Nigeria Still Repaying $10.6billion Loans Taken By Ex-Presidents Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan – World Bank

The World Bank Group Finances has disclosed that the Nigerian government is still repaying $10.6billion in loans taken by former presidents. The loans totalling 69 were obtained during the administrations of former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, the late Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, and Goodluck Jonathan. The Debt Management Office (DMO) had in June 2024 reported that as…

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Tinubu’s Aide, Hon. Khadijat Visits AGF, Seeks Collaboration On Vocational Centres, Grassroots Engagement

The Personal Assistant to the President on Constituency Affairs, Hon. Khadijat Omotayo Kareem paid a courtesy visit to the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Mrs. Oluwatoyin Madein, to discuss key initiatives aimed at supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. During the meeting, Hon. Kareem highlighted her office’s nationwide engagement with critical stakeholders…

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TikTokers Remanded In Prison For ‘Insulting’ President And His Family

Two Ugandan TikTok users, 21-year-old David Ssengozi, known as Lucky Choice, and 28-year-old Isaiah Ssekagiri, have been remanded to Kigo prison on charges of insulting President Yoweri Museveni, First Lady Janet Museveni, and Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Magistrate Stella Maris Amabilis ordered their detention until 13 November, when they will make an initial court appearance, BBC…

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JUST-IN: Tinubu Writes National Assembly, Seeks Approval For Fresh Foreign Loan

President Bola Tinubu has written to the National Assembly, seeking approval for a fresh N1.767 trillion external borrowing plan to part-finance the budget deficit of N9.7 trillion for the 2024 budget. The Nigeria’s growing foreign debt obligations have been of concern lately, and this has been exacerbated by the liberalization of exchange rates, making loan…

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IGP Bans Unauthorised Distribution Of Palliatives, Funfairs

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun warned on Saturday against the unauthorised distribution of palliatives and funfairs across the country. Egbetokun raised serious concerns about the disorganised distribution of palliatives and relief items during this festive period. This trend, he said, is worrisome and calls for urgent action to save the lives of citizens,…

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