Minister Launches Ambitious Dry Season Farming Initiative In Benue.
By Ojo Jeremiah Oladipupo (Siwes student, Efon Poly) Prof. Joseph Utsev, Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, kickstarts the 2023/24 dry season farming in Benue State at Mbaku, Makurdi. President Bola Tinubu’s directive aims for 500,000 hectares of irrigable land utilization by 2024, tapping into all 12 River Basins to align with the President’s hope […]
Conflict Arises Between Tanker Drivers And Soldiers In Benue:Army Denies Involvement.
By Adebeso Precious (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) Siwes student Adebeso Precious from D.S. Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic reports that some tanker drivers on the Loko Oweto Bridge in Benue State accused soldiers of conducting stop-and-search operations, alleging an abrupt increase in levies from N500 to N1,000. One driver, Yusuf, stated that a clash […]
Boko Haram Attacks Chibok, Leaving 2 Dead And Several Injured.
By Adebeso Precious (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) On Tuesday , Boko Haram insurgents attacked Chibok town in Borno State, killing two people and injuring several others. The town gained global attention in April 2014 when insurgents kidnapped over 300 students from the Government Girls Secondary School. The recent attack occurred around 7 […]
Kwara State Police Neutralize Suspected Robber, Recover Stolen Car.
By Adebeso Precious (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) A member of a five-man armed robbery gang met his demise on Wednesday when the Kwara State Police anti-robbery squad intercepted their attempt to escape to Ilorin. The gang, driving a snatched Toyota Camry in Sango, Ilorin, had earlier taken the vehicle from its owner […]
Shettima Forecasts Swift Economy Recovery For Nigeria:Urges Graduates To Build A Brighter Future Locally.
By Adebeso Precious (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) Kashim Shettima, the Vice President, assured on Wednesday that Nigeria’s economy and vital sectors would rebound in the coming months. During a visit by the second cohort of the Legislative Mentorship Initiative, Shettima encouraged graduates to channel their potential towards shaping a prosperous future within […]
Recapture Of Escaped Inmates At NCoS Katsina:Successful Operations And Advanced Technology Lead To Apprehension.
By Adebeso Precious (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) The Nigerian Correctional Service in Katsina State Command has announced the successful recapture of two inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre on October 17, 2023. The statement, signed by ASC Najibullah Idris, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, and released on Wednesday, detailed […]
Friends Remanded In Custody For Allegedly Killing Their Friend Over 36 Bags Of Rice.
By Adebeso Precious (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) Adebeso Precious, a Siwes student at D. S. Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic, reported two friends, Noah Tovohome and Rajay Zannu, who have been remanded by the Magistrate’s Court in Yaba, Lagos State. The court alleges that the two friends conspired to kill their mutual friend, Segun […]
Tragic Road Accident Claims Lives In Ogun.
By Adebeso Precious (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) In a devastating incident on the Oru Ijebu-Igbo Road in Ogun State, three individuals lost their lives during an early Tuesday morning collision between a Toyota Camry and a tricycle. The driver, reportedly a learner, made a fatal error leading to the accident. An eyewitness, […]
President Bola Tinubu’s Directive:Nigerian Railway Corporation Initiatives Free Train Services From December 21,2023,To January 4,2024.
By Adebeso Precious (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) In adherence to President Bola Tinubu’s directive, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the commencement of complimentary train rides across all passenger services. Commencing from Thursday, December 21, 2023, to Thursday, January 4, 2024, passengers are advised to secure their free tickets exclusively through […]
Government Mandates Clearing Of Lagos Roads By Tanker And Truck Drivers.
By Bolaji Peters( Siwes Student, Polytechnic Iresi) To ease commuter challenges in Lagos, the state government has issued an order for the immediate evacuation of all tankers and trailers from the Cele Bus Stop and Tincan Port axis. This proactive measure aims to tackle the traffic congestion caused by vehicles parking along these routes. Emphasizing […]