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Legal rebels | Nigeria

By The Insight Team May 24, 2025 756

In the past decade, judges in Nigeria have been captured by political power, a situation that has been linked to violent criminality and conflict in the country. However, against great odds, some brave legal minds are fighting to restore the rule of law.   Theophilus Abbah When law professor Chidi Anselm Odinkalu started receiving serious […]Continue Reading

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Government Must Empower Rural Planning Authorities – Atebije

By The Insight Team May 22, 2025 737

Merge experience with innovation Key Points: Planning is essential for development Local governments must be empowered Foundation promotes planning awareness Mentorship for young planners is vital   By Daniel Adeji, Abuja In this exclusive interview with The Insight, Nathaniel Atebije — immediate past president of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners and Continue Reading

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Nigerians have asked one question for 48 years: where are national identity cards?

By The Insight Team May 22, 2025 1800

Key Points: Funds Spent on National Identity Cards from 1979-2021: $16 million (1979) – Initial funding under General Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration for the identity card project, contracted to Avant Incorporation, USA. N56 million, later revised to N90 million (1980s) – Re-awarded contract under President Shehu Shagari, adjusted due to exchange Continue Reading

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Father Alia ‘Under Siege’

By The Insight Team May 22, 2025 831

In May 2023, the people of Benue State celebrated the emergence of Father Hyacinth Alia as governor. Two years later, they are harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. No thanks to deaths in the hands of Fulani herdsmen Key Points: Bloodshed in Benue has killed the euphoria that welcomed Father Alia as governor […]Continue Reading

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NBS Reports 76.73% Fuel Price Hike

By The Insight Team May 21, 2025 704

By Emmanuel Kwada The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a dramatic 76.73% year-on-year increase in the average retail price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, with consumers paying N1,239.33 per litre in April 2025, up from N701.24 in April 2024. The average retail price paid by consumers for PMS in […]Continue Reading

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CRA raises alarm over plot to force Adamawa Female Christian Vice Chairman to resign

By The Insight Team April 29, 2025 744

… It is Jihad against Christians and a constitutional breach   By The Insight The Christian Rights Agenda CRA, has raised alarm over plot to force Mrs. Peace Audu to resign her position as Vice Chairman of Fufure Local Government Area so as to stop her from being sworn in as substantive chairman following the […]Continue Reading

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Data: Now, herdsmen shed more blood than bandits and terrorists

By The Insight Team April 21, 2025 1226 0

Key Points:  Over 800 Killed, Scores Injured, Many Kidnapped in 48 Days  North-Central is epicenter of killings  Governors lament; no solution in sight By Emmanuel Kwada Nigeria is grappling with an alarming surge in violence, with no fewer than 872 persons killed, hundreds injured, and over 350 abducted across multiple states in the last 48 […]Continue Reading

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Tinubu Approves Committee to Boost Research, Innovation in Nigeria

By The Insight Team March 28, 2025 962 0

Sanni Marvelous In a landmark move to drive Nigeria’s transition into a knowledge-driven economy, President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of an Interministerial Committee on Research and Innovation (IMC-RI). This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by the Director Media and Corporate Communications at the National Space Research and Development Continue Reading

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Tinubu at 73: Driving Innovation, Science, and Space Excellence

By The Insight Team March 28, 2025 756 0

By Felix Ale, PhD At 73, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu stands tall as a leader whose unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s progress is transforming the landscape of innovation, science, and technology. His tenure has brought a new dawn, marked by strategic appointments, groundbreaking policies, and an unprecedented drive to place Nigeria at the forefront of scientific Continue Reading

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Rivers Sole Administrator appoints SSG

By The Insight Team March 25, 2025 966 0

 …as Head of Service resigns By Clement Adeyi, Abuja The newly appointed Sole Administrator of River State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (retd) has appointed Professor Ibibi Worika as the new Secretary to the Rivers State Government (SSG). The appointment which is with immediate effect was contained in a statement made available to the media […]Continue Reading

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Tinubu swears in Ibas as Rivers sole administrator

By The Insight Team March 19, 2025 925 0

By Clement Adeyi, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has sworn in the sole administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas (retd) into office. The President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, the Attorney General of the Federation, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, (SAN), and the Principal Secretary to the President, Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola witnessed the brief Continue Reading

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FG Unveils Plan to Curb Flooding Crisis

By The Insight Team March 19, 2025 931 0

Emmanuel Kwada The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the Anticipatory Action Task Force (AATF) on Floods, aimed at curbing the devastating impact of flooding as the rainy season approaches.   Vice President Kashim Shettima announced the initiative on Tuesday during a high-level meeting of the task force at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, emphasizing […]Continue Reading