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1 month, 3 weeks ago Politics

NHIA directs ride-hailing, logistics firms to provide health insurance coverage

The Federal Government has moved to enforce compulsory health insurance coverage for workers in Nigeria’s growing app-based transport, food delivery and logistics sectors, directing platform operators to ensure their workers are enrolled in health insurance schemes. In a directive dated May 15, 202…

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1 month, 3 weeks ago Politics

Kano residents decry heatwave, erratic power as businesses struggle

Residents of Kano State have expressed concern over the persistent heatwave sweeping across the state and other parts of Northern Nigeria. They also complained about erratic electricity supply, saying it is crippling socio-economic activities and making it harder to cope with the extreme weather. S…

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1 month, 3 weeks ago Politics

Is the US deepening its military involvement in Nigeria?

Joint airstrikes by the US and Nigeria have killed at least 175 fighters of the so-called Islamic State (IS) terror group in Nigeria's northeast. The jihadist group's global second-in-command was among those killed, according to the US Africa Command (AFRICOM). Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu was q…

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1 month, 3 weeks ago Politics

Roy Murray-Bruce named chairman of Silverbird Group

Ben Murray-Bruce, founder of the Silverbird Group, has announced the appointment of Mr Roy Murray-Bruce as the new Chairman of the conglomerate, succeeding him after decades at the helm of the organisation. The announcement was made by the elder Murray-Bruce via his official X handle on Thursday. I…

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1 month, 3 weeks ago Politics

Lagos deputy speaker wins APC assembly ticket

The deputy speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has won the All Progressives Congress House of Assembly primary for Apapa Constituency I. She polled 2,926 votes to defeat three other candidates in the exercise conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Th…

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1 month, 3 weeks ago Politics

Weatherford Awarded Deepwater Integrated Completions Contract with ExxonMobil in Nigeria

HOUSTON, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ: WFRD) (“Weatherford” or the “Company”) today announced it has been awarded a deepwater integrated completions contract by Esso Exploration & Production Nigeria Ltd. (“EEPNL”), an ExxonMobil affiliate, for offshore Nige…

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1 month, 3 weeks ago Politics

Plateau APC senatorial aspirant quits primary, demands N10bn damages

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Plateau North Senatorial aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Gyang Zi, has withdrawn from the party’s ongoing primary election and demanded N10bn damages over what he described as a defamatory publication declaring him “not cleared.” In a lett…

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1 month, 3 weeks ago Politics

They’re crying because the Sussexes’ ‘half-in’ brand ‘still gets huge amounts of publicity’

Would you believe that “royal commentators” are STILL complaining about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s so-called “quasi-royal” tours? A month ago, Prince Harry and Meghan wrapped up a successful four-day visit to Australia, where they traveled on their own dime, made some commercial and charitabl…

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1 month, 3 weeks ago Politics

ASUU warns of fresh crisis in varsities over unimplemented agreements

The Academic Staff Union of Universities Sokoto Zone has warned that Nigeria’s public universities may be heading for another industrial crisis following what it described as the Federal Government’s failure to fully implement agreements reached with the union. The union issued the warning on Thurs…

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2 months ago Politics

Ogun allays fears over gas leak incident, says victims discharged

The Ogun State Government has disclosed that all persons admitted at the State Hospital, Ijebu-Ode, following the recent chemical inhalation incident in some schools within the town, have been discharged after receiving medical attention and being certified fit by health personnel. The Commissioner…

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2 months ago Politics

Xenophobia: Atiku faults FG’s handling of South Africa crisis

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Sunday criticised the Federal Government over what he described as its slow response to the renewed xenophobic tensions in South Africa. Atiku said it was embarrassing that Nigeria had to be pressured into action while smaller African countries moved swiftly …

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2 months ago Politics

Appeal Court Halts Customs’ Automated Valuation, Backs Importers Transaction Value - The News Diet

Listen to story here In a landmark judgment with far-reaching implications for international trade and customs administration in Nigeria, the Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal has ruled against the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) over its controversial Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) valuatio…

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2 months ago Politics

Footballer's daughter ends bitter feud with star... and weds son of African pharmaceuticals billionaire

The daughter of veteran Gladiators host and England footballer John Fashanu is set to marry a billionaire African businessman in a lavish wedding held over three days and spanning two continents. Bride Amal Fashanu patched up a bitter feud with her famous father on the eve of her wedding that will …

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The Punch Pending

2 months ago Politics

Sugar industry can create one million jobs, boost security — NSDC boss

The Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council, Kamar Bakrin, has said a fully developed sugar industry can create up to one million jobs and address Nigeria’s security challenges by generating rural employment for youths. According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online o…

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2 months ago Politics

NCDC raises surveillance as Ebola resurfaces in Congo, Uganda

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has intensified surveillance and preparedness measures across the country following the ongoing Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a recently confirmed imported case in Uganda linked to the outbreak. The Dir…

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2 months ago Politics

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The World Health Organization declared the Ebola disease outbreak caused by a rare virus in Congo and neighboring Uganda a public health emergency of international concern on Sunday, after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths. WHO said the outbreak doesn’t meet the crit…

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2 months ago Politics

WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak In DRC, Uganda Global Health Emergency - Trending News

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak linked to the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), warning of significant regional and global risks. The decision, announced by the …

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The Punch Pending

2 months ago Politics

Makinde-backed PDP to screen over 3,000 aspirants for 2027 elections

The Peoples Democratic Party faction backed by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, says a total of 3,181 aspirants will be screened ahead of the 2027 general elections as part of preparations for the selection of candidates across various elective positions. Among them are 2,122 aspirants for the sta…

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2 months ago Politics

NDC adopts consensus primaries for all positions in Nasarawa

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Nigeria Democratic Congress has adopted the consensus mode of primaries for the governorship, national assembly and state assembly elections in Nasarawa State. Chairman of NDC in the state, Dogo Shammah stated this on Saturday at a One-day North Central Zona…

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2 months ago Politics

Obi decries insecurity, neglect of boy child

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has raised concerns over the welfare of the boy child in Nigeria, citing insecurity, poverty, and poor investment in education and healthcare as major threats to their future. Obi made the remarks in a post sha…

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