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France Fines Apple 150m Over Controversial Privacy Feature

By The Insight Team March 31, 2025 703 0

Emmanuel Kwada In a landmark ruling, French antitrust authorities have fined tech giant Apple €150 million ($162 million) for its implementation of the App Tracking Transparency (ATT) feature, a privacy tool the company has long touted as a cornerstone of its commitment to user data protection. The decision, announced on Monday, marks a significant escalation […]Continue Reading

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Senate’s rejection of Nwosu’s honour sparks Igbo backlash

By The Insight Team March 31, 2025 954 0

Sanni Marvelous The decision of the Nigerian Senate to reject a posthumous honour for Professor Humphrey Nwosu has been met with outrage from the Apex Igbo Sociocultural Organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo. The group, led by Chief Omenazu Jackson, has condemned the Senate’s action as a continuation of systemic marginalization against the Igbo people. Ohanaeze Ndigbo Continue Reading

Health

WHO Struggles with 20% Budget Cut Amid U.S. Exit

By The Insight Team March 29, 2025 771 0

Emmanuel Kwada The World Health Organization (WHO) is grappling with a significant financial setback as it proposes slashing its budget by approximately 20 percent, a move prompted by the United States’ decision to withdraw its support. The announcement, detailed in an internal email from WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and obtained by Agence Continue Reading

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Rivers Sole Administrator appoints SSG

By The Insight Team March 25, 2025 946 0

 …as Head of Service resigns By Clement Adeyi, Abuja The newly appointed Sole Administrator of River State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (retd) has appointed Professor Ibibi Worika as the new Secretary to the Rivers State Government (SSG). The appointment which is with immediate effect was contained in a statement made available to the media […]Continue Reading

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Samsung Electronics Co-CEO Han Jong-hee Dies at 63 Amid Company’s Push to Overcome Industry Challenges

By The Insight Team March 25, 2025 913 0

Emmanuel Kwada Samsung Electronics Co., a global titan in consumer electronics and semiconductors, announced the sudden passing of its Co-Chief Executive Officer Han Jong-hee on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.  Han, aged 63, succumbed to a heart attack, leaving behind a legacy of innovation that propelled Samsung’s television business to the pinnacle of the global Continue Reading

Fact Check Investigations

FG lied: video shows over 50 Abuja explosion casualties

By The Insight Team March 25, 2025 1155 0

The Insight Team Fresh evidence has contradicted official claims regarding the true extent of casualties in a fuel tanker explosion at Karu Bridge, near Nyanya Market, Abuja, on the 19th of March 2025. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Emergency Management Department (FEMD) and the FCT Police Command initially reported a significantly lower number of fatalities. […]Continue Reading

Business

MTN opens training applications for journalists, content creators

By The Insight Team March 24, 2025 800 0

By Clement Adeyi, Abuja MTN Nigeria has opened applications for the fourth edition of its Media Innovation Programme. According to the company, the programme is open to journalists, broadcasters, bloggers, and social media content creators. The initiative is a six-month fellowship designed to equip media professionals with insights into the evolving media and technology Continue Reading

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I had not swallowed an alarm clock to assess Tinubu’s govt -Soyinka

By The Insight Team March 24, 2025 743 0

By Clement Adeyi, Abuja Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has told Nigerians not to persuade him to assess President Bola Tinubu’s government after one year in office which elapsed on May 29 last year. He noted that he would do so only when he had anything to say about the administration. He insisted that he […]Continue Reading

Education

Soludo rewards NECO’s best student with N500,000 

By The Insight Team March 24, 2025 755 0

By Clement Adeyi, Abuja The Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has rewarded NECO’s overall best student, Miss Ifebube Benson with N500,000 award. Ifebube who emerged as the overall best candidate in the 2023 Senior Secondary Schools Certificate Examination has been given the cheque. Ifebude who hails from Ndikelionwu in Orumba North Local Government Area of Continue Reading

Business

Crypto prices rise as Bitcoin hits $87

By The Insight Team March 24, 2025 597 0

By Clement Adeyi, Abuja Bitcoin and major crypto currencies recorded significant gains in Monday’s early trading. With the development, Bitcoin hit approximately $87,480 which represents a 3.71% increase. Ethereum also experienced a notable increase and climbed 4.05% to trade at $2,093. In addition, the overall cryptocurrency market capitalization increased by 2.94% Continue Reading

Health

WHO: Nine in Ten People Breathe Dangerous Polluted Air

By The Insight Team March 23, 2025 765 0

Emmanuel Kwada The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has revealed that nine out of ten people worldwide are breathing polluted air, highlighting a severe global public health crisis. “Air pollution is a silent killer,” Tedros warned speaking from WHO headquarters in Geneva. “It affects every corner of Continue Reading

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Abuja tanker explosion: FCT Police confirms casualties, promises investigation

By The Insight Team March 20, 2025 827 0

… FCT Police Command confirms casualties, promises investigation of incident  By Clement Adeyi, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the fuel tanker explosion tragedy that occurred on Wednesday evening at Karu Bridge, near Nyanya, Abuja which left six dead amid other casualties. The command’s Police Public Relations Continue Reading