National
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The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) says 19.2 million citizens have enrolled into health insurance schemes, surpassing its 2024 target Dr. Kelechi Ohiri, Director-General, NHIA, disclosed this in Abuja at a Universal Health Coverage (UHC) day commemoration roundtable to reflect on Nigeria’s UHC quest, identify challenges, and chart a course of action. The News Agency…
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Former Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has threatened to sue persons behind an online media outlet, Daily Excessive, over an alleged fake report targeted at causing a strained relationship between him and President Bola Tinubu. The decision to sue the purveyors of the news was made known in a statement signed by Michael Ohiare, the…
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Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued President Bola Tinubu at the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos over failure to direct the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi
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The Guardian Newspaper, yesterday, won four of the categories at the 2024 Nigeria Media Merit Award (NMMA). In all, it had 13 nominations. The winners were Tobi Awodipe, who won the Bashorun M.K.O Abiola Prize for Sports Reporter of the Year, Eno Abasi Sunday
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The discretionary application of defamation law in Nigeria highlights the complexities of the country’s federal system, particularly the division of legislative powers between the federal and state governments.
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The All Progressive Congress (APC) National Chairman, Dr Abdulahi Ganduje has hailed the establishment of Benue State Civil Protection Guards (BSCPG) as ‘Da great initiative.’
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Out of the N5.718 trillion distributable Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue shared by the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) between January and November 2024, three states and the FCT earned N4.183 trillion as their share
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Nigeria’s over-reliance on debt funding may have hit the brink requiring a more creative financing model with the Federal Government’s unfunded deficit rising to as much as N3.95 trillion last year.
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The Supreme Court will, today, December 16, determine the fate of President Bola Tinubu in a fresh suit seeking his removal from office as Nigeria’s leader.
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National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has denied claims that it approved a herbal tea allegedly promoting smoking as healthy when used alongside the product.
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The Japanese Business Community in Nigeria, led by Japan's Ambassador-designate to Nigeria, Suzuki Hideo, has described Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals as an astonishing masterpiece, showcasing Nigeria's technological advancements.
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The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has backed Kemi Badenoch’s remarks on developments in Nigeria. Its National Secretary, Chief Ameh Peter, in a statement yesterday, noted that the British politician’s description of Nigeria reflects the daily struggles citizens face.
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A Joint Security Task force in Imo State code-named Operation Udoka has neutralised four suspected terrorists and arrested five others during an ongoing operation in the community.
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Nigerians have been told to be vigilant this yuletide to avoid falling prey to cyber criminals this yuletide.This advice is coming from the National Information Technology Development Agency
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has compelled telecom operators to ensure that tariff simplification does not impede the quality of telephony services in the country.
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The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) yesterday honoured The Guardian as the 'Human Rights Newspaper of the Year 2024' for its balanced reporting, commitment to human rights advocacy, and dedication to serving humanity.
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The Lagos State government will today, Monday, December 16, formally commission Babafemi Dada road with Bridge, Yinka Folarin - Jamiu Lawal - Shalom Academy Road Network in Alimosho Local Council.
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Emir of Zazzau, Mallam Ahmed Bamalli, has said the decision to demolish 188-year-old Mallam Abdulkarim Central Mosque, Zaria was a painful one. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the royal father disclosed this during the groundbreaking for reconstruction of the mosque in Zaria, yesterday.
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Coalitions of 1,000 groups and individuals, including civil society organisations, Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) and Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), under the umbrella of GMO-Free Nigeria Alliance
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Residents of Victoria Garden City (VGC) Lagos have concluded its 30th-anniversary celebrations, marking three decades of community spirit, growth, and harmonious living.
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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a multi-billion-naira worth of shipments of Methamphetamine and Loud, a strong synthetic strain of cannabis at the Tincan seaport in Lagos.
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To prevent crime and criminalities, Ogun State Police Command has embarked on continuous raiding of hot spots and villages along Lagos/Ibadan expressway, and environs, arresting suspects, and recovering exhibits including illicit drugs.