Mexico has warned the US against imposing a unilateral tax on Mexican imports to finance a border wall, saying it could respond in kind. Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray said the government could place tariffs on selected goods from US states reliant on exports to Mexico. Earlier, US President Donald Trump vowed to start building the wall “soon, way ahead of ...

Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh on Friday said her marriage to Olakunle Churchill was a sham. According to her, all the cars and jewelleries she flashes on social media were not bought for her by him. She wrote: “I posted stuffs my ex-husband bought for me doesn’t make it true. I used my platform to lie, to make him the man ...

Claudio Ranieri admitted his dream had died after he was ruthlessly sacked as Leicester manager ibrutal move that brought the wrath of the football world down on the troubled champions’ Thai owners.Ranieri was axed barely two weeks after the owners gave him their “unwavering support” despite disastrous results that have left Leicester just one point above the relegation zone. Leading ...

Tottenham Hotspur will begin the task of repairing their faltering season when Stoke City visit White Hart Lane this weekend. Mauricio Pochettino’s side have seen their Premier League title hopes fade in recent weeks and were hit by another blow on Thursday when their failure to beat Gent at Wembley ended their hopes of success in the Europa League. Now, ...

India has expressed shock after the fatal shooting of an Indian national in the US, amid reports that the attack may have been racially motivated. Srinivas Kuchibhotla died shortly after Wednesday’s attack at a bar in Olathe, Kansas. His friend Alok Madasani, also from India, and an American were hurt. Adam Purinton has been charged with premeditated first-degree murder. The ...

Mexico has warned the US against imposing a unilateral tax on Mexican imports to finance a border wall, saying it could respond in kind. Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray said the government could place tariffs on selected goods from US states reliant on exports to Mexico. Earlier, US President Donald Trump vowed to start building the wall “soon, way ahead of ...

President Edgar Lungu has conferred city status on Chipata district in eastern province, a proclamation which will come into effect tomorrow, 25th February, 2017. Speaking during the proclamation ceremony in Chipata today, President Lungu says Chipata has met all the requisites needed for a town to graduate from a municipality to a city, such as having a population of not ...

Police are offering a reward of K50,000 to anyone with information leading to the arrest of the suspected serial killer behind the recent deaths of two female victims in Chilanga district. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo has called on all those with relevant information to confide in the Police officers at any nearest Police station. Ms Katongo has also reiterated the ...

Beyonce has pulled out of performing at California’s Coachella music festival in April under doctor’s orders. The pregnant singer was due to top the bill at the annual festival in the California desert on 15 and 22 April. Organisers have said Beyonce will headline the event in 2018 instead. “Following advice of doctors to keep a less rigorous schedule, Beyonce ...

South African police have used rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannon to try and disperse anti-immigrant protesters in the capital, Pretoria. A low-flying police helicopter has also been deployed amid a stand-off between local protesters and foreigners, with both groups armed with sticks, bricks and knives. President Jacob Zuma had called for calm ahead of the anti-immigrant march. Many ...