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Presiding Officers’ Lives at Risk at Polls in 2027 – Former INEC Commissioner Igini Explains How Elections are Rigged

By The Insight Team February 19, 2026 199

mostbet mostbet az mostbet mostbet az mostbet mostbet mostbet az mostbet By Emmanuel Kwada  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assented to the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026, now law, just hours after a high-profile interview on Arise TV where former INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner Mike Igini warned that the legislation could endanger presiding officers’ lives and pave the way for election rigging in […]Continue Reading

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‎I Wasn’t Tear-Gassed When I Demanded Audience with American Congress – Elbuba Joins OccupyNass Protests ‎

By The Insight Team February 19, 2026 181

By Emmanuel Kwada ‎Prominent Nigerian cleric and activist Prophet Isa El-Buba has strongly condemned the use of tear gas by security forces against peaceful protesters at the National Assembly in Abuja, drawing a stark contrast with his own experience engaging with American lawmakers. ‎In a passionate address amid the ongoing #OccupyNASS demonstrations, El-Buba asserted Continue Reading

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Why Mandatory E-Transmission Matters: Lessons from 2023 Polls Fuel #OccupyNASS Protests

By The Insight Team February 11, 2026 234

Key points: Lessons from 2023 elections fueled OccupyNass protests How the Supreme Court Ruling Strips IReV of Legal Weight Discrepancies in Recent Elections Highlight Urgent Need for Stronger Safeguards Senate Bows to Pressure, Makes Little Change Why This Reform Is Seen as Critical for 2027   By Emmanuel Kwada  Since February 9, 2026, thousands of […]Continue Reading

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Tinubu’s Govt is About Enrichment, Not Public Good – Nasir El-Rufai

By The Insight Team February 10, 2026 315

By Emmanuel Kwada Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai accused the government of prioritizing personal enrichment over the welfare of Nigerians. Speaking during an exclusive interview on Trust Television’s “30 Minutes” program, El-Rufai described the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as a “party of thieves” and labeled Continue Reading

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Nigerians Fume as Senate Ducks E-Transmission:’No Network in 9 States, Nat’l Grid May Crash’- Akpabio’s Explosive Defence

By The Insight Team February 10, 2026 244

Key points: Senate rejects mandatory real-time transmission of election results amendment clause. Akpabio defends decision, cites infrastructure and security concerns prevailing. Experts warn of constitutional crisis and transparency erosion risks rising. SERAP petitions CCB to investigate Senate’s amendment removal process. Professional bodies demand reversal, Continue Reading

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“Coup Era Over” – Nigeria Winning War Against Insecurity, Gen. Musa Declares

By The Insight Team January 16, 2026 260

By Emmanuel Kwada  In a resolute address marking the somber anniversary of Nigeria’s first military coup, Defence Minister General Christopher Musa (Rtd) declared that the nation is nearer to achieving lasting security than at any time in recent history, while firmly rejecting any notion of future coups and urging citizens to withhold support from terrorists. […]Continue Reading

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Over 100 Killed Across Four Nigerian States as Violence Ushers in 2026

By The Insight Team January 5, 2026 583

By Emmanuel Kwada Nigeria entered the new year amid widespread mourning following a series of coordinated and deadly attacks across parts of the country’s northern and North-Central regions. Armed bandits and jihadist groups carried out violent raids in Niger, Plateau, Kebbi, and Adamawa states, leaving more than 100 people dead, scores abducted, and thousands displaced Continue Reading

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Tinubu’s New Year Promises: Atiku, Others Question Impact on Poor Nigerians

By The Insight Team January 1, 2026 314

By Emmanuel Kwada  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s optimistic New Year’s address, touting 2025 economic gains and pledging further reforms, tax harmonisation, and security improvements for 2026, has faced immediate backlash from opposition leaders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who branded the administration “incompetent” and accused Continue Reading

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Gumi: A Sheikh above the law in Nigeria

By The Insight Team December 12, 2025 576

By Emmanuel Kwada  This week in Nigeria unfolded with gripping debates, bold accusations, and renewed calls for action as insecurity, governance failures, and regional tensions dominated the national mood. Sheikh Ahmad Gumi’s controversial claim that the Nigerian Army “cannot defeat bandits” fuelled nationwide outrage and intensified demands for a Northern Continue Reading

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Tinubu Declares Nationwide State of Emergency on Security, Orders Massive Army, Police Recruitment

By The Insight Team November 26, 2025 382

By Emmanuel Kwada President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday declared a nationwide security emergency in response to the recent surge in violent attacks and kidnappings across several states. The President announced sweeping measures, including mass recruitment into the police and armed forces, accelerated training programmes, and the deployment of forest guards to confront Continue Reading

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WEEKLY ROUND-UP: Kanu’s Conviction Caps a Decade-Long Separatist Battle as Insecurity Deepens With Mass Kidnappings, Doctors’ Strike Hits Day 21, Nigeria Misses World Cup 

By The Insight Team November 22, 2025 385

By Emmanuel Kwada  Nigeria has witnessed a turbulent week marked by major legal, security, health, and sporting developments. From the conviction of Nnamdi Kanu in a decade-long separatist battle, to nationwide grief as over 400 people were kidnapped in just 72 hours, the nation is confronting multiple crises at once. Doctors remain on strike for […]Continue Reading

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The Conviction of Nnamdi Kanu – A Decade-Long Battle Over Separatism, Terrorism, and Justice in Nigeria

By The Insight Team November 21, 2025 357

By Emmanuel Kwada In a courtroom thick with tension and heavy security, Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja delivered a verdict that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s southeast and beyond. Nnamdi Kanu, the fiery leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a separatist group advocating for the independence of the […]Continue Reading