Nigeria’s domestic debt service declines to N2.14 trillion in Q2 2026
Nigeria’s domestic debt-service payments fell by about N1 trillion to N2.14 trillion in the second quarter of 2026, from N3.14 trillion in the first quarter.
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Cholera Outbreak At Kano Custodial Centre Contained — NCoS
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Nation counting on you, Tinubu tells new military officers
President Bola Tinubu has charged newly commissioned military officers of the Nigerian Defence Academy to uphold the Constitution and protect Nigerians. Read More: https://punchng.com/nation-counting-on-you-tinubu-tells-new-military-officers/...
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NDC raises concern over Enugu LG polls, commends peaceful process
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in Enugu State has commended the peaceful and orderly conduct of Saturday’s local government elections in areas monitored by the party, describing the exercise as transparent and credible. The state chairman of the party, Dr. Johnpaul Ani, ga...
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Disclose Nigeria’s external debt-service schedule for second quarter – Atiku to Tinubu govt
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Saturday, charged the Debt Management Office (DMO) to disclose Nigeria’s external debt-service schedule for the second quarter of 2026. Atiku issued the charge in a statement by the ADC Presidential ...
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My ex-husband always wanted threesome – US-based Nurse Sugar alleges
Nigerian-American registered nurse Bukola Akinpelu, popularly known as Nurse Sugar, has alleged that her former husband persistently requested threesomes during their intimate moments. The nurse stated this during an interview with Ifedayo Agoro, where she spoke about some of the...
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NPFL: Joseph upbeat Kun Khalifat FC will beat Kwara United
Kun Khalifat midfielder, Ameh Joseph, has expressed optimism ahead of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday Five encounter against Kwara United. The Owerri-based club will face Kwara United at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri on Sunday. DAILY POST reports that Kun K...
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Cholera outbreak kills two inmates at Kano custodial centre
The Nigerian Correctional Service has confirmed a cholera outbreak at the Kurmawa Custodial Centre in Kano, which has resulted in the death of two inmates. Read More: https://punchng.com/cholera-outbreak-kills-two-inmates-at-kano-custodial-centre/...
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2027: Umahi says Wike’s Rainbow Coalition not in Ebonyi
Mr Umahi’s comment follows controversies and disagreement between Mr Wike and some members of the All Progressives (APC), particularly Nigerian governors under the party's platform over the coalition. The post 2027: Umahi says Wike’s Rainbow Coalition not in Ebonyi appeared first...