The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has approved four additional Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs) for its students’ health insurance scheme. The HMOs are Healthspring, Noor, Novo and Precious, approved for the 2026 second phase of the Tertiary Institutions Social Health Insurance Programme (TISHIP). The development was announced on Wednesday …

Former National Assembly member, Ojudu Babafemi, has queried the Federal Government on how the Akure-Ado Ekiti dual carriageway project suddenly turned to a refurbished single carriageway project. The former presidential political adviser, who said that the road project was awarded as a dual carriageway, expressed disappointment that only a rehabilitated …

Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, has addressed questions surrounding the source of funds used to acquire his four private jets. Oyedepo spoke while teaching his congregation about financial success and the importance of building wealth through legitimate means. The cleric directly denied claims that he used …

The Lagos State Government has approved Thursday, August 20, 2026, as a work-free day to allow residents and visitors to take part in this year’s Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day celebration. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Idris Aregbe. According to …

Nigerian entertainer Poco Lee has reportedly been arrested in the United Kingdom over an alleged rape case, according to claims currently circulating online. The report has generated discussion on social media, with several users reacting to the alleged arrest of the singer and dancer. However, there is still limited information …

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine, with the former Wimbledon finalist admitting that he made “a huge mistake.” The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced the suspension on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, following a failed doping test recorded during an ATP event …

A 38-year-old man, Omotayo Solomon was on Wednesday arraigned before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrate’s Court for allegedly receiving a stolen Honda CRV vehicle. The defendant whose address was not given, is facing trial on a one-count charge of receiving stolen property, to which he pleaded not guilty. The Prosecutor, ASP …

Five-time Grammy winner, Angelique Kidjo, has become the first African musician to be honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. According to Billboard, kidjo was honoured at a glitzy ceremony on Tuesday at the Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, United States. The historic recognition has made …

Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom says his administration is expanding aviation sector investment in order to create more jobs and contribute to economic development. Eno said that the acquisition of the brand new Airbus – A220 aircraft and ongoing infrastructure development at the Victor Attah International Airport (VAIA) would …

  The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed several establishments in Agege and Mushin over environmental violations. LASEPA announced the enforcement in a statement posted on its official X handle on Wednesday, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The agency said the affected establishments violated environmental regulations …