Author: Atoyebi Adenike

By Atoyebi Nike Two lost their lives, with over ten suffering wounds, following Russian fire on a resort zone in mid-Ukraine on Wednesday, per reports from local offices. Crew members from emergency units worked to put out huge fires inside one-level dwellings, where lifeless bodies and the hurt were seen over the bloodied floor. Four young ones were hurt, within twelve total victims, the region’s governor confirmed. “This hit holds zero logic in conflict terms. It’s just pure evil to inject fear,” Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelensky noted on his site. Energy supply to hundreds got cut in other zones hit…

By Atoyebi Nike Nigeria’s media industry has lost a pioneer. Dr. Doyin Abiola, the first Nigerian woman to become editor-in-chief of a national daily, has died at the age of 82. Her passing was confirmed on Wednesday by Jamiu Abiola, one of the sons of her late husband, Chief MKO Abiola, the acclaimed winner of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election. “Yes, she passed away last night,” Jamiu said in a phone call. Dr. Abiola made history as the trailblazing managing director and editor-in-chief of the National Concord newspaper. Her career in journalism spanned over three decades, during which…

By Atoyebi Nike Political momentum is building across Nigeria as parties gear up for crucial by-elections scheduled for August 16. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the polls to fill vacant seats in both the National Assembly and state Houses of Assembly. The elections will take place in Anambra South and Edo Central Senatorial Districts, along with Ovia South West/Ovia South East in Edo, Babura/Garki in Jigawa, Chikun/Kajuru in Kaduna, Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North in Ogun, and the Ibadan North Federal Constituency in Oyo State. In Edo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Labour Party (LP) have stepped up their…

By Atoyebi Nike The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kaduna Zonal Directorate, has arraigned two individuals, Nathaniel Makama Zabrang and Husain Umar Bawa, before Justice M.J. Zubairu of the Kaduna State High Court over alleged internet fraud and impersonation. The suspects are facing separate charges of obtaining money under false pretence, following investigations that linked them to online fraud schemes targeting foreign victims. According to the EFCC, Zabrang allegedly posed as “Alicia Smith,” an American citizen, on Instagram between January and June 2025. He reportedly defrauded several unsuspecting victims of a total sum of ₦10,019,028. His charge states that…

By Atoyebi Nike Nigeria has recorded 155 deaths from Lassa fever between January 1 and July 20, 2025, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The updated Case Fatality Rate (CFR) now stands at 18.9%, surpassing the 17.1% figure reported during the same period in 2024. As of epidemiological Week 29, the NCDC reported 6,640 suspected cases and 822 confirmed infections spanning 105 Local Government Areas across 21 states. The disease, caused by the Lassa virus, remains a significant public health concern, especially in regions with poor sanitation and high rodent activity. The World Health Organisation…

By Atoyebi Nike The Kano State Commissioner for Transportation, Alhaji Ibrahim Namadi, has officially stepped down from office following an investigation that linked him to the controversial bail of an alleged drug trafficker, Sulaiman Danwawu. His resignation was announced Wednesday through a statement issued by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Director General of Media and Publicity at the Kano Government House. Namadi, in the statement, said his decision was driven by public interest and the need to safeguard the integrity of the administration, especially given the sensitive nature of the allegations. “As a member of a government that has always prioritized…

By Bagudu Mohammed In December 2024, Kemi Badenoch, the UK’s Conservative Party star and a woman of Nigerian heritage, stirred a storm not merely by criticizing Nigerian leadership for corruption, but by the tone, timing, and tactlessness of her delivery. It wasn’t her message that shocked the public it was the condescension dripping from every word, the calculated detachment, and her choice to strike not with intellect, but with venom. That’s where the line between the thoughtful and the thoughtless is drawn. Her now-infamous exchange with Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, exposed far more than a political disagreement. It laid…

By Atoyebi Nike Residents and businesses in Adamawa, Taraba, and Yobe States will experience a temporary power outage due to scheduled maintenance announced by the Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC). The outage is set to occur on Thursday, August 7, and Friday, August 8, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. According to YEDC, the planned maintenance is being carried out in collaboration with the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) and the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). The focus of the work is the T2A 150MVA 330/132kV transformer at the Gombe Transmission Station. The company stated that the maintenance…

By Atoyebi Nike Zubara Global Services Limited has partnered with Tech for Agriculture and Community Africa Initiative (TAC Africa) to launch the Afri AGRITECH Institute, aimed at reducing crime and youth unemployment through smart farming and empowerment programmes. The initiative, announced in a joint statement, will focus on using agriculture and technology to create jobs and support peacebuilding efforts in communities affected by poverty, insecurity, and disasters. According to Promise Chizara, CEO of Zubara Global Services, the project is designed to connect vulnerable youth with sustainable livelihoods. “Agriculture is not just about food, it’s a way to empower people, reduce…

By Atoyebi Nike Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has announced that the state’s new 400-bed Teaching Hospital under construction along the Maiduguri–Damaturu Road will be fully completed and operational by the end of September 2025. During an inspection visit on Monday, Zulum said the state-of-the-art facility would provide affordable, high-quality healthcare and drastically reduce the number of citizens seeking medical treatment abroad. “With this hospital, our people no longer need to travel to Cairo or India for healthcare. We are building a world-class facility that will be accessible, affordable, and professionally run,” Zulum told journalists after touring the…