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Kogi East Neighbourhood Watch Honours Traditional Ruler, Others for Contributions to Security

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By Emmanuel Kwada The Kogi East Neighbourhood Watch has honoured individuals who have made significant contributions to peace and security in the region, presenting them with awards at its 2026 Annual Conference in Dekina, Kogi State. The conference, held on August 29, 2026, brought together community leaders, security stakeholders, traditional rulers and other Continue Reading
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Beyond Revenue: How Nigeria Customs is Building Human Capital to Drive Trade, Economic Growth

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By Clement Omanibe The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has maintained its pedigree as Nigeria’s frontline revenue generation giant. But beyond this household name status, the Service is increasingly moving beyond revenue generation and border enforcement basic responsibilities to trade facilitation and value addition to the nation’s economy. The NCS carries out Continue Reading
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Osun Decides 2026: Adeleke Wins Second Term, Takes 19 LGAs with 511,067 Votes

By The Insight Team 163 0
By Emmanuel Kwada Governor Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke has secured a second term in office after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared him the winner of the Osun State governorship election held on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Adeleke, who contested the election on the platform of the Accord Party, polled 511,067 votes to defeat […]Continue Reading
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Five Days to 2027 Campaigns: How Prepared Are Nigerians for the Battle Ahead?

By The Insight Team 137 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
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Three arrested as Customs intercepts wildlife traffickers, rescue two lion cubs at Abuja Airport

By The Insight Team 124 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

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

By The Insight Team 131 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

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

By The Insight Team 124 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
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Kogi East Group Endorses Tinubu, Ododo for 2027, Pushes for Peaceful Power Rotation

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By Emmanuel Kwada Political leaders, community stakeholders, and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Kogi East Senatorial District have declared their support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo in the 2027 general elections, while calling for a negotiated and peaceful framework for power rotation Continue Reading
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