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Health
Nigeria’s health insurance enrolment has climbed to 22.03 million by July 2026, a 35 per cent year-on-year rise, yet millions remain uncovered and exposed to high out-of-pocket costs, with structural barriers slowing the march to universal health coverage
Health
Katsina State says suspected diphtheria cases have now spread to 29 of its 34 local government areas, with Funtua worst-hit, as neighbouring Kano confirms two fresh deaths in Rano LGA and the Federal Government deploys 500,000 vaccine doses to both states.
Sports
Falconets captain Joy Igbokwe has expressed disappointment after missing the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland because the Polish Embassy denied her and defender Faridat Abdulwahab entry visas.
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Nigeria international Rofiat Imuran has joined Aston Villa from London City Lionesses, becoming the club’s ninth signing of the summer transfer window, subject to visa approval.
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Brighton & Hove Albion are preparing to intensify their pursuit of Super Eagles winger Femi Azeez after Millwall rejected two bids for the 25-year-old, with the latest offer reportedly worth just over £10 million.
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The Independent National Electoral Commission has denied allegations that it replaced candidates nominated by the Nigeria Democratic Congress for the 2027 elections, saying political parties remain responsible for the candidates they nominate.
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The All Progressives Congress has defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying the removal of petrol subsidy has increased government revenues and improved the business environment, while the African Democratic Congress has demanded an account of the trillions of naira generated from the reforms.
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The Kano State Centre for Disease Control has called for nine million doses of diphtheria vaccines to contain the disease in the state, while Niger State has recorded 17 deaths from the outbreak between January and early August 2026.
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Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has said there is no good relationship between Aston Villa and Chelsea despite the clubs doing frequent transfer business, describing their dealings as purely commercial.
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Novak Djokovic has crashed out of the US Open in the first round after suffering an upset defeat, ending his campaign at the tournament at the earliest possible stage.
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A Nigerian woman has been arrested in India with cocaine reportedly worth about N40.9 million, following a drug trafficking operation by Indian authorities.
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Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited and its host community risk disconnection from electricity supply over N5.46 billion in unpaid energy invoices and service charges, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission.
