Author: Atoyebi Adenike

By Atoyebi Nike The United Nations has warned that current national pledges would only reduce global carbon emissions by about 10 per cent by 2035 far below the 60 per cent cut required to keep global warming within 1.5°C. Ahead of the COP30 climate talks beginning November 10 in Brazil, the UN said most nations missed the deadline to submit updated climate plans, with only 64 of nearly 200 countries meeting the September cut-off. UN Climate Chief Simon Stiell said humanity is “bending the emissions curve downwards for the first time, but still not nearly fast enough.” The assessment included…

By Atoyebi Nike The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to urgently address what it called the worsening state of Nigeria’s healthcare system. In a letter titled A Passionate Appeal to the Commander-in-Chief of the Federation, signed by its president Mohammad Suleiman, the group warned that the health sector was on the verge of collapse and described the situation as a national emergency. Suleiman said many doctors are still owed salaries and allowances despite several agreements with the government, stressing that they seek only the basic entitlements already approved. He noted that frontline doctors continue…

By Atoyebi Nike Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has introduced a new online encyclopedia called Groikipedia, positioning it as a rival to Wikipedia, which Musk has repeatedly accused of political and ideological bias. The platform, launched on Monday as version 0.1, already featured more than 885,000 articles by evening though still far behind Wikipedia’s over seven million English-language entries. Musk announced that a version 1.0 is on the way, promising it would be “ten times better” than the current one. “The goal of Grok and Grokipedia.com is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. We will…

By Atoyebi Nike The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Sokoto State Government have renewed their joint commitment to eradicating the poliovirus in Nigeria’s northwest, pledging stronger community mobilisation and surveillance to reach every child. Speaking during the commemoration of World Polio Day 2025 in Sokoto, Mr. Michael Juma, UNICEF Chief of Field Office for Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara States, said recent immunisation campaigns achieved “remarkable” results, covering 5.3 million children across the three states a 120 percent reach. “However, about 3,000 households remain non-compliant. Our task now is to reach them through trusted local voices and continued political…

By Atoyebi Nike The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has reaffirmed the National Assembly’s resolve to deliver people-centred and timely amendments to the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria. Senator Barau made the pledge at the opening of a two-day joint retreat of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on the Review of the 1999 Constitution held in Lagos, South West Nigeria. The retreat, organised to allow lawmakers to review proposed amendments clause by clause, is considering a total of 69 bills, 55 state creation requests, two boundary adjustments, and 278 local government creation requests. Speaking through a…

By Atoyebi Nike The Fufore Emirate Council in Adamawa State has officially inaugurated 16 newly appointed members, including the former Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Malam Abubakar Jijiwa, who now serves as the Waziri of the Emirate. The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Emir’s Palace in Fufore, was presided over by the Emir of Fufore, Alhaji Sani Ribadu. In his address, the Emir urged the new council members to uphold the fear of God, integrity, and accountability in the discharge of their responsibilities. Ribadu described the appointees as individuals of proven character and competence, calling on them to…

By Atoyebi Nike Media professionals from across Nigeria have been urged to embrace a new ethical framework for climate journalism that prioritises truth, accuracy, and public service over false balance and sensationalism. The call was made during a three-day media training workshop held from October 21 to 23, 2025, in Kaduna, organised by the Bridge That Gap Initiative. The workshop, themed “Strengthening Journalism and Reporting on Climate-Related Issues: Focus on Deforestation,” challenged journalists to rethink traditional practices and reframe their approach to climate storytelling. Facilitator Michael Simire  an urban planner and Editor-in-Chief of EnviroNews  delivered five presentations covering modules such…

By Atoyebi Nike The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, says ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s education sector are designed to ensure that students are not only educated but also equipped with the practical skills and competencies needed to thrive in an increasingly dynamic global economy. Speaking at the National Education Group (NEG) Meeting in Abuja, Dr. Alausa said the Federal Government’s goal is to move beyond policy declarations toward concrete actions that strengthen innovation, skills, and job creation among young people. “Our reforms must go beyond the paperwork of policy; they must impact classrooms, teachers, and ultimately the learners,” the…

By Atoyebi Nike The Yoruba Assembly, a coalition of socio-political and cultural groups in the South-West, has called on governors in the region and foremost traditional rulers including the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi  to urgently address rising insecurity amid reports of an imminent ISWAP attack on Ondo and Kogi states. The group issued the call on Wednesday during a summit held at the Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, themed “Democracy and the Future of the People.” Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the Yoruba Assembly, Wale Oshun, expressed alarm over…

By Atoyebi Nike President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to hold the position, describing her emergence as a remarkable testament to her decades-long contributions to governance and political leadership in Japan. In a statement released on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President said Takaichi’s election following her victory in Japan’s parliamentary vote underscores the trust and confidence reposed in her by the Japanese people. In a personally signed letter addressed to Prime Minister Takaichi, Tinubu said her rise as both…