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 PRESS RELEASE IGP APPLAUDS CELEBRATION OF POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR 2024 BY BAYELSA STATE GOVERNOR Reaffirms Institutional Commitment to Professionalism, Integrity, and Meritorious Advancement in Policing The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has commended the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency Senator Douye Diri, for hosting a high-level state banquet in honour of Superintendent of Police (SP) Sentome Obi, recipient of the Police Officer of the Year 2024 and IGP Integrity Award. The event, which took place on Tuesday, 23rd July 2025 in Yenagoa, symbolises a significant recognition of honour, courage, and ethical excellence in law enforcement. SP Sentome Obi, a Bayelsa native and Head of the Financial and Cybercrime Unit at Zone 16 Command, Yenagoa, earned national acclaim following his refusal of a $17,000 bribe aimed at derailing a sensitive investigation. His principled stance, executed under operational pressure, exemplifie...

 Southern China hit by chikungunya mosquito-borne outbreak China is currently facing an outbreak of chikungunya, a mosquito-borne illness, with thousands of cases reported in the southern region. As of Friday, the number of confirmed chikungunya fever cases surged to 4,014, a sharp increase since local authorities began tracking infections about two weeks ago. The city of Foshan, in Guangdong province, has been particularly hard hit by the outbreak. Chikungunya is transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitoes and typically causes fever and intense joint pain, though deaths are rare, according to the World Health Organization. Officials from China’s National Center for Disease Control and Prevention described the outbreak as “quite severe” during a news conference in Foshan. The Chinese CDC has issued recommendations to help prevent the spread of chikungunya and dengue fever, including using physical barriers such as screen doors, mosquito nets, and applying mosquito repellen...

 WWE SmackDown to host Hulk Hogan tribute with legends attending WWE is preparing a special farewell tribute to honor Hulk Hogan at Friday’s SmackDown event, with several wrestling legends expected to attend the ceremony. The tribute will take place just over a day after Hogan’s passing, with notable figures like Jimmy Hart, Sgt. Slaughter and Ted DiBiase are traveling to Cleveland to pay their respects. WWE plans to go beyond the usual 10-bell salute typically held for wrestling icons, promising a night filled with heartfelt tributes to celebrate Hogan’s larger-than-life legacy. Fans and wrestlers alike can expect an emotional evening as they remember the legendary figure who passed away at 71 from cardiac arrest in Clearwater, Florida. Tributes have already poured in from prominent personalities, including Vince McMahon, Donald Trump, Ric Flair, The Rock, and Sylvester Stallone. SmackDown is scheduled to begin at 5 PM PT.

 NFL penalizing more than 100 players for reselling Super Bowl tickets above face value, AP source says The NFL is fining around 100 players and about two dozen club employees for violating league rules by reselling Super Bowl 59 tickets above face value, according to a source familiar with the investigation. Players caught reselling their tickets will be fined one and a half times the original ticket price and will be barred from purchasing Super Bowl tickets for the next two years unless they are participating in the game. Club employees face even steeper fines, paying double the face value of the tickets they resold. In a memo obtained by The Associated Press, NFL compliance chief Sabrina Perel explained that the league’s investigation found several players and staff from multiple teams sold tickets to "bundlers" working with resellers to profit from the high demand. This practice violates a longstanding league policy outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, which ...

 EU regulator approves injectable HIV drug aimed at preventing transmission The European Medicines Agency has recommended the approval of a twice-yearly injectable drug designed to prevent HIV infection, a development that researchers believe could significantly curb transmission of the virus. The drug, lenacapavir, which will be marketed in Europe under the name Yeytuo by Gilead Sciences, was described by the agency as “highly effective” and of “major public health interest.” If the European Commission accepts this guidance, the authorization will apply across all 27 EU countries, as well as Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein. Clinical studies conducted last year showed that lenacapavir, already used to treat individuals living with HIV, was almost 100% effective in preventing transmission in both men and women. Public health officials, including Winnie Byanyima, the executive director of the United Nations AIDS agency, have described lenacapavir as a potential game changer in the...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE   PRESIDENT TINUBU MEETS CHAIRMEN OF GENCOS, PLEDGES TO RESOLVE LONGSTANDING DEBT CLAIMS   President Bola Tinubu on Friday appealed to power generation companies (GENCOs) to give the federal government more time to complete the verification and validation of longstanding debts owed to them.   During a meeting with members of the Association of Power Generation Companies, led by Col. Sani Bello (rtd), at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the President assured them of his administration's commitment to resolving the liquidity challenges in the power sector.   The Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Mrs. Olu Verheijen, disclosed that a ₦4 trillion bond programme has received anticipatory approval from President Tinubu to address the liquidity shortfall in the sector.   President Tinubu acknowledged the historic liabilities inherited from previous administrations and pledged transparency and fairness in addressing them:   "...

 This morning, we received credible intelligence from the Chairman of Elubo Sellers Association regarding dangerous food adulteration practices within the market.  The report indicated that some unscrupulous traders were mixing harmful coloring agents with spoiled yam flour to produce contaminated ‘Elubo Isu’ for unsuspecting consumers. Our KAI enforcement team immediately conducted a raid, leading to the arrest of one Mrs. Kehinde Raji who was caught engaging in this criminal activity. We commend the market leadership for bringing this critical public health issue to our attention. Preliminary reports confirm that several consumers have already suffered health complications from consuming this adulterated product. The suspect will be prosecuted in accordance with the relevant law of @lagosstategovt . #ZeroToleranceLagos.- Tokunbo Wahab.  Watch video below. 

 PRESS RELEASE  FG Launches Maiden National Self-Care Day, Urges Nigerians to Prioritize Personal Health  The Federal Government has commemorated Nigeria’s maiden National Self-Care Day, calling on citizens to take greater responsibility for their own health and wellbeing through daily personal health practices. Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister for Health & Social Welfare asserted  during the ministerial press briefing in Abuja on Thursday; emphasizing that self-care is not a luxury but a necessity in Nigeria's push for Universal Health Coverage (UHC). With the theme “Self-care: Empowering Individuals, Families and Communities for Universal Health Coverage” and the slogan “Prevent, Protect, Empower,” the Coordinating Minister emphasized that promoting self-care will not only ease the burden on the health system but also empower Nigerians to take control of their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Represented by Pharmacist Olubunmi Aribea...

Prosecutor Arrested for Using Fake Law Degree A 33-year-old man who worked as a public prosecutor has been arrested for allegedly faking his law qualifications to secure employment in the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). Luthando Nomandindi appeared before the Mthatha Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Tuesday, 22 July 2025, facing charges of fraud, forgery, and uttering. His arrest followed a thorough investigation by the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation unit, in partnership with the NPA. According to the Hawks, Nomandindi was registered at Walter Sisulu University (WSU) between 2010 and 2016 but failed to complete his LLB degree. Despite this, he allegedly submitted a fake degree certificate and forged Legal Education and Development (L.E.A.D) attendance records in 2020 to apply for the NPA’s Aspirant Prosecutor Programme. He was appointed as an aspirant prosecutor in 2021 and later promoted to public prosecutor. Investigations revealed that he had even applied ...

‎Pregnant Nurse allegedly murdered for ritual purposes in Ogbunike, Anambra State  ‎ ‎A pregnant nurse, whose identity is yet to be ascertained, has been allegedly killed for ritual purposes in Anambra  ‎ ‎The slain nurse was allegedly killed by one Mr Chiemelie Oborji(Obitex) in Umueri village, Ogbunike, in Oyi Local Government Area of the State. ‎ ‎The suspect reportedly lured the nurse to his home after lying to her that he needed her to come and treat his ailing mother. ‎ ‎A narrator in a viral Facebook video said that hardly had the woman arrived when she was butchered by the suspect, who reportedly fled the scene immediately afterwards. ‎ ‎An indigene of the community, posting under the name Iroko Ogbunike, claimed the victim’s body showed that vital organs had been removed before she was dumped in a pit near the suspect’s compound. ‎ ‎“Unconfirmed news also suggests that parts of the nurse’s body were missing, raising strong suspicions of a ritual killing. ‎ ‎“The entir...

 Seven(7) Killed as ‎Gunmen attack three communities in Imo state. ‎ ‎Gunmen, on Friday, invaded three communities of Umualoma, Ndiakunwanta and Ndiejezie in Arondizogu, Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State, killing at least seven persons. ‎ ‎It was gathered that the guπmen on a motorbike shot locals in Umualoma, Ndiakunwanta and Ndiejezie villages, leaving several people dead and several others critically injured. ‎ ‎The people who died were in different bars drinking, some were the people selling and attending to their customers.  they also shot at people who were playing a draft game to while away time.  ‎ ‎Confirming the incident in a statement on Friday, the spokesman of the State Police Command, Henry Okoye, said seven people were killed and several people were injured.

Plane Crash in Russia Kills All 50 On Board ✈️ Russia Plane Crash Kills All 50 On Board in Remote Amur Region Date: July 24, 2025 Location: Tynda, Amur Region, Russia Aircraft: Antonov An‑24 (built in 1976) Operator: Angara Airlines Fatalities: 48 (42 passengers, including 5 children, and 6 crew members). Updated to 50. ⸻ 🔺 What Happened? A tragic plane crash occurred in Russia’s far eastern Amur region when a Soviet-era Antonov An-24 aircraft operated by Angara Airlines crashed while attempting a second landing near Tynda Airport. The aircraft disappeared from radar around 1:05 PM local time, and rescue teams later discovered the charred wreckage in a forested, mountainous area about 15 km south of the airport. All 48 people on board perished. ⸻ 🌧️ Weather and Conditions: Poor weather with heavy rain and fog played a major role in the crash. Early reports suggest pilot error may also have contributed during the second landing attempt. The aircraft had reportedly made one unsuccessfu...

 13 dead, over 236 hospitalised in Niger cholera outbreak A cholera outbreak in six local government areas in Niger State, has reportedly claimed 13 lives and led to the hospitalisation of over 236 other residents. The outbreak, first reported on Sunday in the Shiroro Local Government Area, has since spread to Bosso, Minna, Magama, Bida, and Munya LGAs, with health officials confirming escalating cases across the affected councils. Sources revealed that Chanchaga (Minna), Bosso, and Shiroro were among the hardest-hit areas, prompting an emergency health response from the state government. The Commissioner for Primary Healthcare, Dr. Ibrahim Dangana, confirmed the outbreak and said the state had adopted a multi-sectoral approach to contain the spread. According to him, treatment and isolation centres had been established in each of the affected LGAs. “We have set up treatment and isolation centres to mitigate the spread, and we are also embarking on aggressive sensitisation campaign...

 FG Moves to Repatriate Stranded Nigerians from CAR The Federal Government has retrieved the passports of stranded Nigerians in the Central African Republic and is working to repatriate them.  A military-escorted vehicle has been dispatched to evacuate them from Bambari to Bangui. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is coordinating with local authorities and the workers' employers to ensure their safety, welfare, and return to Nigeria.

 UK Junior Doctors Launch Five-Day Strike Over Pay Dispute Thousands of UK junior doctors began a five-day strike on Friday after pay talks with the Labour government collapsed. Despite a 22.3% raise last year, they demand further increases to offset over 21% real-term pay cuts since 2008. PM Starmer urged an end to the strike, warning of harm to patients and added pressure on the NHS. One more photo below. 

 Yoruba Muslim Scholars Association Launched in Ibadan The Yoruba Muslim Scholars Association was officially unveiled in Ibadan to promote unity, Islamic scholarship, and community service across Yorubaland, Edo, and Delta states. President Sheikh Khidr Mustapha said the CAC-registered body will issue fatwas, conduct research, and uphold moderate Islamic teachings. He called for support from Muslim leaders and philanthropists. Key figures at the event included the Oluwo of Iwoland and top Islamic clerics.

 Suspects Confess to Abduction of Bayelsa Judge, Eight Arrested Eight suspects linked to the June 21, 2025, abduction of Justice Ebiyerin Omukoro, a Bayelsa State judge, have been paraded by security agencies in Yenagoa, detailing their roles in the crime. The suspects, comprising six males and two females, are in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), which coordinated the judge’s rescue and their arrests. Justice Omukoro was kidnapped from an eatery in the Ekeki area of Yenagoa and taken to a neighboring state, where he was held captive. The Bayelsa State Commissioner of Police, Francis Idu, and the State Director of the DSS, Adedapo Amao, presented the suspects to the public. Governor Douye Diri, during a state executive council meeting, announced that all suspects except the gang leader, who remains at large, have been apprehended. One suspect, Brodrick, an indigene of Ozobo community in Delta State, confessed to journalists during the parade that he was recruit...

 NERC to States: Slash Tariffs, Pay the Subsidy The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has warned that states cutting electricity tariffs must cover the shortfall through subsidies. This comes after Enugu State reduced Band A tariffs from N209/kWh to N160/kWh. NERC stated that states lack control over the national grid and must reflect full generation and transmission costs in their pricing or risk distorting the power market. Power firms and industry groups criticized the move, stressing that only states generating and distributing their own power can set tariffs. NERC is now engaging Enugu authorities over the decision.

  Emir of Gusau, Ibrahim Bello, Dies at 71 Emir of Gusau, Ibrahim Bello, has died at 71 after a prolonged illness. He passed away Friday in Abuja.  Governor Dauda Lawal described him as a dependable leader who worked for Zamfara's peace and progress.  Bello was appointed in 2015 and reigned for over a decade.

UK, French, and German leaders discuss Gaza after Macron supports Palestinian state.  The leaders of Britain, France, and Germany will hold an emergency call Friday to address the escalating hunger crisis in Gaza, following French President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement that France will become the first major Western power to officially recognize a Palestinian state. This move highlights divisions within the European E3 alliance over how to respond to the worsening humanitarian situation and the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. While all three countries support the idea of a Palestinian state in principle, Germany has said it has no immediate plans to follow France’s lead, which Macron intends to formalize at the United Nations General Assembly in September. Britain has also yet to make a formal recognition, though Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently acknowledged Palestinian statehood as an “inalienable right.” Starmer, Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz are set to discus...

 ICE plans to monitor more than 180,000 immigrants with ankle bracelets, report says ICE plans to significantly increase its use of electronic monitoring for immigrants, expanding from about 24,000 currently fitted with GPS ankle monitors to roughly 183,000, according to recent reports. This expansion is part of ICE’s Alternatives to Detention program, which allows migrants to remain outside detention centers while their cases are processed, often requiring regular check-ins with courts and immigration officials. Under the new guidelines, most adults in the program will be required to wear ankle monitors, while pregnant women will use GPS wrist trackers instead. While electronic monitoring might seem preferable to detention, the devices have been criticized for causing physical discomfort, including bruising and rashes, and for their unreliable battery life. The program is managed by BI Inc., a subsidiary of the private prison company GEO Group, which has a history in electronic tr...

 Chimp Crazy star Tonia Haddix arrested after another secret chimp found in her home Tonia Haddix, an exotic animal broker and star of the series Chimp Crazy, was arrested Saturday following the discovery of a chimpanzee hidden in the basement of her Missouri home just over a week earlier. Her arrest is tied to a long-running legal dispute with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) involving another chimp named Tonka. A judge ordered Haddix and her husband’s arrest for contempt of court after they allegedly failed to pay court-ordered fees to PETA. Haddix was released from Camden County jail the next day. Haddix had previously pleaded guilty to charges related to lying to a federal judge, claiming Tonka—the chimpanzee known for roles in Buddy and George of the Jungle—had died and been cremated. However, it was later revealed that Tonka was alive and being kept in her basement before being removed and placed in a sanctuary. Prosecutors say the recent discovery of a diff...

 Farewell to a Legacy 💔📺 After 34 unforgettable years, E! News is ending its run as a linear TV program officially wrapping on September 25, 2025. The show, once a cornerstone of celebrity culture, will shift to a fully digital presence. This move is part of a broader NBCUniversal restructure, with Access Hollywood and other sister programs continuing unaffected. ⁣  The nightly entertainment news program, which debuted in 1991, will continue as a digital brand. The decision to cancel the television show comes as part of a larger restructuring under Versant, a new media company formed from NBCUniversal's assets.  While the TV show is ending, E! News will continue to exist as a digital entity, with a focus on social media platforms. The show's current hosts, Keltie Knight and Justin Sylvester, will continue to be involved with the brand in some capacity. Employees were informed of the cancellation on July 24, 2025, and the final episode will air on September 25. Did you g...

 No Change in Name of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ogun Government Confirms The Ogun State Government, on Thursday, clarified that the name of Tai Solarin University of Education in Ijagun has not been changed to Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona University of Education, countering recent rumors of such a rebranding. In response to reports suggesting that the institution was renamed to honour the late monarch and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, the government emphasized that an existing institution, the Sikiru Adetona College of Education, Science and Technology in Omu, already pays tribute to the late Awujale. Reflecting on the university's history, the government stated that the Ogun State College of Education was originally established in 1977, and underwent its first name change to Tai Solarin College of Education, Science and Technology in 1994. In 2005, it was further renamed Tai Solarin University of Education, which led to controversies regarding its authority to award both N...

 LAGOS NAMED AMONG BEST IN NIGHTLIFE IN THE WORLD - Ranks Second in Africa. Lagos Nightlife has been ranked amongst the best in the world. It ranks second in Africa behind Cape Town, South Africa according to Time Out Magazine. Nightlife in Lagos according to the international magazine was rated positively by seventy-nine percent (79%) of locals who were interviewed. It beats Cairo in Egypt and Marrakech, Morroco to the third and fourth places. Time Out Magazine, a global media and entertainment brand that focuses on inspiring and enabling people to experience the best of their cities asserted that the Nigerian city’s nightlife scene is shifting from exclusive lounges to inclusive underground raves such as SweatItOutLagos and Our Group Therapy.    This rating, according to the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, is a testimony to the security and safety of lives and property in Lagos State.  “It shows that the security architecture put in place...

 LAGOS INTENSIFIES HIV PREVENTION EFFORTS WITH INCLUSIVE OUTREACH TO HEARING, VISUALLY IMPAIRED PERSONS  In a determined move to promote inclusive healthcare and curb the spread and stigma associated with HIV and AIDS, the Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA), has organised a two-day sensitisation campaign specifically targeted at persons with hearing and visual impairments. The sensitisation outreach, which was held from July 22 to 23, 2025, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Alausa-Ikeja, underscores LSACA’s commitment to adopting inclusive strategies in HIV prevention, public awareness, and stigma reduction among vulnerable and often overlooked populations. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Chief Executive Officer of LSACA, Dr. Folakemi Animashaun reaffirmed the Lagos State Government’s dedication to ensuring that no one is left behind in the management and control of HIV and AIDS in the state. “Inclusion is not ...

 Students Now Hide Phones in Their Prîvaté Parts to Bring to School – SHS Headmaster Sounds Alarm Zebilla Senior High School headmaster, Richard Akumbasa, has expressed concern over the growing rate at which Senior High School students smuggle mobile phones into their dormitories. He stated that some even smuggle these telecommunication gadgets in their prîvaté parts just to make calls in their dormitories. Speaking in an interview on Dreamz FM’s Breakfast Today show, he said,  “There are times the girls will hide it [phone] in their prîvaté parts, others hide it in their shito and gari and enter school.”  Mr Akumbas is expressing bewilderment at students’ determination to circumvent school rules. According to him, he is worried for Ghana’s future, considering the character development of these young ones who are said to be Ghana’s future leaders. This disclosure follows the brawl that has led to the closure of Zuarungu Senior High School after a vîölént confrontation eru...

 Lil Win Cries Out As Fan Shares His Movie Being Shown on TV Station for Free Despite Being Available on Amazon Prime Kumawood actor and filmmaker, Lil Win, has taken to social media to express his displeasure at Ghanaian television stations for showing his movies without his consent.  He shared a video of his movie being telecast that was posted on TikTok by one of his fans, claiming that they were enjoying his 2024  movie, A Country Called Ghana. According to the fan, a television station was showing the movie, and he was enjoying it for free, despite the movie being available on Amazon Prime.  In the actor’s Instagram post, he called out the television station for showing his movie for free while others were paying to watch it on Amazon Prime.  He said in the caption of the post, "STOP PIRATING OUR MOVIES...This Person Watching This Movie Didn’t Buy It To Watch On “AMAZON PRIME” But Watching It Free On A Ghana TV Station..."  Lil Win proceeded to assert ...

 Tragedy in Lokoja: Photographer Butchered by Colleague in Office Incident A tragic incident has rocked Lokoja as Mr. Ayo Aiyepeku, a creative photographer, was gruesomely killed and dismembered by his colleague, Adebayo, near the Kogi Chieftaincy Lodge, close to the Government House. The attack reportedly occurred in their office while both were working on editing tasks late at night. Adebayo allegedly lured Ayo outside, struck him fatally, and hid his dismembered body parts in a fridge behind his Hilux vehicle. A witness quietly alerted the police, prompting a chase. Adebayo escaped, abandoning his damaged vehicle. He is said to be a staff member of the Nigerian Correctional Service and had previously assaulted his wife, who recently fled to Abuja. Police are now on a manhunt for the suspect.

Federal Government Sets 12 as Minimum Age for JSS1 Admission in New Education Policy The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced a new policy setting 12 years as the minimum age for admission into Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1), following the completion of six years of primary education. The directive is part of a newly released policy document on Non-State Schools, launched last week by the Federal Ministry of Education. The policy targets non-state schools—private, independent, or non-government institutions funded through tuition, donations, and support from individuals, communities, religious groups, businesses, and charitable foundations. It emphasizes their growing role in Nigeria’s education system, despite variations in standards and quality. Outlining age-based progression in early education, the Ministry stated: “Nursery education shall last three years, with children admitted into Nursery One at age three, Nursery Two at age four, and one year of compulsory pre-primar...

 Alleged N4bn Fraud: Court Fixes Nov 25 for Obiano’s Trial Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, July 24, 2025 fixed November 25, 2025 for the trial of former Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is prosecuting Obiano on a nine- count charge bordering on money laundering, diversion of funds, stealing and corruption to the tune of N4billion. Obiano’s trial is starting afresh under Justice Umar, who was assigned the case on May 8, 2025 by the Chief Judge of Federal High Court, FHC, Justice John Tsoho.  The former trial judge, Justice Inyang Ekwo, had fixed May 26, 2025 for continuation of the trial before the reassignment. Justice Umar, who was transferred from Enugu Judicial Division of the Federal High Court could not sit on the date of adjournment and the case was adjourned for Thursday, July 24, 2025 for mention. At today’s proceedings, Justice Umar, rose after taking three judgments and a n...

 Coalition of Nigerian Youth leaders petition IGP over missing Anambra billionaire ‎Just Few weeks after the wife of the missing Anambra billionaire, BigBen, cried out for the intervention of President Bola Tinubu over the case of her missing husband, the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CONYL), have also appealed to President Bola Tinubu to instruct the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and other security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into Ezemma’s disappearance. ‎ ‎In a statement released on Thursday in Awka, signed by CONYL President-General, Comrade Ibem Goodluck, the group expressed deep concern over the incident, describing Ezemma as a respected businessman and father of three young children, all under the age of five. ‎ ‎“We will not remain silent in the face of such injustice. Every moment counts. We stand in full solidarity with Mr. Ezemma’s family and demand swift government action,”  ‎ According to the statement, ‎Ezemma, was reported...

 Kudan LG To Make Health Insurance Mandatory For Couples, Political Aspirants The Chairman of Kudan Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Dauda Abba, has proposed making health insurance enrollment a prerequisite for marriage and political candidacy within the LGA. Abba announced this initiative on Monday at the Kudan LGA Secretariat during the inauguration of the informal sector enrollment campaign by the Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA). He explained that requiring couples to present KADCHMA enrollment cards before getting married would not only ensure access to quality healthcare but also boost participation in the health insurance scheme. The campaign, supported by the EngenderHealth Consortium, International Society for Media in Public Health, Centre for Communication and Social Impact, and Legislative Advocacy Initiative for Sustainable Development Goals, will expand across all 23 LGAs in Kaduna State. Kagarko and Chikun LGAs will also host sim...