Author: Atoyebi Adenike
By Atoyebi Nike A new report by the Technology Executive Committee (TEC) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can become a transformative tool for advancing climate action in developing nations facing acute climate risks. The paper, launched on July 10, 2025, at the AI for Good Summit in Geneva by TEC Chair Dietram Oppelt, was produced in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and backed by the Korea International Cooperation Agency. It forms part of the Technology Mechanism’s broader AI4ClimateAction initiative. Targeted at policymakers, scientists, and practitioners, the…
By Atoyebi Nike The Senate has insisted that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan must wait for the Certified True Copy (CTC) of a recent Federal High Court judgment before resuming her legislative duties, despite a court advisory suggesting that her six-month suspension was excessive and should be reviewed. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was suspended in March, had planned to return to the Senate on Tuesday, July 15, following a ruling by Justice Binta Nyako that described the length of her suspension as excessive. In a letter dated July 11, 2025, and addressed to the National Assembly, her legal team Numa S.A.N. & Co.…
By Atoyebi Nike Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has celebrated the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s landslide win in the just-concluded local government elections, describing the outcome as a shared triumph for all residents of the state. The APC secured all 57 chairmanship seats and won 375 out of 376 councillorship positions in the elections held across Lagos on Saturday. In a statement issued Sunday, Sanwo-Olu extended his congratulations to the party’s leadership, supporters, and newly elected local government officials. He described the results as a powerful endorsement of the APC’s policies and commitment to grassroots development. “This victory reflects the…
By Atoyebi Nike Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in London to lead a presidential delegation tasked with repatriating the remains of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 82. Acting on the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Shettima departed Nigeria early Monday alongside the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila. They were received in the United Kingdom by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, and Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum. The Vice President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, confirmed the development via a statement…
By Mala Abdulazeez The Yobe State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring accident-free roads across the state. Sector Commander CC. Livinus Yihzoom, represented by State Corps Logistics Officer Mr. Danladi Idris, made the disclosure during a town hall meeting with transport sector stakeholders. The meeting aimed to enlighten tankers and heavy-duty truck drivers on safety tips and the dangers of over speeding, overloading, night driving, and drunk driving. Mr. Yihzoom expressed concern over frequent explosions involving tankers and trailers, warning the public about the risks of looting crashed trucks. According to him,…
By Ibrahim Babangida Lawal At this solemn moment, when millions of Nigerians across every faith, tongue, and region bow their heads in prayer for the soul of our late President Muhammadu Buhari, it pains me deeply to see Omoyele Sowore choose this time to spew such callous words and unguarded bitterness. No matter our differences or political leanings, we Nigerians know that when death visits, we pause our quarrels to show respect not only for the departed but for the living who mourn them. Yet Mr. Omoyele Sowore in his unrelenting quest for attention, could not resist turning a moment…
By Ibrahim Babangida Lawal The Katsina State Government has declared Monday, 14th July 2025, as a work-free day across the State in honour of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, who passed away earlier Sunday evening in London. This was contained in an official statement signed by the Secretary to the Government of the State, Abdullahi Garba Faskari, and released to the press today. According to the statement, the work-free day is intended to allow the people of Katsina State to join fellow Nigerians in mourning the demise of their illustrious son and former leader, as well as to offer…
By Sani Danaudi Mohammed The nation have lost a great general, one who can be compared to some of the greatest generals in world history. Like Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in World War II, Muhammadu Buhari demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and strategic thinking. Like Georgy Zhukov, the Soviet Union’s most prominent general during World War II, Buhari showed remarkable bravery and tactical genius. And like Norman Schwarzkopf Jr., the commander of the US-led coalition in the Gulf War, Buhari’s leadership was marked by decisiveness and a commitment to protecting his nation. Nigerians and politicians…
By Atoyebi Nike President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has summoned an emergency session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in honor of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died Sunday in a London hospital at the age of 82 after a prolonged illness. The announcement was made in a personal tribute issued by President Tinubu on Sunday evening, shortly after news of Buhari’s death was made public by the Presidency. “As a mark of respect to our former leader, I have directed that all national flags fly at half-staff across the country for seven days from today,”…
By Atoyebi Nike The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has declared candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as winners of the just-concluded chairmanship elections in Badagry Local Government, Olorunda, and Badagry-West Local Council Development Area (LCDA). The announcements were made late Saturday at the respective secretariats in Ajara, Iworo, and Kankon, following collation of votes. In Badagry Local Government, Returning Officer Mr. Akinwunmi Lewis declared Mr. Babatunde Hunpe of the APC winner after polling 27,442 votes, defeating the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, who scored 1,814 votes, and the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) candidate, who secured 308 votes.…