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Lara Adejoro Many Lagos residents seeking to enrol in the National Health Insurance Authority scheme have been left stranded for weeks, following persistent system failures that have halted new registrations in Lagos. Prospective enrollees told our correspondent they have repeatedly been turned back at the NHIA office in Lagos as officials cite a server problem that makes it impossible to process their data. Our correspondent gathered that hundreds of residents who arrived at the NHIA Lagos office in Yaba spent long hours in queues over the past month, only to be told that their National Identification Numbers could not be…

Nigeria’s Flamingos arrived in Morocco for the 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup with soaring optimism, a seasoned coach, and a perfect run of pre-tournament form, Soccernet.ng reports. Yet, by the end of their campaign, the story had soured into one of disappointment and regret. Head coach Bankole Olowookere, in his third World Cup in charge, had reason to dream big. He led Nigeria to a historic bronze medal in India in 2022 and reached the quarterfinals in the Dominican Republic in 2024. Salute To Almighty GodSalute To NigeriaSalute To FIFASalute To NFFSalute To NigeriansSalute To The entire players…

Tolu Arokodare started and scored for Wolves, but it was bit enough… Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare scored for Wolverhampton in their 4-3 loss to Chelsea at the Molineux, Soccernet.ng reports. Arokodare returned to Wolves’ starting lineup when they welcomed Chelsea to the Molineux for their EFL Cup round of 16 fixture. Going into the game, Wolves were on a five-game winless streak, with their last victory coming in September against Everton in the EFL Cup. That was the game that Arokodare scored his first goal for Wolves. Tolu Arokodare signs for Wolves (Photo credit: Wolves X) Unfortunately for Wolves,…

The Rivers State Ministry of Sports has intervened in a disturbing case involving the alleged sexual assault of a 13-year-old female student at the Real Madrid Football Academy in Elekahia, Port Harcourt. The suspect, a 17-year-old classmate of the victim, was handed over to the police by the Commissioner of Sports, Christopher Green. The handover followed a meeting convened by the commissioner, which included the alleged victim, the suspect, their parents, and the school management. According to Uche Sampson, the elder brother of the alleged victim, the incident occurred on October 22, 2025. He stated that the suspect allegedly attacked…

Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to the defection of the member representing Maradun Constituency in the House of Assembly, Marahazu Faru, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). A statement issued by the State Publicity Secretary of PDP, Haliru Andi, said the party respects the lawmaker’s personal choice, adding that it was not surprised. “History has shown that those who put personal interest above the collective will of the people often find themselves on the wrong side of history. The PDP remains the only party with a genuine commitment to the rescue and rebuilding of…

Bitcoin is trading with a bearish bias, holding around $108,850 despite improved global crypto sentiment and fresh political and industry developments. the opposition party of Germany pushed to classify BTC as a national asset. Whereas, AI-focused miner TeraWulf announced a $500 million fundraise, and Binance unveiled a transparency partnership with Bubblemaps. The Federal Reserve’s rate cut to 4.00% from 4.25% added short-term volatility, with traders eyeing $108,900 as Bitcoin’s key support zone.Germany’s Opposition Pushes to Recognize Bitcoin as National AssetThe largest opposition party of Germany, Alternative for Germany (AfD), has proposed recognizing BTC as a strategic national asset. It’s urging…

Felix Oloyede The National Coordinator of the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain, Dr Abdu Mukhtar, has revealed that Nigeria currently imports approximately 99 per cent of its medical devices, 70 per cent of its essential medicines, and 100 per cent of its vaccines. He stated this in Lagos on Tuesday while delivering the keynote address at the Scientific Products Association of Nigeria Conference and Exhibition, tagged SPAN Innovation 2025, with the theme “Science, Laboratory and Sustainable National Development.” “We import 70 per cent of our essential medicines, 99 per cent of medical devices, and nearly 100 per…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the full schedule for the African qualifiers of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Inter-Continental Play-off tournament, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria’s Super Eagles will open the mini-tournament against Gabon in Rabat, Morocco. The tournament, scheduled for 13–16 November 2025, will see Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon, and DR Congo battle for the right to represent Africa in the Inter-Continental Play-offs in March 2026. Tolu Arokodare, Simon Moses and Wilfred Ndidi of Nigeria during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Amavubi of Rwanda. Photo by Akpan Nsidibe Copyright:…

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State is on the brink of collapse following the defection of Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The move has triggered a major realignment of political forces in the northern senatorial district. Jarigbe, who represents Cross River North District in the Senate, officially joined the APC after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he pledged loyalty to the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda and Governor Bassey Otu’s administration. His defection has since sparked a coordinated exodus of top PDP figures across the senatorial zone, marking…

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) is currently having its tracks trailed over claims circulating on social media suggesting it misappropriated funds received from FIFA and CAF, Soccernet.ng reports. Over the past few months, it has become evident that Nigerian football has tanked across all levels, bar the Super Falcons. The Nigerian male and female youth teams have struggled. Even the Super Eagles needed a last game to redeem their chances of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup, and now, the U-17 female team have been knocked out of the World Cup at the group stage. FIFA, CAF, and the Federal…