Author: Atoyebi Adenike

By Atoyebi Nike Businessman and philanthropist Prince Olatunji Olusoji has urged Nigerians to remain patient with the current administration’s economic reforms, expressing confidence in their long-term benefits. Speaking to journalists in Kabba, Kogi State, Prince Olatunji praised President Bola Tinubu’s policy moves — including the removal of fuel subsidy and floating of the Naira — as bold steps needed to curb corruption and spur growth. “These decisions are tough but necessary. Our children and grandchildren will enjoy the rewards,” he said. Prince Olatunji also lauded Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo, commending his humility and peaceful ties with his predecessor. He…

By Atoyebi Nike A United Nations inquiry panel has concluded that Israeli military actions in Gaza — including assaults on schools and sacred sites — amount to war crimes and may constitute the crime of extermination. The findings, released on Tuesday by the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, state that Israel has demolished much of Gaza’s educational infrastructure and destroyed more than half of the region’s religious and cultural landmarks. The commission said Israeli forces deliberately struck civilian shelters housed in schools and places of worship. These attacks, it argued, go beyond battlefield misconduct…

By Atoyebi Nike A major U.S. travel restriction announced by President Donald Trump took effect at midnight Monday, halting entry for citizens from a dozen countries, according to a BBC report. The policy revives a heavily criticized measure from Trump’s earlier presidency, aiming to tighten border security and reduce immigration from regions flagged as high-risk. The full ban applies to nationals from Iran, Afghanistan, Haiti, Libya, Myanmar, Chad, Congo-Brazzaville, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen—countries cited for either conflict or diplomatic tensions with Washington. Meanwhile, individuals from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela face limited restrictions.…

By Atoyebi Nike Prominent members of the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Among them are the PDP’s 2015 deputy governorship candidate, Safurat Abdulkareem; former Deputy State Chairman, Ola Apena; and the State Publicity Secretary, Hakeem Ambode. They announced their defection at a press conference held on Monday at the Lagos4Lagos Movement secretariat in Ikeja. Several other PDP members also joined the APC, including House of Assembly candidates from the 2023 general elections. Their move is seen as a major boost for the APC ahead of future elections…

By Atoyebi Nike Over 900 former members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have officially returned to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa State, in what has been described as a major political realignment ahead of future elections. The decampees, numbering 930, were received in a symbolic ceremony held on Monday, where Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, represented by the Commissioner for Finance, Hon. Mrs. Augustina Wandahya, welcomed them back into the PDP fold with assurances of full integration and equal treatment. “The PDP remains a party of inclusiveness, fairness, and opportunity,” Governor Fintiri said in a statement delivered at…

By Atoyebi Nike Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has called for a united response from governments and stakeholders worldwide to tackle the mounting threat of sea level rise and coastal erosion, which he says is endangering communities across the Niger Delta. Speaking at the Ocean Rise and Coastal Resilience Summit held ahead of the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) in Nice, France, the governor stressed the need for a multi-level governance approach to climate challenges. “Bayelsa lies below sea level, and about 70% of its land is covered by rivers, bordering the Atlantic Ocean on three fronts,” Diri said…

By Atoyebi Nike The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has projected widespread thunderstorms and rainfall across the country from Sunday through Tuesday, warning the public to brace for potentially strong winds and hazardous weather. In its latest outlook released Saturday in Abuja, the agency said northern states such as Taraba and Adamawa would experience morning thunderstorms on Sunday, with storms extending into the afternoon in parts of Katsina, Kano, Zamfara, Jigawa, Borno, and Bauchi. The North-Central region will wake to a cloudy sky, with thunderstorms expected later in the day across the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, Nasarawa, Kwara, Kogi, Benue, and…

By Atoyebi Nike MTN Nigeria lost N440 billion in 2024, hit hard by currency shocks. But in Q1 2025, it bounced back with N133.6 billion profit after tax. The big driver? Data. In 2024, MTN’s data revenue hit N1.59 trillion, up 49% from the previous year. It made up 47% of total revenue. The trend continued in Q1 2025. Data income was N528.98 billion, now 50% of total revenue. Subscriber numbers tell the story:          47.7 million active data users, up 7%           Data traffic rose 42.9%           Average…

By Atoyebi Nike Chelsea Football Club has confirmed the acquisition of Mamadou Sarr from French top-flight outfit RC Strasbourg, with the promising young defender agreeing to a contract that extends through 2033. The 19-year-old French centre-back enjoyed a breakout season in Ligue 1 during the 2024/25 campaign, making 28 appearances across competitions and playing a crucial part in Strasbourg’s qualification for European football. His contributions were pivotal in the club’s push to secure a UEFA Conference League play-off berth, with 27 of his appearances coming as a starter in the league. Sarr’s reputation was already well established in youth football,…

By Atoyebi Nike Chelsea Football Club will part company with four players at the end of June as their current deals approach expiration, marking the end of their time at Stamford Bridge. Among those leaving is Finnish shot-stopper Lucas Bergstrom, who departs after six years with the club. Bergstrom arrived from Turun Palloseura during the 2018/19 season and progressed through the youth ranks. While primarily involved with the Academy sides, he also featured on the bench for the senior squad multiple times, including during Chelsea’s UEFA Conference League final triumph over Real Betis. Another goalkeeper, Eddie Beach, is also heading…