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FG allocates N700bn to fight HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, others

By The Insight Team March 18, 2025 867 0

By Emmanuel Kwada, Abuja The Federal Government (FG) has allocated N700bn to fight HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. The Chairman, House Committee on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, Dr Amobi Ogah, disclosed this on Tuesday during the 2025 Pre-World TB Day press conference in Abuja. The allocation followed the US administration’s withdrawal of financial Continue Reading

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Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers

By The Insight Team March 18, 2025 1019 0

…suspends Gov Fubara, deputy, Assembly members for six months   By Clement Adeyi, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State with effect from Tuesday, March 18. He has also suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu as well as all elected members of the state House of Assembly […]Continue Reading

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WHO Chief urges US to reverse global health aid cuts

By The Insight Team March 17, 2025 697 0

… says global health crisis looms Emmanuel Kwada The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, called on the United States to reconsider its recent decision to slash funding for global health initiatives. Speaking at a press conference earlier today, Dr. Tedros warned that a sudden halt to this critical aid […]Continue Reading

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At Least 40 Killed as Tornadoes, Storms Devastate Central, Southern U.S.

By The Insight Team March 17, 2025 720 0

Emmanuel Kwada A deadly onslaught of tornadoes, violent storms, wildfires, and dust storms tore through the central and southern United States over the weekend, leaving at least 40 people dead, dozens injured, and widespread destruction in its wake, according to local authorities. The extreme weather events, which struck multiple states across the South and Midwest, […]Continue Reading

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Natasha: Akpabio faces a chaotic future

By The Insight Team March 16, 2025 1178 0

How the parliaments in US, UK treat allegations of sexual harassment against their members Why three former Nigeria’s Senate Presidents were impeached or forced to resign The 10th Senate may remain stained by this untreated ‘sexual harassment’ saga The coming legal fireworks; protests will put Akpabio and his supporters on edge By Theophilus Abbah, PhD Continue Reading

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Sudan, DRC Lead as Nigeria Ranks 9th in UN Report

By The Insight Team March 14, 2025 789 0

Emmanuel Kwada As the United Nations (UN) continues efforts to address humanitarian crises across Africa, a recent report from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) highlights the continent’s most vulnerable populations. Among the African nations requiring the most assistance, Nigeria ranks ninth, with 7.8 million people in need. The UN Continue Reading

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NERC Report: DisCos lose N60bn revenue as crisis deepens

By The Insight Team March 14, 2025 1170 0

Emmanuel Kwada Nigeria’s electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) suffered revenue shortfall of N60bn in 2024, plunging the sector deeper into a liquidity crisis that threatens the stability of the nation’s power supply chain. Recent data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) accessed by The Insight on Friday painted a grim picture: Continue Reading

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Nike Lake: A hideout resort in Enugu

By The Insight Team March 10, 2025 1898 0

By Theophilus Abbah It is February in the coal city of Enugu. The month is renowned for the furious humidity that creates uncanny perspiration and the discomfort that makes one detest wearing thick fabrics. Nike Lake Resort, however, provides an escape from the unfriendly weather. The wide space at the back of every hotel room […]Continue Reading

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Musa Makes Eagles Comeback: Super Eagles Announce First 11 for World Cup Qualifiers

By The Insight Team March 8, 2025 925 0

By Emmanuel Kwada The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to take the pitch with a familiar face leading the charge, as captain Ahmed Musa makes a highly anticipated return to the starting lineup for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Coach Eric Chelle unveiled the first 11 on Saturday, confirming Musa’s inclusion after […]Continue Reading

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Population Growth in 2024: Africa Leads with 35m Surge as Nigeria Adds 4.8m New Residents

By The Insight Team March 4, 2025 1489 0

By Emmanuel Kwada In a year marked by divergent demographic trends across the globe, Africa has emerged as the epicenter of population growth in 2024, adding a staggering 35 million people to its population, according to data from Worldometer. This remarkable surge, the largest among all continents, underscores Africa’s position as a demographic powerhouse, with Continue Reading

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Northwest Nigeria: A Massive Crime Scene, Over 20,000 Lives Lost, Bishop Kukah Calls for Urgent Action

By The Insight Team March 4, 2025 738 0

By Emmanuel Kwada Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has sounded the alarm on the escalating violence plaguing Northwest Nigeria, urging a unified societal response to a crisis that has claimed over 20,000 lives across 4,500 recorded incidents. Speaking at the Northwest Regional Conference on Women, Peace, and Security held in […]Continue Reading

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Corps Members Disappointed as NYSC Pays N33,000 in February

By The Insight Team March 1, 2025 785 0

By Emmanuel Kwada National Youth Service Corps members across Nigeria are frustrated after receiving their usual N33,000 allowance for February.  This comes despite repeated assurances from NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, that payments would increase to N77,000 starting in February 2025. The unfulfilled promise, tied to the Federal Continue Reading