A total of 198,810 residents in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have been successfully enrolled in the Federal Capital Territory Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS) in the past year, with 10,065 of them being pregnant women who were registered for free. This was disclosed in a statement by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has issued a strong directive to civil servants across the state, emphasizing the need for greater accountability and improved service delivery in the public sector. The Governor made these remarks yesterday during an unscheduled visit to the state secretariat in Abeokuta, where he interacted with workers across various departments
In a decisive move, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has officially declared the title of Sarkin Sasa in the Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State as null and void. The revered monarch also reaffirmed the authority of Chief Akinade Ajani Amusa as the Baale of Sasa, underscoring that any title or leadership
The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, has strongly condemned recent statements made by Professor Ishaq Akintola, the Executive Director of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), accusing Senator Opeyemi Bamidele of demolishing a mosque in Aramoko Ekiti, Ekiti State, to make way for a constituency market project. Afenifere, through its Ekiti State Chairman, Gabriel Alonge, described the
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved a financing package worth €230 million and $10 million aimed at driving economic growth and infrastructure development across West Africa. This funding, approved during the 91st ordinary meeting of the Bank’s Board of Directors under the chairmanship of Dr. George Donkor, is set to support
In a landmark ruling delivered yesterday at the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Justice Mohammed Ibrahim has issued an interim injunction restraining the Rivers State Sole Administrator from appointing administrators for the 23 local government areas in the state. The court’s decision comes after a group of concerned citizens, led by Chief Sokari Davies,
A shocking investigation has revealed an elaborate scheme through which local government funds amounting to over N3 billion were systematically diverted through private accounts in Kogi State, raising serious concerns about financial accountability in the state’s governance structures. According to financial records obtained from reliable sources, the funds, which were originally allocated for critical infrastructure
In a startling revelation that has sent shockwaves through political circles, elder statesman Buba Galadima has raised alarm over what he describes as a sinister plot to plunge Kano State into chaos, with the ultimate goal of forcing a declaration of a state of emergency in the commercial nerve centre of northern Nigeria. Speaking to
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has described the recurring killings in the state as “genocidal,” alleging that the persistent attacks on communities are being sponsored by yet-to-be-identified interests. Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting in Jos yesterday, the visibly emotional governor expressed deep concern over the pattern and frequency of attacks, particularly in rural communities
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and its partners have launched a new project aimed at enhancing the country’s energy and maritime sectors. This comes after the successful delivery of two refineries, a significant milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to bolster its domestic refining capacity. The new initiative, which was officially launched on [date], is expected
