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The Federal Government on Monday announced that it has achieved significant results in the recent coordinated operation against criminals and bandits across the country. The Director General, National Orientation Agency, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, disclosed this to the media in Abuja. He said the government, under its programme themed “Disrupting Criminal Networks and Securing Communities,” has made a series of arrests, dismantling trafficking rings, and rescued kidnap victims. Given the breakdown of recent security operations, he said the Nigeria Police Force conducted 326 operations, resulting in the arrest of 2,109 suspects and the rescue of 175 kidnap victims. These operations targeted…

The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has called for the South East region to support the reelection of President Bola Tinubu in 2027, saying that it would strengthen the chances of the zone to produce the President of the country in the future. Umahi further asked the zone to resist what he described as “darkening counsel without knowledge” aimed at deceiving the people into believing that an Igbo presidency is achievable in 2027. Umahi, in a statement made available to The Guardian, said that President Tinubu has demonstrated unwavering love and fairness to the South East and called on…

Lara Adejoro The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has taken delivery of 15 containers of substandard and falsified pharmaceutical products and tomato paste imported through Onne Port in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. NAFDAC, in a press statement on Sunday, signed by its Resident Media Consultant, Sayo Akintola, noted that the fake products are “estimated to have the street value of N20.5bn.” The agency said the consignment, which comprised 11 containers of various unregistered, banned pharmaceutical products, as well as four containers of unwholesome tomato paste, was handed over at Onne Port, Port-Harcourt, on Saturday to the Director-General…

Head coach Eric Chelle believes Nigeria’s Super Eagles B are up for the challenge when they take on West African rivals Senegal on Tuesday. Nigeria’s long-awaited return to the African Nations Championship (CHAN) begins within the 24 hours with a blockbuster Group D opener against defending champions Senegal. The two continental giants are set to clash at the 15,000-capacity Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar City, with Nigeria looking to make a bold statement on their return to CHAN after missing the 2020 and 2022 editions. CHAN 2024: Nigeria’s Super Eagles B Despite the loss of several key players, including Papa Daniel,…

The lawmaker representing Ondo North Senatorial District, Senator Jide Ipinsagba, has described as mere rumour the alleged move by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to grant automatic tickets to lawmakers ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ipinsagba, who chairs the Senate Committee on Public Affairs, told newsmen that no such decision had been taken at any level, stressing that the speculation lacked merit. The Senator, however, stressed that rewarding outstanding performance was a laudable idea. He said, “As a procedural person. Anything that is not written, I don’t believe in it. It’s an insinuation. People are thinking ahead of things.…

The Kogi State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has ratified the suspension of Hon. Leke Abejude and five other members for allegedly engaging in anti-party activities and insubordination. Abejide is the House of Representatives member representing Yagba Federal Constituency, and also the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise Duties. Addressing newsmen in Lokoja on Monday, the secretary of the party, Hon. Adaji John Udale, said the suspension, as approved by the State Working Committee (SWC), took effect immediately. State Chairman of ADC, Hon. Kingsley Temitope Ogga, in his remarks, attributed the action of…

AC Milan midfielder and Nigerian youth international Victor Eletu has resolved doubts about his future at the club after signing a new contract, Soccernet.ng reports. This follows months of uncertainty over the Flying Eagles’ developmental path in Italy. A source close to the situation revealed in an exclusive interview with Africafoot that Eletu, whose previous deal was due to expire in June 2025, had begun questioning his future at Milan. Eletu’s Future At AC MIlan Despite spending several seasons training regularly with the AC Milan first team, appearing on the bench in Serie A and Europa League matches, and representing…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has outlined fresh conditions for reconciliation within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting that the party must reverse recent decisions he considers unjust, including the removal of Chief Dan Orbih as the party’s National Vice Chairman (South-South). Speaking in his monthly television interview, Wike maintained that until these grievances are addressed, the PDP should not proceed with plans for its national convention scheduled for November. “It is over for now, but there are still some things remaining,” he said. “The South-South zonal congress that was held in Calabar must be…

A Fulani herder has been killed by unidentified assailants while grazing cattle around Mounga Dosso area in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. Security analyst and counterinsurgency expert Zagazola Makama disclosed the incident on social media on Monday. According to Zagazola, the incident occurred on Sunday afternoon. The victim, later identified as Abdullahi Yusufa, was reportedly attacked and shot in the ribs and hand, with machete cuts also inflicted on his head. His death was reported to security operatives by a relative, Ardo Ibrahim Gambo, prompting immediate deployment of personnel to the scene. Yusufa was found lying lifeless…

In SummaryThe health insurance in Africa is projected to reach a market size of $28.96 billion by the end of 2025, according to Statista.Reports indicate that the average spending per capita in the health insurance market in Africa is estimated to be $21.78 in 2025.With an annual growth rate (CAGR 2025-2029) of 3.23%, the gross written premium is anticipated to result in a market volume of US$32.88bn by 2029.In global comparison, the United States is projected to generate the highest gross written premium of US$1.8tn in 2025.The Middle Eastern and African health insurance market, valued at $139.96 billion in 2024,…