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Lara Adejoro The Federal Government, on Wednesday, approved the disbursement of N32.8bn from the Basic Health Care Provision Fund to support primary healthcare programmes in the first quarter of the 2025 fiscal year. The funds will be distributed through the National Health Insurance Authority, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System. The FG also said it will approve a new set of governance guidelines for the BHCPF at the 10th BHCPF Ministerial Oversight Committee meeting. While reaffirming the government’s commitment to strengthening the…

Photo credit: casspernyovest/Instagram South African rapper Cassper Nyovest has released the visuals for his viral hit “Kusho Bani,” keeping things sharp and stylish to match the song’s energy. The track carries a bold and confident tone, with Cassper asserting his success and brushing off critics. In lines like “Mina ngi one, bayi ten. Kea ba sliza, huh, skaba baiza” (I’m one, they are ten. I finesse them, don’t panic), he makes it clear he’s unfazed by the competition. Beyond the visuals, “Kusho Bani” has been trending on social media, especially on TikTok, where fans have turned one of its standout…

Remo Stars goalkeeper Kayode Bankole has expressed confidence that Nigeria will qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite their precarious situation at the moment, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria are in danger of missing out on a second consecutive FIFA World Cup as they sit fifth in group c of the qualifiers after picking up just three points from their first four games. They are currently four points behind Rwanda, who top the group with seven points. However, the Super Eagles can still salvage something as they have six games left in the qualifying series. Next up for Nigeria is a…

The Peoples Democratic Party has berated President Bola Tinubu and insisted that Sim Fubara remains the Governor of Rivers State despite the declaration of a state of emergency. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, stated that the Nigerian Constitution does not grant President Tinubu the authority to declare a state of emergency or dismiss the elected Governor, Deputy, and State Assembly. Recall that, Rivers State has been embroiled in political turmoil for almost two years, with former Governor Nyesom Wike and his successor, Sim Fubara, competing for control, causing a standstill…

6 hours ago The police on Wednesday arraigned a 32-year-old man, Henry Duru, before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, for allegedly stealing phones in church. Duru, whose address was not provided, is facing a three-count charge bothering on stealing. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. READ ALSO:Court remands two over alleged killing of minor in Benin… 8 hours ago Ahead of the 2027 elections, a lecturer in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Nile University of Nigeria, Dr. Iroro S. Izu, has called for the unbundling of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Speaking on…

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has called on the National Assembly to review President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, saying that the move may amount to an impeachable offense. The party described the President’s decision as unconstitutional, noting that it undermines Nigeria’s democratic institutions and constitutes a serious breach of the 1999 Constitution, which it said serves as the bedrock of Nigeria’s governance. The party, in a statement Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Muhammed Ishaq, argued that Tinubu’s suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the members of the…

Chelsea Football Club have reportedly entered the race to re-sign Super Eagles defender Ola Aina as he nears his contract expiration in Nottingham Forest, Soccernet.ng reports. The impressive performance of the 28-year-old right-back Nuno Espirito Santo’s men has piqued the interest of several Premier League clubs, particularly Manchester City, who are seeking to bolster their defensive options this summer. Although Nottingham Forest have the option to trigger another 12-month contract extension for Aina, that negotiation has been silent as they focus on their European qualification campaign. Chelsea eye Ola Aina The Stamford Bridge outfit is looking to bring Aina back…

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, swore the new Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), into office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The ceremony, which took place in the President’s office, was witnessed by Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff; Lateef Fagbemi, the Attorney general of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice; Hakeem Muri-Okunola, the Principal Private Secretary to the President; and Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. The President performed the swearing in some minutes before 3pm. Recall that Tinubu, on Tuesday night, declared a state of emergency…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Federal Capital Territory Command is enhancing its collaboration with the FCT Magistrate Court to expedite the prosecution of suspects involved in the vandalism of critical national infrastructure. This move aims to address the rising number of arrests related to the sabotage of government assets within the FCT. This was contained in a statement signed by the command’s Spokesperson, Monica Ojobi, on Wednesday. During a courtesy visit to the FCT Chief Magistrate, Elizabeth Wonni on Tuesday, the FCT Commandant of NSCDC, Dr. Olusola Odumosu, emphasised the importance of strengthening the partnership to ensure quicker…

Some elders in Rivers have strongly opposed the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers, arguing that the decision was made hastily and is not a viable solution to restore normalcy. In a national broadcast, President Tinubu announced the suspension of Gov. Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and the state lawmakers due to their failure to resolve political differences. The President also cited the destruction of pipelines by suspected militants as a contributing factor to the declaration. However, High Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe, a chieftain of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), while speaking with the News Agency of…