6 h. ago 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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13 h. ago SEC probes 79 Ponzi schemes, says offenders face up to 10 years in jail

Tribune Online SEC probes 79 Ponzi schemes, says offenders face up to 10 years in jail Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a sweeping investigation into 79 suspected Ponzi schemes operating across Nigeria, issuing a stern warning that individuals or entities found culpable will face full prosecution under the newly amended Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2025. SEC probes 79 Ponzi schemes, says offenders face up to 10 years in jail Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Only 10% of Kaduna population is covered by health scheme — KADCHMA DG

Tribune Online Only 10% of Kaduna population is covered by health scheme — KADCHMA DG Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA) has lamented that only 10% of the Kaduna population is covered by the scheme despite Only 10% of Kaduna population is covered by health scheme — KADCHMA DG Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Lamine Yamal faces legal probe after controversial 18th birthday party

By Seyi Babalola The Spanish government has requested a probe into Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal’s contentious 18th birthday party, when ‘dwarfs were abused’ and ladies with’specific breast dimensions were paid to attend’. Claudio Calvo, a social media model, claimed that Barcelona sensation Yamal paid for 12 women with a ‘certain breast size’ to attend the […] The post Lamine Yamal faces legal probe after controversial 18th birthday party appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Wike urges Okpebholo to prioritise Edo’s devt over Obaseki’s probe

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, to focus on advancing the state’s development rather than launching a probe into his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. Speaking in Benin, Edo State recently, Wike stressed that investigating the former governor would yield little benefit […] The post Wike urges Okpebholo to prioritise Edo’s devt over Obaseki’s probe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago NARPON begs Tinubu, IGP Egbetokun to address NPF pensioners’ plights

Tribune Online NARPON begs Tinubu, IGP Egbetokun to address NPF pensioners’ plights THE National Association of Retired Police Officers of Nigeria (NARPON), formerly known as the Association of Retired Police Officers of Nigeria (ARPON), has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to urgently address the challenges facing the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) with regard to the new pension scheme and […] NARPON begs Tinubu, IGP Egbetokun to address NPF pensioners’ plights Tribune Online

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41 h. ago Wike urges Okpebholo to prioritise Edo’s devt. over Obaseki’s probe 

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, to focus on advancing the state’s development rather than launching a probe into his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. Speaking in Benin, Edo State, Sunday evening, Wike stressed that investigating the former governor would yield […] The post Wike urges Okpebholo to prioritise Edo’s devt. over Obaseki’s probe  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago PWAN excites land buyer, achieves more plot allocation in record time

PWAN Group, Nigeria’s premier real estate network marketing and development firm, has excited buyers who subscribed to its land scheme read more PWAN excites land buyer, achieves more plot allocation in record time

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43 h. ago Don’t Probe Obaseki, Concentrate On Edo’s Dev’t, Wike Counsels Gov Okpebholo

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged the governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to concentrate on the development of the State, rather than dissipating his energy and resources to the probe of his immediate-past predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. Wike, who was speaking in Benin City, Edo State, on Sunday […]

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3 d. ago Govt House lockout incident: Okpebholo orders probe, redeployment of security officers

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the immediate redeployment of security personnel, including the Camp Commandant who were on duty at the Government House, in Benin City, yesterday, 11th July, 2025, following the controversial lockout of journalists and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from accessing the premises […] The post Govt House lockout incident: Okpebholo orders probe, redeployment of security officers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Nasarawa empowers 1,200 women with health care cover, financial training

From Abel Leonard, Lafia The Nasarawa State Human Capital Development Agency, in partnership with Chairmen of Six Local Government Areas in the state, have enrolled no fewer than 1,200 less-privileged women into the state’s Health Insurance Scheme. The gesture was part of programmes outlined by the Agency under its EmpowerHer project which is also aimed […] The post Nasarawa empowers 1,200 women with health care cover, financial training appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago After Supreme Court Victory, Okpebholo Vows To Probe Obaseki

Barely forty-eight hours after the Supreme Court affirmed his election, Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpeholo, on Friday announced that a commission of inquiry will be set up to probe the immediate-past administration of Mr Godwin Obaseki. Okpeholo disclosed this while addressing party leaders, youths, market women, civil servants, professional bodies and other groups at […]

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4 d. ago Oshiomhole Calls For Obaseki’s Probe Following Okpebholo’s Supreme Court Victory

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has called on Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, to launch an investigation into the administration of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. Speaking during an event to celebrate the Supreme Court’s affirmation of Okpebholo’s election  on Friday, Oshiomhole claimed there were questionable financial dealings under Obaseki’s leadership, particularly concerning the Radisson Hotel project and […] The post Oshiomhole Calls For Obaseki’s Probe Following Okpebholo’s Supreme Court Victory appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago EFCC urges Gombe residents to join fight against investment fraud, others

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called on Nigerians, particularly residents of Gombe State, to join the Commission’s fight against growing trend of investment fraud, ponzi schemes, and virtual asset-related scams. The appeal was made by the Gombe Zonal Director of the EFCC, Mr Sa’ad Hanafi Sa’ad, who spoke […] The post EFCC urges Gombe residents to join fight against investment fraud, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Nigerian exporters demand a shift from promissory notes to export certificates

The call for a fundamental overhaul of Nigeria’s export incentive scheme is growing louder, with leading exporters advocating for an read more Nigerian exporters demand a shift from promissory notes to export certificates

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6 d. ago Former Real Madrid Coach, Ancelotti Bags Jail Term For Tax Evasion

Former Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has been handed a one-year prison sentence for tax fraud. The current Brazil national team manager failed to pay tax on image rights revenues in 2014, when the Italian was at the Spanish side, according to a statement. Ancelotti was at Real Madrid for two stints, first from 2013 […] The post Former Real Madrid Coach, Ancelotti Bags Jail Term For Tax Evasion appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Senate Launches Nationwide Probe To Protect Nigerians From Ponzi Schemes

The Nigerian Senate has directed its joint committees to investigate Ponzi scheme operations across all geopolitical zones following rising concerns over financial scams like the collapsed Crypto Bullion Exchange (CBEX). This decision followed a motion moved by Senators Adetokunbo Abiru (APC, Lagos East) and Osita Izunaso (APC, Imo West), who cited the devastating financial losses […] The post Senate Launches Nationwide Probe To Protect Nigerians From Ponzi Schemes appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Senate launches probe into ₦1.3tn CBEX scam, vows to tackle rampant Ponzi schemes

The Senate has resolved to investigate the activities of Ponzi schemes across the country, following the collapse of the Crypto read more Senate launches probe into ₦1.3tn CBEX scam, vows to tackle rampant Ponzi schemes

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6 d. ago EFCC Probes Undeclared $29,000 Cash Intercepted At Lagos Airport

Operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have commenced the investigation of one Rajesh Kumar arrested by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for allegedly failing to declare the sum of $29,000 in his possession at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Kumar was intercepted by Customs operatives during a routine check on Wednesday, […]

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6 d. ago Flooding: Rivers govt to prosecute illegal reclamation of wetlands

Tribune Online Flooding: Rivers govt to prosecute illegal reclamation of wetlands Following recent warning by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other regulatory bodies listing Rivers State among flood prone states in Nigeria, the state government has warned that it would prosecute offenders of illegal reclamation of wetlands. The warning came in the the light of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) deploying teams to […] Flooding: Rivers govt to prosecute illegal reclamation of wetlands Tribune Online

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