By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Edo State Health Insurance Commission (EdoHIC) has called on residents to ensure they get their National Identity Number (NIN) so that they can access free healthcare under the federal government’s Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) Programme available in primary health centres across the country. The Director General […]

Professor Usman expressed deep appreciation to the State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, private tour operators, and service providers for their immense contributions to the success of the 2025 Hajj operations.

‎‎The Forum of Ex-Political Office Holders of the 21 Local Government Areas of Kogi State are begging for the payment of their salaries and allowances which was seized by the administration of Governor Idris Wada ten years ago.

The much-anticipated exhibition Irinke Rindo, showcasing recent paintings by two leading Nigerian artists, Dr. Bolaji Ogunwo and Segun Aiyesan, will open on 30th August 2025 at the Faie Afrikanart Gallery. The exhibition runs through 20th September 2025.

Targets Nigeria as key hub By Olasunkanmi Akoni An investment and development firm, Future Union Holdings has unveiled an ambitious investment plan worth $600 billion to transform critical sectors across Africa, with Nigeria positioned as a central hub for this unprecedented development initiative. The mega-investment will target aviation, infrastructure, trade, gas, the blue economy, and […]

GOVERNOR Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, yesterday, tasked politicians in the state to draw the line between politics and governance, saying the people must always be prioritised over politics.

It appears as if the media have found NAHCON a perpetual target for criticism. Yet, we must pause and reflect: why is NAHCON subjected to such constant public trial in the court of opinion.

AT least 3,000 pupils have benefited from the Foundation of Truth Assembly, Ajah’s, FOTA, back-to-school outreach in Lagos State.

Victor Ifemeje represents the new wave of young lawyers redefining the Nigerian legal space. A first-class graduate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University at just 21, he has distinguished himself in corporate law practice, data protection, and human rights advocacy.

FOUR days after a Toyota Camry saloon car plunged into the Lagos Lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge, inward Iyana Iworo, men of the Lagos State Waterways Authority, LASWA, have recovered the body of the second victim.

Abuja-Cold-chain equipment valued at $11 million has been donated to Nigeria to enhance its vaccine storage, distribution, and immunisation services.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for sweeping reforms in the country’s electoral system to strengthen democracy, promote accountability, and ensure the legitimacy of elections.

In a bid to finally close the chapter on the lingering 2009 ASUU agreement, a high-stakes meeting is expected in Abuja today as the federal government is expected to make a counter offer to the university teachers in a bid to translate years of stalled renegotiations into concrete, implementable commitments with the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU.

The Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN) has marked its 40th anniversary with a bold reaffirmation of its commitment to women empowerment, climate resilience, and sustainable development.

By Kunle Oron At the intersection of public health innovation and data modernization stands Dr. Henry Okorie Ugorji, a visionary scholar and systems leader whose work is redefining the role of data in shaping population health, resource efficiency, and equity. Dr. Ugorji’s contributions blend rigorous scientific research with real-world leadership, advancing a model of evidence-based […]