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Wike launches health insurance scheme for FCT inmates, 1,500 to benefit

Nigeria, May 20 -- The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has launched a free health insurance enrolment and medical outreach programme for inmates across correctional centres in Abuja, b... Read More


Three court-sacked Plateau PDP lawmakers resurface on APC tickets as primaries unsettle incumbents

Nigeria, May 20 -- Barely two years after the Court of Appeal voided their 2023 elections to the National Assembly, at least three Plateau politicians have obtained tickets to try again, this time, on... Read More


How economic reforms muted Middle East pressures, energy price surge in Nigeria - CBN

Nigeria, May 20 -- The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, said the impact of the United States/Israel and Iran conflict on Nigeria's economy has been largely limited, attr... Read More


Nigeria's gross external reserve drops slightly to $49.49 billion - CBN

Nigeria, May 20 -- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said Nigeria's gross external reserves stood at $49.49 billion as of 15 May, providing an import cover of 9.04 months for goods and services. CBN ... Read More


Nigerian govt begins payment of stipends for BEA scholars

Nigeria, May 20 -- The Nigerian government has commenced the payment of outstanding 2025 allowances to Nigerian students studying abroad under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship progr... Read More


NHRC trains staff on digital human rights abuses

Nigeria, May 20 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday held a workshop for its staff members to combat human rights violations in the digital space. According to the Executive Se... Read More


NDC screens, clears Peter Obi for presidential primaries

Nigeria, May 20 -- The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has screened and cleared Peter Obi to contest the party's presidential primary ahead of the 2027 general elections. NDC's screening committee,... Read More


MUSIC REVIEW: Chike sounds wounded, honest and deeply human on 'Pity My Soul'

Nigeria, May 20 -- When Chike posted the cryptic words 'Pity my soul' on social media, many assumed it was a subtle response to the intense public attention surrounding his alleged connection to the b... Read More


BOOK REVIEW: Inside Yakubu Gowon's "My Life of Duty and Allegiance", By Mathew Hassan Kukah

Nigeria, May 20 -- I consider being asked to review this monumental book a great honour which I do not take lightly. The size of the book may look intimidating, at over 800 pages but believe me when I... Read More


Desmond Elliott withdraws from APC primary, alleges intimidation of supporters

Nigeria, May 20 -- Lagos State House of Assembly member, Desmond Elliott, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Surulere Constituency I seat, alleging that hi... Read More