Author: Atoyebi Adenike

By Atoyebi Nike Tensions flared at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretariat in Abuja on Friday as party members from Ekiti State protested the disqualification of governorship aspirant Kayode Ojo from the upcoming primary. The APC National Working Committee had earlier barred Ojo from contesting in the October 27 primary, paving the way for incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji to emerge as the party’s consensus candidate ahead of the July 20, 2026, governorship election. The protesters  mostly women  stormed the secretariat with placards bearing inscriptions such as “We Say No to Kayode Ojo’s Disqualification,” “No to Consensus,” and “Ekiti Women…

By Atoyebi Nike The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has approved the dismissal of two Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) officers  Aliyu Usman and Chukwu Nancy Ngozi over proven allegations of kidnapping, criminal conspiracy, stealing, and illegal possession of firearms. According to a statement issued by the Board, the decision followed internal disciplinary proceedings concluded on April 14 and September 4, 2025. The Board also revealed that 31 disciplinary cases involving NIS officers were reviewed during a session held on July 11 by its Disciplinary and General-Purpose Committee. Following the review, eight officers were dismissed for serious…

By Atoyebi Nike A  Magistrate’s Court in Kuje, Abuja, has granted bail to activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore, Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer Aloy Ejimakor, the IPOB leader’s brother Prince Emmanuel Kanu, and ten others in the sum of ₦500,000 each, with two sureties in like sum. The 13 defendants were arraigned on charges of inciting public disturbance and breach of peace following the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest held in Abuja on Monday, October 20. Ejimakor, Emmanuel Kanu, and the ten others were arrested during the protest and remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre earlier in the week. Sowore, who had attended Kanu’s terrorism…

By Atoyebi Nike Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago has announced a donation of ₦1 million to each family of the deceased and ₦500,000 to each survivor injured in the recent tanker explosion at Essa, Katcha Local Government Area. Bago made the announcement on Thursday during a condolence visit to the affected community, where he met with local leaders and assessed the scene of the tragedy. According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the governor expressed deep sadness over the loss of lives and urged residents to desist from the dangerous act of scooping petrol from fallen…

By Atoyebi Nike The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has warned all professional and examination bodies in Nigeria to stop the illegal conduct and award of National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) certificates. NBTE’s Executive Secretary, Prof. Idris Bugaje, issued the warning in a statement on Thursday in Kaduna, through the board’s Head of Media and Publicity, Mrs. Fatima Abubakar. Bugaje expressed concern over reports of certain organisations claiming to design, conduct, and issue ND and HND certificates, describing the practice as unlawful and a breach of the NBTE Act. He reaffirmed that only the NBTE  established…

By Atoyebi Nike The Kaduna State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expelled its Deputy Chairman, Ahmed Mustapha, and eight other key officials over alleged misconduct, insubordination, and attempts to hijack the party’s leadership. The decision, reached at an emergency State Executive Committee (SEC) meeting in Kaduna on Wednesday, was described as a “necessary purge to restore discipline.” Those affected include State Publicity Secretary Idris Musa, Vice Chairman (Zone 1) Sulaiman Abdullahi, Treasurer Gambo Sani, Financial Secretary Magaji Maiwada, Legal Adviser Danlami Dabai Musa, Coordinator of Persons with Disabilities Saura Muhammed, Deputy Youth Leader Ibrahim Muhammed, and one…

By Atoyebi Nike The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the full list of nominees for the 2025 CAF Awards, celebrating the continent’s finest players, coaches, clubs, and national teams. The awards, covering the period from January 6 to October 15, 2025, honour outstanding achievements and contributions to African and global football. A statement from CAF on Monday said the nominees were shortlisted by a panel of experts, including members of the CAF Technical and Development Committee, CAF Legends, veteran coaches, and media representatives. Among the ten nominees for the African Player of the Year are Mohamed Salah (Egypt/Liverpool),…

By Atoyebi Nike The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the $460 million Chinese loan obtained by the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan for the installation of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras across Abuja  a project that remains unexecuted 15 years later. The decision followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by Hon. Amobi Ogah, representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency of Abia State, during Wednesday’s plenary. Titled “Need to Investigate the Rising Insecurity and Loss of Several Lives in Abuja Despite the $460m CCTV Project,” Ogah said it was unacceptable that the Federal Capital Territory continues…

By Atoyebi Nike The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has told the Federal High Court in Abuja that he is ready to open his defence  a sharp shift from his earlier objection to the court’s jurisdiction. Kanu made the declaration in a motion personally filed on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, stating his readiness to begin defence “pursuant to the order of this honourable court made on October 16, 2015.” The move came just hours after African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore led demonstrations in Abuja calling for Kanu’s release. Kanu revealed plans…

By Atoyebi Nike The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s creative industries and strengthening cultural collaboration across Africa. EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, made the pledge during the Afrobeat Rebellion Exhibition in Lagos, held at the Ecobank Pan African Centre to mark the birthday of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti. The event, attended by European envoys from Poland, Finland, Belgium, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Portugal, showcased the power of art and music to inspire social change and build dialogue across borders. Ambassador Mignot described the exhibition as “a testament to the…