NHIA steps up enforcement of mandatory Health Insurance
…Targets Wider Coverage Through Agency Compliance By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has launched a renewed drive to enforce Nigeria’s compulsory health insurance law among self-funding government agencies, as part of efforts to fast-track progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Speaking at a one-day engagement programme on Strengthening Institutional Support for […]
2027: Obi should be bothered he has no platform, says Wike’s aide
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA—The war of words between Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, and the camp of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, took a sharp turn, yesterday, with Wike’s aide dismissing Obi as a politician without a clear path to the 2027 presidential race. Reacting to Obi’s criticism of […]
Security experts storm Kebbi as Idris steps up war on crime
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State, has intensified his administration’s fight against insecurity with a new partnership involving a global security consortium, G-Safety, aimed at strengthening intelligence gathering and reinforcing the efforts of existing security agencies in the state. The Governor received the G-Safety delegation on Wednesday at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi, where discussions […]
Bizman fumes as FHA, taskforce demolish N500m mansion in Festac
By Efe Onodjae & Matthew Johnson A Lagos-based civil engineer, Mr. McDonald Ejiofor, has lamented the demolition of his N500 million mansion at 6th Avenue, FESTAC Town, allegedly by officials of the Federal Housing Authority, FHA, policemen, and members of the Lagos State Taskforce. Ejiofor, 48, said the demolition, which occurred on October 11, 2025, […]
Court hears breach of contract suit against DNJ Properties Nov 10
By Innocent Anaba Justice Sunmonu Tunde Bashiru of the Lagos State High Court has fixed November 10, 2025, for the hearing of a breach of contract suit filed against DNJ Properties and Investment Limited by a subscriber, Mr. Olufemi Odiri. Odiri, through his counsel, Ademola Adefolaju, sued the real estate firm in suit number LD/ADR/5956/2025 […]
Police arrest 8 suspected cultists, armed robbers in Ikorodu raid
By Esther Onyegbula Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested eight suspected cultists and armed robbers during a targeted operation in the Odogunyan area of Ikorodu, as part of ongoing efforts to rid the state of criminal elements. In a statement yesterday , the Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, said the suspects […]
