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By The Insight Team This week’s headlines paint a turbulent picture for Nigeria as Governor Siminalayi Fubara resumes office in Rivers State, stripped of political clout, with Nyesom Wike firmly controlling the state’s power structure after a six-month emergency rule. Meanwhile, Nigeria leads global food insecurity rankings, with 24.2 million citizens facing acute hunger Continue Reading
By Clement Adeyi Red19 Global, in collaboration with Aafin Ilu Cultural Centre, is set to present an extraordinary cross-continental art exhibition. The theme of the event is: “Cultural Words, Ancient Voices” (Óro Asa, Ohun Atijo in Yoruba parlance). While the official opening ceremony will take place on 20th-30th September 2025, the event will also run […]Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Kwada The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) internal, showcasing a national pass rate of 60.26 percent for candidates achieving five credits and above, including Mathematics and English Language. Among the standout performers, Anambra State emerged as the top state Continue Reading
… AfricaRice seeks investments, public-private partnerships By The Insight President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has called for the prioritisation of food security and self-sufficiency across Africa, stressing the continent’s vast agricultural potential. Speaking over the weekend during a courtesy visit by the AfricaRice Centre—a Continue Reading
Keypoints: Tinubu Approves Recruitment of 130,000 Armed Forest Guards to Reclaim Forests from Criminals, but Plan Stalls After Five Months 96,043 square kilometers of forest land serve as criminal hideouts nationwide. Sambisa Forest, Boko Haram’s Deadly Stronghold, covers only 518 km². Dajin Rugu hosts 10,000 bandits in 40 camps, fueling raids and violence. Kamuku Continue Reading
By The Insight Team Nigeria’s week in review reveals a harrowing toll: President Tinubu orders swift measures to curb soaring food prices amid economic strain, a former NNPCL boss, Mele Kyari, was arrested by the EFCC over refinery probe, and over 166 lives claimed by rampant insecurity, deadly accidents, devastating floods. Senator Natasha stays suspended, […]Continue Reading
The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has launched a capacity-building programme to equip mid-level staff of Planning, Research and Statistics (PRS) departments across Nigeria’s federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) with modern planning and data skills. The initiative is aimed at strengthening governance and improving service delivery for citizens. Developed in Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Kwada The six-month suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, officially ended today, September 6, 2025, after a tumultuous period marked by legal battles, allegations of political persecution, and a controversial recall attempt by some constituents. The suspension, imposed by the Nigerian Senate on March 6, 2025, stemmed from Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Kwada A second-half goal from Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Tolu Arokodare secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory for Nigeria’s Super Eagles over a resilient Rwanda side in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. The win, Nigeria’s second in the qualification campaign, propelled the team to second place in […]Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Kwada Nigeria has faced a cascade of crises, exposing deep-seated challenges in security, infrastructure, and governance. Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal made a bold claim, asserting he could eradicate banditry within two months if granted control over security agencies. Compounding the nation’s woes, over 56 lives were lost in preventable accidents. Continue Reading
By Abiodun Alade In just 12 months, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has shifted Nigeria from fuel importer to regional energy supplier, stabilised its currency, slashed fuel costs, and sparked an industrial revival. As Africa’s largest refinery marks its first year of operation, it stands as a bold symbol of private ambition driving national transformation. One […]Continue Reading