General News

Ondo health insurance targets 1,000 retirees

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Ondo State is executing a strategic expansion of its health insurance scheme, targeting 1,000 retirees and aggressively enrolling informal sector workers like motorcycle riders and artisans to achieve inclusive, statewide coverage. This initiative is bolstered by critical partnerships with financial institutions and unions, a robust recruitment drive for health personnel, and a reliable, automated claims system that pays providers within 30 days. The program’s success is underpinned by a commitment to financial integrity—owing no providers since 2019—and enhanced

Elections

Central African Republic President, Touadera wins re-election, results show

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President Faustin-Archange Touadera has secured a decisive third term in the Central African Republic, following a 2023 constitutional change that removed term limits. His re-election campaign successfully leveraged a platform of improved security, achieved through controversial alliances with Russian mercenaries and Rwandan troops, alongside recent peace deals with rebel groups. The overwhelming victory margin of over 76% signals strong consolidation of power, though a modest 52% voter turnout suggests underlying political challenges remain. This outcome solidifies a

General News

Evaluating WASH Interventions’ impact in Bwari council

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Targeted WASH interventions in Bwari Area Council are successfully transforming public health by replacing unsafe water sources with reliable boreholes and rehabilitated facilities, directly benefiting over 10,000 residents. This demonstrates that coordinated partnerships between NGOs, government agencies, and faith-based organizations can effectively address systemic water and sanitation crises. The core insight is that strategic infrastructure investment, coupled with local collaboration, is a critical and replicable model for breaking the cycle of waterborne diseases in peri-urban and rural communities.

Defence/Security

Silent crime, loud consequences: The security cost of trafficking in Nigeria

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Human trafficking in Nigeria has evolved from isolated crimes into a sophisticated, transnational security threat that fuels broader criminal networks and weakens state institutions. Driven by poverty and unemployment, it systematically targets vulnerable women and youth through deception, leading to exploitation, ritual violence, and profound human suffering. The alarming scale is evidenced by thousands of rescues and hundreds of ritual killings in recent years, underscoring a silent crisis with devastating societal consequences. Ultimately, this is not merely a criminal issue but a fundamental security challenge that er

Football

AFCON 2025: Odegbami hails Super Eagles, credits Morocco’s perfect pitches 

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Segun Odegbami credits Nigeria’s resurgent, confident 4-0 AFCON victory to a critical but often overlooked factor: Morocco’s world-class playing surfaces, which enable the technical, expressive football Nigeria struggles to produce at home. He argues that immaculate pitches are a foundational requirement for elite performance, acting as a “silent hero” that unlocks player potential. This insight serves as a direct indictment of Nigeria’s poor pitch standards, which Odegbami warns will continue to

Football

AFCON 2025: Senegal, Nigeria, others seal quarter-final spots as knockout drama deepens

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The 2025 AFCON knockout stage has intensified, with six powerhouses—Senegal, Mali, Morocco, Cameroon, Egypt, and Nigeria—securing quarter-final berths through displays of grit, tactical control, and dramatic finishes. The tournament’s defining narrative is the razor-thin margin between triumph and exit, exemplified by Mali’s penalty win with ten men and Egypt’s extra-time victory. The remaining last-16 matches will finalize a compelling quarter-final lineup, setting the stage for high

Economy/Business

Replacement of FIRS with NRS 'll overhaul revenue administration – Adedeji

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Nigeria’s tax authority has been fundamentally restructured, replacing the FIRS with a new Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) to enact a complete institutional overhaul. This transformation centralizes fragmented functions into a modern, digital, and intelligence-driven system designed to boost efficiency and transparency. The NRS leadership has clarified that the legally binding reforms aim to shift the tax burden from capital and poverty to prosperity and profits, targeting an improved tax-to-GDP ratio. This strategic pivot is a critical component of the federal

General News

Banditry: Ndarani sympathises with Bago, families of victims in Agwara, Borgu attacks

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A prominent legal leader commends Niger State’s Governor Bago for his decisive response to devastating bandit attacks that killed over 30 and resulted in mass abductions. The summary underscores that effective crisis leadership combines prompt security engagement with genuine public empathy to maintain stability. Crucially, it argues that lasting security requires a unified strategy integrating traditional institutions and community stakeholders alongside state forces. The core conclusion is that overcoming such systemic violence depends on collective resolve and local collaboration as much as on governmental action.

Economy/Business

2026 budget well-planned instrument to solidify Tinubu's reform agenda – Minister

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The 2026 budget is positioned as a strategic tool to consolidate President Tinubu’s economic reforms, which the government claims are already showing early positive results like easing inflation and growing reserves. Beyond fiscal policy, the administration emphasizes direct interventions—including student loans, CNG transport initiatives, and major infrastructure projects—to translate macroeconomic gains into tangible public prosperity. A core pillar of this strategy is rebuilding public trust through transparent communication about both progress and ongoing challenges. The government also points to recent security successes and enhanced

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