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EBONYI STATE GOVERNMENT PLANS TO ENROLL 200,000 RESIDENTS INTO HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME.

Ebonyi State Government says it will enroll an additional 200,000 residents into the state health insurance scheme as part of efforts to expand access to healthcare services. Governor FRANCIS NWIFURU disclosed this when he received the National Executive Committee of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, led by its President, APPOLOS NDUKUBA, at his office. NWIFURU said his administration remains committed to improving the welfare of medical […]

todayAugust 28, 2026

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National

US MILITARY SETS TO DEPART NIGERIA BY SEPTEMBER

The United States (US) is set to withdraw about 200 military personnel deployed in Nigeria who are currently supporting counterterrorism efforts, with some of the troops expected to depart by the end of September. American and Nigerian officials said the deployment, despite its limited size, had made a notable contribution to the fight against Islamist militants through intelligence assistance, military support and specialised training. Despite the planned withdrawal, the US […]

todayAugust 28, 2026

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National

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AWARDS 13 POLICE TRAINING REHABILITATION CONTRACT

The contract for the rehabilitation of 13 police training institutions which is set to last for a period of three weeks across the country has officially been awarded by the Federal Government of Nigeria, aimed at putting the institutions in shape for the commencement of training programmes by the Nigerian Police Force. In a statement, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice […]

todayAugust 28, 2026

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Entertainment

SALIF KEITA CANCELS SOUTH AFRICA SHOWS OVER XENOPHOBIC VIOLENCE CONCERNS

Malian music star SALIF KEITA has called off his upcoming commercial performances in South Africa amid concerns over xenophobic violence targeting African migrants. His manager, CAROLINA VALLEJO of One World Records, confirmed the cancellation, while the music star said reports of violence against African migrants could not be ignored, describing the decision to withdraw from the shows as painful. The decision comes amid renewed anti-migrant sentiments and protests against illegal […]

todayAugust 27, 2026

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National

NSCDC ARRESTS THREE SUSPECTS OVER ALLEGED ILLEGAL SAND MINING IN ANAMBRA STATE

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, has arrested three people identified as  PATRICK ANPUE,  CHIDUBEM UGAMMADU,   and CHUKWUMA IGWE over alleged illegal mining of sharp sand at the Obiaja River, along the Nnobi-Ideani Junction, Uke Road, in Idemili South Local Government Area of the state. The State Commandant, MAKU OLATUNDE, disclosed this during a media briefing at the command’s headquarters in Awka, stating that the suspects […]

todayAugust 27, 2026

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National

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INTRODUCES N365 MILLION ANNUAL PRIZE FOR OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC RESEARCH

The Federal Government has introduced an annual 365 million Naira prize to reward students and researchers for outstanding academic work, research and innovation in tertiary institutions across the country. The programme also includes a 30 million Naira prize for Medicine and Medical Innovation, named after the late Nigerian doctor, STELLA ADADEVOH , who helped stop the spread of the 2014 Ebola outbreak in Nigeria. The Tertiary Institutions National Laureate Prize […]

todayAugust 27, 2026

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National

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES ONE BILLION DOLLAR HOPE PROGRAMME TO EMPOWER VULNERABLE NIGERIANS

The Federal Government has launched a one billion dollar social protection programme aimed at helping vulnerable Nigerians move from temporary assistance to sustainable economic independence. The Household Prosperity and Empowerment Social Protection Project, HOPE-SP, was launched yesterday at the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja by Nigeria First Lady, OLUREMI TINUBU. Speaking at the event, the First Lady said the programme would provide support aimed at improving the livelihoods of […]

todayAugust 27, 2026

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Entertainment

OBI CUBANA GIFTS PASTOR JERRYEZE MANSION AS BIRTHDAYPRESENT

Businessman OBI CUBANA has presented popular pastor JERRY EZE with a mansion as a birthday gift, sparking widespread reactions on social media. In a video today, CUBANA was seen presenting the property to the founder of Streams of Joy International and convener of New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations. CUBANA said he decided to celebrate EZE because the pastor had consistently supported him and others through his intercessory prayers. The […]

todayAugust 24, 2026

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Entertainment

SEYI VIBEZ DELETES POSTS ABOUT HILDA BACI AFTER LEGAL THREAT

Nigerian street-pop musician SEYI VIBEZ has deleted his negative posts about celebrity chef HILDA BACI, hours after she threatened to take legal action against him. The move came shortly after BACI published a warning letter addressed to the artiste. BACI issued the warning after SEYI VIBEZ dragged her into his dispute with Dapper Music over alleged missing catalogue funds amounting to 1 billion naira. In the letter, the chef threatened […]

todayAugust 21, 2026

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Football

PREMIER LEAGUE REFEREES TO PENALISE DELIBERATE HOLDING AND GRAPPLING

Premier League referees will adopt a stricter approach to holding and grappling during set pieces this season, with officials instructed to punish deliberate actions, despite no changes to the laws of the game. Referees across the Premier League, English Football League and Women’s Super League have been told to act more decisively against “non-footballing holding actions”, particularly when players use both arms to restrain opponents, repeatedly grab them or pull […]

todayAugust 21, 2026

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