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Five miracles that took Dogara to the House of Representatives 

By The Insight Team May 16, 2026 115

mostbet mostbet az mostbet mostbet az mostbet mostbet By Emmanuel Kwada A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara’s entry into the National Assembly in 2007 can rightly be described as miraculous, especially when compared to the enormous financial demands placed on today’s aspirants. Contemporary candidates must raise millions of naira to cover the cost of expression of interest forms, nomination […]Continue Reading

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EU Grants: How new machines did not help Nigerian voters

By The Insight Team May 13, 2026 98

By Theophilus Abbah “I was so frustrated and exhausted,” Josephine Ochadamu says when asked about her experiences as an Assistant Presiding Officer at a polling unit in Nasarawa State during Nigeria’s 2023 elections. Connected through a mutual acquaintance, she has agreed to a telephonic interview to share her struggles with the new technology that was […]Continue Reading

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“I Warned Them the Coup Would Fail” — Islamic Cleric’s Video Confession Played in Coup Trial

By The Insight Team May 12, 2026 90

By Emmanuel Kwada  A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday watched a video recording in which the sixth defendant in Nigeria’s high-profile alleged coup plot trial confessed to warning the plotters that their plan would fail and that they would be betrayed. Sheikh Sani Abdulkadir, who describes himself as an Islamic cleric, appeared in […]Continue Reading

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An encounter with a soldier who fought bandits in North-West 

By The Insight Team May 1, 2026 1048

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

By The Insight Team April 29, 2026 171

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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‎Week in Review: Electoral Act Fears, $516M Loan Row, Plateau Protests Rock Nigeria

By The Insight Team April 25, 2026 205

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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2027 in Focus: Atiku Reveals His Next Move

By The Insight Team April 16, 2026 176

By Emmanuel Kwada In an exclusive Arise News primetime special, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has confirmed that the 2027 presidential election will be his final bid for Nigeria’s highest office, describing it as his last outing at the age of 80. The veteran politician, a fixture in Nigerian public life since the return to […]Continue Reading

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CHRICED Condemns Tinubu’s ₦135.22b Allocation for Election Litigation

By The Insight Team April 13, 2026 182

By Emmanuel Kwada  ‎The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has strongly criticised the Federal Government’s proposal to allocate ₦135.22 billion for election-related litigation in the revised 2026 budget, describing the provision as excessive, opaque, and a troubling signal of anticipated widespread disputes ahead of the 2027 general elections. Continue Reading

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Over 100 killed During 2026 Easter

By The Insight Team April 10, 2026 263

By Emmanuel Kwada A wave of violence targeting predominantly Christian communities swept across Nigeria’s Middle Belt and northeast during the 2026 Holy Week and Easter period, claiming over 100 lives and resulting in dozens of abductions, according to reports from local sources, Christian advocacy groups, and media outlets. The attacks, many occurring during or around Continue Reading

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How Nafiu Bala Gombe plunged ADC into Deep Crisis

By The Insight Team April 4, 2026 406

By Emmanuel Kwada Nigeria’s opposition political landscape has been plunged into significant uncertainty following a decision by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on April 1, 2026, to remove the names of Senator David Mark and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola from its official records as National Chairman and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress Continue Reading

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APC Returns Prof. Yilwatda, Basiru as Nat’l Chairman, Secretary at Consensus-Driven Convention

By The Insight Team March 30, 2026 179

By Emmanuel Kwada  The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has successfully concluded its 8th National Convention (and fourth elective convention) at Eagle Square in Abuja, returning Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda as National Chairman and Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru as National Secretary through a smooth consensus arrangement. The convention, held on Friday, Continue Reading

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Over 8,000 Migrants Died or Went Missing on Perilous Routes in 2025, Most from Africa – UN Agency

By The Insight Team March 25, 2026 189

By Emmanuel Kwada At least 8,000 people died or disappeared while attempting dangerous irregular migration journeys worldwide in 2025, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM)’s Missing Migrants Project. The figure, released on February 26, 2026, equates to roughly 21 deaths or missing persons per day. However, the true toll is believed to be Continue Reading