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“You Cannot Govern by Hiding Corpses”: Atiku Blasts Tinubu Over Insecurity

By The Insight Team May 19, 2026 24

mostbet mostbet az mostbet mostbet az mostbet mostbet By Emmanuel Kwada Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has sharply criticised President Bola Tinubu’s handling of Nigeria’s security crisis, saying the government cannot continue to “govern by hiding corpses.” Atiku condemned the recent abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, and the killing of innocent citizens in Katsina State, including a Continue Reading

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Over 50 Federal Lawmakers May Not Return in 2027

By The Insight Team May 19, 2026 31

By Emmanuel Kwada In the lead-up to Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, a wave of political recriminations is sweeping through the All Progressives Congress (APC) as dozens of incumbent lawmakers, many of whom supported key provisions in the controversial Electoral Act 2026, find themselves locked out of re-election contests. The very legal framework they helped enact […]Continue Reading

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“They Sent Me Transport Fare”: Kidnap Victim Arum Recounts Being Lured into Zamfara Bush with No Security on the Road

By The Insight Team May 18, 2026 56

By Emmanuel Kwada John Arum Azi, a resident of Jos in Plateau State, has shared a harrowing account of his abduction and days in captivity after being lured from Jos into the forests of Zamfara State by suspected kidnappers who posed as clients needing his services. Arum, who described himself as coming from a modest […]Continue Reading

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Nigeria, US Forces Take Down ISIS Leader Al-Manuki Tied to Mass Killings, Abductions

By The Insight Team May 16, 2026 89

By Emmanuel Kwada  Nigerian and United States forces have successfully neutralised a senior ISIS commander, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, in a joint counterterrorism operation in the Lake Chad Basin, dealing a significant blow to the terrorist network’s operations in West Africa. The Defence Headquarters described the operation as a major breakthrough in the ongoing fight Continue Reading

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Five miracles that took Dogara to the House of Representatives 

By The Insight Team May 16, 2026 116

By Emmanuel Kwada A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara’s entry into the National Assembly in 2007 can rightly be described as miraculous, especially when compared to the enormous financial demands placed on today’s aspirants. Contemporary candidates must raise millions of naira to cover the cost of expression of interest forms, nomination […]Continue Reading

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EU Grants: How new machines did not help Nigerian voters

By The Insight Team May 13, 2026 98

By Theophilus Abbah “I was so frustrated and exhausted,” Josephine Ochadamu says when asked about her experiences as an Assistant Presiding Officer at a polling unit in Nasarawa State during Nigeria’s 2023 elections. Connected through a mutual acquaintance, she has agreed to a telephonic interview to share her struggles with the new technology that was […]Continue Reading

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Be Active in Nigerian Politics, Forum Urges Professionals

By The Insight Team May 12, 2026 178

Professionals across Nigeria’s major sectors have been urged to actively participate in politics and governance processes to help strengthen democracy, improve public policies and drive national development. The call was made on Tuesday in Abuja during a forum themed, “Nigerian Professionals and Sustainable Democracy: Issues and Perspectives,” organised by the Association Continue Reading

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“I Warned Them the Coup Would Fail” — Islamic Cleric’s Video Confession Played in Coup Trial

By The Insight Team May 12, 2026 90

By Emmanuel Kwada  A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday watched a video recording in which the sixth defendant in Nigeria’s high-profile alleged coup plot trial confessed to warning the plotters that their plan would fail and that they would be betrayed. Sheikh Sani Abdulkadir, who describes himself as an Islamic cleric, appeared in […]Continue Reading

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ASUU Threatens Fresh Strike Over Distorted Implementation of 2025 Agreement

By The Insight Team May 12, 2026 72

By Emmanuel Kwada The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned of a possible new wave of industrial action in Nigerian public universities if the Federal and state governments fail to fully implement the December 2025 agreement signed with the union. In a strongly worded statement issued on Monday by its President, Prof. Chris […]Continue Reading

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Africa: Search for Inter-Faith Partnerships For Peace

By The Insight Team May 12, 2026 62

By Francis Femi For a continent that is torn by forces of religious extremism, accompanied by destruction of lives and property in some countries, especially Nigeria, the commendation by Pope Leo XIV to the delegates of the Programme for Christian-Muslim Relations in Africa (PROCMURA) during a recent visit to the Vatican to promote a harmonious […]Continue Reading

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‎Nigeria Wins 15th African Women’s Wrestling Title; Harrison Takes Men’s Gold

By The Insight Team May 3, 2026 139

By Emmanuel Kwada ‎Team Nigeria delivered a commanding performance at the African Wrestling Championships, securing the women’s title for a record 15th time and underlining the country’s enduring dominance in the sport across the continent. ‎The Nigerian women’s team captured eight gold medals and two silver medals out of ten events contested, producing a near-perfect […]Continue Reading

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Persecution: Alex Barbir, a Misunderstood Humanitarian

By The Insight Team April 29, 2026 171

By Emmanuel Kwada Alex Barbir, an American missionary and former athlete, brought a unique blend of sportsmanship and faith to Nigeria during his mission from December 2025 to April 2026. Before his missionary work, Barbir had a notable sports career as a college football kicker, recognized for his discipline, resilience, and ability to perform under […]Continue Reading