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Weekly Roundup: The die is cast for 2027 elections, after primaries

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mostbet mostbet az mostbet mostbet az mostbet mostbet mostbet az mostbet 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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2027 Elections: My fears for Professor Amupitan

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The eyes of my centenarian father-in-law always sparked with excitement, his heart warm with happiness every time I travelled from Abuja to our village and walked into his serene premises. Not because I took a lorryload of material gifts or showered him with Naira notes.  Rather, it was because each visit enabled him to give […]Continue Reading
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“You Cannot Govern by Hiding Corpses”: Atiku Blasts Tinubu Over Insecurity

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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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Nigeria This Week: 2027 Elections: Governors impose candidates and call it ‘consensus’

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By Emmanuel Kwada It has been a week defined by economic hardship, national security concerns, tragic losses, educational reforms, and intensifying political maneuvering. From the rising cost of living weighing heavily on residents of the Federal Capital Territory, to the deaths of Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia during Hajj, the challenges are deeply personal for […]Continue Reading
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Weekly Roundup: Supreme Court Restores Light in ADC; Leaves PDP in Darkness

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By Emmanuel Kwada Nigeria experienced another consequential week defined by landmark judicial decisions, escalating security concerns, industrial action in the education sector, and key public health developments. In this edition of THE INSIGHT, we present a comprehensive roundup of the major stories shaping the nation. Read on for full details. Supreme Court Doubles Down Continue Reading
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Opposition Parties Unite in Ibadan, Plan Single Presidential Candidate Against APC

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By Emmanuel Kwada Major opposition political parties in Nigeria have resolved to present a united front against what they described as the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s attempt to entrench a one-party state, declaring their determination to field a single presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. In a communiqué issued at the end of their […]Continue Reading
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176 Hostages Held in Kwara, 744 Ex-Terrorists Graduate as 2027 Politics Intensifies

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By Emmanuel Kwada As another turbulent week draws to a close in Nigeria, the nation finds itself grappling with a painful paradox: while the government presses ahead with counter-insurgency efforts and rehabilitation programmes, fresh tragedies and unresolved crises continue to test the resilience of citizens and the credibility of state institutions. In the Northeast, Continue Reading
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APC Chieftain Predicts 2027 Victory for Tinubu: “Not Because of Performance, But Due to Weak Opposition”

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By Emmanuel Kwada A prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and former federal lawmaker, Senator Abubakar Yusuf, has boldly predicted that the APC and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will secure victory in the 2027 presidential election, attributing the expected win not to the government’s performance but to the absence of a formidable opposition. Senator Yusuf, Continue Reading
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ADC Amends Constitution, Elects David Mark Chairman at National Convention, Eyes 2027

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By Emmanuel Kwada The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Tuesday concluded its national convention in Abuja, where delegates overwhelmingly approved amendments to the party’s constitution, ratified key resolutions, and signalled strong ambitions for the 2027 general elections. A total of 1,576 delegates were accredited for the event held at the Rainbow Event Centre. Of Continue Reading
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Tinubu’s New Year Promises: Atiku, Others Question Impact on Poor Nigerians

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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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