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Five Days to 2027 Campaigns: How Prepared Are Nigerians for the Battle Ahead?

By The Insight Team August 14, 2026 172 0

Key points:  Campaigns begin Aug 19, 2026; elections Jan and Feb 2027. New voters added, but final register and PVC figures pending. Presidential turnout fell from 53.7% in 2011 to 26.7%. Osun has 385 flashpoints, raising national election security concerns. 2027 success depends on credible polls, peace, and voter trust.   By Emmanuel Kwada Five […]Continue Reading

Business Economy

Dangote Refinery IPO: When Africa Begins to Own What It Builds

By The Insight Team August 14, 2026 112 0

By Abiodun Alade There are moments when a company listing is more than a transaction. It becomes a statement about who gets to participate in wealth creation. The proposed public offering of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals could become one of those moments. If completed as currently contemplated, the listing would rank among the […]Continue Reading

News

Three arrested as Customs intercepts wildlife traffickers, rescue two lion cubs at Abuja Airport

By The Insight Team August 14, 2026 145 0

By Clement Omanibe, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted an international wildlife trafficking operation at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Operatives of the Service rescued two live lion cubs in the operation. They also arrested three suspects allegedly linked to the illicit movement of the animals. This was disclosed in a report […]Continue Reading

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Tinubu commends AfCFTA recognition of Nigeria Customs modernisation model

By The Insight Team August 12, 2026 136 0

By Clement Omanibe President Bola Tinubu, (GCFR) has once again lauded the rising continental recognition of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) modernisation project. The president also commended the selection of a subsidiary of Nigerian-owned Bergmans Security Consultant and Supplies Limited for a 20-year, multi-billion-dollar African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Continue Reading

Politics

Kogi East Senate seat: Chief Erico Ameh poised for 2027 victory

By The Insight Team August 11, 2026 236 0

…targets security, jobs, youths empowerment, agriculture   By Clement Omanibe, Abuja As the race for seats in the nation’s hallowed chambers gathers momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, one blossoming political phenomenon who is already treading a shining path to the Kogi East Senatorial District seat, is Chief (Dr) Joseph Erico Ameh. The Continue Reading

News

ECOWAS opens application for Startup awards

By The Insight Team August 11, 2026 159 0

By Clement Omanibe The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has opened applications for the second edition of its Startup Awards. This comes with offerer of cash prizes totaling $65,000 to startups from across the region, including Nigeria. The applications opened on August 3, 2026, and will close on August 31 2026. The ECOWAS […]Continue Reading

News

Senate Commends Customs reforms …backs CGC’s technology-driven modernisation agenda

By The Insight Team August 10, 2026 166 0

By Clement Omanibe, Abuja The Senate Committee on Customs and Excise has lauded the comprehensive reforms introduced by the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi. It expressed delight that the reforms are clear evidences that government resources are being prudently invested in repositioning the Service for greater efficiency. The commendation was made Continue Reading

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RCCG rounds off 74th Annual Convention, ordains 2,820 pastors, 11,830 deacons, deaconesses

By The Insight Team August 10, 2026 156 0

By Clement Omanibe The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) concluded this year’s edition of its annual convention with a formidable reinforcement of its ministerial workforce as it ordained 2,820 candidates as full pastors. It also ordained 11,830 deacons and deaconesses as well as 5,977 assistant pastors. The ordinations formed part of the activities marking Continue Reading

Entertainment Sports

Lionesses Shock Nigeria, End Falcons’ WAFCON Title Defence in 1-0 Defeat

By The Insight Team August 9, 2026 145 0

By Emmanuel Kwada Cameroon goalkeeper Michaely Bihina was overcome with emotion after producing a stunning performance to help the Indomitable Lionesses eliminate defending champions Nigeria from the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Bihina was named Player of the Match after making nine crucial saves and keeping a clean sheet as Cameroon secured a historic […]Continue Reading

Top Story Weekly Roundup

₦2.36trn Lost to Subsidy, Fake Agencies Uncovered, Kwara Abductee Speaks: Top Stories This Week ‎

By The Insight Team August 8, 2026 215 0

By Emmanuel Kwada From staggering subsidy figures that drained over ₦2.36 trillion to the uncovering of phantom government agencies, and a rescued Kwara abductee’s harrowing account of six months under open skies in terrorist captivity—Nigeria’s headlines this week cut deep into the realities of governance, security, and public trust. In this Continue Reading

Opinions

The Victories You Rarely Notice: Why Prevention Is the Highest Form of Nat’l Security

By The Insight Team August 8, 2026 128 0

By Crispin Oduobuk On 10 June 2026, armed men disguised in military uniforms descended on Iluke community in Kogi State. They disrupted an ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination and began herding students towards the bush. Acting on credible intelligence supplied by members of the community, troops of the Nigerian Army’s 12 Brigade, supported Continue Reading

Education News

2026 First CBT WAEC Records Lower Pass Rate as Nearly 4 in 10 Candidates Fail to Secure Five Credits

By The Insight Team August 7, 2026 150 0

…38.5% of Candidates Miss University Admission Benchmark as WAEC Records Slight Decline in First Fully Computer-Based Examination   By Emmanuel Kwada Nigeria’s transition to a fully computer-based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) has produced mixed outcomes, with the 2026 results showing a slight decline in candidates meeting the Continue Reading