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BREAKING: Hardship: Foursquare GO Urges Nigerians Not to Abandon Faith

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By Spotlight African Reporters | Abuja September 25, 2026 The General Overseer of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria, Rev. Sam Aboyeji, has urged Nigerians to remain steadfast in their faith despite the economic hardship and mounting pressures facing citizens across the country. Aboyeji gave the advice during the first District Convocation and District Anniversary of the Foursquare Gospel Church, Pleasure District, in Lagos. Represented at the event by the Ikeja Axis Coordinator, Rev. Ayomide Abraham, the cleric encouraged Nigerians to continue trusting God for better times while remaining grateful for His provisions.  He acknowledged the economic pressure associated with high petrol prices but urged citizens to also recognise developments in the country, including improvements in infrastructure and access to student loans. The Foursquare leader further called on Nigerians to continue praying for economic recovery and an end to insecurity, while encouraging Christi...
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Trump Backs U.S. Diesel Export Ban as Fuel Prices Hit Record Highs

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By Spotlight African Reporters | International Desk

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump has backed the idea of temporarily banning diesel exports as American fuel prices climb to record levels.
Trump made the comments on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, while speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
“I’ve said let’s not send out the diesel. We make a lot of diesel,” Trump said, adding that he had already discussed the proposal with members of his administration.
The proposal comes as the average U.S. diesel price has surged to about $6.53 per gallon, its highest recorded level, amid disruptions to global fuel supplies linked to conflicts involving Iran and Ukraine.
Trump's support follows calls from some Republican lawmakers and candidates for restrictions on diesel exports, with proponents arguing that keeping more fuel inside the United States could help ease pressure on American consumers, farmers and transport operators.
However, the administration has not yet decided whether to impose a full or partial ban.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the government is examining whether such restrictions would be feasible given the country's refining capacity and whether a complete or partial export ban would be effective.
The proposal has also drawn opposition from parts of the U.S. energy industry. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce warned that restricting exports could put additional pressure on fuel markets and potentially affect the production and supply of gasoline and other petroleum products.
Analysts have similarly warned that U.S. refiners could respond to an export ban by reducing production, potentially creating unintended effects on domestic fuel prices while tightening supplies in overseas markets.
For now, the Trump administration is weighing the economic consequences of the measure as record diesel prices continue to put pressure on American households and businesses.
Spotlight African Reporters will continue to monitor developments surrounding the proposed U.S. diesel export restrictions.

From Spotlight African Reporters — Bringing Africa and the World into Focus.

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