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Nigeria’s Debt Rises To N183tn Over Fresh $24bn Borrowing
Nigeria’s public debt is set for another significant jump as President Bola Tinubu has requested the National Assembly’s approval to secure fresh foreign loans amounting to about $24.14bn. At the prevailing official exchange rate of N1,583.74/$1, the proposed borrowing would add approximately N38.24tn to the existing debt stock, potentially pushing Nigeria’s total public debt from N144.67tn at the end of...
Chinese Trade Truce Lifts US Consumer Confidence
Consumer confidence in the United States improved significantly in May following a truce in the ongoing trade war between Washington and Beijing. This marks a positive turn after five consecutive months of declining sentiment. According to Reuters, the Conference Board, a global economic research group, reported on Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose by 12.3 points to reach 98.0 in...
“Terrorists Waging War Against Nigeria, Not Armed Forces” – Theatre Commander
The Theatre Commander, Operation Hadin Kai, Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, says the Boko Haram/Islamic States West African Province terrorists are not waging war against the armed forces but against Nigeria. Abubakar stated this while speaking with defence correspondents who are on a media tour of the theatre of operation on Tuesday in Maiduguri. He said the war against insurgency was an asymmetric...
US Suspends Student Visa Processing Over Harvard Protests
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday ordered a suspension of student visa processing in the latest swipe at foreign students in the country. The White House is cracking down on foreign students at US universities, revoking visas and deporting those involved in protests against the war in Gaza, accusing them of supporting Palestinian militant group Hamas. Rubio earlier rescinded...
JAMB Refute Claims Directing Candidate To Reprint Exam Slips
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, has disowned messages in circulation directing the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, to reprint examination slips for a resit examination. Despite the messages emanating from a 66019 shortcode used by JAMB, the board described the shortcode as a spoofed version. In a statement by its Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, JAMB categorically denied responsibility...
LIVE: Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Trial At Federal High Court Abuja 28th May 2025 [Refresh For Updates]
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LIVE: Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Trial At Federal High Court Abuja 28th May 2025 | #AbnTv https://youtu.be/FwUHZ3FajgI ______________37 Court adjourned till tomorrow 29th of May at 12noon ______________36 MNK’s cross examination ends ______________35 Prosecutor: Was your detention approved by a court MNK: no court approved my detention Prosecutor: when you gave the DSS your name and contacts of your lawyer, did they come? MNK: they never asked for the names...
“I Switched Nationality To Connect With Nigerian Roots” – Super Eagles’ Agu
Werder Bremen of Germany full-back Felix Agu has revealed that he switched nationality to connect with his Nigerian roots. Agu, who is part of the Super Eagles players called up for the Unity Cup, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in London that he is delighted to be cleared to represent Nigeria. An elated Agu described the latest...
Kano Warns Youths Against Involvement In Communal Clashes
Kano State Government has warned Irates youth to desist from disrupting the relative peace in all the communities across the state or face the wrath of the law. Commissioner for Internal Security and Special Services, Air Vice Marshal Ibrahim Umar (Retd), gave the warning when he led the directors and security operatives to Kurna Tudun Fulani, one of the most...
“No Court Approved My Detention” – IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu Stands Firm As Court Adjourns Till May 29
The cross-examination of the leader of IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu concluded today after an intense courtroom session that lasted several hours. https://youtu.be/FwUHZ3FajgI Kanu, who testified in his own defense, maintained that his detention by the DSS was not backed by any court order and insisted that his rights were grossly violated. “No court approved my detention,” he responded when asked by the...
Nnamdi Kanu: It Will Surely End In Praise – Rep. Aguocha’s Faith In Justice Inspires Many
Honourable Obi Aguocha, the Member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North and South Federal Constituency, once again made a powerful and symbolic appearance at the Federal High Court, Abuja, standing in solidarity with his constituent and brother, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, during the ongoing legal proceedings between Kanu and the Federal Government of Nigeria. His presence at the court is being described by observers...
