Author: Atoyebi Adenike

By Atoyebi Nike Britain will build 12 new nuclear-powered attack submarines under the AUKUS security alliance. The move is part of a major defence overhaul aimed at tackling modern threats, especially from Russia. The Strategic Defence Review will be unveiled on Monday. It is led by former NATO Secretary-General George Robertson and ex-White House Russia adviser Fiona Hill. Prime Minister Keir Starmer wants to rebuild the UK’s military strength. He has pledged to increase defence spending from 2.3% to 2.5% of GDP by 2027. His long-term goal is to reach 3%. “We cannot ignore the threat that Russia poses,” Starmer…

By Atoyebi Nike The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that he engaged in anti-party activities during the 2023 general elections, insisting his support for President Bola Tinubu was consistent with principles of equity and justice. Speaking during a live media parley on Monday, Wike explained that his decision to withdraw support from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, stemmed from the party leadership’s refusal to uphold a prior understanding that the presidency should rotate to the South. “In 2023, did I not say I wouldn’t support their presidential candidate? Based…

By Atoyebi Nike The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has strongly criticized the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) over the delay of the English Language paper in the ongoing SSCE exams. The paper, originally set for 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, was pushed to 7:00 p.m. following a reported exam leak. NANS said the late-hour decision put thousands of students in danger, especially those in rural areas who must travel home after dark. In a statement on Thursday, NANS spokesman Adeyemi Ajasa called the delay unacceptable. He said it disrupted students’ focus and exposed them to serious safety risks. “This…

By Atoyebi Nike The National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) has officially launched the NextGen Innovation Challenge 2025, a national initiative aimed at discovering and elevating grassroots inventors across Nigeria. The programme, unveiled in Abuja, seeks to position Nigeria as a global hub for technology and innovation by harnessing local talent in every community. With the theme “From Grassroots to Global Recognition: Igniting Nigeria’s Innovation Renaissance”, the initiative targets inventors, innovators, and creatives—especially those with little or no access to mainstream platforms—providing them with visibility, technical support, and investor opportunities. Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Chief Geoffrey Nnaji, speaking…

By Atoyebi Nike The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has confirmed the apprehension of a fugitive suspected of multiple heinous crimes, including kidnapping and ritual killings. The suspect, identified as Obi Levi Obieze, also known as Levi Obu Onyeka, was intercepted while attempting to escape the country. Obieze, a native doctor from Umuojor village in Isiagu, Enugu State, had been on the police wanted list in connection with the recent abduction of a 13-year-old girl. According to law enforcement sources, the girl was seized earlier this week while accompanying her father to their farmland. She was later rescued from a shrine…

By Atoyebi Nike A powerful overnight flood triggered by intense rainfall has wreaked havoc in Mokwa, Niger State, leaving a scene of widespread devastation and plunging the town into mourning. The flood, which struck in the early hours of the morning, is believed to have claimed numerous lives, with several individuals still unaccounted for as of press time. Entire households have been displaced, and properties worth millions destroyed. Local residents describe the disaster as unprecedented, with many calling for immediate support from the government and humanitarian organisations. “The pain is indescribable. Families are grieving, and many are left with nothing…

By Atoyebi Nike A new global climate update released by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has forecast a high likelihood of continued record-breaking heat over the next five years, with severe implications for people, ecosystems, and economies. According to the report, there is an 80% probability that at least one year between 2025 and 2029 will surpass 2024 as the hottest year ever recorded. Additionally, the odds that one of these years will see global temperatures rise more than 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels now stand at 86%. The five-year average temperature for the period is also likely to exceed the…

By Atoyebi Nike The Nigerian military has apprehended four Pakistani nationals over suspected involvement in arming and training terrorist factions in the country’s insurgency-ridden North-East. The development was revealed by the Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, during a press briefing with defence correspondents at the military theatre on Wednesday. According to Abubakar, preliminary findings indicate that the arrested individuals were allegedly engaged in arms trafficking and providing tactical training to terror groups, particularly factions of Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). “The infiltration of foreign actors into our area of operations has…

By Atoyebi Nike A sudden evening storm tore through Government Secondary School, Namnai, in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State on Wednesday, bringing down parts of the school building while students were taking their West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The incident occurred shortly after 6pm as the second set of candidates began their exams. Local residents responded quickly to cries for help, pulling students, teachers, NYSC members, and external invigilators from the collapsed structure. Several students suffered various degrees of injuries, including suspected fractures, and are currently receiving treatment at the local health centre. “A violent windstorm…

By Atoyebi Nike Salpha Energy has secured a ₦2 billion investment from All On, a Shell-backed impact investment company, to expand clean energy access across Nigeria’s off-grid communities. In a statement on Tuesday, Salpha said the funding would help grow its operations, widen its solar product range, and scale up its solar assembly facility to meet rising demand. The deal marks a major step for the company, which has already impacted more than two million lives in Nigeria with its off-grid solar solutions. Caroline Eboumbou, CEO of All On, said the partnership reflects the company’s commitment to solving Nigeria’s long-standing…