NCF Advocates Youth Engagement In Environmental Protection.
By Sunmola Jemilat Oluwabunmi (SIWES student, AAPOLY) The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) emphasizes the importance of involving youths and students in environmental protection efforts. By introducing environmental concepts early on, the NCF aims to inspire students to consider environmentally focused career paths from their secondary school years. During the 2023 NCF annual Art and Essay […]
Naira’s Value Fluctuations:Depreciation At Official Market Appreciation In Parallel Market.
By Sunmola Jemilat Oluwabunmi (SIWES student, AAPOLY) The Naira faced a decline against the dollar at the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), settling at N854.61/$ on Monday, compared to the previous close of N844.85/$. In contrast, at the parallel market, it strengthened to N1,228/$ from N1,238 on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Against the Great […]
FG Investigation Disproves Poisoning Allegations In Osun Schools.
By Christiana Akinola (SIWES student, Polytechnic Iresi) Christiana Akinola, a Siwes student at The Polytechnic Iresi, reports on the investigation revealing no evidence of poisoning among Osun schoolchildren; the incident is attributed to misinformation. Dr. Adeniji spearheads the inquiry into the alleged poisoning of 18 schoolchildren on December 12, 2023. Adewale notes the team’s reception […]
House Of Representatives Launches Probe Into NNPCL’s Alleged $60 Billion Revenue Loss From Inflated Contracts.
By Dosu Deborah Oluwatimilehin (SIWES student, Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa) The House of Representatives revealed plans to investigate the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) over a purported $60 billion revenue loss attributed to inflated joint venture agreements. Sponsored by Hon. Chike John Okafor, the motion emphasizes the House’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and safeguarding […]
Lawyers In Akwa Ibom Protest Kidnapping Of Judge And Demand Improved Security Measures.
By Ojo Jeremiah Oladipupo (Siwes student, Efon Poly) The Akwa Ibom State chapter of the Nigerian Bar Association took a stand against the kidnapping of Justice Joy Unwana, an Oron high court judge, and the tragic killing of her orderly, Inspector ThankGod Edet. The lawyers, led by Oron NBA chairman Torosco Eyene, staged a protest, […]
Lagos Government Directs Truckers And Tankers To Clear Cele-Mile-2 And Tincan Road For Apapa Gridlock Relief
Serikudi Abdulsamod (SIWES Student, OGITECH) Lagos State Government Orders Truckers to Vacate Bus Stop Near Tincan Port for Traffic Alleviation. Government Establishes Committee to Evaluate Truckers’ E-Call Up System, Aiming to Ease Apapa Gridlock. Lagos Government Instructs Truckers to Clear Roads, Threatens Sanctions for Non-Compliance, Seeking to Improve Traffic Flow. Truckers in Lagos Defy Government’s […]
The PUNCH Secures Prestigious NMMA Awards, NDLEA Applauds Well-Deserved Achievements.
By Ojo Jeremiah Oladipupo (Siwes student, Efon Poly) Siwes student, Ojo Jeremiah Oladipupo from Efon Poly, extends heartfelt congratulations to The PUNCH Newspapers for clinching the Newspaper of the Year Award at the 31st Nigeria Media Merit Award (NMMA). The recognition ceremony, held at MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos last Sunday, saw The PUNCH Editor, Mr. […]
Tinubu Requests Senate Confirmation For 11 Supreme Court Justices
By Ojo Jeremiah Oladipupo (Siwes student, Efon Poly) President Bola Tinubu has formally sought Senate approval for the confirmation of 11 justices recommended for the Supreme Court. The request was conveyed in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Wednesday’s plenary. The National Judicial Council had put forth the nominees for the President’s […]
Investigation Launched By House Of Representatives Into Discrepancies In JAMB Remittances To Federal Government.
By Ojo Jeremiah Oladipupo (Siwes student, Efon Poly) The House of Representatives establishes a committee to investigate discrepancies in JAMB’s remittances to the Federal Government. JAMB’s head, Oloyede, discloses revenue figures, expressing concern over automatic deductions from registration fees and a drop in remittances since 2019, attributing it to a reduction in UTME fees. A […]
Five Arrested In Katsina For Illegal Possession Of AK-47 Rifles.
By Adebeso Precious (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) In Kurmi village, Bakori Local Government Area, the Katsina State Police Command apprehended five individuals, including Sharhabilu Dahiru, Abubakar Tukur, Kasamanu Abdullahi, Abdulrahman Shu’aibu, and Sulaiman Sanusi, all aged 20, for the illegal possession of AK-47 rifles. The arrest, made by operatives from Bakori Divisional […]