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World Bank Approves $632m Loan for Nigeria.

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The World Bank has approved new loans totaling $632 million to support key sectors in Nigeria, including nutrition and basic education, despite growing concerns over the country’s rising debt. According to the bank’s website, the loans include $80 million for the Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria 2.0 project and $552 million for the HOPE for Quality Basic Education for All program. Both were officially approved on Monday as part of the World Bank’s broader strategy to aid Nigeria’s development in healthcare, education, and community resilience. The funding aims to enhance nutrition outcomes and improve access to quality education for Nigerian children. This follows the World Bank’s approval of a separate $500 million loan on March 28, 2025, for the Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus Programme, which seeks to strengthen livelihoods, food security, and financial support for vulnerable households and businesses.

Police Urge Natasha to Cancel Her Homecoming Event

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The police have urged suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan to call off her scheduled Sallah rally in Kogi Central Senatorial District. The Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP William Aya, insisted the rally violates the State Government’s directive on Monday, which bans political gatherings. The statement reads, “Following the intelligence report on security threats in Kogi State and the subsequent ban on all forms of Rally and procession by the Kogi State Government, the Nigeria Police Force, Kogi State Police Command has called on the organisers of planned rally at Okene to cancel such event in the interest of the peace in Kogi State. “The call for cancellation becomes necessary, noting that intelligence reveals that some hoodlums plan to hijack the process and cause disturbance of peace in the State. The Command cannot afford to jeopardize the existing peace the State is currently enjoying. “In view of the security threat received on the planned rally, the Kogi State Police Command is therefore advising the organisers to cancel the event so as to avoid any breakdown of law and order in the State. As the Command will not hesitate to apply the full wrath of law on any one who causes disturbance of peace and order in the State.” Despite the State Government’s proclamation on Monday banning political gatherings and rallies, Akpoti-Uduaghan has insisted on proceeding with the “homecoming.”She emphasised that her visit is solely to celebrate Eid al-Fitr with constituents.

Bobrisky Claims to Have Been Arrested by Immigration Officials

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Bobrisky Claims Arrest by Immigration Authorities in Nigeria Crossdresser Bobrisky has alleged that he was arrested by immigration officials in Nigeria. Taking to social media, he expressed confusion over the situation, stating that he had no idea why he was detained. Bobrisky wrote: “Guys, I have just been arrested by immigration in Nigeria. I don’t know what I did o.” This isn’t Bobrisky’s first encounter with the law. He has a history of legal issues, including a prior arrest at the Seme border while attempting to leave the country. The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has confirmed Bobrisky’s arrest, revealing that he is a “person of interest” in an ongoing investigation. However, the specific reason for his alleged arrest remains unclear.