Former U.S. President Donald Trump has predicted that the country will become extremely wealthy through tariffs.

Trump stated that the U.S. is set to gain hundreds of billions of dollars from tariffs soon. He believes the move will encourage companies and factories to return to the U.S., creating more jobs.

Speaking with FOX Business’ Maria Bartiromo on Air Force One on Sunday evening, Trump responded to concerns about a possible recession. He admitted there’s always hesitation but remained confident about the benefits of the tariffs.

“All I know is we’re going to make hundreds of billions of dollars from tariffs, and we’ll become so rich you won’t even know where to spend it all,” Trump said. “Just watch — there will be more jobs and open factories. It’s going to be great.”

Trump has recently placed tariffs on key trade partners, including Canada, Mexico, and China, as part of his economic strategy.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio denies sexual harassment allegations made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

Senator Akpabio claims that the allegations outburst served as Senator Natasha’s reaction to the change of Senate Seat. He stated that it was a way of her disagreeing with the new arrangements.

The Senator questions the timing of the allegations, he shared that such statements have never been made about him till now.

“It was only yesterday that I realized that these allegations arose after a change of seat and committee. That is when hell broke loose, and all sorts of accusations were made.”

He shares that none of the accusations have been proven and they are just baseless allegations.

On Sunday, March 9, 2025, between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM, residents of Benin City experienced an unusual weather event as a heavy rainstorm was accompanied by hailstones in certain areas.

Witnesses reported that ice blocks fell during the downpour; however, no significant damages or injuries have been recorded at this time.

Hailstorms are relatively rare in Benin City, where the climate is typically characterized by high temperatures and humidity.

According to historical weather data, March is usually the warmest month, with average daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F) and nighttime temperatures near 24°C (75°F).

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) had previously forecasted early rainfall for several southern states, including Edo State, where Benin City is located.

In their 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction, NiMet indicated that these regions could expect rains earlier than usual, aligning with the recent weather patterns observed.

While hailstorms can occasionally cause damage to property and agriculture, the recent event in Benin City appears to have spared residents from such impacts.

Local authorities have not reported any destruction resulting from the hail, and normal activities have resumed following the brief storm.