US steel and aluminium imports face big tariffs, Trump says

President Donald Trump has said he will sign off on steep tariffs on steel and aluminium imports next week, hitting producers like Canada and China.

Flanked by US metals executives at the White House, he said a 25% tariff would be placed on steel products, and a 10% tariff would be imposed on aluminium.

Mr Trump tweeted that the US was suffering from "unfair trade".

The US imports four times more steel than it exports, and is reliant on steel from more than 100 nations.

In Thursday's announcement, Mr Trump promised to rebuild the American steel and aluminium industries, which he said had suffered "disgraceful" treatment from other countries for decades.

"And when it comes to a time when our country can't make aluminium and steel - and somebody said it before and I will tell you - you almost don't have much of a country, because without steel and aluminium your country is not the same.

"We need great steel makers, great aluminium makers for defence."

Citing China, Mr Trump said "we haven't been treated fairly by other countries".

He spoke as Chinese economic adviser Liu He, a friend of Chinese President Xi Jinping, visited the White House.

Mr Liu was due to meet separately with one of the US president's top economic advisers, Gary Cohn.

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Mercedes driver finishes fastest on final day of the first test - Lewis Hamilton

World champion Lewis Hamilton signed off the first week of pre-season testing with an imposing fastest time.

The Mercedes driver was 0.5 seconds clear of the rest and 0.9s quicker than 2017 title rival, Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, despite using a harder tyre.

Pre-season times are notoriously unreliable indicators of form because car specifications are not revealed and many factors can affect performance.

But Hamilton's pace underlines Mercedes' pre-season favourites status.

After three days of unusually cold weather, the teams finally managed some effective running in warmer conditions on Thursday.

McLaren took advantage of the opportunity to finally manage a serious amount of laps after reliability problems affected them on the first two days.

McLaren driver Stoffel Vandoorne, who did more than 100 laps before handing over to team-mate Fernando Alonso early in the afternoon, was second fastest, 0.521secs off Hamilton.

But the Belgian was the only driver to use the fastest hyper-soft tyre, which is four grades softer - and in the region of at least two seconds faster - than the medium the Briton used to set his time.

Alonso was fifth fastest, 1.6secs slower than Hamilton, using the super-soft tyre.

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Ghanaian actress is excited as she scores another endorsement deal

The actress is now an ambassador for the Pan-African Hair Growth brand and she couldn’t be happier.

The actress took to her Instagram to post about this latest development saying she had been itching to tell her fans about it.

She said, “I have been itching to let you guys know that I’m officially the ambassador for the pan-African Hair Growth brand, @hairnownowafrica! Their flagship product Hair Now Now Growth Serum, is an amazing hair growth treatment that works great for hair loss, receding hairlines and all round hair growth! It can be used by both men and women.”

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Bill Gates says crypto-currencies cause deaths

Crypto-currencies are killing people in a "fairly direct way", Microsoft founder Bill Gates has said.

He was referring to the way digital currencies like Bitcoin are used to buy drugs like synthetic opioid fentanyl.

In an "ask me anything" session on news website Reddit, he said that the anonymity of digital currencies meant they were linked to terrorist funding and money laundering.

Some criticised him, saying he was ill-informed about the technology.

Asked by one user for his opinion on the technology, Mr Gates replied: "The main feature of crypto-currencies is their anonymity. I don't think this is a good thing. The government's ability to find money laundering and tax evasion and terrorist funding is a good thing.

"Right now, crypto-currencies are used for buying fentanyl and other drugs so it is a rare technology that has caused deaths in a fairly direct way. I think the speculative wave around ICOs [initial coin offerings] and crypto-currencies is super risky for those who go long."

Veteran investor Warren Buffet has previously said that the speculative crypto-currency craze "will come to a bad end".

Mr Gates has not always been so cynical about Bitcoin. In 2014, in an interview on Bloomberg TV, he said that Bitcoin "was better than currency".

His less than enthusiastic response on Reddit did not go down well with all those participating in the debate, with some reproaching him for what they felt was an attempt to influence the market. Others suggested that he needed to look again at the Bitcoin white paper.

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Putin reveals Russia's 'invincible missile' in pre-poll speech

Russia has developed a new cruise missile that is invincible, according to President Vladimir Putin.

Mr Putin made the revelation as he laid out his key policies for a fourth presidential term, ahead of an election he is expected to win in 17 days' time.

He showcased a range of new weapons, including the cruise missile that could "reach anywhere in the world".

Using video presentations, he said the missile could not be stopped by the US shield in Europe and Asia.

It was "a low-flying, difficult-to-spot cruise missile with a nuclear payload with a practically unlimited range and an unpredictable flight path, which can bypass lines of interception and is invincible in the face of all existing and future systems of both missile defence and air defence".

Another weapon he discussed was a submarine launched, long-range missile capable of delivering a nuclear warhead.

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Juliet Ibrahim releases stunning new photos ahead of her birthday celebration

Africa's beautiful screen goddess and humanitarian, Juliet Ibrahim releases these photos ahead of her birthday celebration on March 3rd.

CEO of ShadesByJulietIbrahim lashes and Founder of the 'Juliet Ibrahim Foundation' once again shows us why she is one of Africa’s most prized personalities. She has decided to stun the world with this sultry and vintage-themed photoshoot.

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HOW TO BUILD INTIMACY IN RELATIONSHIPS

How close are you to your partner, how well do you know your spouse, do you have a best friend outside your marriage?

One of the problems couples are faced with in their relationship is lack of intimacy. To some spouses, as far as they can go through their partner’s phone, Facebook account, wallet or hand bag they are close.

To others intimacy is being able to touch their partner’s body and explore it. To some intimacy is sex so the only time they feel close is when they are in the bedroom.

What really makes one beautiful is not their body but rather their heart and their soul. To get to know the true beauty of someone, means you getting to know their heart and getting into their soul; this is what keeps relationships and that is the true form of intimacy.

You are intimate with your partner when you learn to give them your attention, when you talk to them about anything without being judged, rejected or ignored; being able to share every little detail of your day with them without them getting bored or making you feel like a talkative; being able to share your fears, dreams, goals, etc. without feeling uncomfortable.

Being intimate with your partner means giving them your time, even when many people are demanding it. It is making time out of your busy schedule to be with your loved one, not worried about anything and all that matters is the time you enjoyed together.

You are truly intimate with your partner when you have him or her at the back of your mind and in your thoughts no matter how distracted you are.

It is when you are distant in location or geographically yet close at heart; it is when each time you miss them, you can go back to old messages, re-read them and smile like an idiot.

It is good to take care of your partner and spend on them, but that is not enough and that is not what keeps the relationship. Giving them your time does, for that it is one thing which cannot be bought.

When you learn how to spend time with your partner, you won't worry about anyone taking them away from you, because you have their attention and heart. They carry you with them wherever they go. You are in their thoughts. They play back memories they have with you when you are away.

Relationship becomes beautiful when partners can talk like best friends, play like children, protect each other like siblings and love each other like husband and wife.

Men, keep this in mind, it’s not love if all she wants is your money and not your time.
Ladies, it’s not love if he can't give you his time and attention but all he showers on you is gifts and money.

In conclusion "Love does not do the wrong thing. Love never thinks of itself. Love does not get angry. Love does not remember the suffering that comes from being hurt by someone" - 1 Corinthians 13:5 (NLV).

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Eddie Jones: I was 'physically and verbally abused' after Calcutta Cup defeat

England head coach Eddie Jones says he was physically and verbally abused on his way back from Scotland and will no longer travel by public transport.

The Australian travelled alone in standard class on the 09:15 GMT from Edinburgh to Manchester Oxford Road on Sunday afterEngland's 25-13 defeat.

Jones was verbally abused outside the station after posing for a picture.

A man then opened the door of Jones' car to direct further abuse before the driver and another man intervened.

British Transport Police (BTP) told BBC Sport it received a report of a further incident as Jones travelled on the train from Manchester to London later that day.

Officers met the train at Euston, after a report of verbal abuse towards a man on board. No arrests were made but enquiries continue.

Virgin Trains said it would "cooperate fully" with the BTP in any investigation.

Speaking on Wednesday, about using public transport, Jones said: "I'll make sure I won't in future. It's as simple as that."

It is not clear whether the men who confronted Jones outside Oxford Road station - shown in a video obtained by BBC sports editor Dan Roan - were rugby supporters.

Scottish Rugby said on Thursday it was "appalled" by the verbal abuse suffered by the England head coach.

"The disgusting behaviour of those involved does not represent the values of our sport or its fans," it said in a statement. "The dignity Eddie and the England team showed on Saturday is in stark contrast to this ugly incident."

Jones claims comments made by Scotland great Gavin Hastings did not help.

Former Scotland and Lions captain Hastings, who won 67 international caps, said opposing supporters of Jones' team wanted to "rub his face in the dirt".

"I'm a human being. I don't consider myself any different from anyone else, so for me to travel on public transport I thought was OK," added Jones.

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Davido’s Babymama Sophia Reveals How Her Waist Beads Embarrassed Her At A Bank

Davido’s babymama, Sophia Momodu has taken to her social media app to share an embarrassing moment she had at a Nigerian bank.

Mama Imade made so much of a scene but certainly an embarrassing moment for her at a bank when her waist bands decided not to corporate with her, falling off from different parts of her body to the floor.

The vlogger who says this apparently means that she’s adding weight, said she continued walking with her heads and nose up like nothing’s happening.

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EARCOM BEGINS MASS SENSITIZATION CAMPAIGN IN AKWA IBOM STATE

Ethical and Attitudinal Reorientation Commission, EARCOM, has began mass sensitization campaign on the 2019 elections and other social vices. The programme which kicked off at Ulok Ulok Hall, Ibeno Council Secretariat, Ibeno Local Government Area had the chairman of the commission Dr Dorothy Thompson address the women on issues ranging from 'voters' registration, social/pertinent vices asking the women to be more concern on the activities of their wards as that is the only way they can curtail their excesses.
She asked the women who are yet to register for their voter's card to do so as 2019 is the year to reelect Governor Udom Emmanuel for second term to continue delivering good governance to the people of Akwa Ibom State.

Speaking at the occasion, the Chairman Of the Nigerian Youth Council Ibeno Chapter, Comr Samuel Akpan who represented the SA to the Governor on Youth Matters Comr Aniefiok Iwa Udofia advised the youths to shun all form of social vices and indulge in meaningful activities, he also advised them to go out and register and have their voter's card as that will be the only weapon to reelect Governor Udom Emmanuel come 2019.

Dignitaries who spoke at the occasion emphasized on the need for the youths to see themselves as pillars of the society, advising them to shun cultism and other social vices and live a better life, register for voters card and be ready to reelect Governor Udom Emmanuel come 2019.

 High point of the occasion was the  presentation of stickers, fliers, exercise books to support the free education programme of the Akwa Ibom State Government and other incentives to cement the campaign.

The Women of Ibeno surprisingly held their voter cards up to confirm their registration and readiness to vote Governor Udom Emmanuel in the up coming general election in 2019.

Endurance Johnson reporting

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AKS INFO BOSS SCORES HIGHLY ON PERFORMANCE, HOSPITALITY

Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Charles Udoh has been commended on his well articulated presentation on the transformational strides of Akwa Ibom State Government in Youth empowerment which has contributed immensely towards enhanced national security.

Mr. Charles Udoh received the commendation from the Commandant, Staff and Students of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, Nigeria, who were in the State for a study tour of Akwa Ibom between the 26th    of November and 2nd of December 2017.

In a letter of appreciation addressed to the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Charles Udoh, signed by Rear Admiral I. O. Mohammed on behalf of the Commandant, the Information Boss was applauded for the erudite handling of the theme of the study tour, “National Security and Youth Empowerment” and for the warm reception he gave to the staff and students of Senior Course 40 from the institution while on a courtesy call on his Information Ministry.

Acknowledging that, the presentation by the Commissioner for Information imparted great knowledge on the students and enriched their research work, the letter emphasized that, the visit to Ministry of Information and Strategy afforded the participants the opportunity to gain in-depth insight into the landmark achievements of Governor Udom Emmanuel in Youth development and empowerment which are very critical in stability and national security.

Special appreciation was also extended to staff of the Ministry for their commitment and favourable disposition towards the stressing that, the performance and hospitality of the Commissioner as well as the kind gesture of the staff contributed in no small measure in making the study tour of Akwa Ibom by the Staff and Students of Senior Course 40 from the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, a success.

The institution prayed that Charles Udoh will continue to receive divine wisdom and guidance as he pilots the affairs of the Information Ministry.

It should be recalled that during the courtesy call on the Commissioner for Information and Strategy by the team on 30th November 2017, he had said the discourse on national security and youth empowerment was very critical in a fledging democratic setting such as ours, which therefore made the theme very timely and expedient.

Udoh said as an integral part of the nation, Akwa Ibom State has contributed immensely towards national security and youth empowerment, stressing that the Udom Emmanuel-led government has gainfully employed the youths to keep them away from all acts of criminality usually perpetrated by the unemployed capable of threatening national security and enlisted such acts to include drug addiction, robbery, assassination, thuggery, rape, kidnapping, arson, rituals etc.

The Information Boss enumerated the transformational strides of the present administration in youth empowerment to include training of over 20,000 youths across the state in various vocational skills, including training of 3000 youths on digital marketing in collaboration with Google, training of 1000 youths on ICT in partnership with Rocky Feller Foundation and training of 1000 unemployed young graduates on Oracle Data Base administration.

Others are training of 1000 youths on fashion design and clothing, training of 450 youths on Cocoa maintenance and processing, training of 2,308 Youths from Uyo senatorial district on different skills, provision of empowerment facilities to 2,016 Youths from Eket senatorial districts on various vocational ventures and skills acquisition for 1,461 Youths from Ikot Ekpene senatorial district among others.

The courtesy call that day had featured presentation of different publications of the Ministry to the visiting team by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy Mr. Charles Udoh.

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Dangote Now The Richest Black Man In The World Says Forbes

Nigerian billionaire, and owner of the Dangote Group Aliko Dangote is now officially the richest black billionaire in the world according to new ratings by Forbes.

The cement industrialist is said to be worth $12.2billion. Dangote, who was not the only Nigerian to make the list, was placed on 1st position.

Other Nigerian billionaires like Mike Adenuga and Folorunsho Alakija also graced the list.

See Forbes world’s top ten the black billionaires:

1. Aliko Dangote: $12,2 billion. Dangote is the undisputed richest person in Africa, he also happens to be the richest black person in the world. He founded the Dangote Group 35 years ago and still serves as its CEO and president. The vast majority of his wealth is derived from Dangote Cement. Dangote is an active philanthropist and focuses his charity work on education, agriculture and health.

2. Mohammed Al Amoudi: $8,4 million Al Amoudi moved from Ethiopia to Saudi Arabia when he was 19. He made his fortune through government contracts and real estate development. He has since diversified into oil, agriculture and mining with interests across the globe.

3. Mike Adenuga: $6,1 billion Adenuga made his fortune in telecoms and oil. He currently serves as the chairman of Globacom which has 36 million clients. Adenuga owns a majority stake in Nigerian oil company Conoil. He drove a taxi while he studied towards his MBA.

4. Isabel Dos Santos: $3,1 billion Dos Santos is the richest black woman on the planet and at 44 the youngest person on the list. She is the daughter of Angolan president Juan Eduardo Dos Santos. She made her fortune through investments, some of which have been linked to her father.

5. Oprah Winfrey: $3 billion Oprah is the only African-American woman on the list. She overcame a tough childhood (often living without electricity or running water) to become a media mogul. Oprah has never been shy when it comes to helping the less fortunate and founded the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy in South Africa.

6. Robert Smith: N9b Smith worked at Goldman Sachs for many years, he left to start his own company in 2000. Since then Vista Equity Partners the private equity firm he founded has done well-enough to propel him into the billionaire’s list. Smith has also signed the Giving Pledge

7. Patrice Motsepe: N6.6b Reortedly the first African billionaire. Motsepe is the brother-in-law to the acting president of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa. He is a founding member of mining company African Rainbow Minerals. In recent years Motsepe has pledged to give away half his fortune by signing the Giving Pledge by Bill Gates.

8. Folorunsho Alakija: N4.9b Alakija is the vice chairperson of Nigerian oil giant Famfa Oil. She made her initial fortune as the founder of an elite fashion brand in Nigeria before diversifying her interests into the lucrative Nigerian oil market.

9. Michael Jordan: N4.6b Jordan is a legend of basketball and is one of the most recognisable faces on the planet. He made most of his fortune through endorsement deals and has since his retirement bought a stake in the Charlotte Hornets, a basketball team.

10. Mohammed Ibrahim: N4.4b Ibrahim was born in Sudan and built his fortune hrough telecommunications. He officially entered the list when sold Celtel International in 2005. Since the sale, he has devoted his life to improving the lives of Africans.

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‘The fear of NBC’ – Fans Criticize Olamide’s “Science Student” Video

Yesterday, the much anticipated visual to Olamide’s controversial yet popular song ‘Science Student’ was released on youtube and somehow, fans who watched the video noticed a much different and very restricted Olamide.

The very colourful and interesting video was opened with a mini-drama by Olamide and his theme before a transitioning into the real deal.

With the latest Shakushaku dance which became viral after the Science Student song, we also expected different versions of the dance on the video, well, we did have a dance but more of the Walking Dead kind of dance with a sprinkle of Shakushaku here and there.

Noticeable was also Olamide’s refusal to smoke or drink in the video… He was indeed preaching against drug abuse!

Recall that their song had been followed and trailed by controversy since its release, so much that there had been a call for its ban. The video will most likely change the perception towards the song.

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Music: Sugarboy – Chop ft. Ycee

Coming back with the sauce, G-Worldwide Entertainment’s superstar Sugarboy makes his 2018 debut with the release of the irresistible single ‘Chop’.

The new single features Nigeria’s prominent rapper, Ycee, and together they bring on a new sound, new style, and just the right vibe to improve your playlist, as well as serve as a dance tonic.

‘Chop’ is an Afro-fusion record produced by Princeton, which has elements of House and Highlife, blended together in the most syrupy way, Sugarboy layers some of the most romantic lines, describing his love interest.Ycee comes in with extra dynamism on his verse.

This is the record you have been waiting for. Check it out, listen, download and share.

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Folorunso Alakija: I became a billionaire even without a university degree

One of the richest women in Africa, Folorunso Alakija, has made a revelation about her life that not so many people know of. According to the billionaire, she was able to achieve greatness in life even without a University degree. 

Alakija took to Instagram to share this piece and she also opened up that she is the 8th child in her family of about 52 children. She wrote: “I would like to encourage you on my encounter with the glory of God. 

It happened almost 27 years ago when I gave my life to Christ at the age of 40 and my life has not been the same ever since, I pray your life too, will experience a total turn around. I was born almost 67 years ago, into a large and illustrious polygamous Muslim family as number 8 out of 52 children through a father who had 8 wives. 

Back then, large families were common, but what was unusual was that I was one of the very first few Nigerian children who left its shores to go and study abroad at such a tender age of 7. 

Even at that age, I knew I could not afford to let my family down cause I was seen as an ambassador. My desire was to study law but my daddy did not believe in investing in girls at that time. 

Today, I have no university degree, but God’s glory lifted me up and I have received numerous Honorary doctorate degrees at home and abroad. 

All of what you now see today has taken almost two and a half decades, so I am not an overnight success. On the contrary. Through God’s grace, I am a blood bought totally forgiven, absolutely redeemed, heaven bound child of God. 

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David de Gea has kept 19 clean sheets so far this season

David de Gea's stunning first-half save helped Manchester United claim a creditable draw at Sevilla in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

The Spain keeper had kept out efforts from Joaquin Correa and Steven N'Zonzi before showing quick reflexes to produce a one-handed save on the stroke of half-time and deny Luis Muriel's header.

United, who were playing their first Champions League knockout game in four years, offered little offensively, with Romelu Lukaku spurning their best chance when he volleyed well over early on before substitute Marcus Rashford dragged a shot wide in the closing stages.

Paul Pogba started on the bench for the visitors, but came on after just 17 minutes following an injury to Ander Herrera.

Sevilla finished the game with 25 attempts on goal but a mixture of De Gea's saves and poor finishing from the hosts left them frustrated at the final whistle.

Manchester United will be the happier of the two teams heading into the return leg at Old Trafford on Tuesday, 13 March with Jose Mourinho's side winning 15 of their 18 games on home soil this season.

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Brady Leman wins men's ski cross to claim Canada's ninth gold - Winter Olympics

Brady Leman won the men's ski cross to secure Canada's ninth gold medal of the 2018 Winter Olympics.

Leman, who finished fourth in 2014 after crashing in the final, held off competition from Switzerland's Marc Bischofberger to win by 0.19 seconds.

The pair were left to battle it out after Canadian Kevin Drury fell early in the race and collided with Sergey Ridzik, an Olympic athlete from Russia.

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Lai Mohammed: We did not get to this position in 3 years

Lai Mohammed who is the minister of information has said that Nigeria did not get to its present position in three years that the All Progressives Congress (APC) came into power Independent reports that the minister made this comment when he received Andrew Hanlon the chief executive officer of TVC. 

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Barcelona paid Chelsea the ultimate respect

It has been a fascinating watch. Chelsea got the lead through Willian, but then carelessly, needlessly, sloppily handed Barcelona an equaliser to Lionel Messi.

He previously had trouble with Chelsea but when they needed him most, when his team need him, he usually provides.

Barcelona paid Chelsea the ultimate respect. It will be a different Barcelona in the Nou Camp in a couple of weeks.

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YELLOW CARD Chelsea 1-1 Barcelona

The most Sergio Busquets yellow card you have seen.

The Barcelona spoiler flicks out a foot to bring down Chelsea dangerman Eden Hazard as he threatens to get the wrong side of him.

It is cynical, but buys his side a moment to reorganise and eats up another few seconds.

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