19 h. ago Rising Healthcare Cost Threatening Private HMOs’ Sustainability – Efekoha

The rising cost of healthcare in Nigeria is exacerbating pressures on Health Management Organisations (HMOs) and threatening their sustainability, the group CEO, Consolidated Hallmark Holdings Plc & chairman, Hallmark HMO, Eddie Efekoha said. He said, the growing pressure is putting private HMOs in a precarious financial position as heath insurance premium remain static. “The cost […]

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20 h. ago When Security Agencies Become Saboteurs Of National Interest

The fiercest battles are not always fought on distant frontlines or along rugged terrains—they often rage within the very institutions meant to protect a nation. Nigeria’s worsening security quagmire is not just about external threats like insurgency or banditry. It is about something far more insidious: interagency rivalry, misaligned priorities, and the disturbing emergence of […]

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23 h. ago Experts raise concerns over child health challenges in Nigeria

From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri Medical experts have expressed growing concern over the increasing threats to newborn and child health in Nigeria and across parts of West Africa, citing socio-economic and cultural challenges that continue to undermine survival rates. The warning was issued yesterday during a virtual media review on Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health in […] The post Experts raise concerns over child health challenges in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Cubana Chief Priest’s Alleged Baby Mama Threatens To Involve Deity Over DNA Test

Hellen Ati, the Kenyan lady who has consistently claimed that popular socialite Cubana Chief Priest fathered her child, has now vowed to take the matter to a shrine. The woman, who has been calling on the celebrity barman to submit to a DNA test, expressed frustration over his refusal to acknowledge her demand. Cubana Chief […] The post Cubana Chief Priest’s Alleged Baby Mama Threatens To Involve Deity Over DNA Test appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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53 h. ago Tinubu’s Actions On Rivers Threat To Democracy, Rule Of Law – CUPP

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has raised the alarm over what it described as President Bola Tinubu’s “undemocratic actions” in Rivers State, warning that they posed a grave threat to Nigeria’s democracy and constitutional order. In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, CUPP’s National Secretary, Chief Peter Ameh, condemned the President’s imposition […]

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59 h. ago Google cites impersonation, misleading election ads as threats in Nigeria

Google has disclosed that public figure impersonation scams and misleading election ads have become familiar threats in Nigeria. This is read more Google cites impersonation, misleading election ads as threats in Nigeria

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3 d. ago Nigeria’s fuel imports drop 30 million litres, US policy threatens budget – NMDPRA

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) reported a 67% drop in Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) imports, from 44.6 million litres daily in August 2024 to 14.7 million litres by mid-April 2025, a reduction of about 30 million litres. NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed, speaking at the sixth Meet-the-Press briefing […] The post Nigeria’s fuel imports drop 30 million litres, US policy threatens budget – NMDPRA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Trump’s Tariff Policies Threaten Nigeria’s Oil Revenue — NMDPRA

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has raised the alarm over the potential threat posed to Nigeria’s oil revenue by renewed protectionist policies rolled out by United State President Donald Trump. NMDPRA’s Chief Executive Officer, Farouk Ahmed, who addressed journalists at the State House on Tuesday, said Trump’s aggressive tariff regime targeting […]

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4 d. ago South Africa invites Nigeria to host G20 event, as Trump threatens boycott

South Africa has extended an invitation to Nigeria to host a G20 event in its capital city Abuja, an offer read more South Africa invites Nigeria to host G20 event, as Trump threatens boycott

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4 d. ago Police arrest Portable for alleged criminal defamation, threat to life

By Seyi Babalola Controversial musician, Habeb Okikiola Badmus, better known as Portable has been arrested by the Kwara State police for suspected criminal defamation and other related offences. The arrest was carried out in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Saturday by command personnel acting on a plea by one Okunola Saheed, also known as ‘Osupa’. SP […] The post Police arrest Portable for alleged criminal defamation, threat to life appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Aviation unions threaten strike over alleged breach of agreement by NiMet

Three major unions in Nigeria’s aviation sector have threatened to resume a suspended industrial action, accusing the Nigerian Meteorological Agency read more Aviation unions threaten strike over alleged breach of agreement by NiMet

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5 d. ago Nigeria’s infrastructure gaps threaten gains from global trade reroute

After all has been said and done about how African countries can capitalise on Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, the sad reality read more Nigeria’s infrastructure gaps threaten gains from global trade reroute

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9 d. ago Oil prices hit pandemic level in threat to Nigeria’s revenue

Nigeria’s economy is facing a renewed strain as global oil prices plummet, reaching levels reminiscent of the devastating downturn experienced read more Oil prices hit pandemic level in threat to Nigeria’s revenue

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9 d. ago Tackle iron deficiency with fortified foods, nutritionists tell Nigerians

Health and nutrition experts have called for urgent action to tackle malnutrition and improve dietary habits across every stage of life, citing iron deficiency, poor food choices, and low nutrition awareness as major threats to public health in Nigeria and across Africa. Speaking at the “Nutrition for All Life Stages Workshop”, an event hosted by Read More

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9 d. ago US tariffs, structural bottlenecks, threaten Nigeria’s $1trn GDP goal

By Chukwuma Umeorah Nigeria’s target of growing its economy to $1 trillion within the next few years is facing significant skepticism from economic experts, who warn that deep-seated structural challenges, now compounded by a new 14 per cent U.S. tariff on Nigerian exports threaten the country’s growth trajectory and trade viability. Group Chief Economist and […] The post US tariffs, structural bottlenecks, threaten Nigeria’s $1trn GDP goal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Nigeria’s oil revenue threatened by price drop to $59 per barrel

The price of crude oil has dropped to $59 per barrel, the first decrease since February 2021. According to reports on Wednesday, Brent crude, global oil price, fell by 5.09 percent to $59.62 per barrel at 12.30 WAT, while the US West Texas Intermediate fell by 5.54 percent to $56.28 per barrel. The fall in […] The post Nigeria’s oil revenue threatened by price drop to $59 per barrel appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Labour Party threatens to mobilise members against NLC over planned invasion

The leadership of the Labour Party on Wednesday described the threat by the Nigeria Labour Congress to invade its offices nationwide as a subtle blackmail to make the Julius Abure-led leadership look like a villain before the Independent National Electoral Commission and security agencies in the country. The party also said that it will seek Read More

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1 week ago Crude crash: FG’s 2025 budget jerks again, marketers anticipate price cut

The global crash in crude oil prices has put Nigeria’s 2025 budget under more threat, even as fuel marketers await a possible reduction in the prices of petroleum products. According to experts who spoke with our correspondent, the crude oil crash occasioned by the tariffs imposed on countries by United States President, Donald Trump, has Read More

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1 week ago Stakeholders lament vaccine funding delays, urge local production

Stakeholders on Monday urged the Federal Government to urgently release outstanding vaccine funds and ramp up investment in local vaccine production. They warned that funding delays are threatening Nigeria’s immunisation efforts and endangering the lives of millions of children. They said this at a press conference on immunisation financing in Abuja, themed “Future of immunisation Read More

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1 week ago Ken Nnamani denies allegations by Senator Abbo, threatens legal action

By Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Former Senate President Ken Nnamani has firmly rejected claims made by Senator Elisha Abbo on Arise News, calling them “false, unfounded, and fabricated.” Abbo, in a Prime Time interview with Charles Aniagolu, alleged his legal troubles stemmed from judicial mismanagement and claimed Nnamani visited him to plead for a judge. Nnamani, […] The post Ken Nnamani denies allegations by Senator Abbo, threatens legal action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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