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Defence/Security

Troops foil ISWAP attack on military base in Borno, destroy logistics

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A decisive military operation in Borno successfully repelled a coordinated ISWAP attack on a forward base, neutralizing two vehicle-borne explosives and inflicting significant terrorist casualties. The subsequent counter-operation critically degraded the group’s capabilities by seizing a substantial cache of weapons, ammunition, and vital logistics. This outcome underscores the heightened operational readiness and effective joint-force coordination of Nigerian troops, which prevented any breach of the base. The action represents a strategic setback for ISWAP’s operational freedom while reinforcing security and stability

General News

Enugu UHC Agency pays N270m to 276 PHCs for healthcare services – Official

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Enugu State has demonstrated a scalable, high-impact model for achieving Universal Health Coverage by strategically investing N270 million to provide comprehensive care for over 53,000 vulnerable citizens at an effective cost of just N1,000 per person per month. The program’s success is underpinned by a robust digital infrastructure ensuring transparency and a revitalized network of primary healthcare centers, making quality care widely accessible. This operational efficiency, evidenced by prompt provider payments and 24/7 administrative support, has fostered strong partnerships

General News

UHC : Yobe enrols over 287,000 persons into health insurance

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Yobe State has enrolled over 287,000 individuals in its health insurance scheme, a significant step toward Universal Healthcare Coverage, yet this represents less than 10% of the state’s population, highlighting a critical coverage gap. The agency is strategically pivoting its 2026 communications to target the informal sector, recognizing this as essential for inclusive growth. Concurrently, it is strengthening system integrity through rigorous data validation and provider assessments to ensure transparency and quality. This underscores a dual focus on accelerating enrollment while

General News

NGF mourns Bayelsa Dep. Gov, commiserates with Diri, family

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The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has expressed profound shock and solidarity following the sudden death of Bayelsa State’s Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, due to a medical emergency. This loss represents a significant political and administrative blow, prompting unified condolences from national leadership to the state’s government and the bereaved family. The core insight underscores the fragility of governance structures and the immediate need for continuity planning. Ultimately, the event highlights how sudden personal tragedies within leadership demand both institutional resilience and collective national

General News

Yobe emerges best state in 2025 PHC Leadership Challenge, wins $1.2m prizes

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Yobe State has been recognized as Nigeria’s top performer in primary healthcare, winning a total of $1.2 million for its excellence in quality of care and patient satisfaction. This award is part of a strategic national initiative, backed by major government and international partners like the NGF and the Gates Foundation, designed to foster competition and accountability among states to improve grassroots health outcomes. The program’s structure incentivizes performance across all geopolitical zones, with significant financial prizes awarded to zonal winners and runners-up.

Defence/Security

COAS tasks 3,439 recruits on loyalty, discipline

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The Nigerian Army has formally inducted 3,439 new soldiers, emphasizing their critical role in confronting national security threats and reinforcing manpower. The leadership underscored that these recruits, molded through six months of intensive training, must now uphold core military virtues—loyalty, discipline, and professionalism—in safeguarding territorial integrity. A key directive is to operationalize these standards by respecting human rights and maintaining integrity in all deployments. This graduation signifies both a strategic boost to national security and a reaffirmation of the institution

General News

States budgetted ₦2.36trn for health in 2025 – NGF

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Nigeria’s 36 states have collectively prioritized health, increasing their combined budget to ₦2.36 trillion for 2025, with a dedicated 30% for primary healthcare (PHC). This strategic, leadership-driven investment—up from ₦831 billion in 2022—is already yielding measurable results, including reduced maternal mortality and the revitalization of thousands of PHC facilities. The Nigeria Governors’ Forum is institutionalizing this progress through public scorecards to ensure accountability and transparency for commitments

General News

Zamfara wins $0.5m prize for best healthcare in North-West

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Zamfara State has won a $500,000 award for being the top performer in primary healthcare within Nigeria’s North-West zone, validating its declared health sector emergency. This victory is part of a national, multi-donor leadership challenge designed to incentivize states through competition and sustainable financing. The program demonstrates that focused political commitment and leadership can rapidly improve healthcare outcomes, even in challenging regions. Zamfara’s success, alongside other state awards totaling $6.1 million, provides a replic

Economy/Business

NGX Weekly Review: Investors rake in N1.54trn gain

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The Nigerian stock market posted strong gains for the week, with the All-Share Index rising 1.63% and adding N1.542 trillion in investor wealth, despite notable sectoral weakness in Banking, Oil & Gas, and Sovereign Bonds. Market activity was dominated by the Financial Services and ICT industries, which together drove over half of the total trading volume. While the number of advancing stocks slightly outnumbered decliners, the market exhibited selective momentum, with significant losses concentrated in specific companies like E

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