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The Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP) has reached a new milestone in its quest to actualize Universal Health Coverage (UHC) across Rivers State. In a strategic move to sensitize and enroll more citizens, the agency recently took its health insurance advocacy to Rivers State University (RSU) during a comprehensive medical outreach program. Led […]

Top 10 African Countries with the Highest Interest Rates in July 2026 Central banks across Africa have continued to employ aggressive monetary policy tightening throughout 2026 to curb sticky inflation, stabilize volatile local currencies, and manage heavy sovereign debt burdens. For global investors and local businesses, these high interest rates present a complex landscape of […]

The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) Plc has delivered a stellar financial performance for the first half of 2026, posting an impressive pre-tax profit of N14.76 billion. In tandem with this remarkable milestone, the Group’s Board of Directors has declared an interim dividend of N1.30 per ordinary share for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026. […]

As we head into August 2026, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) presents a complex landscape for investors. The broader macroeconomic environment continues to be shaped by dual pressures: volatile global oil prices and persistent domestic interest rate hikes. While these headwinds have induced market volatility, they have also carved out attractive entry points for discerning investors […]

The highly offensive chant directed at Emmanuel Adebayor by Arsenal fans served as the primary catalyst for one of the most famous and controversial goal celebrations in Premier League history. [1] The Context of the Chant The Match: The chant was prominently used on September 12, 2009, during a match between Manchester City and Arsenal […]

Big Brother has announced a major twist in the BBNaija Season 11 house, revealing that housemates will compete in gender-based teams throughout several activities. Read more: Full List: Meet 24 housemates of BBNaija season 11 Addressing the contestants, Biggie said the house would be split into two groups — the ladies and the guys — […]

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to step aside before the 2027 general election, saying Nigeria requires a more energetic and capable leader to tackle its worsening economic hardship and security challenges. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Obi argued that Tinubu’s administration has […]

…as NWC knocks out gov’s men By Dayo Johnson, Akure The attempt by the Ondo State All Progressive Congress , APC, leadership, led by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to impose a consensus arrangement for legislative tickets ran into stiff opposition from the start. Trouble began after reports emerged that the party’s national secretariat rejected the governor’s […]

By Efe Onodjae Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, has said Nigeria’s political parties lack ideology, adding that politicians accused of corruption appear to be absolved once they defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Obi dismissed suggestions that the endorsement of President Bola Tinubu by almost all the […]

A female assistant referee suffered a concussion after she was knocked to the ground while attempting to separate players during a pre-season friendly between French club Metz and Dutch side Fortuna Sittard. According to the BBC, the incident occurred in the 40th minute after two opposing players confronted each other following a shirt-pulling incident, prompting […]

The Nigerian Army has arrested Private Mohammed Yusuf, a soldier who was recently declared wanted over allegations of illegally supplying military uniforms and other military accoutrements to terrorists and criminal elements.The suspect was apprehended by troops of the 7 Provost Group of Operation HADIN KAI at Jidari Bus Stop in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Saturday, […]

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure that victims of insecurity across the country receive equal attention, warning against what it described as a pattern of selective response to kidnapping and violent attacks.In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party questioned the government’s efforts […]