…on families. She noted that although the National Health Insurance Authority had expanded coverage for aspects of cancer care, many Nigerians remained exposed to significant out-of-pocket expenses. On access to specialist care, Buhari said Nigeria continued to face gaps in cancer treatment infrastructure, including rad…

…her of being out of touch with the economic realities facing citizens. She later defended the initiative, saying the empowerment programme was not limited to akara sellers but also covered tomato sellers, roasted plantain sellers, pepper and vegetable traders. The First Lady also announced a N100m intervention for 2,00…

…and Ferran Torres this summer, Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Hilal, who are renowned big spenders, are also thought to be watching closely. However, it remains to be seen if Osimhen would be open to swapping Turkey for Saudi Arabia, as it would not represent a step up on the sporting front.Final ThoughtsVictor Osimhen is…

…as he did while serving as governor of Anambra State. Posting on X, the activist commended content creators travelling with Obi as part of his presidential campaign. She wrote: “May God bless all the ‘content creators’ putting in the work and travelling with our principal, Mr Peter Obi, @PeterObi, the incoming Presiden…

…going to go for a 3-2 Chelsea win. “I think they’ve announced themselves as title contenders.” EPL: ‘They’ve announced themselves’ – Peter Crouch predicts winner of Arsenal vs Chelsea clash

Afrobeats star Davido publicly responded to a tweet by rapper Erigga that celebrated musicians who built their careers without family moneyDavido defended artists from wealthy backgrounds who still worked hard, dismissing Erigga's post as 'useless motivation'Fans divided sharply over whether Erigga's tweet was a direct…

…dispute over the succession to the Awujale stool against taking any action capable of undermining the court process or altering the existing status quo. Justice A. A. Omoniyi gave the warning while presiding over the suit instituted by the Fusengbuwa ruling house in connection with the succession process for the vacant…

…Tinubu ordered for a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football. The President’s message underlined the severity of how bad Nigerian football has dropped in form and structure, that it has become a national emergency. In line with the president’s order, the National Sports Commission which supervises activities of the N…

…-owe-n5-3tn-as-12-govs-near-exit/ INEC fears AI-powered disinformation ahead of 2027 The Independent National Electoral Commission has warned that artificial intelligence-driven disinformation could pose a serious threat to the credibility of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, said the gro…

…notorious kingpins. In a major blow to the bandits’ support network, the CPG also apprehended a bandit doctor, Ibrahim Mafindi Titus, who treated wounded insurgents with medical supplies sourced internationally. Other suspects include informants, logistics suppliers, drug merchants, and an impersonator, Mustapha Muhamm…

…as major constraints to agricultural development. Speaking during the webinar held under the theme, ‘Can Regenerative Agriculture Feed Africa?’ Country Director, Sasakawa Africa Association, Nigeria, Dr. Godwin Atser, said Nigeria’s agricultural productivity remained significantly below that of countries such as India,…

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State yesterday attended the CEO Forum 2026 and spoke on connecting capital to opportunities and aligning decisions to unlock productive investments and inclusive economic growth. The governor delivered the Special Policy Address/NGWF Presentation at the event organised by the Global Com…

…processes to attract private investors. “Together, these off- and on-grid efforts under the CPF will provide electricity access to over 32 million Nigerians,” it stated. The World Bank’s six-year framework comes amid ongoing efforts by the Federal Government and electricity sector regulators to address the financial ch…

…to doing the work required to get there, not for the rating itself, but because the underlying reforms are what will lower Nigeria’s cost of capital, crowd in private investment, and deliver shared prosperity for Nigerians,” he said. He said Moody’s positive outlook reflected progress under the government’s macroeconom…

…and genetically modified. So, what are we really sowing? Better yields? Or a new dependency? In this Bottom Line, we separate science from speculation, fact from fear, and ask the hard question: As Nigeria plants the seeds of biotechnology, are we also planting the seeds of agricultural colonialism? A GMO is a plant, m…

…Bar Association, Afam Osigwe, SAN, said his administration resisted attempts to undermine the association’s independence and remained firm in defending constitutional democracy and the rule of law. Osigwe made the declaration last Friday while presenting his final annual report at the just-concluded 2026 Annual General…

…freedom. You can attest to the fact that not a single journalist has been victimised under my watch. Where any misgivings arose, and I became aware of it, we responded immediately and offered an apology. Like the case of a journalist in Plateau State, I apologised for our staff’s error, and the NUJ President confirmed…

Stanbic IBTC Insurance has said its successful verification under the new N10 billion minimum capital requirement marks the beginning of a new phase of growth, as the company seeks to leverage its stronger financial position in an insurance industry undergoing major regulatory and structural changes. Akinjide Orimolade…

…domestic financing and stronger partnerships to prevent funding challenges from undermining the state’s HIV response. OYSACA Chairman, Aare (Dr) Gbola Adetunji, made the call at the third-quarter meeting of the Oyo State HIV Resources Mobilisation Technical Working Group and Sustainability Plan Committee in Ibadan. He…

…Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act, 2004, and are punishable under Section 17(b) of the same Act. Abubakar pleaded not guilty to the two counts. Following his plea, the prosecution counsel, Y.Y. Tarfa, asked the court for a date for trial and urged it to remand the defendant in a correctional…

…in related sectors could share machinery, infrastructure, logistics and markets. Under the proposed clustering model, manufacturers, processors, packaging companies, logistics operators and other businesses within related value chains would operate alongside one another, potentially reducing production costs and increa…

…Internal Roads Project in Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state recently, defended his administration’s approval of a comprehensive staff payroll verification exercise targeting “ghost” workers across the 23 local government areas. He said the approval of the verification and implementation of its report were born…

…agent representing Senegalese international stars Ismaïla Sarr and Lamine Camara, has condemned European football clubs for allegedly treating African players as commercial commodities rather than individual professionals. The agent's public statement follows a tumultuous transfer deadline day during which Sarr's propo…

…has also reportedly said that it has since strengthened its safety protocols and that under its current policies, similar activity could be escalated to authorities. The cases add to growing legal concerns surrounding artificial intelligence platforms and allegations that chatbots may encourage or fail to prevent users…

…facility layout reviews have been approved as of June 2026; and over 70% of products under both directives are now locally manufactured.” Adeyeye further pointed to increased foreign direct investment in the sector, citing partnerships involving companies from Asia and the Middle East. The statement continued, “She als…