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PRESIDENT TINUBU ORDERS MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE

President Bola Tinubu has directed the implementation of compulsory health insurance across Ministries, Extra-Ministerial Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in line with the National Health Insurance Act (NHIA), 2022. In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga,  confirmed that the NHIA Act, 2022, stipulates compulsory health insurance for Nigerians and mandates the NHIA to ensure health coverage for all persons in the […]

todaySeptember 4, 2025

Foreign

ISRAELI MILITARY INTERCEPTS YEMEN’ S MISSILE

The Israeli military has intercepted a missile launched from Yemen, triggering sirens in Tel Aviv and several other areas across the country. Yemen's Houthi rebels later claimed responsibility, stating that they fired two ballistic missiles at Tel Aviv as an initial response to Israeli attacks on Yemen. The Iran-backed Houthis have been launching missiles and drones thousands of kilometers north toward Israel, which they describe as acts of solidarity with […]

todaySeptember 3, 2025

Entertainment

COURT CLEARS CARDI B OF ASSAULT CHARGES

American rapper Cardi B has been cleared of assault charges in a 24 million dollar civil trial for allegedly slashing a woman’s face with her fingernails. The victim Emani Ellis, who is Black, had claimed that Cardi B, shouted racial slurs, spat at her, and scratched her face with long fingernails during the altercation. While,the 32-year-old rapper told the court that Ellis had aggressively approached her, attempting to film her […]

todaySeptember 3, 2025

Sports

BAYELSA QUEENS SET TO FACE COTE D’IVOIRE IN WAFU B FINAL

Nigerian champions, Bayelsa Queens, are set to play against ASEC Mimosas of Côte d’Ivoire in the final of the WAFU B Women’s Champions League. The final will take place at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium, Yamoussoukro,  Côte d’Ivoire on Friday, September 5, 2025. The two clubs booked their spots in the title decider after winning their respective semi-final matches yesterday. Bayelsa Queens edged past USFA of Burkina Faso 2-1 in […]

todaySeptember 3, 2025

Politics

ABIA STATE GOVERNOR CLOSES FORMER ADMINISTRATION FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has disclosed that fraudulent bank accounts previously maintained by Ministries, Departments and Agencies were closed down by his administration. Governor Otti made the statement ,while delivering his speech at the 2025 Ngwa Convention, held in St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America,saying  that the discovery of such accounts at  the inception of his administration were made possible through the Treasury Single Account, TSA, he introduced […]

todaySeptember 3, 2025

News

NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT DECLARES FRIDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER AS PUBLIC HOLIDAY

The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlid. The public holiday was confirmed in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, in Abuja. According to the statement, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, extended warm greetings to Muslims in Nigeria and across the world, emphasizing that Eid-ul-Mawlid offers an opportunity to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood, […]

todaySeptember 3, 2025

Entertainment

CHARLY BOY OPENS UP ABOUT HIS PERSONAL STRUGGLES WITH MENTAL HEALTH.

Nigerian musician and activist, Charly Boy, has opened up about his personal battles with mental health. Charly Boy took to his Instagram account yesterday where he posted a heartfelt message, stating that his planned three-week trip to Europe  which was later reduced to ten days, was to reboot and recharge himself. The 75-year-old acknowledged that life could sometimes feel like 'jazz,' stressing that many people lack the privilege of escaping […]

todaySeptember 3, 2025

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