Author: Atoyebi Adenike

By Atoyebi Nike Kenyan police have arrested three Nigerian nationals for allegedly engaging in cyber fraud and residing illegally in the country. The suspects  Peter Chukwujekwu, Alazor Chukulute Sunday, and Nnalue Chiagozie Samwel — were apprehended during a coordinated multi-agency operation at Mwaliko Estate in Mwea town, Kirinyaga County. According to a statement by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Kenya on Wednesday, the raid followed reports from residents who noticed suspicious movements and late-night activities in the suspects’ apartment. During the search, detectives recovered 21 mobile phones, 79 SIM cards, a Dell laptop, and several credit cards linked to…

By Atoyebi Nike The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has appealed to former U.S. President Donald Trump to collaborate with President Bola Tinubu in tackling Nigeria’s security crisis instead of issuing threats of military intervention. PFN President Bishop Wale Oke made the appeal during an interview on Thursday, stressing that Nigeria needs partnership and training support, not foreign aggression. “Whatever needs to be done should be done to stop the killings,” Oke said. “If the President wants to ask for counter-terrorism training or expertise from the U.S., let him do so. But we do not want an American invasion of…

By Atoyebi Nike Nigeria has entered a new era of digital payments after PalmPay and Wema Bank completed the first live transaction on the National Payment Stack (NPS) on Friday, November 7, 2025. The transfer cleared in milliseconds, showing the speed and strength of the new system. The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) built the NPS to modernize and unify the country’s payment channels. The platform delivers instant processing, stronger security, and smooth integration across banks, fintechs, and other payment operators. NIBSS says the NPS runs on advanced architecture that supports digital signatures, multi-layer authentication, and high-volume traffic. It also…

By Atoyebi Nike The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has officially announced the commencement of the 2025 Licensing Round, set to begin on December 1, 2025. The announcement was made by NUPRC Chief Executive Gbenga Komolafe at the Project 1MMBOPD Additional Production Investment Forum in London on Tuesday. In a statement by Eniola Akinkuotu, NUPRC Head of Media and Strategic Communication, Komolafe said the move followed approval from President Bola Tinubu, who also serves as the Minister of Petroleum Resources, in line with the Petroleum Industry Act. “We are announcing that we are ready, following the approval of the…

By Atoyebi Nike A tense confrontation erupted on Tuesday between Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and an unidentified military officer over an alleged land-grabbing incident at Gaduwa District, Abuja. A video obtained by our correspondent captured Wike accusing the officer of unlawfully taking possession of a parcel of land. The minister questioned why the military would claim the property simply because it was linked to a former Chief of Naval Staff. “Because you are an officer? Nobody does that. The man took land because he was the Chief of Naval Staff?” Wike was seen saying. The…

By Atoyebi Nike Gold rebounded sharply on Monday, November 10, 2025, climbing back above the $4,100 per ounce mark in global commodities trading. The metal gained 2.88% on the day and continued its upward momentum on Tuesday, trading around $4,130 per ounce ahead of London’s pre-market session on November 11. The surge has lifted gold’s month-to-date performance to over 3%, marking a solid recovery after a late-October pullback, when prices dipped below $4,000 per ounce, nearly touching $3,900 on October 29. Analysts described the previous decline as a healthy correction following gold’s extraordinary over 50% year-to-date rally, which had pushed…

By Atoyebi NikeThe Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that ongoing diplomatic engagement between Nigeria and the United States is yielding positive results following recent tensions between the two governments. The statement comes after US President Donald Trump alleged last month that Christianity in Nigeria faced an “existential threat” from radical Islamist groups, claiming “thousands of Christians are being killed” and labeling Nigeria a “country of particular concern.” Trump also directed the Pentagon to explore “possible military measures” against terrorist groups in Nigeria, comments that were swiftly dismissed by President Bola Tinubu and drew concern from…

By Atoyebi Nike The Federal Government has intensified efforts to curb insecurity and promote development across Nigeria’s regions through enhanced community engagement, officials said on Monday in Abuja. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North-Central), Dr. Abiodun Essiet, briefed State House correspondents alongside counterparts from the North-West, South-East, and South-West zones. She identified historical mistrust, land-grabbing, banditry, and illegal mining as major triggers of violence in the North-Central region. Essiet disclosed that community peace structures have been established in 121 local government areas, including 32 in Niger, 21 in Kogi, and 23 in Benue States. Deployment across…

By Atoyebi Nike The University of Ibadan (UI) has produced 448 first-class graduates out of 5,900 students for the 2024/2025 academic session, Vice Chancellor Professor Kayode Adebowale announced on Tuesday. Speaking on the first day of the convocation ceremony for Arts, Science, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Public Health, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Adebowale praised the graduands for their discipline, hard work, and perseverance. He highlighted UI’s commitment to preparing students to tackle global challenges with competence, character, and creativity. The Vice Chancellor also noted the university’s Postgraduate College, the largest in Africa, and the newly established Faculty of Computing,…

By Atoyebi Nike Supporters of President Bola Tinubu’s nominee for Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Abdullahi Ramat, staged a protest at the National Assembly on Tuesday, urging the Senate to finalize his confirmation. The demonstrators, including civil society groups and rights activists, marched around the parliamentary complex, chanting slogans and displaying placards such as “President Tinubu Did Not Send Nominees to be Harassed” and “Ramat Represents Reform in Power Sector.” The protest follows last month’s Senate decision to defer Ramat’s confirmation despite his approval by the Senate Committee on Power, led by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe. Ahmed Suleiman,…