Author: Atoyebi Adenike

By Atoyebi NikeMay 16, 2025 The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has declared the College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna (CPESK), ready for inauguration following a facility inspection on Friday. The college, owned by the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), is situated along the Kaduna–Zaria Expressway, behind the Kaduna International Trade Fair Complex. During the inspection, Ekpo noted that construction had reached 90 percent completion and that outstanding work could be finalised within days. “I want to believe maybe you met this place about at the rate of 60 percent or thereabout, but today,…

By Atoyebi Nike May 16, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday commissioned two Agusta 109 Trekker helicopters into the fleet of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). The induction, which took place at the Presidential Air Fleet Apron in Abuja, was part of activities marking the 61st anniversary of the Air Force. Represented by Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima, President Tinubu praised the NAF’s commitment to advancing national security and reiterated the federal government’s resolve to modernize the armed forces. He highlighted the importance of maintaining a capable and agile military in the face of evolving security challenges. “The ceremony…

By Atoyebi Nike 15th May, 2025 Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday, reiterated the crucial role of agriculture in achieving food security, creating employment, and driving economic growth. This is just as she distributed farm inputs and financial grants to 400 farmers in Delta State under the Renewed Hope Initiative’s Agricultural Support Programme, organized in collaboration with the ‘You Matter Charity Foundation’. The distribution was held in Asaba, the state capital. Mrs. Tinubu, represented by the wife of the Delta State Governor, Tobore Oborevwori, expressed delight at seeing women, young farmers in secondary schools, youths, and cooperative groups…

By : Sani Danaudi Mohammed 15th May, 2025 The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria does not specify a limit on the number of National Orthopedic Hospitals per geopolitical zone. Therefore, there is no constitutional restriction that would prevent the establishment of the proposed Toro National Orthopedic Hospital in Bauchi State. Unless otherwise stipulated by law or policy, the possibility of the Toro National Orthopedic Hospital becoming a reality is feasible, and efforts to bring specialized healthcare services to the region should be encouraged. The proposed National Orthopedic Hospital in Toro, Bauchi State, has sparked discussions about the feasibility…

By Atoyebi Nike May 13, 2025 The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, has announced that the state-owned energy giant is set to resume crude oil drilling activities in the northern region of the country. Ojulari made this known during an interview on Monday, affirming that the Kolmani oil project, which spans Bauchi and Gombe states, will recommence under his leadership. This marks a significant move, over two years after former President Muhammadu Buhari launched the historic northern oil drilling venture that was later suspended without official explanation. “We will continue with…

By Aminu Adamu 13th May, 2025 Boko Haram insurgents launched a devastating attack on the 153 Task Force Battalion base in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State in the early hours of May 11, 2025. The assault, reportedly carried out in coordination with fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), resulted in the complete takeover and destruction of the military installation. Residents described the night as one of terror, with gunfire and explosions echoing across the plains. The attackers, heavily armed and tactically organized, overwhelmed Nigerian troops stationed at the base, razed key infrastructure, and destroyed military…

By Ibrahim Babangida Lawal 13th  May, 2025 The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Unit, has vehemently opposed the nomination of Mr. Solomon Adodo, a native of Benue State, as the representative of the FCT in the newly established North Central Development Commission (NCDC). In a statement jointly signed by the Ameer of the MSSN FCT Area Unit, Barr. Adam Ahmad Adam, and the Public Relations Officer I, Ibrahim Babangida Lawal, the group described the nomination as a “flagrant disregard for the sacrosanct principle of indigenous representation.” “The position in question must be reserved for…

By Atoyebi Nike 13th May, 2025 No fewer than 400,000 children in Adamawa State are in urgent need of nutritional treatment, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed. Dr. Nuzhat Rafique, Chief of UNICEF’s Bauchi Field Office, made this disclosure during a two-day workshop on Legislative Action and Commitment to Nutrition, held in Yola and supported by the Adamawa State Planning Commission and UNICEF. “The malnutrition crisis in Adamawa is alarming,” Dr. Rafique said. “UNICEF has been providing nutrition supplements, but a collaborative effort is crucial if we are to end this crisis.” She noted that about 50 percent…

By Atoyebi Nike 13th May 2025 Southeast Nigeria, particularly Anambra State, has produced a remarkable array of individuals with the qualifications and expertise necessary to lead the nation, whether as president or in other high-profile governmental roles. The era of President Olusegun Obasanjo (1999-2007) saw numerous technocrats of Anambra origin rise to prominence, including the current Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, who served as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, alongside other luminaries such as Dr. Dora Akunyili, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and Obiageli Ezekwesili. In the early 2000s, the Southeast’s political elite largely embraced the Peoples…

By Atoyebi Nike 13th May, 2025 Nigerians aspiring to relocate to the United Kingdom may now face steeper barriers, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s administration rolls out a sweeping overhaul of the country’s immigration system. The newly unveiled policy aims to curb the UK’s rising net migration figures by targeting key routes used by migrants—particularly students, care workers, and low-income earners. The policy paper, released Monday by the UK Home Office, outlines a ban on the overseas recruitment of care workers, alongside stricter visa requirements for skilled workers and a notable rise in the immigration skills charge levied on employers.…