In a move towards affordable health care, the Akwa Ibom Health Insurance Agency has set a target of 500,000 enrollees by next year to expand access to healthcare services to people across all sectors and to reduce out-of-pocket expenditure in medical care. Already, it has over 165,000 people who...
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Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has expressed satisfaction with the standard of facilities and level of preparedness at the Victor Attah International Airport Uyo, ahead of the commencement of international flights Keyamo noted that Akwa Ibom State is already ahead of the planned take-off scheduled for...
Akwa Ibom State Government has announced the completion of its industrial park which is well equipped with modern amenities to fast-track entrepreneurship that would create hundreds of jobs in the state. Located on a 250-hectare facility with a dedicated customs checkpoint and a logistics hub, it has reduced the...
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has declared that transparency and fairness will be the guiding principles in the ongoing recruitment of 10,000 workers into the state civil service, warning against any form of secret hiring or political interference. The governor made the position clear as the state prepares to...
Bauchi State Government has commenced a comprehensive review of its Tourism Policy, a strategic move coming ahead of the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with tourism investors attracted during the Bauchi Economic Summit. The Commissioner for Tourism, Alhaji Abdul Hassan, disclosed this while speaking with journalists from...
A grassroots politician, House of Representatives Rivers Caucus leader, Hon Dum Dekor has bagged the 2025 Leadership award in ‘Constituents Empowerment ‘. The award was bestowed on the seasoned politician by Centre for Credible Leadership and Citizens Awareness CCLCA in conjunction with Naijablitznews and Hellosis on Wednesday in Abuja....
Four crew members narrowly escaped death on Tuesday evening after a light aircraft operated by Skypower Express crash-landed at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, Imo State. The aircraft, a Cessna 172 with registration number 5N-ASR, ran into trouble at about 6:58 p.m. while approaching Runway 17, prompting...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to prioritise transparency and public trust in its efforts to reform Nigeria’s tax system, following reports of a tax cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Nigeria and France. In a statement posted on his verified X...
Office of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has accused operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of carrying out coordinated raids on his offices and private residences in Abuja and Kebbi State. In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed...
Arewa Joint Initiative for Peace has condemned what it described as a coordinated smear campaign against the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, accusing the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) of engaging in divisive and unpatriotic conduct. Addressing a press conference in Kaduna on Tuesday, the group...
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, has outlined key priorities aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s electoral system, with emphasis on electoral reform, infrastructure development and voter education, during his maiden interactive meeting with the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters. The meeting, held at Room...
Nigeria’s growing security challenges took centre stage on Wednesday as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) led coordinated protests across several states, calling on authorities to move swiftly from promises to concrete action. The demonstrations, which drew support from various civil society organisations, were aimed at drawing attention to the...
Preparations are rife for the 2025 edition of the annual global December retreat of the Deeper Life Bible Church, with the theme, “The Great Redemption Power.” The event is scheduled for December 24 to 28 at various designated centres in Lagos and Deeper Life campgrounds in other states and...
Kogi State governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo on Tuesday in Lokoja the state capital, said security reforms recently introduced by President Bola Tinubu is yielding results across the country, including the recovery of a large stockpile of arms and ammunition in his state. The governor thanked the National Security Adviser,...
Paris Saint-Germain’s historic season received global recognition on Tuesday night as FIFA officially unveiled its 2025 The Best Men’s and Women’s 11 at a glittering ceremony in Doha, Qatar. Fresh from winning their first-ever UEFA Champions League title, PSG dominated the men’s selection, with six players from their title-winning...
All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Alwan Hassan, has launched a scathing criticism of officials who served under former President Muhammadu Buhari, claiming that the vast majority of them should be facing jail time over alleged abuse of power and corruption. Hassan made the remarks during an interview on Channels...
Barely 24 hours after formally defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and pledging support for Governor Nasir Idris’ second-term ambition, Almustapha Malami has been appointed as the General Manager of the Kebbi State Geographic Information System (KEBGIS). Almustapha is the younger brother of former Attorney-General of the Federation...
Football fans planning to experience the 2026 FIFA World Cup have something to smile about as world football’s governing body has announced a new, lower-priced ticket category aimed squarely at loyal supporters. FIFA revealed on Tuesday that it has introduced “Supporter Entry Tier” tickets, priced at $60, following weeks...
The former Governor of Niger State and Chairman of the former Governors’ Forum, Babangida Aliyu, declared that, the current political trajectory of Nigeria under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the country is systematically and dangerously sliding into a one-party state. Speaking on behalf of the forum during an...
On Tuesday evening, Pope Leo visited a concert organised by the Pontifical Paul VI School in Villa Barberini. After the concert was over, the Pope offered his blessing to the children and their families, encouraging them to pray together and to open their hearts to recognise God’s presence. The...