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Fact-check: Did armed robbers raid UBA in Ankpa?

By Editor September 13, 2022 202 3

By Daniel Adaji Armed robbers attacked banks in Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State onTuesday September 6, 2022. This attack was the second most gruesome in 10 years and it left at least two persons dead, several others wounded and a Police Station shattered. Claim: Several media organisations reported that three bank branches: United […]Continue Reading

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Cash shortage hits Kogi East after Ankpa Bank Robbery

By Editor September 11, 2022 225 Post a comment

By  Daniel Adaji The robbery of First Bank Plc and Zenith Bank Plc branches in Ankpa, Kogi East last Tuesday, September 6, 2022, has caused severe cash shortage in the geopolitical zone. An eye witness, Julius Adukwu, who is a resident of Ankpa,  told The Insight that “The robbers invaded Ankpa at about 1pm on […]Continue Reading

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Have faith in the Armed Forces-Buhari

By Editor September 8, 2022 171 0

By Daniel Adaji President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Lagos urged Nigerians to believe in the capability of the armed forces to safeguard and bring long-lasting peace and stability to the country. Declaring open the 12th Nigerian Navy Games, LAGOS 2022, the President assured Nigerians that the armed forces would continue to sustain their operational […]Continue Reading

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Here are countries to where Nigerian doctors flee, and why

By Theophilus Abbah September 6, 2022 437 Post a comment

By Theophilus Abbah Though emigration of doctors from Nigeria to developed countries is not a new phenomenon, a recent survey has revealed that the current rate of emigration by doctors which intensified in that last three years may be injurious to the country’s health sector. The survey conducted NOI Poll and Nigeria Health Watch showed […]Continue Reading

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Decade-long sectarian conflict in Plateau threatens N10bn deal with Jaiz Bank

By Editor September 6, 2022 167 0

The people of Plateau State want their beloved Jos ultramodern Terminus Market rebuilt, but not in partnership with Shariah-compliant bank   By Joseph Dangyang in Jos. Conceived in1975 and completed 10 years later in 1985, the forward-looking and sprawling Jos Terminus Main Market, was the socio-economic signature of the old Benue-Plateau, and later Plateau State. […]Continue Reading

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‘Buhari welcomes cooperation on vaccine production’

By Editor August 25, 2022 158 0

By Daniel Adaji President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja welcomed the exploratory interactions, between Nigerian biomedical scientists, officials of the Federal Ministry of Health and BioNTech company, to support the production of messenger RNA vaccines in Nigeria. The President met wit Mr. Holm Kellerh , the Executive Chairman of KENUP Foundation and representative of Continue Reading

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Osinbajo launches Energy Transition Plan as Nigeria seeks $10B Initial Support Package

By Editor August 25, 2022 147 0

*World Bank, US EXIM Bank pledge $3b implementation support *VP says “it is time for decisive action, we cannot afford to delay”   By Daniel Adaji Africa’s increasing energy gaps require collaboration to take ownership of the continent’s transition pathways and the action should be decisive and urgent, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. […]Continue Reading

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‘How to tackle Nigeria’s common enemy’

By Editor August 25, 2022 217 0

Research reports, government officials, regional leaders, and stakeholders produce pathways on how to deal with existential challenges facing Nigeria. The solutions were unveiled at ‘Citizens Summit for National Integration, Peace and Security,’ hosted by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) on Tuesday, August 23 and Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at International Continue Reading

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Media aides mark Zulum’s 53rd birthday with “3rd Verdict”

By Editor August 25, 2022 206 0

By Daniel Adaji Media aides, alongside social media associates, on Thursday unveiled a compendium, the 3rd Verdict, to celebrate the 53rd birthday of Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum. The compendium’s Editor-in-Chief, who is also the Governor’s Adviser on Public Relations and Strategy, Malam Isa Gusau, announced the unveiling via a statement. Gusau Continue Reading

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Daily Trust Foundation inaugurates Media Enterprise Lab project

By Editor August 24, 2022 163 0

By Daniel Adaji Daily Trust Foundation on Monday, August 22, 2022, unveiled its latest project entitled Media Enterprise Lab (MEL), designed to equip media and journalism professionals with knowledge and skills for self-sustainability. The new project was inaugurated at the headquarters of Media Trust Group in Abuja by the Chairman of the Foundation, Alhaji Bilya […]Continue Reading

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When a pope apologizes: observations and lessons

By Editor August 24, 2022 144 0

By Daniel Adaji “So, when you are offering your gift at the altar, if you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift” (Matt. 5:23-24). History was recently made […]Continue Reading

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Data show inflation is high in debt-ridden Kogi State

By Editor August 24, 2022 185 Post a comment

By Daniel Adaji The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) data from January to June, 2022 indicate that inflation rate is higher in Kogi State than in relatively developed states like Kano, Lagos, Port Rivers and even the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. An agrarian state, with a lot of civil servants, it is surprising that […]Continue Reading