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[Explainer] Why Nigeria is experiencing food scarcity

By The Insight Team June 25, 2024 183 2

By Theophilus Abbah Scarcity, not caused by an increase in fuel price and devaluation of the Naira Crop production dipped since 2023 due to the activities of bandits Farmers in Plateau, Kaduna, Zamfara, Kaduna, Kogi Katsina prevented from planting and harvesting Irish potatoes, yam, rice, tomatoes, pepper, maize Waters from Bakalori dam, previously utilized by […]Continue Reading

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Tinubu’s 12 long and short leap in first year

By The Insight Team June 17, 2024 158 0

Theophilus Abbah   Increased monthly allocations to states and local governments: On May 29, 2023, after his inauguration as President, Tinubu’s first decision was the removal of fuel subsidy, a decision that previous presidents considered crucial but too sensitive to make. However, that singular statement has put a lot of money in the pockets of […]Continue Reading

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Shema @ 66: A Departure from Transactional Politics

By The Insight Team September 22, 2023 269

By Olawale Oluwabusola Former Katsina State Governor Ibrahim Shehu Shema, born on September 22, 1957, is 66 years old this year. At 66, Shema is an accomplished international corporate lawyer, businessman, and politician. In his voyage in the field of politics, he was a foundation member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a mentee of […]Continue Reading

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Full list of ministers appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and their Portfolios

By The Insight Team August 16, 2023 476

By Daniel Adaji The Presidency on Wednesday unveiled the designation of the ministers that will work with President Bola Tinubu. Below is the full list of the ministers and their portfoliosContinue Reading

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World Youth Skill Day: Governor Radda unveils transformative plans for Katsina youths empowerment

By The Insight Team August 2, 2023 248

  By Clement Adeyi The Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Umaru Radda, has unveiled comprehensive plans to empower and equip youths to secure a transformative future for them. This was disclosed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, at the weekend. In tandem with the global theme for this year, “Skilling Teachers, […]Continue Reading

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Analysis: Adamu’s exit, the beginning of Tinubu-induced changes in APC

By The Insight Team July 20, 2023 250

Key points Adamu fell out with Tinubu since 2022 Elected members now lead the party in their various states Adamu’s effort to impose a consensus candidate failed Supremacy and superiority of political party over elected politicians already dead in Nigeria Tinubu can now take charge of the APC By Daniel Adaji Throwing in the towel […]Continue Reading

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National Assembly: How relevant are Opeyemi, Ndume, others as  Senate Leader, Chief Whip, etc?

By The Insight Team July 18, 2023 306

Key Points: Opeyemi, a Tinubu protege, is the link person between FG and Senate Ndume shall advocate the interests of the APC in the Upper Chamber Senate Minority Leader Simon Mwadkwon must enter the big shoes left by Awolowo, Tarka to make impact in Senate. House Leader Julius Ihonvbere is an asset to the legislature […]Continue Reading

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Kogi SDP governorship condemns Kabiru’s extra-judicial killing

By The Insight Team June 24, 2023 290

  By Daniel Adaji The Political atmosphere in Kogi State is tensed, as individuals and politicians considered with opposing views to the incumbent are being hunted. About two days ago, Mallam Kabir Bala  a.k.a Okwo  an associate of governor Yahaya Bello was killed in cold blood. Okwo was killed about five years after he was […]Continue Reading

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Democracy Day: How we got here, significance to nation building

By The Insight Team June 12, 2023 249

  ..Tinubu, Atiku speak By Clement Adeyi Key points A celebration of Nigeria’s political rebirth from military regime A day of democratic freedom anniversary Immortalization of June 12, the Nigeria’s record fairest, freest and credible election Federal government’s commitment to making democracy an accepted way of life by the citizenry.  Deepens Continue Reading

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As curtains fall on 9th Assembly, Speaker, Gbajabiamila, gives Reps’ stewardship account

By The Insight Team June 8, 2023 227 0

…urges more commitment to nation building By Clement Adeyi Key points Drastic changes in global economy Stability of energy market through subsidy removal Economic and political transformation Discipline and stability in budget circles Passage of Petroleum Industrial Act (PIA) Passage of Police Act to harmonize relationship between police and citizens Energy Reform Continue Reading

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Kogi gov’ship: Igala youths protest in Abuja, demand REC’s removal

By The Insight Team June 7, 2023 267 0

  The Igala Youth Leaders Assembly (IYLA) has demanded the immediate redeployment of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Kogi State, Dr Hale Gabriel Longpet, for his open partisanship in managing the affairs of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the state. Speaker of the IYLA, Dr. Ojoachele Akor Felix, at a protest and […]Continue Reading

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Kogi SDP candidate escapes assassination attempt

By The Insight Team June 3, 2023 227 0

The candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Alhaji Muritala Yakubu Ajaka this afternoon luckily escaped assassination when his motorcade was attacked by gunmen personally led by the Governor of Kogi State Alhaji Yahaya Bello. Alhaji Ajaka and some vehicles accompanying him were approaching Lokoja at the vicinity of the ram market at about 300pm […]Continue Reading