Top Stories

Why buildings are collapsing in Lagos, by Chairman, Builders Council, Dr Opaluwah

By Daniel Adaji May 25, 2023 39 0

Key Points Five reasons why buildings collapse in Nigeria, not only in Lagos Many developers engage unqualified persons to build houses for them Architects take on the responsibilities of builders, though they are not trained builders Why foreign nationals are taking over artisan trade in Nigeria CORBON is collaborating with American institution to train artisans […]Continue Reading

Politics Top Stories

Tinubu, power-sharing and North-West ex-governors

By Daniel Adaji May 18, 2023 46 0

  Key Points: In Katsina Masari and his team overcame image of insecurity to garner votes for Tinubu North-West political leaders expected the Vice-Presidency The geopolitical zone gave the highest number of votes to Tinubu Barau, Yari insist on Senate Presidency because of North-West’s contributions to Tinubu victory Several choice ministerial positions may go the Continue Reading

Top Stories Features

NYSC at 50: My story as pioneer Executive Director in 1973- Dr. Ahmadu Ali

By Daniel Adaji May 18, 2023 44 0

By Clement Adeyi The National Youth Service Corps (NYCS) has hit a milestone, having clicked a record 50 years since it was given birth to in 1973 by the military government. Former Head of Federal Military Government, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), got the pregnancy and gave birth to it as the founding father, but it […]Continue Reading

Investigations Terrorism Monitor Top Stories

‘Blasphemy’: Two suspects on trial for Deborah Samuel’s murder set free

By Daniel Adaji May 18, 2023 101 2

Key points Court says the prosecution failed to appear in court when the case came up for hearing Sokoto Commissioner for Justice speaks Police: ‘Her real killers are at large’ One year after murder, the college fails to investigate students suspected to have instigated ‘blasphemy’ allegation The authorities have trivialized the sanctity of human life […]Continue Reading

Interviews

Senate Presidency: Tinubu shouldn’t be given room for failure – Dr Bolaji Akinyemi

By Daniel Adaji May 17, 2023 47 0

By Clement Adeyi Dr Bolaji Akinyemi is the Founder and President of Apostolic Round Table (ART), a Non-Governmental Organisation in the vanguard of advocacy for good governance. In this interview, he bares his mind on the ongoing debates on and clamour for the Senate Presidency. While several factors, including the recent presidential election votes and […]Continue Reading

Technology

Daily Trust Foundation trains journalists on cyber security

By Daniel Adaji May 13, 2023 32 0

By Daniel Adaji Daily Trust Foundation, the Corporate Service Responsibility (CSR) arm of Media Trust Group, has organised a training for journalists on how to work and stay safe on the digital space. The three-day training which was supported by the Mac Arthur Foundation, was held between 8th and 10th May, 2023. The Insight learnt […]Continue Reading

Politics Terrorism Monitor

I’ll revive Police Swift Response Squad” within 100 days of my second term – Gov Makinde

By Daniel Adaji May 13, 2023 29 0

By Clement Adeyi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has vowed to resuscitate the state’s Police Swift Response Squad (SRS) within the first 100 days of his second term in office. The governor disclosed that the rationale behind the revival of the squad, was to tackle criminal elements in the state with a view to […]Continue Reading

Media Education

CJID, CIPE train journalists and CSOs on constructive and corrosive capital tracking

By Daniel Adaji May 12, 2023 42 0

By Daniel Adaji The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development with funding from the Center for International Private Enterprise CIPE, organised a three day experiencing sharing workshop for investigative journalists and civil society organisations on constructive and corrosive capital inflow in Nigeria. The workshop which held between 10 and 12 May 2023 in Abuja had Continue Reading

Banking

IsDB earmarks $7.8bn for agriculture, rural development in Africa

By Daniel Adaji May 12, 2023 26 0

By Clement Adeyi The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has disclosed plans to invest about $7.8 billion in agriculture and rural development in Africa for a five-year period running from 2023-2027. The President of the bank, Dr. Mohammad Al Jasser, disclosed this after a meeting with the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi […]Continue Reading

Opinions

As the electoral proceedings snowball…

By Daniel Adaji May 11, 2023 37 0

By Fr. Lawrence Alle The 2023 presidential and gubernatorial elections in Nigeria have come and gone (although some would dispute that it is hardly over yet) with much hue and cry. The pre-elections have also had its own share of finger-pointing, accusations and counter accusations by supporters of both the ruling party, the All Progressive […]Continue Reading

Tribute

Ooni felicitates nonagarian Yoruba leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti at 97

By Daniel Adaji May 11, 2023 49 0

By Clement Adeyi The Ooni of Ife, Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula, Babatunde Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has congratulated a statesman and leader of Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, as he clocks 97 years.   This was disclosed in a statement by Otunba Moses Olafare, the Director, Media and Public Affairs, Ooni’s Palace, on Thursday.   […]Continue Reading

Technology Top Stories

Expert tips technology, innovation for sustainable, affordable housing

By Daniel Adaji May 10, 2023 44 0

By Clement Adeyi The Chairman, Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria, Elder Samson Opaluwah, has tipped technology and innovation as creative and result-oriented measures to improve the quality, affordability and sustainability of housing in Nigeria. He stressed that application and realities of such techniques would go a long way in guaranteeing housing needs which Continue Reading