15 h. ago PenCom moves to raise police pensions to 20%, introduce health insurance for retirees

targets 75% final salary as pension for police The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has announced new reforms aimed at improving read more PenCom moves to raise police pensions to 20%, introduce health insurance for retirees

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19 h. ago Father Of Murdered Kogi Photojournalist Dies 21 Days After Son’s Killing

Chief James Aiyepeku, the father of Ayobami Aiyepeku, a photojournalist who was brutally murdered on July 22, 2025, in Kogi State has passed away. The deceased passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, after suffering a stroke, reportedly triggered by the shock of his son’s gruesome murder. Speaking with our Correspondent at the family residence […]

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6 d. ago Tinubu Approves 12.95% Increase, Health Insurance Enrollment To Boost DBS Pensioners’ Welfare

President Bola Tinubu has approved a series of transformative measures to enhance the welfare of Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) pensioners, aligning with his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The announcement, made by the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), follows a formal request by PTAD’s executive secretary, Tolulope Odunaiya, for an emergency budgetary allocation to address critical […]

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6 d. ago Kogi leads in health insurance coverage, expands affordable care for workers, retirees

Tribune Online Kogi leads in health insurance coverage, expands affordable care for workers, retirees Kogi State emerged as Nigeria’s top-performing state in insurance coverage for adults, with 11% of its population enrolled, Kogi leads in health insurance coverage, expands affordable care for workers, retirees Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Kogi Provides Medical Supplies For Inmates At Correctional Services

The Kogi State commissioner for Health, Dr. Abdulazeez Adams Adeiza has reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to addressing the health needs of all citizens, regardless of their social status. He emphasised that access to quality healthcare services is a fundamental right for everyone. Dr. Abdulazeez stated this during an official presentation of relief materials and medical […]

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1 week ago ADC crisis in Kogi deepens as party reaffirms state chair’s expulsion

Upholds House member Abejide as party leader From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja As the crisis rocking the Kogi State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) intensifies, the State Working Committee (SWC) of the party, on Monday, reaffirmed the expulsion of their former state chairman, Kingsley Ogga, describing his purported return as a “figment of his […] The post ADC crisis in Kogi deepens as party reaffirms state chair’s expulsion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago ADC Kogi reaffirms Ogga’s expulsion, backs Abejide as leader

Upholds Reps member Abejide as party leader From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja As the crisis rocking the Kogi State chapter of the African Democratic Congress gets messier, the State Working Committee (SWC) of the party on Monday reaffirmed the expulsion of their former state chairman, Kingsley Ogga, from the party, describing his purported return as a […] The post ADC Kogi reaffirms Ogga’s expulsion, backs Abejide as leader appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Crisis rocks Kogi ADC as party suspends Abejide, four others

Tribune Online Crisis rocks Kogi ADC as party suspends Abejide, four others "After reviewing their activities, especially in recent times, particularly as displayed in Harris Hotel Abuja, where some members flagrantly usurped the power of the leadership of our great party and Crisis rocks Kogi ADC as party suspends Abejide, four others Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Dino Melaye Officially Joins ADC, Gets Membership Card After PDP Resignation

Ex-Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after quitting the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Melaye made the announcement on Thursday, via a video shared on his verified X handle. In the video, leaders of the Kogi State chapter of ADC visited Melaye in his office, where they presented him with […] The post Dino Melaye Officially Joins ADC, Gets Membership Card After PDP Resignation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Coalition: Kogi SDP faults private arrangements with members over party leadership

Tribune Online Coalition: Kogi SDP faults private arrangements with members over party leadership The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kogi State has clarified its position regarding the coalition for a joint opposition. Coalition: Kogi SDP faults private arrangements with members over party leadership Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Defined Benefit Pensioners To Get Free Health Insurance Coverage By 2026

There are ongoing discussions between the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) and the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) to ensure that pensioners under the Defined Benefits Scheme (DBS) get free health insurance services, LEADERSHIP learnt. To this end, about 80 per cent of pensioners under the old pension scheme are expected to have access to […]

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last month NHIA expands coverage to include HIV, TB, other critical illnesses

•Hits 20 million enrollees   By Henry Uche The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) says it has expanded the national health insurance scheme to cover some extreme health cases including people with HIV (PLHIV) and for TB patients, with pilots under way in four states. It also said that it has been able to meet […] The post NHIA expands coverage to include HIV, TB, other critical illnesses appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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