33 Cyberfraud Convictions Oyo And Ogun Engaged In Internet Fraud.
By Lawal Amina Abiodun (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) In Oyo and Ogun, the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has secured convictions for 33 individuals engaged in internet fraud. The defendants, including Lawal Aminat Abiodun, a Siwes Student at DS Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic, were prosecuted by Justices Ladiran […]
Children’s Doctor Dismisses Notion Of Babies Born With Teeth As Beasts
By Bello Gideon (SIWES student, AAPOLY) Children’s Doctor asserts that babies born with one or two teeth are perfectly normal, dispelling age-old fears and folklore surrounding such occurrences. Parents are advised against removing these teeth, as doing so could later impact proper growth and tooth structure. A study reveals that Nigerians associate babies with natal […]
Ondo Lawmakers To Meet Today, Considering Aiyedatiwa As Acting Governor.
By Olanrewaju Joseph (SIWES student, OSCOTECH) After a peace meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja on Friday, the Ondo State House of Assembly will convene today to discuss state affairs. Among the key items on the agenda is the deliberation on whether to designate Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the state deputy governor, as the acting governor […]
Nigerians Are Increasingly Resorts To Loans To Cover Rising Living Expenses.
Nigerians are increasingly resorting to loans to cover rising living expenses, with consumer loans spiking by 34% year-on-year to N2.64 trillion in H1’23. This surge is driven by households grappling with higher living costs due to factors like naira depreciation, food supply gaps, and insecurity. The National Bureau of Statistics reported a 10th consecutive month […]
Federal Government Contemplates Granting Full Autonomy To Universities.
By Sogeyinbo Abdulrahmon Adebanji (SIWES student, GATEWAY ICT POLY) President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revealed that the federal government is considering reinstating the University Full Autonomy Policy to facilitate progress and minimize external hindrances. The President emphasized the belief that granting autonomy to universities allows them to chart their own course of development. Expressing confidence […]
SERAP Urges World Bank President To Suspend Loans To Nigeria’s 36 States.
By Sogeyinbo Abdulrahmon Olabanji (SIWES student, Gate Way ICT Polytechnic) SERAP has called on World Bank President Ajay Banga to suspend loans to Nigeria’s 36 states due to concerns about the mismanagement of public funds. The organization also urged the World Bank to investigate the utilization of over $8.5 billion in loans and facilities by […]
The Nigerian Government Has Adjusted Its 2024 Budget.
By Sogeyinbo Abdulrahmon Olabanji (SIWES student, Gate Way ICT Polytechnic Saapade) The Nigerian government has adjusted its 2024 budget, increasing it from the initial N26 trillion to N27.5 trillion, as announced by Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu. The revised budget includes changes in the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy […]
Nigerian Government Is Set To Blacklist Airline Regulators Responsible For Flight Disruptions.
By Sogeyinbo Abdulrahmon Olabanji (SIWES student, Gate Way ICT Polytechnic Saapade) The Nigerian government, led by Minister Festus Keyamo, is set to blacklist airline regulators responsible for flight disruptions. This decision follows a recent incident where a United Nigeria Airlines plane diverted to Asaba instead of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. In a bid to enhance […]
Chief Justice Of Nigeria Asserts The Irreplaceability Of The Rule Of Law.
By Sogeyinbo Abdulrahmon Olabanji (SIWES student, Gate Way ICT Polytechnic Saapade) Headlines: Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, asserts the irreplaceability of the rule of law by emotions amid controversies in election dispute judgments. The CJN calls for judicial emancipation from external influences and emphasizes the need for fiscal autonomy to ensure true independence. […]
TYO Urges President Tinubu To Act Swiftly On Benue State Insecurity.
By Sogeyinbo Abdulrahmon Olabanji (SIWES student, Gate Way ICT Polytechnic) During its end-of-year lecture in the nation’s capital, TYO President for the Abuja Chapter, Chief Joseph Saater Undu, appealed to President Tinubu to direct security agencies to eliminate insecurity, especially in Benue’s IDP camps and other vulnerable areas. Undu expressed disappointment with the federal government’s […]