July 2025 – Page 40 – Rise Africa

Health Insurance: Oborevwori reads riot act as commission enrolls 2.6m

26.07.2025

Dominic Adewole ASABA Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has read riot act to healthcare facilities and care-givers that are sabotaging the benefits of the state’s contributory health scheme. The governor, who was displeased with the complaints from enrollees at the state’s Specialist and Central Hospitals in Asaba, Ughelli and Sapele, said sanctions await any erring...

Tinubu Pledges To Settle Gencos Longstanding Debt Claims After Verification

26.07.2025

President Bola Tinubu has pledged to settle the longstanding debt claims by power generation companies (GenCos) after their verification and validation by the government. At 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...

Lagos LG Election Was Filled With Malpractices, But We’ll Keep Fighting –Ekong

26.07.2025

The Chairperson of the Labour Party in Lagos State, Pastor (Mrs) Dr. Adedayo Ekong, has expressed deep disappointment with the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) over the conduct of the local government election held on Saturday, July 12, 2025. According to Ekong, the election was nothing short of a charade, marred by widespread irregularities,...

Balogun Still Nigeria’s Greatest – Onigbinde At 53rd Memorial

26.07.2025

As preparations heighten for the 53rd posthumous anniversary of late Nigerian football legend, Teslim Thunder Balogun, former Super Eagles coach, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde has declared Balogun as “Nigeria’s greatest footballer of all time.” The tribute comes ahead of the memorial celebration slated for Wednesday, July 30, 2025, where the Balogun family will honour the enduring...

Lions Club Sensitises Market Women On Hygiene In Osun

26.07.2025

The Lions Club of Osun Classic, in collaboration with the Osun Esteem Lions Club, has sensitised market women in Osogbo on hygiene practices and environmental sanitation. As part of the initiative, the clubs distributed waste baskets, dustpans, brooms, and other cleaning equipment to traders at Igbona Market, Osogbo, over the weekend. The outreach aimed to...

Coalition Launches Initiative To Restore Ogoni Mangroves

26.07.2025

A coalition of Green Non-Governmental Organisations (CGNGOs) on Saturday launched an initiative to restore the devastated mangroves in the four local government areas of Ogoni in Rivers State. The group unveiled the Eco-Citizen Ogoni Initiative (ECOI) in Port Harcourt to mark the International Day for the Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystems 2025, announcing a target to...

Yilwatda’s Emergence As APC Chairman Strategic

26.07.2025

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has described the emergence of Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a strategic move that will foster unity within the party. Speaking after the APC National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting where Yilwatda was adopted, Speaker Abbas noted that the...

Fashion-Focused African Awards Fuel Cultural Pride, Economic Growth – Amafibe

26.07.2025

At the 2025 edition of the 100 Most Notable Peace Icons Africa (MNPIA) annual summit and awards held in Kigali, Rwanda, Nigerian designers emphasised that incorporating fashion into the event can serve as a powerful tool for cultural diplomacy and economic empowerment. Speaking to the media, Ambassador Dr. Kingsley Amafibe, author of Africa Fashion Designers...

JosPlay Launches ‘Rise Fund’ To Empower Independent African Artistes

26.07.2025

African music streaming and library platform, JosPlay, has introduced a new initiative aimed at supporting the growth of independent African artistes. Through its newly launched JosPlay Rise Fund, the platform will provide monthly financial and promotional support to emerging talent across the continent. The Rise Fund offers selected artistes a $300 cash prize, a full-scale...

Peter Obi Urges Politicians To Prioritize Nat’l Devt Over Election

26.07.2025

In a bold call for political redirection, Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has urged Nigerian politicians to shift their focus from future elections to the urgent task of national development. Speaking on Friday at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport in Calabar after addressing students of Dentistry at the University of...