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CAN Declares June 14 as ‘Black Sunday’ to Remember Victims of Terror, Banditry

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mostbet mostbet az mostbet mostbet az mostbet mostbet mostbet az mostbet By Emmanuel Kwada The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared Sunday, June 14, 2026, as “Black Sunday” to mourn the countless victims of terrorist attacks, banditry, and kidnappings that continue to devastate Christian communities across the country. The declaration was made at the end of the National Church Denominational Leadership Summit 2026 today in […]Continue Reading
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Weekly Roundup: The die is cast for 2027 elections, after primaries

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By Emmanuel Kwada Primaries Wind Down: Winners Emerge, Losers Jump Ship Despite New Law Prohibiting Party Switches Nigeria’s major political parties wrap up their primaries for the 2027 general elections, a surge of high-profile defections has dominated headlines, exposing deep internal fractures, allegations of unfair primaries, and politicians’ willingness to switch Continue Reading
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US Report: 30,000 Armed Fulani Militants Fuel Religious Violence in Nigeria

By The Insight Team 129
By Emmanuel Kwada The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has released a detailed report highlighting the significant role of armed Fulani militants in Nigeria’s worsening security and religious freedom crisis. In its May 2026 Issue Update titled Nonstate Violators of Religious Freedom in Nigeria: Fulani Militants, the commission estimates Continue Reading
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“You Cannot Govern by Hiding Corpses”: Atiku Blasts Tinubu Over Insecurity

By The Insight Team 116
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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“They Sent Me Transport Fare”: Kidnap Victim Arum Recounts Being Lured into Zamfara Bush with No Security on the Road

By The Insight Team 126
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 137
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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An encounter with a soldier who fought bandits in North-West 

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My spirit dwindled, and my heart sank as dark-faced military personnel flagged my car down at a mischievous checkpoint on the outskirts of Lokoja en route Abuja. Emerging from the snarling traffic on the rickety road at Felele in Lokoja, I was charged for the two-hour ride to Abuja in my Mercedes-Benz car on that […]Continue Reading
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Persecution: Alex Barbir, a Misunderstood Humanitarian

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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
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‎Boko Haram Kills Over 30, Injures Many, Destroys Churches in Twin Attacks on Adamawa Community ‎

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By Emmanuel Kwada  Suspected Boko Haram insurgents carried out twin attacks on communities in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State late Sunday, April 26, and early Monday morning, killing more than 30 people, injuring several others, and destroying property, including places of worship and motorcycles. ‎One attack targeted Guyaku community, while a second struck Continue Reading
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‎Week in Review: Electoral Act Fears, $516M Loan Row, Plateau Protests Rock Nigeria

By The Insight Team 246
By Emmanuel Kwada ‎As Nigeria heads toward the 2027 general elections amid ongoing economic pressures and security challenges, the past week was dominated by intense debates over the integrity of the electoral process, fresh controversy surrounding a major infrastructure loan, high-stakes court proceedings, and grassroots anger in Plateau State. ‎Dive in for full details Continue Reading
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2026: Worst Year for Nigerian Military as Six Senior Officers Killed in Terrorism-Related Incidents

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By Emmanuel Kwada Just four months into 2026, the Nigerian military has already recorded the deaths of at least six senior officers in terrorism-related attacks, primarily in Borno State, raising serious concerns that the year could become the deadliest for high-ranking personnel in the ongoing counter-insurgency campaign in the North-East. This alarming toll marks a […]Continue Reading
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