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July 8, 2026

Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of Yuguda as AMCON chairman

Mr Tinubu said that Mr Yuguda’s nomination was necessitated by the exit of the immediate past chairman of the corporation’s board.

Lamido Yuguda and AMCON logo
July 8, 2026

Use profit of South African companies in Nigeria to compensate xenophobia victims, Oshiomhole tells Tinubu govt

Mr Oshiomhole stated, “This does not require any further investigation because the facts are self-evident.”

Nigerians evacuated from South Africa
July 8, 2026

Defence diplomacy strengthens Nigeria’s security, says CDI

Mr Undiandeye said defence diplomacy also contributed to global peace and collective security while advancing the national interests of participating countries.

CDI Lt.-Gen. Emmanuel Undiandeye
July 8, 2026

EFCC arraigns ex-Port Harcourt Refinery Ltd MD over alleged money laundering 

The EFCC, in the charge marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/360/2026, named Mr Dikko and Masterpiece Projects & Investment Ltd as first and second defendants.

Ex-MD of PHRC Ahmed Dikko.
July 8, 2026

2026 hajj most successful in Kano pilgrims board’s history: DG

Mr Ibrahim-Matawalle said the board effectively managed challenges relating to pilgrims’ luggage despite operational difficulties at Saudi airports.

Hajj pilgrims arriving in Nigeria
July 8, 2026

Only 22 million out of 240 million Nigerians on health insurance, says NHIA

The National Health Insurance Authority says the number of Nigerians enrolled in health insurance has risen to more than 22 million.

Crowd of patients at hospital
July 8, 2026

Fake solar panels in Nigeria could cause fire outbreaks, experts warn

The experts gave the warning in separate interviews on Wednesday, urging consumers to buy only genuine products from authorised dealers.

Solar panels in residential place
July 8, 2026

Enugu: Police impound 195 vehicles for registration, number plate violations

The police command in Enugu has impounded 195 vehicles for registration and number plate violations.

police commissioner, Mamman Giwa,
July 8, 2026

Nwifuru enrols 200 people with sickle cell disease in Ebonyi health insurance scheme

The Better Health for Rural Women, Children and Internally Displaced Persons Foundation has enrolled 200 people with sickle cell disease in the state’s health insurance scheme.

Mrs Nwifuru
July 8, 2026

Kano emerges Nigeria’s top state in BHCPF enrolment for Q1 2026

Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency has emerged as Nigeria’s best-performing agency in the Basic Health Care Provision Fund enrolment.

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State