Nigeria’s $7.7bn Loan Plan, Lafia Rally Injuries and Flamingos’ Historic World Cup Final

President Bola Tinubu has replaced his earlier $20.5 billion external borrowing request with a plan seeking Senate approval for $7.7 billion to help fund the 2026 budget deficit. The Senate has referred the request to relevant committees. In Lafia, at least 40 people were reportedly injured and several are missing after clashes disrupted an APC rally attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima. The state government has ordered an investigation.

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