Tinubu seeks National Assembly approval for $20.5bn, €1.04bn external loans President Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to approve a supplementary external borrowing plan of $20.52 billion and €1.04 billion for projects and programmes across several sectors. Tinubu’s request was conveyed in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary on Tuesday. Akpabio, who read the letter on Tuesday during plenary, said the request covers the 2026–2027 fiscal period and targets critical sectors, including power, transportation, agriculture, healthcare, education, water supply and security. According to the letter, the proposed facilities total $20,517,755,901 and €1,045,083,643, and the projects have been selected after technical and economic assessments.

It is a joy to watch our own @burnaboy present the ‘Socrates Award’ at the ongoing @ballondor . The Socrates Award honors humanitarian work and social initiatives connected to football, and the winner was @BukayoSaka87 . I was even happier when he said that one day he would see one of the players from his football academy on this stage collecting an award. He owns and finances the ‘Burna Boy Football Academy’ in Port Harcourt, which gives African youth the opportunity to showcase their talent to managers, scouts, and agents across the globe. Burna Boy is the only person who isn't a popular ex-football player or coach, yet has climbed onto the stage to present an award tonight.

The moment an American pastor and his wife announced to the congregation that they were in a polygynous marriage, and then introduced the second wife to the church. The second wife also runs a ministry. She was a ‘little sister’ to the first wife. My own be say the pastor like big things 🤣😅😄

Who vex this cow or give am colos?

26-year-old Obanyeli Jesse Chima was an international student from Nigeria who had just finished his master's degree in Public Health in London. He was waiting in a lounge to meet friends for a joint birthday celebration when he said he needed to step outside for some air. His breathing quickly deteriorated. Despite using three different inhalers he had with him, nothing helped. His friend called an ambulance, but while she was still on the phone with the operator, he collapsed. His friends started CPR right there on the street, guided by the emergency operator. Paramedics spent about two hours working to stabilise him before rushing him to hospital. He was placed on life support. At first, medics hoped he would only suffer memory loss. But two days later, doctors confirmed there had been no improvement and tests showed he was brain-dead. Jesse was just 26. He leaves behind three siblings in Nigeria. He was known as a passionate Chelsea FC fan who had even worked at the club. His friend Eva said his family had been saving money to fly over for his graduation. "His family had saved money for his graduation, and now that money needs to be used to bury their child," she said. Friends are now raising money to transport his body back to Nigeria so his family can lay him to rest. A GoFundMe account has been created. gofundme.com/f/help-bring-ch…

A supposedly paralyzed man who was begging for money, stood up from his wheelchair and ran to save his life after an approaching vehicle almost hit him. Tactics nii. Baba Onibaba 😅

The moment an 18-storey building under construction in Nairobi-Kenya collapses, with workers and pedestrians feared trapped beneath the rubble.

Ekiti guy first serve this lady hot breakfast, na Ibadan man dey show her love and be her heaven baby now 🚶🏿

Reporter: How was waiving those sanctions on Russia to secure the release of Hubbard not giving something to Russia? Donald Trump: Are you a stupid person? Who do you work for? Reporter: ABC News. Donald Trump: You're a stupid person. Your network is the worst.

*Pa Reuben Fasoranti Dies at 100* Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has announced the death of elder statesman Pa Reuben Fasoranti. Baba was one of the founding fathers of Ondo State, an elder statesman, administrator, and foremost leader of Afenifere. He was an astute politician, a believer in the vision of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, and a frontline figure in the struggle for democracy. He was actively involved in the Action Group in the First Republic and later in the Unity Party of Nigeria during the Second Republic. Baba Fasoranti served as Commissioner for Finance in the old Ondo State under the administration of the late Chief Adekunle Ajasin between 1979 and 1983. He was part of the struggle that birthed democracy in Nigeria and was an active voice against military dictatorship. During the brutal military regime of General Sani Abacha, he was one of the NADECO leaders whom the regime attempted to assassinate. In 1996, his car was riddled with bullets in an assassination attempt. Despite personal losses — the death of his wife in 1991 and the killing of his daughter, Funke Olakunrin, in 2019 — Baba remained strong and lived for many more years. Beyond politics, Baba Fasoranti's contribution to the development of the Yoruba nation was inestimable. He was an enduring symbol of unity, cultural pride, communal progress, and intellectual advancement. He lived a life worthy of celebration and emulation. May Baba's soul rest in perfect peace.

The video I posted a few days ago, showing police officers trying to abduct a man, putting him in handcuffs, with residents having to rescue him — the Ogun State Police Command has arrested the officers involved and is currently trying them. It is not even up to a week, and I have already seen more than five similar incidents where another set of police officers were extorting or brutalizing citizens. This is another one: the Command Anti-Cultism Unit (CACU) in Delta State brutalizing young men on the road in broad daylight. Since Tunji Disu became IGP, I don't think any reported case has gone unaddressed. But despite that, the cases keep increasing daily. Police officers have refused to learn from their colleagues' misdeeds. It is really concerning and shameful that officers who should be enforcing the law are breaking it!