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FCTA Cracks the Whip: Defaulting HMOs Face Sanctions for Starving Clinics of Funds

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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has issued a stern warning to Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs) under the FCT Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS) that fail to promptly remit payments to healthcare providers.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The warning was contained in a statement released on Tuesday by the Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka. He stated that the FCTA would impose appropriate sanctions on any HMO found defaulting on their financial obligations to hospitals and clinics under the scheme.

According to Olayinka, the FHIS is a social health insurance initiative designed to ensure FCT residents have access to quality, affordable, and equitable healthcare, offering financial protection in times of medical need.

While the programme is free for FCTA and Area Council staff, as well as vulnerable groups such as pregnant women, other residents are required to pay an annual enrolment fee of N22,500.

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Olayinka revealed that the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, had approved and disbursed N4 billion in backlog payments for capitation and service fees covering the years 2022 to 2024. Despite this financial intervention, some healthcare providers have lodged complaints against certain HMOs for failing to remit due payments, citing missing hospital bank account details—a justification the FCTA dismissed as unacceptable.

“To enhance the quality of services delivered to FHIS enrollees, the FCTA cleared all outstanding payments amounting to N4 billion between last year and this year,” the statement read. “However, reports of non-payment by some HMOs under flimsy excuses will not be tolerated. HMOs must comply with timely remittances, and healthcare providers must also remain committed to their responsibilities. Defaulters will face appropriate sanctions.”

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The SSA also outlined several achievements under the FHIS in the past year. These include the complete clearance of payment backlogs, improved disbursement timelines to HMOs, increased capitation rates for providers, and the accreditation of 100 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the territory to expand access.

He further noted that pregnant women registered through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) at PHCs in all six Area Councils will continue to receive comprehensive free maternal healthcare services. These include health education, consultations, treatment, antenatal medications, laboratory tests, and delivery.

In addition, referrals for secondary care—such as caesarean sections, blood transfusions, and treatment of serious obstetric complications like eclampsia—are fully covered at all 14 General Hospitals in the FCT under the BHCPF.

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Plateau Killings: Mutfwang Meets Former Governors, Stakeholders Over Insecurity.

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Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has convened a high-level security meeting with former governors and key stakeholders in a renewed effort to address the ongoing wave of violence in the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

News reports that the meeting comes amid fresh attacks in parts of Plateau State that have left several people dead and properties destroyed, worsening security concerns in the North-Central region.

The gathering follows recent violence in Anguwan Rukuba and nearby communities, where dozens of residents were reportedly killed, adding to years of recurring insecurity that has claimed many lives, including women and children.

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The closed-door meeting, held at the Government House in Little Rayfield, Jos, brought together former governors Simon Lalong, Jonah Jang, and Joshua Dariye, as well as former military administrator Rear Admiral Samuel Atukum (retd.) and other key stakeholders.

In a statement shared on his verified Facebook page, Mutfwang said discussions focused on security, welfare, and the overall development of Plateau people, with special attention on the recent attacks in rural communities.

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According to sources, participants reviewed the security situation and expressed deep concern over continued loss of lives and destruction of property.

The stakeholders reportedly agreed on a united approach to restoring peace, strengthening unity, and promoting peaceful coexistence among communities.

They also resolved to develop stronger frameworks to address the root causes of the violence, anchored on values of discipline, courage, and patriotism.

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Brig-Gen Braimah’s Last Conversation With His Twin Brother Before Attack Emerge.

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The late Brigadier General Oseni Braimah was reportedly on a phone call with his twin brother moments before he was killed during a terrorist attack on the 29 Task Force Brigade Headquarters in Benisheikh, Borno State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

News reports that the incident, which occurred on April 9, 2026, claimed the lives of the senior officer and several other soldiers.

A family source told Vanguard that the General was speaking with his identical twin brother, who resides in the United Kingdom, at the time of the attack.

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According to the source, the twins maintained a daily routine of speaking around midnight, but the conversation took a sudden turn that night when unusual activity was noticed at the General’s end.

He said the line went dead abruptly after the General paused during the call, apparently due to the unfolding situation at the base.

The twin brother reportedly made repeated attempts to reconnect, sending messages and calling continuously, but received no response throughout the night.

“He kept trying until about 4 am, but there was no answer,” the source said.

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The family later confirmed the tragedy after a senior military officer contacted them around 6:30 am, informing them that the base had come under attack and that the Brigade Commander was among those killed.

The relative described the incident as devastating, noting that communication had broken down during the assault.

The late General was later buried alongside other fallen soldiers in Maiduguri, Borno State.

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Apostle Chibuzor Suspends Wedding Of Autistic Daughter Amid Public Backlash.

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The founder of Omega Power Ministries, Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, has suspended the planned marriage of his 21-year-old adopted daughter, Chiemeka Chibuzor, who is autistic, following an overwhelming number of applications from interested suitors.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

News reports that the cleric announced the decision on Thursday via his social media page, stating that over 1,000 men had expressed interest in marrying her, prompting him to halt the process indefinitely.

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He wrote, “Chiemeka Chibuzor’s wedding is hereby suspended. More than a thousand applications. No more wedding pending further directive from me.”

The cleric had earlier this week publicly invited proposals for her marriage, setting conditions that included the suitor being young and in good physical and mental health, alongside promised financial support and housing benefits.

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He also said the couple would enjoy lifelong support, including shared property ownership and periodic welfare checks from church members.

The development follows a similar arrangement recently conducted by the church involving a non-verbal autistic man who was married in a ceremony organised by the ministry.

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