Nigerian Footballers Shine and Struggle in Global Leagues
By Ojo Jeremiah Oladipupo (SIWES Student, Efon Poly) Super Sunday Highlights: Global Highlights: Saturday Highlights: Nigerian footballers across the globe showcase their skills, facing both victories and challenges in various leagues.
Kogi LGA Chairman Allegedly Arrested for Possession of Ammunition and Cash Ahead of Elections
By Ayorinde Taiwo (SIWES Student, Gateway Polytechnic) James Onoja, the council chairman of Igalamela Local Government Area in Kogi State, was purportedly apprehended by security operatives on Saturday. The arrest was made on charges of possessing ammunition and a significant amount of cash, both reportedly intended for use during the upcoming elections. The money and […]
INEC Declares Hope Uzodimma Winner of Imo Governorship Election
By Ayorinde Taiwo )SIWES Student, Gateway Polytechnic) Hope Uzodimma of the All Progressives Congress secures victory in Imo State governorship election, announced by INEC’s Returning Officer, Prof. Abayomi Fasina. Uzodimma garnered 540,308 votes, while the closest contender, Samuel Anyanwu of the Peoples Democratic Party, trailed with 71,503 votes. The results, declared at the state collation […]
#ImoDecides2023 – Hope Uzodimma Secures Victory, Sweeping All 27 LGAs with 540,308 Votes
By Ayorinde Taiwo (SIWES Student, Gateway Polytechnic) Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, representing the All Progressives Congress, emerged triumphant in the November 11 governorship election, securing a total of 540,308 votes across all 27 Local Government Areas, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission. The collation process has concluded, with Uzodimma leading decisively. His closest […]
Federal Government Targets 1.9 Million Barrels Per Day in Aggressive Campaign Against Oil Theft
By Olanrewaju Joseph (SIWES Student, OSCOTECH) The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, asserts that significant progress has been made in combating oil theft, with hopes of reaching a daily crude oil production of 1.9 million barrels by year-end. Matawalle highlights the success in raising production from one million to 1.7 million barrels per […]
Venture Capitalists Oppose Federal Government’s Rejection of 40 Universities’ IGR Deduction
By Olanrewaju Joseph (SIWES Student, OSCOTECH) The Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities expressed their opposition to the Federal Government’s plan to deduct 40% of federal universities’ Internally Generated Revenues. Prof. Yakubu Ochefu, the Secretary-General, conveyed this in response to the government’s letter dated October 17, 2023. The letter, titled ‘Implementation of 40% automatic […]
Ogun State Shuts Down Supreme Agro Limited for Environmental Violations
By Samuel Abigael (SIWES Student, DS Adegbenro Polytechnic) The Ogun state government has closed down Supreme Agro Limited in Igbesa, Ado Odo Local Government Area, citing industrial pollution that has detrimentally impacted the local ecosystem. Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, revealed that the company ignored multiple complaints from the Igbesa community and failed to address […]
Kidnappers Strike in Kwara, Pastor’s Wife Killed, Another Injured
By Samuel Abigael (SIWES Student, DS Adegbenro Polytechnic) Mrs. Olawale, the wife of a pastor from Evangelical Church Winning All in Agbeku, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, was killed on Saturday night by kidnappers who terrorized the community. Another individual is reportedly fighting for their life in a local hospital. The kidnappers forcefully […]
4th CIO Classic: Gift Willy Triumphs in Epic Golf Battle
By Saka Bashir Adegboyega (SIWES Student, Kwara State University) In a stunning showcase of skill and determination, Gift Willy secured victory at the 4th CIO Classic, overshadowing Nigeria’s top golfer, Francis Epe. The three-day competition at Python Golf Club in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, reached its climax on a rain-interrupted third round, culminating in a […]
Nigeria’s Falconets and Tanzania’s U20 Battle to a 1-1 Draw in Intense FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier
By Saka Bashir Adegboyega (SIWES Student, Kwara State University) In a gripping clash for a coveted spot in the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, Nigeria’s U20 girls faced off against their Tanzanian counterparts, resulting in a thrilling 1-1 draw in the first leg of their African qualifying series second-round fixture in Dar es Salaam. […]