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July 21, 2026

Niger: NiCare enrols 121,000 vulnerable residents in insurance scheme

NiCare chief said the beneficiaries included 80,230 vulnerable persons enrolled in the Basic Health Care Provision Fund Vulnerable Group Programme.

Patients in the hospital
July 21, 2026

Court orders EFCC to serve defence with Imoke’s summary of statement

The FCT High Court, Apo Division, has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to serve the defence with the summary of the statement of former Governor Liyel Imoke.

Liyel Imoke
July 21, 2026

Gunshots rend air as NURTW factions clash over Osogbo motor park

The police command in Osun says it has restored normalcy in Osogbo after a clash between two factions of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).

NURTW
July 21, 2026

Bayelsa United resume training for NNL target NPFL return

Bayelsa United FC of Yenagoa resumed preparations for the 2026/2027 Nigeria National League season on Monday, aiming for promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League.

July 21, 2026

Abia partners SON to boost export readiness, tackle counterfeit products

The Abia government says it has partnered the Standard Organisation of Nigeria to prepare local entrepreneurs for exports and tackle counterfeit and substandard products.

Otti signing document
July 21, 2026

Enugu extends health insurance to traders for affordable healthcare services

The Enugu State Agency for Universal Health Coverage has extended the health insurance scheme to traders to enable them to access affordable and quality healthcare services.

Enugu State Agency for Universal Health Coverage
July 20, 2026

2027: YPP unveils Lagos secretariat 

Mr Filani said the party was committed to rescuing Nigeria through purposeful leadership.

Young Progressives Party
July 20, 2026

Sokoto trains livestock farmers on artificial insemination

Mr Abubakar said the initiative would strengthen breeders’ capacity.

Sokoto trains livestock farmers on artificial insemination
July 20, 2026

NAFDAC nabs two fake alcohol merchants in Lagos

He urged operators dealing in regulated products to comply with all NAFDAC regulatory requirements.

NAFDAC nabs two fake alcohol merchants in Lagos
July 20, 2026

Kano begins second round of maternal, neonatal tetanus elimination campaign

He said the teams vaccinated 1,339,871 women out of the 1,388,396 targeted. 

Kano State