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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 arrest by Immigration officials

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.

Okonjo-Iweala, Sen. Natasha, Others Bag Arise News Awards

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World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director-General, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and other bagged Arise News Women Making Impact awards in Lagos on Monday. The General Council of the World Trade Organization (WTO) agreed on 29 November by consensus to reappoint Iweala as Director-General for a second four-year term, set to begin on 1 September 2025. This decision reflects broad recognition of her exceptional leadership and strategic vision for the future of the WTO. The reappointment process, initiated on 8 October 2024, was overseen by Ambassador Petter Ølberg of Norway, Chair of the General Council. With no additional nominations submitted by the 8 November deadline, Dr. Okonjo-Iweala stood as the sole candidate. The process was conducted in a fully open and transparent manner, adhering to the WTO’s “Procedures for the Appointment of Directors-General” (WT/L/509). Similarly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was suspended for six months after submitting a petition was among the awardees. Akpoti-Uduaghan said she was being punished for speaking out against the system and that she now feared for her and her two-year-old’s safety as her security detail had been stripped. “The Nigerian Senate operates like a cult. The Senate president runs the Senate like a dictator, not a democrat. There is no freedom of speech, there is no freedom of expression and anyone who dares to go against him gets cut to size,” the 45-year-old said in the first TV interview since her suspension. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), alleged that the sexual harassment started in 2023, when she visited Akpabio’s country home with her husband. She said the Akpabio “squeezed her hand suggestively” and said “I will make an opportunity for us to come here and have a good moment”. Akpoti-Uduaghan one of four female senators in a parliament of 109 members and she is also the first female senator in her state. Akpoti-Uduaghan told the BBC that she no longer had access to security as a result of the suspension.

Nigerian Boxer Collapses and Dies in Ghana Pro League Match.

How Nigerian Boxer Segun Olanrewaju Died in Ghana

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Facts have begin to emerge on the real reasons behind the death of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju popularly known as Success. The late boxer slumped and died in Round Three, according to the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control, Secretary General Remi Aboderin was on his way back to Nigeria but chose to return for the bout that claimed his life. “Segun (Olanrewaju) got our approval to fight in Ghana, a fight that was proposed to take place on a Friday. Unfortunately, they did weigh-in on Thursday and he was found to be overweight and they told him the person he was to fight was not his weight. “They said to do this, they would increase his purse with another $500, which he said was too small, and due to that, there was no agreement. “Saturday morning, they (Nigerian contigents) were on their way back to Lagos, they had even left Accra and were at Aflao border when Segun said to the coach that followed him, that’s Diran Alamu, that it was not going to be easy returning home; he left Nigeria with no money and he had debts to pay and needed money. “He called the Ghanaians and see if another fight was coming up and told them he was now ready to collect the additional $500 as discussed because he felt it would not pay him if he returned home without money. “So, they called the matchmaker, who informed him that there was a fight on Saturday night and that they could put the fight for that Saturday, but we didn’t give him the approval for that, and this is where the Ghana Boxing Association (GBA) erred. “So, he turned back and went back to Ghana because he needed the money; he owed a lot of people money,” the NBBofC secretary explained.

Senator Natasha Returns to Senatorial District Tuesday

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Senator representing Kogi Central District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduagban, will on Tuesday be recieve to a grand reception by her constituency, Trendbrio.com have gathered. The Home Coming at the instance of the Kogi Central Contituents is slated to commence at 9am Nigeria time. A backer of the embattled Senator, Dr Oby Ezekwesili announced the grand reception via her twitter handle on Monday. Her words,”Great to see that Senator Natasha Akpoti is being welcomed home by her constituents. “That’s awesome! “Legitimacy of any elective position is conferred only by the people one represents. “Kudos to the Good People of Kogi Central for standing by their legitimate representative.”

Breaking: Adeboye Renames RCCG Apapa Family

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The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of Church (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has ordered the renaming of famous Apapa Family with immediate effect. Adeboye, during his second visit to Trinity Towers, the home of the RCCG City of David parish, which serves as the headquarters of the Apapa Family—now The Favoured Family, alongside his wife, Pastor (Mrs.) Folu Adeboye, received a divine instruction to rename the well-known family within the RCCG structure. “The new cruse, signified a fresh start, a restoration of lost glory, and a renewed determination to rekindle the fire of spiritual fervency. If anyone had once been hot and had grown lukewarm, they would now burn brightly again. “With this divine instruction, the renaming of the family marks a new chapter, a fresh direction, and a renewed purpose for what is now known as The Favoured Family. “Glory be to God!,” he enthused.

Eid-el Fitr: Rivers Muslim Community Visits, Prays For Fubara

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Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, on Monday hosted the State’s Muslim Community at his residence in Port Harcourt on the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr. According to the embattled Governor, the body under the aegis of Rivers State Council for Islamic Affairs who came on a Sallah visit, used the opportunity to pray for him and his family. “It was also a good time to reassure them of our hope in God and our determination to actualize a greater future for our dear State. “As they declared unwavering support for our government, we promise to continue working to uphold a society where no one or any religion will be oppressed as we stand for what is right and just.”