News Headlines from April 17, 2025

Tune in to today’s #TopNewsHeadlines for a comprehensive look at some of the top news stories from April 17th! This episode takes you around the globe, starting with a dramatic rescue operation in South Africa where American pastor Josh Sullivan was freed from kidnappers in a shootout that left three suspects dead. We then shift to Nigeria, where there are growing concerns about foreign terrorist elements joining Boko Haram. Hear about the release of six Nigerian women in Cape Verde after being wrongly accused of human trafficking. We delve into the escalating tensions between the US and China over trade, including the latest tariff threats. In the US, a federal judge is threatening Trump administration officials with criminal contempt over the deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members. We also cover an arrest in India of a Nigerian national for alleged online fraud, PWC's strategic exit from nine sub-Saharan African countries, and the embarrassing situation in Nigeria's Ekiti State where a newly built nursing hostel is already leaking. Stay informed on a CNN report suggesting potential US embassy closures globally, including several in Africa. Finally, we cover shocking allegations against Nigerian soldiers in Katsina State accused of supplying arms to bandits and extorting locals. Get your dose of global news and analysis right here on IAMC Radio and Podcast!