Author: Atoyebi Adenike
By Atoyebi Nike Several people were killed over the weekend in violent clashes between farmers and herders in Taraba State. The attacks took place in Munga and Bandawa communities. Locals said the violence followed disputes over missing cattle. Suspicions quickly turned into deadly confrontations. Gunmen on motorcycles stormed the villages. They fired shots and set houses on fire. Witnesses said the assailants targeted homes at random. In Bandawa, two people died after a farmer confronted herders for grazing cattle on his land. Residents of Munga described the attack as shocking. “We never expected this,” said Alpharis Philemon. “We have always…
By Atoyebi Nike Jake Wood, head of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), has stepped down from the controversial Israel- and US-supported initiative to distribute aid in Gaza, saying it fails to meet international humanitarian standards. Wood, a former US Marine and experienced relief coordinator, announced his resignation Sunday, citing the inability to implement the plan while respecting principles of neutrality, impartiality, and independence. The GHF plan, widely criticised by the UN and aid agencies, involves private contractors delivering aid through Israeli-designated points in southern Gaza. It requires displaced Palestinians—many elderly, injured, or malnourished—to collect heavy aid packages themselves, raising concerns…
By Atoyebi Nike Security operatives in Anambra State have destroyed a bomb-making facility and neutralized several improvised explosive devices (IEDs) during a raid in Isseke, Ihiala LGA. The operation, carried out on May 24 by a joint team of police, military, and vigilante operatives, targeted a secessionist hideout reportedly used to coordinate attacks for over two years. According to police spokesperson DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, one buried IED exploded during the raid, damaging a nearby road, but no casualties were reported. Authorities say the area remains under security control as efforts continue to reclaim the region from criminal elements.
By Atoyebi Nike Rotational Nurses and Midwives in Ghana have announced a nationwide strike starting June 2, 2025, due to delayed payment of their allowances. The association gave the Ministries of Health and Finance 14 working days to clear the backlog but received no response. President Ebenezer Boateng expressed frustration over the silence and warned that the strike will proceed as planned. The nurses and midwives have worked nearly a year without financial clearance and demand immediate action to resolve the issue.
By Atoyebi Nike The Federal Government has urged the media to take a leading role in combating drug and substance abuse among Nigerian youths, emphasizing a united front to protect the nation’s future. The appeal was made during a one-day Sensitization and Awareness Programme organized by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction in Abuja. Speaking on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, the Director of Legal Services, Mr. Garba Haganawega, stressed the urgent need to tackle this growing social crisis. “Youths are the foundation of Nigeria’s future, yet drug abuse threatens their health and potential, leading to mental illness,…
By Mahmud Mohammed-Nurudeen Ghana’s embassy in Washington DC has been temporarily closed for restructuring and a systems overhaul due to alleged corruption acts spanning at least 5 years, according to the country’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. All staff posted to the embassy have been recalled home with immediate effect, and the embassy’s IT department has been promptly dissolved. According to the minister, all locally recruited staff at the embassy have also been suspended. A shocking revelation has emerged involving a local staff member at Ghana’s embassy in Washington DC. Fred Kwarteng, who was recruited on August 11, 2017, to work…
By Atoyebi Nike Nigeria’s telecommunications industry is poised for a strategic turning point as Africa Hyperscalers prepares to host the MVNO Nigeria 2025 Summit in Lagos on May 21. The event comes on the heels of the issuance of 43 Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) licenses by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), setting the stage for a fresh wave of competition and innovation. Titled “Unlocking Growth, Competition & Connectivity,” the summit aims to address critical hurdles and emerging opportunities within the sector. Organizers say it will serve as more than a traditional conference, positioning itself as a “working session” for…
By Atoyebi Nike Despite falling crude oil prices nearing pandemic-era lows, the OPEC+ alliance is expected to proceed with a further increase in oil production for July, under pressure from both internal and external forces. The 22-member bloc — led by Saudi Arabia and Russia — will hold key meetings this week, including a full online session on Wednesday and a critical in-person gathering on Sunday with the eight countries (“V8”) that have made the largest output cuts in recent years. Energy analysts anticipate that the V8 will maintain a production boost of 411,000 barrels per day, continuing the trend…
By Atoyebi Nike Energy and safety experts have expressed concern over the slow pace of the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) project in northern Nigeria, calling on the Federal Government to take urgent steps to address the situation. Speaking at a roundtable in Maiduguri, the Development and Safety Professional Association accused Rolling Energy, the company responsible for implementing the project in the North, of underperforming. Engr. Bukar Hashimu Goni, the group’s regional coordinator, said the CNG policy introduced by President Bola Tinubu was a welcome move to ease the effects of fuel subsidy removal, but poor implementation in the North risks…
By Atoyebi Nike Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda on Sunday visited injured members of the Community Watch Corps at the Federal Medical Centre, Katsina. The officers were wounded during a recent bandit attack in Marhaba village, Matazu LGA. Radda praised their bravery and promised full government support. He was joined by local leaders and officials, including Special Adviser on Security, Alhaji Yusuf Ibrahim Safana.