Toyota vehicle carrying three young men reportedly lost control and crashed into the soldiers outside the barracks. An eyewitness, Priscilla, who resides in the area, described how the vehicle was speeding before the crash. She stated that after the accident, the occupants of the car attempted to flee but were caught by onlookers. They were allegedly beaten, and their…

The Federal Government has donated ₦30 million to the family of the late Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, designer of Nigeria’s national flag, nearly two years after his passing. The Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, officially presented the cheque at the residence of the late Akinkunmi in Elebu, Ibadan, Oyo State. He was accompanied by the Oyo State Director of NOA, Olukemi Afolayan. Akinkunmi, who designed the iconic Green-White-Green flag, passed away on August 29, 2023, at the age of 87. Speaking during the visit, Issa-Onilu emphasized that the donation was not a payment for the late…

A former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Professor Usman Yusuf, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Head of Media and Publicity for the Commission, Dele Oyewale, confirmed this to Channels Television in a telephone conversation on Wednesday. Professor Yusuf was arrested by EFCC operatives who raided his residence on Wednesday. According to the Commission, he will be arraigned on Thursday 30th January, 2025. A petition was submitted to the immediate past presidency under former President Muhammadu Buhari and  the Federal Ministry of Health, over misconduct and fraudulent practices. Yusuf was…

Morgan Rogers grabbed a hat-trick as Aston Villa won the latest Battle of Britain – and squeezed themselves into the last 16 of the Champions League. The England international took home the match ball after a ding-dong scrap at Villa Park. Rogers netted two inside the opening five minutes, but when watched as Celtic’s Adam Idah did likewise near the end of the first half. Ollie Watkins restored Villa’s lead, then blazed a penalty over the bar – and a mistake in the dying seconds presented the Brummie with a chance to slot home his third and finish off Brendan…

The All Progressives Congress has expelled a former Minister of Interior and ex-Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, over alleged anti-party activities. Aregbesola, who led Osun State for two terms, had spearheaded a faction within the APC known as The Osun Progressives which was later rebranded as the Omoluabi Caucus. A letter from the APC leadership seen by newsmen on Wednesday officially confirmed Aregbesola’s expulsion. The letter, titled “Allegations of Anti-Party Activities – Conveyance of State Exco Decision to You,” accused him of breaching Article 21 of the party’s constitution, which outlines disciplinary measures for members. The letter read in part,…

Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Lecce’s Patrick Dorgu, the PA news agency understands. Ruben Amorim’s progress since taking over as head coach in November has been hindered somewhat by the squad’s composition, with a lack of options at left wing-back a key issue. United have targeted Dorgu, 20, to help bolster that area and the talented Denmark international is edging closer to becoming the Portuguese’s first signing. An initial 30million euros (£25.1m) plus 5m euros (£4.2) in add-ons is understood to have been largely agreed with Serie A side Lecce as progress continues on a deal…

Suspected bandits attacked the residence of Maharazu Dayi, Chairman of Malumfashi Local Government Area in Katsina State, on Tuesday, killing Police Corporal Shamsudeen Lawal. The officer was shot during the attack and was rushed to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Police mobilized to the scene, and three suspects were arrested in connection with the incident. The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided. It remains unclear if there were additional casualties, but security forces reportedly prevented the assailants from breaking into the residence. An eyewitness confirmed that the chairman and his family were inside the…