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Meet the 7 Registrars JAMB Has Had in 48 Years, From 1978 to 2026

By The Insight Team May 21, 2026 36

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“You Cannot Govern by Hiding Corpses”: Atiku Blasts Tinubu Over Insecurity

By The Insight Team May 19, 2026 51

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’

By The Insight Team May 15, 2026 131

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

By The Insight Team May 12, 2026 97

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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Weekly Roundup: Supreme Court Restores Light in ADC; Leaves PDP in Darkness

By The Insight Team May 1, 2026 136

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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Persecution: Alex Barbir, a Misunderstood Humanitarian

By The Insight Team April 29, 2026 174

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 207

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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176 Hostages Held in Kwara, 744 Ex-Terrorists Graduate as 2027 Politics Intensifies

By The Insight Team April 20, 2026 175

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”

By The Insight Team April 20, 2026 150

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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2026: Worst Year for Nigerian Military as Six Senior Officers Killed in Terrorism-Related Incidents

By The Insight Team April 15, 2026 182

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

By The Insight Team April 13, 2026 186

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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WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Ceasefire in Iran, Bloodshed in Nigeria

By The Insight Team April 11, 2026 188

By Emmanuel Kwada This week, Nigeria witnessed another wave of heartbreaking insecurity as Boko Haram released a disturbing video showing 416 abducted women and children in Borno, with victims desperately begging President Tinubu for rescue. In a shocking development, terrorists killed Brig-Gen. Braimoh, the fifth senior military officer lost in 2026 alone. Meanwhile, the Continue Reading