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Tinubu writes NASS, seeks fresh approval to borrow $20.5bn, €1.05bn

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- President Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to approve the processing of external loans worth $20.5 billion ($20,517,755,901), and one billion Euros (€1,045,083,643... Read More


NCAA probes airline as passenger reports bleeding on Abuja-Calabar flight

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has launched an investigation into a passenger's complaint that poor ventilation and excessive heat aboard a flight from Abuja to Calaba... Read More


Fallen 33kV power line sparks fire, destroys buildings in Kwara

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- A fallen 33kV electricity transmission line triggered a fire that damaged residential buildings and businesses in Oloje Phase 2, Ilorin, Kwara State, early Tuesday, the state fire ... Read More


Osinbajo demands justice, accountability to end North-central conflicts

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called for justice, accountability and deliberate reconciliation to address persistent conflicts and social divisions in Nigeria's North-cen... Read More


Toluwanisings' burial dispute deepens as uncle calls for death probe

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- The family of late Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi "Toluwanisings" Bolaji has insisted that his burial must wait until the authorities determine what caused his death. PREMIUM TIME... Read More


Fewer attacks, more deaths recorded in seven northern states after 2023 election - Report

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- Recorded attacks against civilians declined slightly across seven northern Nigerian states in the six months after the 2023 presidential election, but estimated fatalities associat... Read More


PDP speaks on Tinubu's claim opposition caused hunger, poverty

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected President Bola Tinubu's claim that opposition politicians were responsible for the hunger and poverty confronting Nigerians, accusin... Read More


Ebola: Why Nigeria evacuated patient to Switzerland - NCDC

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- Nigeria's decision to evacuate its confirmed Ebola patient to Switzerland was based on diplomatic considerations, human rights and international health regulations, the Director-Ge... Read More


Constitutional Amendment: Ondo Assembly passes state police bill

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- The Ondo State House of Assembly on Monday unanimously voted in support of the State Police after considering the constitutional amendment bill transmitted to it by the National As... Read More


Ebola: N10bn emergency fund to cover Lassa fever, other diseases - NCDC DG

Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Jide Idris, has clarified that the N10 billion emergency intervention fund approved by the fed... Read More