news Archives - Naija 102.7 FM https://naija102.com/category/news/ Lagos Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:32:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://naija102.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Naija_logo-150x150.png news Archives - Naija 102.7 FM https://naija102.com/category/news/ 32 32 GHCTF Don Launch I-HELP to Make Health Insurance Reach Poor Nigerians https://naija102.com/ghctf-help-health-insurance-nigerians/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:32:06 +0000 https://naija102.com/?p=10476 Global Health Charity and Training Foundation (GHCTF) Don Launch I-HELP to Make Health Insurance for one programme wey dem call Inclusive Health Insurance Enrolment Programme (I-HELP), to make better healthcare reach more Nigerians wey no get money. Dem join body with Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (P-SHAN) launch the programme for one big fundraising […]

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Global Health Charity and Training Foundation (GHCTF) Don Launch I-HELP to Make Health Insurance for one programme wey dem call Inclusive Health Insurance Enrolment Programme (I-HELP), to make better healthcare reach more Nigerians wey no get money.

Dem join body with Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (P-SHAN) launch the programme for one big fundraising dinner wey happen for Lagos.

One of the oga for GHCTF, Dr. Adebayo Akintobi, talk say the programme na to close the gap for people wey no fit get healthcare, especially poor Nigerians.

E explain say the plan go join health insurance registration with free medical treatment and training for health workers.

Dem go start the programme for Lagos, Imo, Oyo, Delta, and Bayelsa states after dem don first test am for Ogun State.

Dem target to register at least 2,000 poor people for each state within the first year.

People wey benefit go get free medical check-up, drugs, and even serious surgeries wey fit change life.

The programme still get telemedicine services and medical outreach wey Nigerians for abroad go come help with.

Dr. Akintobi talk say the programme strong well-well and fit last long and grow.

According to am: “This programme join knowledge and care together so that no Nigerian go miss treatment because of money.”

For the launch, Federal Government give their support too, as part of plan to make healthcare reach everybody.

Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziak Adekunle Salako, wey Mr. Ogbonnaya Okpani represent, talk say plenty Nigerians still never join any health insurance.

E warn say the money wey people dey pay from their pocket for treatment dey push many families enter poverty.

The minister say I-HELP na important national plan to protect people and make health better for the country.

E talk say na only about 21.7 million Nigerians dey insured now, and most of them na people wey dey formal work.

According to am: “I-HELP na way to reduce poverty and make sure say everybody get equal chance for healthcare.”

P-SHAN sef talk say the programme show say everybody need to join hand to fix Nigeria health system.

Their Director of Policy and Programmes, Dr. Anne-Adda Ogo, say teamwork na the key to improve health for Nigeria.

She explain say dem dey use private sector money support health programmes wey get real impact.

She add say dem dey follow data and accountability to make sure say every money count.

According to her: “If we work together, we fit reduce the pressure on Nigeria health system and make every naira useful.”

Ogun State Health Commissioner, Dr. Tomi Coker, talk say the programme go help expand insurance especially for poor people.

She say dem dey encourage rich people to sponsor insurance for children, pregnant women, and old people.

The programme follow government plan to increase health insurance coverage for Nigeria.

According to Dr. Coker: “Health insurance na the best way to make sure say every Nigerian fit get quality healthcare.


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No Room for Wahala as Police Secure JAMB Centres https://naija102.com/no-room-for-wahala-as-police-secure-jamb-centres/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:24:02 +0000 https://naija102.com/?p=10472 Ogun State Police Command don deploy police officers and security everywhere for 72 CBT centres as Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board dey conduct 2026 UTME exam for Ogun State. Dem say the arrangement na to make sure say exam dey safe, smooth, and no wahala go disturb candidates from April 16 to 25, 2026. Police […]

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Ogun State Police Command don deploy police officers and security everywhere for 72 CBT centres as Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board dey conduct 2026 UTME exam for Ogun State.

Dem say the arrangement na to make sure say exam dey safe, smooth, and no wahala go disturb candidates from April 16 to 25, 2026.

Police talk say dem go get strong presence, patrol everywhere, and quick response if any problem show face. Dem also warn say anybody wey try cheat or cause disturbance go face arrest and prosecution.

Commissioner of Police also tell candidates make dem behave well and follow exam rules, while e urge people make dem report any suspicious activity.

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7-Goal Madness! Bayern Comot Madrid for UCL https://naija102.com/7-goal-madness-bayern-comot-madrid-for-ucl/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:07:25 +0000 https://naija102.com/?p=10466 Bayern Munich beat Real Madrid 4–3 for second leg, make am 6–4 aggregate, qualify for Champions League semi-final. Match hot wella as Madrid score first quick through Arda Güler, wey even add another goal. Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé also score as both teams dey drag game. For second half, Bayern come calm down small […]

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Bayern Munich beat Real Madrid 4–3 for second leg, make am 6–4 aggregate, qualify for Champions League semi-final.

Match hot wella as Madrid score first quick through Arda Güler, wey even add another goal. Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé also score as both teams dey drag game.

For second half, Bayern come calm down small before late goals from Luis Díaz and Michael Olise seal the win.

Now, Bayern go face Paris Saint-Germain for semi-final, as the competition dey enter serious stage.

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2027 Go Be My Final Shot – Atiku Talk Say Him Don Near Last Bus Stop https://naija102.com/2027-go-be-my-final-shot-atiku-talk-say-him-don-near-last-bus-stop/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:28:17 +0000 https://naija102.com/?p=10457 Atiku Abubakar talk say 2027 election go likely be the last time wey him go run for president as him go near 80 years. Him say this for Arise Television interview, add say the stakes high and e no plan to run again after that. Since 2003, Atiku don contest many times but never win, […]

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Atiku Abubakar talk say 2027 election go likely be the last time wey him go run for president as him go near 80 years.

Him say this for Arise Television interview, add say the stakes high and e no plan to run again after that.

Since 2003, Atiku don contest many times but never win, including 2023 wey him lose to Bola Tinubu under PDP.

Still, him dey push ideas like restructuring and private sector growth as 2027 dey approach.

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Badagry Women Demand Lagos Governorship as Them Decry Long-Time Political Marginalization https://naija102.com/badagry-women-lagos-governorship-demand/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:05:44 +0000 https://naija102.com/?p=10429 Women leaders for Badagry don beg Lagos State make dem stop di long-time political neglect wey Badagry don dey face. Hon. Rafeequat Arinola Onabamiro, wey dey speak for Women Badagry Federation, talk say e dey hard to talk say Lagos dey fair if one important area never get chance for top leadership. She yan say […]

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Women leaders for Badagry don beg Lagos State make dem stop di long-time political neglect wey Badagry don dey face. Hon. Rafeequat Arinola Onabamiro, wey dey speak for Women Badagry Federation, talk say e dey hard to talk say Lagos dey fair if one important area never get chance for top leadership.

She yan say since 1967 wey Lagos State start, Badagry never produce governor nor hold any major executive position. She clear say na no be complaint, but na moral and correct demand for equity and inclusion.

Di group don appeal to top political leaders like President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and All Progressives Congress leaders make dem dey fair. According to her, Badagry don always support APC and help mobilize people for politics.

She also describe Badagry as strategic gateway to West Africa wey get strong potential for tourism, agriculture, and trade. She insist say region dey important for Lagos and no suppose dey treat am like small area.

Onabamiro also criticize people wey dey claim say dem dey represent Badagry but no really connect with community. She talk say those people dey enjoy Badagry name but no dey share in wahala or aspirations of people.

Women insist say political representation suppose dey real, earned, and come from community. Dem highlight say good leadership need character, consistency, and commitment.

Dem show strong support for Badagry son, Samuel Mawuyon Ajose, say him don contribute to party growth and grassroots mobilization. Dem say him support for elections and Renewed Hope Agenda show say him fit lead.

Women demand say Lagos governorship suppose go Badagry to balance history and give justice. This na third time in less than two weeks wey Badagry people dey make same demand.

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Nigeria Don Become Big Energy Partner for India as Country Dey Diversify Fuel Supply https://naija102.com/nigeria-india-energy-partnership/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:51:13 +0000 https://naija102.com/?p=10424 Nigeria dey turn serious energy partner for India as di country dey find new fuel suppliers because tension dey between Israel, US, and Iran. India don dey chop more energy from Africa to reduce wahala wey dey come from Strait of Hormuz and make sure fuel no go finish for domestic and industrial needs. Right […]

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Nigeria dey turn serious energy partner for India as di country dey find new fuel suppliers because tension dey between Israel, US, and Iran. India don dey chop more energy from Africa to reduce wahala wey dey come from Strait of Hormuz and make sure fuel no go finish for domestic and industrial needs. Right now, India dey buy LPG from Nigeria, Algeria, Angola and other countries, while LNG dey come from Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and Mozambique. USA, Russia, Canada, and Norway still dey supply energy too.

Sujata Sharma wey be joint secretary for India petroleum ministry talk say energy supply don improve compared to last month because dem don spread sourcing plan wey go reduce wahala wey dey come from international politics. India dey import about 5.5–5.6 million barrels crude oil every day. LPG imports don cover almost 60% of yearly demand and natural gas dey cover around 51%.

India don increase crude oil sources from 27 countries to 41 in ten years, make dem no too depend on Strait of Hormuz, wey dem reduce from 45% to 30%. Domestic fuel storage still dey enough, even though small wahala dey for LPG cylinder supply because people dey buy anyhow.

Africa dey play bigger role for India energy import, and Nigeria dey shine as important global energy partner.

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MAVO drop new song, fans react different https://naija102.com/mavo-drop-new-song-fans-react-different/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:36:55 +0000 https://naija102.com/?p=10421 Nigerian breakout artist MAVO, wey dem sabi as Mofe and wey dey Kilogbede Records, don drop new song after he tease “new music tonite” on March 31. For the track, he use playful lyrics like “When I see her face I smile, now I don dey shy,” as he continue him steady run of back-to-back […]

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Nigerian breakout artist MAVO, wey dem sabi as Mofe and wey dey Kilogbede Records, don drop new song after he tease “new music tonite” on March 31.

For the track, he use playful lyrics like “When I see her face I smile, now I don dey shy,” as he continue him steady run of back-to-back releases. Fans don hail am well-well, especially after him hit “Mofe” top Nigerian charts and enter Billboard.

Some people still question the timing because of prank rumors, but MAVO and him manager quickly clear the air.

Reactions no be one side. Plenty people dey praise him hard work, while others tell am make he calm down small. But the song don already enter playlists and dey keep him momentum strong.

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Trump, Iran talk say war fit end as oil wahala still dey https://naija102.com/middle-east-war-trump-iran-oil-markets/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:48:15 +0000 https://naija102.com/?p=10418 US President Donald Trump don talk say Middle East war fit end within two to three weeks, while Iran sef say dem get mind to stop the fight if some conditions meet. Markets react well to the news, as Asian stocks rise after Wall Street gain. But oil price still go up because fear dey […]

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US President Donald Trump don talk say Middle East war fit end within two to three weeks, while Iran sef say dem get mind to stop the fight if some conditions meet.

Markets react well to the news, as Asian stocks rise after Wall Street gain. But oil price still go up because fear dey say problem fit affect Strait of Hormuz, wey be important route for global oil.

Even with hope say war fit end, the economic effect dey increase. Fuel price for US don pass $4 per gallon, inflation dey rise for Europe, and governments dey find ways to support citizens.

Trump talk say US troops fit leave soon but say dem still dey finish the work, and agreement still possible. He also say US no go involve for opening the Strait of Hormuz, make other countries handle am.

Iran leader sef talk say dem ready to end the war, but only if dem get guarantee say attack no go happen again.

Meanwhile, situation still no clear. Israel say dem go continue their operation, and more US troops dey enter the region. Reports say UAE fit join effort to open the strait, wey fit make tension worse.

Experts warn say even if fight reduce, high oil price wey pass $100 per barrel fit still push inflation up and slow global growth, especially for Asia.

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Tinubu Launch Special Welfare Fund for Nigerian Soldiers, Use Him Salary, Call Everybody to Join Contribute https://naija102.com/tinubu-launch-nigerian-armed-forces-welfare-fund/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:44:26 +0000 https://naija102.com/?p=10402 To celebrate him 74th birthday on Sunday, March 29, 2026, President Bola Tinubu don announce say him wan create special welfare fund for Nigerian Armed Forces. For him Presidential Villa house for Abuja, di President talk say all di salary wey him don collect since him start office for May 2023 go become di seed […]

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To celebrate him 74th birthday on Sunday, March 29, 2026, President Bola Tinubu don announce say him wan create special welfare fund for Nigerian Armed Forces.

For him Presidential Villa house for Abuja, di President talk say all di salary wey him don collect since him start office for May 2023 go become di seed money for di fund.

Di President don tell Accountant-General of di Federation make dem open special account for di fund, wey no go mix with any insurance or pension scheme. Di fund go dey specifically help soldiers wey don get injury for duty, plus di widows, widowers, and children of soldiers wey don die.

“Today, from all di salaries wey I don collect, di accountant general don set up account to support di men and women wey join di Amsoy, wey don lose their husband or wife, create special fund for dem,” Tinubu talk.

President Tinubu yan say dis support no be charity, na duty wey di nation get to protectors. E come urge governors, National Assembly members, and private sector make dem join hand contribute to di fund.

E assure Nigerians say him administration dey committed to protect lives and property

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AMVCA Drop 2026 Nominees, Put Joke Silva as Head Judge Before May Ceremony https://naija102.com/amvca-2026-nominees-joke-silva-head-judge/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:29:29 +0000 https://naija102.com/?p=10399 Organisers of Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) don release nominees list for di 12th edition, as dem dey prepare for di main ceremony wey go happen May 9. Earlier, di organisers announce say veteran actress, Joke Silva, go serve as Head Judge, as she take over from Femi Odugbemi. Dis year edition get 32 […]

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Organisers of Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) don release nominees list for di 12th edition, as dem dey prepare for di main ceremony wey go happen May 9.

Earlier, di organisers announce say veteran actress, Joke Silva, go serve as Head Judge, as she take over from Femi Odugbemi.

Dis year edition get 32 categories, including 18 wey jury go decide, 11 wey audience go vote for, plus three special awards like Lifetime Achievement and Trailblazer honours.

To make di awards represent Africa well well, organisers add two new categories — Best Indigenous Language Film (North Africa) and Best Indigenous Language Film (Central Africa).

Best Digital Content Creator
Elozonam Ogbolu, Genoveva Umeh
Akwaman
Destiny Ogie Osarewinda
Emmanuel Kanaga, Sophia Chisom
Benedict Ehimare Oriaifo
Taaooma
Steve Chuks

Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa)
The Serpent’s Gift
Lisabi: A Legend Is Born
Labake Olododo
Olorisha
Aljana

Best Indigenous Language Film (East Africa)
Inside Job
Sayari
Addis Fikir
My Son
Kimote

Best Indigenous Language Film (South Africa)
Bet I Love You
Sebata: The Beast
Ben Made It
Terra Of Queens And Kuma 2
Tlhaho Ya Mosadi

Best Indigenous Language Film (North Africa)
The Omnipresent
The Delivery
The Hidden Voice
This Is Portsaid
Artal Alhanin: Our Memories

Best Indigenous Language Film (Central Africa)
Mabanda
Safou: A Gift From Nature
Golden Spoon

Best Scripted M-Net Original
Adam to Eve
Mother of the Bride
The Yard
The Low Priest
Bobo

Best Unscripted M-Net Original
Nigerian Idol S10
Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa
Chapa Chapa My Love
Out N About (Harar)
Undugu

Best Indigenous M-Net Original
Inimba
Kukoyi
Undugu
Out N’ About (Harar)
Kampala Creme
The Chocolate Empire
Mgbuka

Best Short Film
Fleas
Rise
Telephone
Hussaini
My Body, God’s Temple

Best Supporting Actor
Simileoluwa Hassan – The Yard
Lateef Adedimeji – Gingerrr
Gabriel Afolayan – Colours Of Fire
Bucci Franklin – To Kill A Monkey
Femi Adebayo – King Of Thieves 2
Lateef Adedimeji – Red Circle
Femi Branch – Owambe Thieves
Uzor Arukwe – Behind The Scenes

Best Supporting Actress
Linda Ejiofor – The Herd
Olamide Kidbaby – Oversabi Aunty
Bisola Aiyeola – Gingerrr
Sola Sobowale – The Covenant
Nadia Dutch – Aljana
Amal Umar – The Herd
Juliebrenda Nyambura – MTV Shuga Mashariki
Funke Akindele – Behind The Scenes

Best Lead Actor
Mike Ezuruonye – Oversabi Aunty
Lateef Adedimeji – Lisabi: A Legend Is Born
William Benson – To Kill A Monkey
Kanayo O. Kanayo – Grandpa Must Obey
Khumbuza Meyiwa – Bet I Love You
Uzor Arukwe – Colours Of Fire
Wale Ojo – 3 Cold Dishes
Femi Branch – Red Circle

Best Lead Actress
Linda Ejiofor – The Serpent’s Gift
Bimbo Akintola – To Kill A Monkey
Ifeoma Fafunwa – The Lost Days
Ariyike Owolagba – Something About The Briggs
Sola Sobowale – Her Excellency
Scarlet Gomez – Behind The Scenes
Genoveva Umeh – The Herd
Gloria Anozie-Young – Mother Of The Brides

Best Cinematography
Jermaine Edwards – My Father’s Shadow
Kabelo Thathe – To Kill A Monkey
Emmanuel Igbekele – The Herd
Daanong Gyang – Finding Nina
Emmanuel Igbekele – The Serpent’s Gift
KC Obiajulu – Stitches
Emmanuel Igbekele – Gingerrr

Best Editing
Kazeem Agboola – Cordelia
Omar Guzman Castro – My Father’s Shadow
Wanguma Peter Chidebere, Dele Doherty – Landline
Asurf Amuwa Oluseyi – 3 Cold Dishes
Winston Aig-Ohioma – Osamede
Daniel Anyiam – To Kill A Monkey

Best Sound Design
Pius Fatoke, CJ Mirra – My Father’s Shadow
Tolu Obanro – Gingerrr
Vaughan Phillips – Ben Made It
Tolu Obanro – The Party
Vaughan Phillips – Sebata: The Beast
Fisayo Adefolaju – The Herd

Best Music Score
Duval Timothy, CJ Mirra – My Father’s Shadow
Nissi Ogulu – 3 Cold Dishes
Chubb Okobah – Osamede
Tolu Obanro – Gingerrr
Tolu Obanro – The Party
Sofresh – MTV Shuga Mashariki
Oscar Heman-Ackah – To Kill A Monkey

Best Art Direction
Zainab Oladipupo – The Serpent’s Gift
Omolade Abisola – The Herd
Ajamolaya Bunmi – Colours Of Fire
Olatunji Afolayan, Gideon Stephen – Aljana
Victor Akpan – Suky
Thabiso Senne – Inimba

Best Costume Design
Mary Chukwuma – The Serpent’s Gift
Deola Art Alade, Darey Art Alade – The Real Housewives Of Lagos
Valerie Okeke – Colours Of Fire
Yolanda Okereke – Something About The Briggs
Ikechukwu Urum, John Joseph Angel – To Kill A Monkey

Best Makeup
Mojisola Imam – Behind The Scenes
Adeola Bamgboye – Lisabi: A Legend Is Born
Dablaq Artistry – Gingerrr
Adeola Bamgboye – Abanisete
Hakeem Effect – Warlord
Ruth Harcourt – Suky
Adeola Bamgboye – Labake Olododo

Best Writing TV Series
Donald Tombia, Timendu Aghahowa, Chiemeka Osuagwu – The Wives
Annette Shadeya, Natasha Likimani, Mkamzee Mwatela, Arnold Mwanjila, Makgano Mamabolo – MTV Shuga Mashariki
Xavier Ighorodje – Our Husband
Besufekade Mulu – Addis Fikir
Temilola Balogun – Baba Oh
Stephen Okonkwo – The Party
Yednekachew Ayne – Gizat

Best Writing in a Movie
Lani Aisida – The Herd
Wale Davies – My Father’s Shadow
Ikenna Okpara – Blackout
Shirleen Wangari – Cards On The Table
Xavier Ighorodje – Gingerrr
Isaac Ayodeji – Suky
Tomi Adesina – 3 Cold Dishes

Best Documentary
Beyond Olympic Glory
The Good, The Bad of Afrobeat
The People Shall
Not Addressing This Anymore
BOU

Best Scripted Series
To Kill A Monkey
The Yard
The Chocolate Empire
Inimba
Kash Money

Best Unscripted Series
The Real Housewives Of Lagos
Nigerian Idol
Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa
Offair With Gbemi And Toolz
Out N’ About (Harar)

Best Director
Akinola Davies Jr.- My Father’s Shadow
Tunde Kelani – Cordelia
James Omokwe – Osamede
Daniel Etim Effiong – The Herd
Yemi Filmboy Morafa – Gingerrr
Asurf Amuwa Oluseyi – 3 Cold Dishes

Best Overall Movie
Gingerrr
The Herd
My Father’s Shadow
3 Cold Dishes
The Serpent’s Gift
Behind The Scenes

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