Metro
Enugu State Offers Health Insurance to Market Traders
Enugu State has launched a health insurance scheme for traders to provide affordable healthcare. Each trader will pay N12,000 annually to access quality medical services.
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Metro
Soldiers save 27 kidnap victims and stop abductions in Sokoto and Zamfara
Soldiers rescued 27 kidnap victims in Sokoto and Zamfara, stopping several abduction attempts. The military continues its fight against banditry in the region.
Politics
Reps Panel Warns MDAs Over Failure to Attend Investigative Hearing
The House of Representatives has warned MDAs that failing to attend an investigative hearing is an attack on their oversight powers. Agencies must comply or face consequences.
Politics
NBA Election: Many Lawyers Disenfranchised, Yet Badejo-Okusanya Could Have Won - SAN
The recent NBA election faced criticism as many lawyers could not vote due to technical failures. Monday Ubani highlights the need for a review while congratulating the new president.
Metro
Unilever Nigeria boosts shareholder payments despite small profit rise
Unilever Nigeria rewards shareholders with a significant payout despite only a small profit increase. The company reported a profit of N15.6 billion.
Politics
31 Companies Win 37 Oil and Gas Blocks in Nigeria's 2025 Licensing Round
A total of 31 companies won 37 oil and gas blocks in Nigeria's 2025 Licensing Round, with strong interest in frontier basins like the Benue Trough.
Metro
Bauchi State gives N625m startup grants to 1,250 young people
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has launched N625 million in grants for 1,250 youths and women to enhance farming and agribusiness in the region.
Metro
Police Stop Bandits, Recover 11 Stolen Cattle in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police have thwarted a bandit attack and recovered 11 stolen cattle. Multiple suspects linked to various crimes have been arrested.
Politics
Senate Committee Oversight on AMCON Chair and Future Plans
The Senate Committee on Banking has instructed AMCON to prepare a detailed report on its activities. This comes as they consider a new chairman for the corporation.
Politics
New troubles for Ondo Assembly over ₦44 million fund scandal
The Ondo State House of Assembly is in turmoil as Speaker Olamide Oladiji faces corruption allegations over ₦44 million. Calls for his resignation are increasing.
Metro
Gunmen Attack Anambra Community, Four Dead and Houses Burned
Four herders were killed in Agu-Ifite Awka, Anambra, during a gunmen attack. The police are investigating the incident and condemned the violence.
Politics
PRP leader calls for calm campaigns for the 2027 elections
Yakubu Kingsley, former PRP presidential candidate, urges political parties to run peaceful campaigns for the 2027 elections and avoid hate speech.