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Atiku reacts to Tinubu's fresh $20.5bn loan request, points back to his earlier warning

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Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has responded to President Tinubu's request for Senate approval of about $20.52 billion in foreign borrowing. He reportedly said the request vindicates a warning he made earlier about the country's debt path. The presidency has asked lawmakers to approve the loans alongside a euro-denominated facility.

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Imo Governor Uzodimma tells Wike the Rainbow Coalition does not exist in his state

Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has reportedly challenged FCT Minister Nyesom Wike over his Rainbow Coalition, saying it has no presence in Imo. The exchange is the latest in a running dispute between the two over 2027 alignments, with Wike saying the platform is for Tinubu supporters and not an APC structure.

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Obi says the President has spent about 200 days abroad but has yet to visit Kogi

Peter Obi has criticised President Tinubu's foreign travel, saying he has spent roughly 200 days outside the country while still not visiting Kogi State. The Presidency has previously argued that the President governs effectively wherever he is.

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Wike takes fresh swipe at Atiku: "I pray you never know him"

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has made a new remark about former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, reportedly telling listeners he prays they never get to know him. The two have traded public criticism for years.

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Kano Assembly reportedly backs constitutional amendment allowing state police

The Kano State House of Assembly has reportedly approved the proposed constitutional amendment that would let states set up their own police forces. The bill needs approval from at least 24 state assemblies before it can become law.