4 h. ago South Africa Flags Possible Coup Threat As Gov’t Assures Citizens Of Ongoing Surveillance

South Africa’s Minister in the Presidency for State Security, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has confirmed that the threat of a possible coup d’état has been formally listed among the country’s key national risks in its National Security Strategy for 2024–2028. Speaking to journalists at Parliament after the budget vote debate in the National Assembly, Ntshavheni stressed that […]

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4 h. ago Kigali summit applauds African icons for promoting peace, nation building

The 2025 edition of the 100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit wrapped up in Kigali, Rwanda, with the read more Kigali summit applauds African icons for promoting peace, nation building

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6 h. 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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6 h. ago Activist Adeyanju Urges Tinubu To Fix Health Sector, Build World

Human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju has tasked President Bola Tinubu to take urgent steps to reform Nigeria’s health care system and build a world-class hospital in the country. Adeyanju described absence of such health facility in the country as “a national emergency” and “a shame too much to bear.” In a statement posted on his […]

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7 h. ago “With Just Davido, TG Omori, I Don’t Need Promotion For My Next Hit” – Terry G

Nigerian singer Terry G has expressed strong confidence in his upcoming song “Kolomala,” saying it has the potential to become a major hit with minimal industry input. In a post on his X (formerly Twitter) page on Tuesday, the eccentric artist claimed that with just a few key collaborations, “Kolomala” would achieve success without the […] The post “With Just Davido, TG Omori, I Don’t Need Promotion For My Next Hit” – Terry G appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Actress Mary Njoku raises alarm after experience with fake drug

By Seyi Babalola Mary Remmy Njoku, a well-known Nollywood actress and producer, has expressed worries about the competency of pharmaceuticals in Nigeria following a recent food poisoning incident on a film set. In an Instagram post, the actress expressed concern over suspected bogus medications circulating in the nation. Njoku described how she bought Imodium, a […] The post Actress Mary Njoku raises alarm after experience with fake drug appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Investors Lose $100m As 15 Startups Shut Down After Raising Funds

Nigeria’s tech ecosystem is reeling from a wave of high-profile startup shutdowns, with at least 15 venture-backed companies closing shop after collectively raising over $100 million in funding. From fintech and edtech to health tech and logistics, startups that once dazzled investors and attracted top global talents have found themselves unable to scale, unable to […]

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7 h. ago Dangote: Nigeria’s Petrol Consumption Is 33m Litres Daily, Not 50m Litres/day

There is an  ongoing controversy over the actual volume of Nigeria’s daily petrol consumption, with experts and industry stakeholders holding differing views amid claims of data inflation by the Dangote Group president, Alhaji Aliko Dangote. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) estimates the nation’s petrol consumption at around 50 million litres daily, […]

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7 h. ago Medical tourism: $7bn leaving Nigeria annually due to lack of trust – NMA

By John Ogunsemore The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) says the country loses $7 billion annually on medical tourism because of a lack of trust in the local health system. Vice President of NMA, Dr. Benjamin Olowojebutu, said this as a guest on Arise News on Tuesday evening, days after former President Muhammadu Buhari died in […] The post Medical tourism: $7bn leaving Nigeria annually due to lack of trust – NMA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Oyegun blames APC for nation’s rising insecurity, hunger, gets ADC card in Edo

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie Oyegun, yesterday, blamed the ruling party for the hunger and starvation in the country. He also blamed the APC led- government for its inability to tackle the rising insecurity in the country, especially in Benue and other states, saying […] The post Oyegun blames APC for nation’s rising insecurity, hunger, gets ADC card in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Buhari: UN, EU, Saudi, Moroccan kings, Etsu Nupe pay tributes

The entire world literally stood still for the late Nigerian president, Muhammad Buhari, whose remains were laid to rest, yesterday. Major global bodies and leaders paid glowing tribute and eulogised his sterling qualities.  The roll call included the UN Secretary-General António Guterres, the European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al […] The post Buhari: UN, EU, Saudi, Moroccan kings, Etsu Nupe pay tributes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 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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20 h. ago African leaders demand climate justice, accountability for socio

Nnimmo Bassey, Director, Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), has slammed the Conference of Parties (COP) process, saying it has read more African leaders demand climate justice, accountability for socio-economic growth

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21 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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22 h. ago Entertainment Lifestyle Destroyed 2Baba, Annie Idibia’s Marriage – Baba Fryo

Veteran Nigerian musician Baba Fryo has shared his thoughts on the highly publicized collapse of the marriage between iconic singer 2Baba and his ex-wife, actress Annie Idibia. According to Fryo, their shared lifestyle within the entertainment industry played a major role in the breakdown of their union. Speaking on the recent episode of the Honest […] The post Entertainment Lifestyle Destroyed 2Baba, Annie Idibia’s Marriage – Baba Fryo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Enugu rejigs facilities to host 2026 national sports festival

The Enugu State Government has reaffirmed its readiness to host the 2026 National Sports Festival, with major infrastructural upgrades already read more Enugu rejigs facilities to host 2026 national sports festival

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26 h. ago The Alternative Bank, NCX move to reshape commodities trade, tackle food insecurity

In a move set to reshape the nation’s commodities market, The Alternative Bank (AltBank) has announced a strategic partnership with read more The Alternative Bank, NCX move to reshape commodities trade, tackle food insecurity

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28 h. ago Five major national events postponed over public holiday in honour of Buhari’s burial

Tribune Online Five major national events postponed over public holiday in honour of Buhari’s burial These are the major national events postponed over the holiday in honour of Buhari’s burial in Daura today. Five major national events postponed over public holiday in honour of Buhari’s burial Tribune Online

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28 h. ago Trachoma: Senegal becomes 25th world nation to eradicate major health threat

Tribune Online Trachoma: Senegal becomes 25th world nation to eradicate major health threat Senegal had already eliminated Guinea worm disease in 2004. Trachoma: Senegal becomes 25th world nation to eradicate major health threat Tribune Online

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28 h. ago Nigeria lacks expertise needed to handle Buhari’s health – Femi Adesina

Former presidential spokesperson Femi Adesina has said the late Muhammadu Buhari could have died long ago if he had relied on Nigerian hospitals to manage his health. In the wake of the former president’s death, Adesina, who spoke during Channels Television’s coverage of the burial, added that Nigeria lacks the expertise needed to handle Buhari’s […] The post Nigeria lacks expertise needed to handle Buhari’s health – Femi Adesina appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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