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Agency The Yobe State Government, in collaboration with UNICEF, has commenced the enrolment of 2,550 less-privileged individuals for free healthcare services. Executive Secretary of the Yobe State Contributory Healthcare Management,Dr Babagana Tijjani, said this while supervising the exercise in Damaturu on Thursday. He said that 150 poor and vulnerable persons were selected from each of the 17 Local Government Areas of the state to benefit from the programme. Tijjani explained that the provision of free healthcare services to the less privileged was part of efforts to achieve Universal Health Coverage, in line with Gov. Mai Mala Buni’s health policy. According…

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Senate President, Senator David Mark, has challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct Saturday’s nationwide bye-elections with fairness, transparency, and integrity, or risk further eroding public trust. In a goodwill message to ADC candidates contesting Senatorial, House of Representatives, and State Houses of Assembly seats in 10 states, Senator Mark reminded INEC that “all eyes are on the commission” to correct the lapses and controversies that have dogged past polls. Special Adviser on Media to the former Senate President, Paul Mumeh, in a statement, quoted him as…

In SummarySouth Africa retains its lead as Africa’s most powerful country in 2025, holding the highest global ranking among African nations at 28.North Africa dominates the top positions, with Egypt and Morocco leveraging historic influence and modern economic strategies to boost global standing.West and East Africa continue to rise, with Ghana and Kenya strengthening their political influence and economic growth to secure spots in the continental top 9.Deep Dive!!Lagos, Nigeria – Measuring a country’s complex military capability is important, but so are diplomatic alliances, economic performance, and cultural influence. Globally, the U.S. News Best Countries Report evaluates nations using five…

Ahead of Saturday’s legislative bye-elections in Karim 1, Taraba State constituency election, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed former Zamfara State Governor, Sen. Abdulaziz Yari, as chairman of the campaign council. Also appointed as co-chairmen of the campaign council were Hajiya Imam Sulaoman-Ibrahim, Senators Sani Musa, Orji Uzor Kalu, Kaka Shehu and Jim Kuta. Professor Suwaiba Saidu Ahmad is to serve as Secretary of the council. The aforementioned are part of a 60-member National Campaign Council for the election, charged with the responsibility of ensuring the party’s success at the polls. The appointment of the 60-member council was announced…

Former Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain centre-forward Mauro Icardi has praised Super Eagles and Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports. Galatasaray head coach, Okan Buruk, opted to pair the duo in the club’s attack at the start of last season before the Argentine striker suffered a cruciate ligament injury in November. Osimhen then shouldered the goalscoring responsibility at RAMS Park, leading the line as the CimBom Aslan lifted the Turkish Super Lig and League Cup titles. Victor Osimhen celebrates after scoring the second goal of his team with Mauro Icardi during the Turkish Super League derby match between Galatasaray and…

Nottingham Forest will be playing in the UEFA Europa League this season after a brilliant domestic campaign last term, although they could have secured a Champions League spot but for a dip in form towards the end, Soccernet.ng reports. There have been a few changes in the squad over the summer. The Reds have tied Morgan Gibbs-White and Ola Aina to new deals. They’ve also sold Anthony Elanga to Newcastle United and have brought in Dan Ndoye, Igor Jesus and Jair Cunha as they look to build strength in depth ahead of what could be a long season, but Nuno…

The Defence Headquarters has denied reports that bandit leader Bello Turji has surrendered to the military. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye, made this known on Thursday in Abuja during a briefing on the activities of the Armed Forces. “Simple answer to the question about terrorist leader, Bello Turji; Turji has not surrendered, we are still on the lookout for him,” he said. Turji, a wanted bandit leader operating mainly in Zamfara and Sokoto states, has been accused of masterminding several attacks on communities in the North-West. Recently, there were reports that the bandit leader had…

Agency Katsina State Government, on Wednesday, constituted a 15-member special committee to assess and address malnutrition across the state. Inaugurating the committee in Katsina, Gov. Dikko Radda said the decision followed recent reports highlighting the severity of the challenge. Radda, who joined the event virtually, said the committee was tasked with reviewing the recent Médecins Sans Frontières malnutrition report and identifying the most affected areas and households. He said the committee would also recommend urgent measures on the effective distribution of assorted grains from the government’s food reserves. The Governor expressed gratitude to Allah for the opportunity to address the…

Captain of the Super Falcons of Nigeria Rasheedat Ajibade has revealed that the government has yet to pay them the royalties promised for their WAFCON 2024 triumph, Soccernet.ng reports. Justin Madugu’s side did the unthinkable in the competition’s final against Morocco, overturning a first-half two-goal deficit to secure a 3-2 win. Ajibade was the WAFCON 2024 Player of the Tournament and gave a speech during the trophy unveiling with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging the NFF to invest in facilities that would help elevate the level of football to a higher standard, enabling the Super Falcons to compete on…

The Court of Appeal has constituted the National, State Assembly Election Petition Tribunal for the 2025 bye-elections in Kaduna State. This was made known in a statement issued on Thursday by the Election Petitions Tribunal. According to the statement, the constitution of the tribunal was in line with the powers vested in the President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice M.B. Dongban-Mensem, under Section 285 (2) & (3) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and Section 130 of the Electoral Act, 2022. It added that the Chief Judge of Kaduna State has approved the use of the High Court…