Trump news at a glance: ‘Illegal drug leader’ – threat of new tariffs against Colombia
20 Oct
Politics

Trump news at a glance: ‘Illegal drug leader’ – threat of new tariffs against Colombia

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Donald Trump has escalated tensions between Washington and one of its closest Latin American allies, declaring the US will slash assistance to Colombia and enact tariffs on its exports because its president, Gustavo Petro, “does nothing to stop” drug production. Trump referred to Petro as “an illegal drug leader” in a post on the Truth Social platform and warned that Petro “better close up” drug operations “or the United States will close them up for him, and it won’t be done nicely”. Later on Sunday, Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that Colombia had “no fight against drugs” and “they are a drug-manufacturing machine” with “a lunatic” for a president. He said he would announce new tariffs on Monday. Here are the key US politics stories at a glance:Trump calls Petro a ‘drug dealer’ as US says...
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2027: Nigerians regaining confidence in PDP as party of hope – Saraki
22 Sep
Politics

2027: Nigerians regaining confidence in PDP as party of hope – Saraki

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Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has commended the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State for the successful conduct of its local government congresses across the 16 councils. Saraki, in a statement signed by his press officer on local matters, Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir, on Sunday, described the exercise as a demonstration of the PDP’s commitment to inclusiveness, fairness and internal democracy. He said the outcome of the congresses has positioned the PDP as a credible alternative capable of restoring good governance in Kwara and across Nigeria. His words: “The PDP has once again shown that it is the party that provides a level playing field and prioritises the will of the people. “The maturity displayed in Kwara State congresses is a reflection of the national character of our great party.” He expressed confidence that with renewed energy and unity, the PDP...
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