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Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers

By The Insight Team March 18, 2025 1053 0

…suspends Gov Fubara, deputy, Assembly members for six months   By Clement Adeyi, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State with effect from Tuesday, March 18. He has also suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu as well as all elected members of the state House of Assembly […]Continue Reading

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Senate Committee backs PPPs for housing, urban development

By The Insight Team March 18, 2025 740 0

Emmanuel Kwada The Senate Committee on Land, Housing, and Urban Development has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Public-Private Partnerships as a key strategy for addressing Nigeria’s housing challenges. Speaking at the Renewed Hope Housing Public-Private Partnership Summit in Abuja on Monday, the Chairman of the committee, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, emphasised Continue Reading

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WHO Chief urges US to reverse global health aid cuts

By The Insight Team March 17, 2025 727 0

… says global health crisis looms Emmanuel Kwada The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, called on the United States to reconsider its recent decision to slash funding for global health initiatives. Speaking at a press conference earlier today, Dr. Tedros warned that a sudden halt to this critical aid […]Continue Reading

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At Least 40 Killed as Tornadoes, Storms Devastate Central, Southern U.S.

By The Insight Team March 17, 2025 775 0

Emmanuel Kwada A deadly onslaught of tornadoes, violent storms, wildfires, and dust storms tore through the central and southern United States over the weekend, leaving at least 40 people dead, dozens injured, and widespread destruction in its wake, according to local authorities. The extreme weather events, which struck multiple states across the South and Midwest, […]Continue Reading

Sports

Nigeria’s Pinnick loses FIFA Council seat by one vote in Cairo

By The Insight Team March 14, 2025 770 0

Emmanuel Kwada Nigeria’s Amaju Melvin Pinnick lost his bid to retain his seat on the FIFA Council by the narrowest of margins—one vote—at the 14th Extraordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) held on Friday in Cairo. The former president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), a key figure in African football […]Continue Reading

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COREN appoints new Registrar

By The Insight Team March 14, 2025 926 0

Sanni Marvelous The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria has appointed Prof. Okorie Uche as its new Registrar, effective March 2025. His appointment was approved at the 183rd Ordinary Council Meeting held on January 15, 2025. Uche takes over from Prof. Adisa Bello, whose tenure has successfully concluded. In a statement on Friday […]Continue Reading

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Sudan, DRC Lead as Nigeria Ranks 9th in UN Report

By The Insight Team March 14, 2025 832 0

Emmanuel Kwada As the United Nations (UN) continues efforts to address humanitarian crises across Africa, a recent report from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) highlights the continent’s most vulnerable populations. Among the African nations requiring the most assistance, Nigeria ranks ninth, with 7.8 million people in need. The UN Continue Reading

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NERC Report: DisCos lose N60bn revenue as crisis deepens

By The Insight Team March 14, 2025 1247 0

Emmanuel Kwada Nigeria’s electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) suffered revenue shortfall of N60bn in 2024, plunging the sector deeper into a liquidity crisis that threatens the stability of the nation’s power supply chain. Recent data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) accessed by The Insight on Friday painted a grim picture: Continue Reading

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Why We Restored Pro-Wike Lawmakers: Supreme Court Explains 62-Page Landmark Ruling

By The Insight Team March 8, 2025 911 0

By Emmanuel Kwada In a decisive 62-page judgment delivered on Thursday, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has provided a detailed rationale for restoring the leadership of the Rivers State House of Assembly under Hon. Martin Amaewhule, effectively ending months of legal and political wrangling that has gripped the oil-rich state. The Certified True Copy (CTC) […]Continue Reading

Sports

FIFA Unveils Historic $1 Billion Prize Pool for 2025 Club World Cup in the United States

By The Insight Team March 8, 2025 733 0

By Emmanuel Kwada FIFA revealed today that it will distribute an unprecedented $1 billion in prize money to participants in this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup, set to be hosted across the United States. The figure, confirmed by a source close to the negotiations, marks a seismic shift in club football, dwarfing the prize pots […]Continue Reading

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Musa Makes Eagles Comeback: Super Eagles Announce First 11 for World Cup Qualifiers

By The Insight Team March 8, 2025 978 0

By Emmanuel Kwada The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to take the pitch with a familiar face leading the charge, as captain Ahmed Musa makes a highly anticipated return to the starting lineup for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Coach Eric Chelle unveiled the first 11 on Saturday, confirming Musa’s inclusion after […]Continue Reading

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Population Growth in 2024: Africa Leads with 35m Surge as Nigeria Adds 4.8m New Residents

By The Insight Team March 4, 2025 1596 0

By Emmanuel Kwada In a year marked by divergent demographic trends across the globe, Africa has emerged as the epicenter of population growth in 2024, adding a staggering 35 million people to its population, according to data from Worldometer. This remarkable surge, the largest among all continents, underscores Africa’s position as a demographic powerhouse, with Continue Reading