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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially requested the approval of the National Assembly for a fresh ₦1.15 trillion domestic loan aimed at bridging the growing deficit in Nigeria’s 2025 national budget. The President’s request was contained in a letter read on the floor of the Senate, urging lawmakers to grant approval for the borrowing to cover what he described as the “unfunded portion of the 2025 budget.” According to the letter, the proposed loan will be sourced from the domestic debt market and is intended to finance key infrastructural and developmental projects across the country. The President explained that rising expenditure and shortfalls in expected revenue necessitated the additional borrowing. The Senate has since referred the request to its Committee on Local and Foreign Debt for review and recommendation. Lawmakers are expected to deliberate on the fiscal implications before giving final approval. This new borrowing adds to Nigeria’s mounting debt profile, sp...

More than 16 years after his passing, the King of Pop , Michael Jackson , continues to reign supreme — this time from beyond the grave. According to the latest Forbes 2025 report , the late music icon has been crowned the highest-paid deceased celebrity , raking in an incredible $105 million over the past year. The report highlights that Jackson’s estate continues to generate massive revenue through music catalog deals, Broadway productions, and streaming royalties from his timeless hits. Since his death in 2009, the Thriller crooner’s posthumous earnings have surpassed $3.5 billion , reaffirming his unmatched influence in the entertainment industry. Analysts say much of Jackson’s latest windfall comes from the continued success of the “MJ: The Musical” on Broadway and major licensing agreements involving his legendary catalog. The estate’s business moves have kept his name — and music — alive for new generations of fans worldwide. Michael Jackson’s legacy remains untouchable, an...

In a fiery new video that has set social media ablaze, Niger Delta ex-militant leader Asari Dokubo has openly challenged former U.S. President Donald Trump , calling him a “lunatic” and warning that he is ready to face any American military intervention. The viral footage shows Asari declaring that if Trump or the United States dares to attack or interfere in Nigeria’s affairs, he and his men are “ready to fight America.” The controversial statement has since sparked massive online reactions, with supporters praising his courage and critics calling the remark reckless and dangerous. While the video has gained widespread traction on platforms such as Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube, no official U.S. or Nigerian government response has been issued regarding his comments. Asari Dokubo, known for his blunt and provocative views, has long been a vocal critic of foreign influence in African affairs. However, many observers note that his latest statement could heighten tensio...

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced plans to hold a massive peaceful protest in Washington D.C., United States, in response to what it describes as ongoing injustice and alleged genocide against Biafrans in Nigeria. In a statement released by its spokesman, Emma Powerful, IPOB called on all “Judeo-Christians and Biafrans in the United States” to converge on Washington D.C. to demonstrate against a high-level Nigerian government delegation reportedly heading to the U.S. for official engagements. According to IPOB, the protest aims to counter what it calls the government’s “attempt to rewrite the narrative” about human rights abuses and ethnic violence in Nigeria. The group insists that despite government denials, “innocent people are still bleeding and suffering.” The movement urged its supporters to ensure a peaceful, organized, and “unstoppable display of conscience,” stressing that the world must hear the cries of the oppressed. While reports of the planned prote...

  Prominent Nigerian cleric, Bishop David Abioye , has strongly condemned those who deny that Christians are being targeted and killed across Nigeria, describing such people as a “wicked set of individuals.” Speaking during a recent church service, the respected pastor expressed deep concern over what he called the “silence and denial” surrounding the ongoing killings in different parts of the country. “You see people buried in their hundreds, and you say there is no genocide? What a wicked set of people!” he declared passionately. Bishop Abioye, who serves as the General Overseer of the Living Word Conquerors Global Assembly , argued that while violence has affected both Christians and Muslims, the attacks on Christian communities have become “very clear and gradually spreading toward the South-West and South-East.” He accused some Nigerian leaders of denying the atrocities for selfish political reasons, saying many have “sold out their faith, if they have any at all.” The ...

 The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Commissioner, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has reassured residents of Abuja of the command’s renewed commitment to enhance security and protect lives and property across the nation’s capital. Speaking during a recent briefing, the Commissioner emphasized that the FCT Police Command has intensified its operations against infrastructure vandals, criminal gangs, and suspected bandits who have attempted to infiltrate some suburbs of Abuja. Disu noted that the command has strengthened community policing initiatives and improved collaboration with local vigilantes to ensure early detection of security threats. “Abuja remains safe, and we are working around the clock to maintain peace and order,” he said. Meanwhile, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike also echoed similar assurances, stating that the federal capital is secure and that new security strategies are being deployed to sustain the city’s safety and stability. However, despite viral social media cla...