Author: Atoyebi Adenike

By Atoyebi Nike Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has directed the State Police Command to track down and prosecute individuals who attacked women protesting insecurity near the Government House in Ilorin. The directive followed the circulation of a viral video showing suspected thugs assaulting women said to be demonstrating against rising insecurity in parts of the state. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, the governor condemned the incident and described the assault as unacceptable under any circumstance. AbdulRazaq said peaceful protest remains a fundamental democratic right and stressed that the women acted within the law…

By Atoyebi Nike Former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was hospitalised on Monday after a road accident in the Makun area of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State. The Ogun State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, Babaseyi Oluseyi, who said the crash occurred shortly after 11 a.m. According to eyewitness accounts, the accident happened just before the Danco Filling Station in Makun, near the Sagamu Interchange on the Ibadan-bound lane. An eyewitness, Adeniyi Orojo, said the Lexus SUV conveying Joshua, with registration number KRD 850 HN, collided with a stationary truck. The…

By Atoyebi Nike The Federal Government has dismissed concerns that a recent joint security operation by Nigerian and United States forces in Sokoto State signals instability in the country, assuring investors that Nigeria’s economy remains resilient and secure. In a statement released on Monday, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, said the December 25 operation was a targeted, intelligence-led strike against terrorist camps linked to the Islamic State group and should not be misinterpreted as internal conflict. Edun explained that the operation neutralized several terrorists without recording any civilian casualties, stressing that Nigeria was…

By Atoyebi Nike The Minister of Defence, retired General Christopher Musa, has credited his rise to national leadership to divine intervention, saying God lifted him when circumstances seemed unfavorable. Musa shared his testimony during a recent service at Conquerors Global Assembly in Abuja, attended with his wife. He thanked the church founder, Bishop David Abioye, and prayed for the ministry’s continued growth. Addressing worshippers, Musa encouraged hope and resilience. “We serve a living God who never gives up on us,” he said, adding that setbacks can become opportunities when faith is steadfast. He urged Nigerians to remain united and prayerful,…

By Atoyebi Nike The final round of group-stage matches at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 will begin on Monday, with qualification for the knockout stage still undecided for most teams. The Confederation of African Football said only three countries  Egypt, Nigeria and Algeria have confirmed places in the Round of 16 after winning their opening two matches. The remaining qualification spots will be determined during the last set of group fixtures. CAF explained that the final games will decide the top two teams in each group, who qualify automatically, as well as the best third-placed teams…

By Bagudu Mohammed For me, Nigeria’s collaboration with the United States to fight banditry and terrorism is one of the most encouraging developments in recent times. It has inspired renewed hope, faith, and optimism about the possibility of progress. The key words here are hope, faith, and high expectations, driven by a new synergy and collaboration aimed at resolving long-standing security challenges. The way banditry has flourished and Boko Haram attacks have gained momentum, especially as 2027 approaches, raises serious concern. If decisive and genuine action is not taken, the future stability of the country could be at risk. The…

By Bagudu Mohammed Life has an uncanny way of humbling even the most confident among us. No matter who we are or how carefully we arrange our expectations, life refuses to obey neat arithmetic, public applause, or the comforting illusion that effort always guarantees outcomes. It disrupts logic, embarrasses certainty, and often leaves us searching for explanations when events defy convention or popular belief. The more I reflect on recent headlines in Nigeria, the more convinced I become that disappointment is not an accident of life; it is one of its most reliable teachers. Take, for instance, the reaction to…

By Atoyebi Nike A civil society coalition known as the Patriots has declared its support for the National Assembly’s decision to re-gazette the Tax Acts 2025, amid ongoing controversy over alleged alterations between the versions passed by lawmakers and those reportedly circulating within government agencies. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its National Coordinator, Muhammad Dauda, the group said its independent assessment confirmed that the tax laws, as approved by the Senate and the House of Representatives, remain intact and free from material discrepancies. The group’s intervention comes amid rising public concern following claims that some provisions…

By Atoyebi Nike The Northern Christian Association of Nigeria has praised Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for granting clemency to Sunday Jackson, a Christian farmer sentenced to death after a violent attack on his farm. The pardon, announced on Tuesday, sparked celebrations in Yola as residents expressed their joy. Northern CAN described the earlier conviction as a miscarriage of justice and said the governor’s intervention restored confidence in fairness and the rule of law. The group urged Nigerian leaders to use the Christmas season to promote justice, peace, and national security, calling on the Federal Government to investigate the sponsors…

By Atoyebi Nike The Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to produce Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, in court on December 30 for arraignment over alleged N4.6 billion money laundering. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order on Wednesday after the EFCC failed for the second time to bring Adamu before the court for plea-taking, warning that prosecuting counsel could face sanctions if the defendant was not produced at the next hearing. Adamu and a company, Ayab Agro Products and Freight Company Ltd, are the first and second defendants, respectively, in…