Author: Atoyebi Adenike
By Atoyebi NikeThe Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bayo Ojulari, has urged African nations to take full control of their energy policies and natural resources, stressing that the continent must shape its energy future according to its own realities and priorities. Ojulari made the call at the 7th African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) National Oil Companies CEOs Forum, according to a statement issued on Tuesday by NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh. “Africa must take ownership of its resources and policies. Our policies should be designed by us. With our vast resource base and improved governance…
By Atoyebi NikeThe Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man, Aliyu Musa, for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl in Mubi Local Government Area. Police spokesman SP Suleiman Nguroje confirmed the arrest in a statement on Tuesday, noting it followed a complaint lodged at Mubi South Divisional Headquarters on September 12, 2025. Nguroje said the victim had sought shelter from rain in the suspect’s shop on September 11 when Musa allegedly lured her inside and raped her. He reportedly tried to silence her with money and a promise to buy a phone. The Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, ordered…
By Atoyebi Nike The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on Nigerians to demonstrate greater respect and commitment to the nation’s symbols of identity as the country marks the 2025 National Ordinance Day. Over the years, the agency has intensified campaigns to instil respect for the National Flag, Anthem, Pledge, Coat of Arms, and other emblems of sovereignty, stressing that they remain central to Nigeria’s unity and collective identity. In August 2025, the NOA launched a two-week nationwide enlightenment drive beginning on August 20, focusing on five thematic areas, including the Nigerian identity project and a renewed campaign on national…
By Atoyebi Nike Air Peace announced delays to some of its flights on Tuesday after heavy rainfall disrupted operations in Lagos. In a statement signed by spokesperson Osifo-Whiskey Efe, the airline said the downpour affected schedules across its network, though passenger safety remains its top priority. “We wish to inform you that due to the heavy downpour of rain in Lagos this morning, some flights across our operating networks will be delayed,” the airline said. Air Peace noted that while the weather was beyond its control, efforts were being made to minimise disruptions and ensure safe travel. The carrier urged…
By Atoyebi Nike Heavy rains swept across most parts of the country on Tuesday morning, September 16, with The North Journals reporting heavy downpours in Adamawa and Lagos. The widespread rainfall comes as the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) issued a three-day weather outlook warning of thunderstorms, moderate rains, and possible flash floods between September 15 and 17, 2025. NiMet said the northern region will see isolated thunderstorms over Borno, Kaduna, Gombe, Bauchi, Taraba, and Adamawa in the morning, spreading later to Kano, Jigawa, Yobe, Katsina, Zamfara, and Kebbi. In the central states, including Kogi, Niger, Kwara, Nasarawa, and the Federal…
By Atoyebi Nike Nigerian-born cybersecurity professional, Grace Durotolu, has urged the federal government to adopt an AI-driven national cybersecurity policy to protect critical infrastructure from escalating digital threats. Durotolu, who is researching the intersection of artificial intelligence and cyber defense, said traditional signature-based security systems were inadequate against advanced persistent threats, zero-day exploits, and sophisticated social engineering attacks. Her recent study, Leveraging AI and Machine Learning for Threat Detection and Adversarial Defense in Cybersecurity, revealed that AI-powered solutions can achieve detection accuracy rates above 95 per cent while cutting false positives by up to 60 per cent. She explained that…
By Atoyebi Nike Three patients on life support at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) died after the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) cut off power to the facility over a ₦949.88 million debt. Hospital spokesperson Hauwa Dutse confirmed the deaths, explaining that four patients were on ventilatory support in the ICU when the outage occurred. KEDCO’s spokesman, Sani Bala, said the hospital also owes ₦108.95 million for August and risks further sanctions if not settled. He added that the disconnection followed resistance to efforts to separate hospital power supply from residential staff quarters. The hospital said supply was restored after…
By Atoyebi Nike The King’s College Old Boys’ Association (KCOBA) has unveiled plans to introduce Artificial Intelligence into learning and teaching at King’s College Lagos, as part of activities marking the school’s 116th anniversary. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, KCOBA President, Dr Leke Oshunnuyi, said the initiative would equip teachers and students with the skills and tools needed to embrace modern education. He noted that the 2025 Kingsweek celebrations, themed “The King’s College Legacy: Honouring the Past, Empowering the Future,” would feature a virtual conference on AI’s impact on education. “AI is transforming education globally, and we cannot…
By Atoyebi Nike Justice Musa Liman of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has returned the case file of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to the Chief Judge for reassignment. Kanu, through his counsel, Uchenna Njoku, SAN, had filed an ex parte motion seeking an order to transfer him to the National Hospital, Abuja, for urgent medical attention. In a short ruling on Monday, Justice Liman said the motion was filed late and could not be decided during the vacation period, which ended September 15. He noted that the day’s schedule had over…
By Atoyebi Nike The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation, Americas (NiDOA), has urged stronger collaboration between citizens at home and abroad to promote sustainable development and strengthen Nigeria’s global image. Dr. Victor Ubani, Continental Chair of NiDOA, made the appeal in Abuja while reacting to the recent online spat between the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, and a social media user, which sparked mixed reactions on the platform X. Ubani stressed that unity and collective effort were vital to building a more prosperous nation. “Let us continue to forge ahead and form a new path toward…