U.S rejects shipments from Nigeria as Trump moves to stop Tinubu’s second term re-election bid Since Donald Trump’s tariff policy was put into effect, over 70% of shipments from Nigeria to the United States have either been denied entrance or put on hold at airports. This worrying trend has resulted in significant delays, posing major issues for importers and shippers operating in the US market, according to Ini Daniel, chief commercial officer of AAJ Express Logistics Limited, who made the announcement yesterday.
“Nigeria’s exporters are grappling with unprecedented challenges in shipping goods to the United States following the full enforcement of Trump’s new tariff regulations on April 2nd, 2025. Reports reveal that cargo and courier companies are facing severe difficulties with clearance into the U.S., resulting in a crisis for exporters. “The turmoil has been felt acutely within the airline industry, where carriers are now forced to offer significant discounts or even free returns due to the chaos surrounding tariff enforcement.
Adding to the frustration, exporters are left in a fog of confusion, as officials have not provided clear explanations for the refusals.” He stated that the problem was not unique to Nigeria, noting that the new rules also affected exporters from China, other African nations, and several European countries.
In light of the situation, he advised Nigerian exporters to temporarily suspend shipments to the United States until US Customs established clearer guidelines. on that would enable them to resume smooth trading operations with the United States, as uncertainty continued to loom. The plan, which targets over 180 countries, includes several African nations. The new tariff strategy, described by Trump as “kind,” seeks to address foreign tariffs, trade barriers, and alleged currency manipulation that the U.S. claims have hindered its businesses.
As noted by the White House in a post shared via X, countries without specific trade agreements with the US will now face a 10% baseline tariff on all imports into the U.S. The idea behind reciprocal tariffs is straightforward: if a country imposes high tariffs on U.S. goods, the U.S. will respond with a similar tariff on goods from that country. For Africa n nations like South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya, which maintain long-standing trade agreements with the U.S., this policy could drastically alter their economic relations with the U.S.
Trump launched bilateral trade talks with roughly 75 nations on April 2, 2025, and imposed a 46% tariff on Vietnam and a 17% charge on the Philippines. He then reduced both tariffs to 10% for the following three months. Manufacturers claim that U.S. orders for their products have disappeared since Washington increased duties on Chinese imports by 145%.
Meanwhile, Primate Elijah Ayodele, the spiritual leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday about the US government’s influence in Nigerian politics, particularly with regard to Tinubu’s plans to run for a second term in 2027, according to the Daily Post.
In a statement released through his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, the cleric revealed that the U.S. government is poised to be the most formidable opposition to Tinubu’s re-election bid and cautioned the president not to underestimate the gravity of this threat.
According to Primate Ayodele, the U.S. has hidden motives behind its increasing interest in Nigerian politics, and these motives are directly tied to undermining President Tinubu’s efforts to secure a second term.The prophet warned that if Tinubu does not take the situation seriously and remains unaware of the geopolitical strategies at play, it could ultimately jeopardize his political future. Primate Ayodele stated that President Tinubu must exercise great caution and remain vigilant, as the American government is working to unite forces against his bid for a second term.
He emphasized that this threat is not mere speculation but a spiritual insight he has received. “From what I am seeing, the US government would be Tinubu’s major opposition in 2027,” he added. The spiritual leader underscored that this message should not be dismissed or treated lightly. He stressed that he is not speaking from a political standpoint but from what he has spiritually discerned “If he likes, he can joke with this warning, but he is the one who has everything to lose. I am only delivering what I have seen,” Ayodele stated, pointing out that the potential consequences of ignoring this warning could be disastrous for Tinubu.Primate Ayodele also advised President Tinubu to redirect his focus. While Nigerian political parties and internal opposition may seem like the obvious challenge, he insisted that the real threat lies outside the country.He noted that, based on his spiritual vision, no Nigerian politician or party currently poses a serious challenge to Tinubu’s re-election bid. Instead, it is foreign interference — particularly from the U.S. — that should concern the president most. “He needs to be very careful about external involvements in Nigerian politics; they are seriously planning against him,” Ayodele warned again, emphasizing that the interference is calculated and intentional.The prophet urged President Tinubu to prioritize monitoring international influences over domestic political threats as 2027 approaches.
U.S rejects shipments from Nigeria as Trump moves to stop Tinubu’s second term re-election bid Since Donald Trump’s tariff policy was put into effect, over 70% of shipments from Nigeria to the United States have either been denied entrance or put on hold at airports. This worrying trend has resulted in significant delays, posing major issues for importers and shippers operating in the US market, according to Ini Daniel, chief commercial officer of AAJ Express Logistics Limited, who made the announcement yesterday.
“Nigeria’s exporters are grappling with unprecedented challenges in shipping goods to the United States following the full enforcement of Trump’s new tariff regulations on April 2nd, 2025. Reports reveal that cargo and courier companies are facing severe difficulties with clearance into the U.S., resulting in a crisis for exporters. “The turmoil has been felt acutely within the airline industry, where carriers are now forced to offer significant discounts or even free returns due to the chaos surrounding tariff enforcement.
Adding to the frustration, exporters are left in a fog of confusion, as officials have not provided clear explanations for the refusals.” He stated that the problem was not unique to Nigeria, noting that the new rules also affected exporters from China, other African nations, and several European countries.
In light of the situation, he advised Nigerian exporters to temporarily suspend shipments to the United States until US Customs established clearer guidelines. on that would enable them to resume smooth trading operations with the United States, as uncertainty continued to loom. The plan, which targets over 180 countries, includes several African nations. The new tariff strategy, described by Trump as “kind,” seeks to address foreign tariffs, trade barriers, and alleged currency manipulation that the U.S. claims have hindered its businesses.
As noted by the White House in a post shared via X, countries without specific trade agreements with the US will now face a 10% baseline tariff on all imports into the U.S. The idea behind reciprocal tariffs is straightforward: if a country imposes high tariffs on U.S. goods, the U.S. will respond with a similar tariff on goods from that country. For Africa n nations like South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya, which maintain long-standing trade agreements with the U.S., this policy could drastically alter their economic relations with the U.S.
Trump launched bilateral trade talks with roughly 75 nations on April 2, 2025, and imposed a 46% tariff on Vietnam and a 17% charge on the Philippines. He then reduced both tariffs to 10% for the following three months. Manufacturers claim that U.S. orders for their products have disappeared since Washington increased duties on Chinese imports by 145%.
Meanwhile, Primate Elijah Ayodele, the spiritual leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday about the US government’s influence in Nigerian politics, particularly with regard to Tinubu’s plans to run for a second term in 2027, according to the Daily Post.
In a statement released through his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, the cleric revealed that the U.S. government is poised to be the most formidable opposition to Tinubu’s re-election bid and cautioned the president not to underestimate the gravity of this threat.
According to Primate Ayodele, the U.S. has hidden motives behind its increasing interest in Nigerian politics, and these motives are directly tied to undermining President Tinubu’s efforts to secure a second term.The prophet warned that if Tinubu does not take the situation seriously and remains unaware of the geopolitical strategies at play, it could ultimately jeopardize his political future. Primate Ayodele stated that President Tinubu must exercise great caution and remain vigilant, as the American government is working to unite forces against his bid for a second term.
He emphasized that this threat is not mere speculation but a spiritual insight he has received. “From what I am seeing, the US government would be Tinubu’s major opposition in 2027,” he added. The spiritual leader underscored that this message should not be dismissed or treated lightly. He stressed that he is not speaking from a political standpoint but from what he has spiritually discerned “If he likes, he can joke with this warning, but he is the one who has everything to lose. I am only delivering what I have seen,” Ayodele stated, pointing out that the potential consequences of ignoring this warning could be disastrous for Tinubu.Primate Ayodele also advised President Tinubu to redirect his focus. While Nigerian political parties and internal opposition may seem like the obvious challenge, he insisted that the real threat lies outside the country.He noted that, based on his spiritual vision, no Nigerian politician or party currently poses a serious challenge to Tinubu’s re-election bid. Instead, it is foreign interference — particularly from the U.S. — that should concern the president most. “He needs to be very careful about external involvements in Nigerian politics; they are seriously planning against him,” Ayodele warned again, emphasizing that the interference is calculated and intentional.The prophet urged President Tinubu to prioritize monitoring international influences over domestic political threats as 2027 approaches.
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