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Meet recapitalisation target or face liquidation, NAICOM warns insurers

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Insurance firms that miss the July 2026 recapitalization deadline risk severe regulatory action, including merger or liquidation, the National Insurance Commission  NAICOM  has warned. The commission would not think twice about taking action against non-compliant companies, according to a circular sent to all insurance and reinsurance companies in Nigeria by Deputy Commissioner (Technical), Dr. Usman Jankara. According to the recently enacted Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025, insurance companies must raise their capital to N10 billion for life insurance, N15 billion for non-life insurance, and N35 billion for reinsurance. The…

Lagos Pastor Arrested for Cross-Border Drug Trafficking

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested the founder and General Overseer of The Turn of Mercy Church, Adefolusho Olasele, also known as Abbas Ajakaiye, over his suspected complicity in repeated shipments of illicit substances from Ghana to Nigeria. After months of evasion, Olasele was finally caught on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at his church in Okun Ajah, Lekki, Lagos. Femi Babafemi, the agency’s spokesperson, said in a statement on Sunday that officers arrested him as he left the building after waiting until the conclusion of the Sunday service.…

Nurses call off strike after four days

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The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives has suspended its nationwide warning strike. On Saturday, Chidi Aligwe, the Assistant Secretary-General of NANNM, informed our correspondent of this. In order to emphasize their long-standing demands—which include, among other things, a separate salary structure for nurses, an increase in core duty allowance, a review of shift allowance, a change to uniform allowance, mass recruitment of nurses, and the creation of a nursing department within the Federal Ministry of Health—nurses and midwives nationwide began a seven-day warning strike on Wednesday. After a…

Kaduna mobilises residents for identity card enrollment

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The Kaduna State Residents Identity Management Agency has embarked on a sensitization and advocacy tour to mobilize residents for the ongoing resident registration and identity card enrollment exercise in the state. The Executive Secretary of KADRIMA, Dr. John Danfulani, led the tour to several Chiefdoms and emirates in Southern Kaduna, where he addressed royal fathers and community stakeholders on the importance of the initiative. Addressing residents of Kachia on Thursday, Danfulani explained that the exercise aims to build a comprehensive database of all residents in Kaduna State, which would aid…

Trent Alexander-Arnold confirms Liverpool exit after 20 years

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Liverpool vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold has confirmed he will leave the club at the end of the season, bringing an emotional 20-year association with his boyhood team to an end. In a statement on Monday via X, Alexander-Arnold described the decision as the most difficult of his life. “ After 20 years at Liverpool Football Club, now is the time for me to confirm that I will be leaving at the end of the season,” he announced. “This is easily the hardest decision I’ve ever made in my life.” The 26-year-old,…

Nigerians are warned by Tonto Dikeh about a new scam technique that scammers are using

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    Nigerians are warned by Tonto Dikeh about a new scam technique that scammers are using The actress is alerting Nigerians to a crazy new scam that is circulating. Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has warned the public about a new scam technique used by certain dishonest Nigerians to defraud gullible people of their hard-earned money. She explained how the dishonest Nigerians perform and carry out the act in a post that was posted on her Instagram page. The actress revealed the new technique, saying those who want to use…

Timini Egbuson reveals how to earn his affection

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Timini Egbuson reveals how to earn his affection In addition, he expressed amazement at being a 36-year-old guy living alone. Timini Egbuson, a notorious figure in Nollywood, has been candid concerning the way his rigorous work has kept him from pursuing intimate relationships. The actor discussed the difficulties he faces in juggling his romantic life and business in an interview with YouTuber Kamsi Nnamani. When questioned regarding his private life, Timini explained that he is alone since his work does not allow him to get involved in a relationship. “I’ve…

Eyiyemi Afolayan aspires to surpass her father Kunle as a producer

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Eyiyemi Afolayan aspires to surpass her father Kunle as a producer Model and singer Eyiyemi is poised to dominate Nollywood.  The Nigerian actress Eyiyemi Afolayan is optimistic that she will surpass her father in her profession and isn’t overshadowed by the family’s history in the movie industry. One of Nollywood’s best-known directors, Kunle Afolayan has directed films such as Phone Swap, October 1, and The Figurine. He is the son of renowned dramatist and director Adeyemi “Ade Love” Afolayan, who serves as the biological father of actors Gabriel, Moji, and…

At 4:30 a.m., can you make morning meal? – KizzDaniel to woman who requested that he divorce his wife

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At 4:30 a.m., can you make a morning meal? – KizzDaniel to the woman who requested that he divorce his wife The well-known Nigerian artist Kizz Daniel, whose real name is Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, has formally declared his marital status.  This intriguing tidbit was disclosed by the artist on Wednesday during a lighthearted discussion with his followers on the X platform.  “I’m married to an Igbo/Warri girl,” he wrote. I never hear anything you want to teach Mr. Wey.  Because she isn’t the person whom he is married to, a…

Adunni Ade claims that her complexion tone prevented her from landing roles in Nollywood

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Adunni Ade claims that her complexion tone prevented her from landing roles in Nollywood The actress claimed that, despite living in a nation where black people predominate, she is not taken into consideration while writing scripts. Adunni Ade has been candid about the difficulties she had in the beginning in Nollywood getting parts due to her skin tone. In an appearance with Channels TV, the actress—whose father is Nigerian and whose mother is Irish by birth—said that it was difficult for her to get acting roles because “scripts do not…