Year: 2023

Tinubu Emphasizes That Poverty Is Unacceptable Under His Leadership In Nigeria.

By Ojo Jeremiah Oladipupo (Siwes student, Efon Poly) President Bola Tinubu emphasizes that poverty is unacceptable under his leadership in Nigeria, expressing a vision for a workforce where every citizen can be gainfully employed. Speaking at the 55th International Conference of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management, he underscores the need for transforming Nigeria into […]

EFCC Triumphs in P&ID Case: Legal Victory Ends $11.5bn Arbitration Award Threat

By Olanrewaju Joseph (SIWES Student, OSCOTECH) In the wake of the successful resolution of the Process & Industrial Developments Limited arbitration award dispute, stakeholders including the Federal Government, Nigerians, policymakers, and media professionals celebrate the substantial triumph, putting an end to a prolonged legal battle. Acknowledging the pivotal 141-page judgment by Justice Robin Knowles, which […]

Kale, Leading Military Figure, Bids Farewell as Amazon Concludes its Final Salute, Fading into History

By Ojo Jeremiah Oladipupo (SIWES Student, Efon Poly) Major General Aderonke Kale, the pioneering military figure in the Nigerian Army and the first female two-star general, bids her last farewell, leaving an indelible mark on history. Her groundbreaking achievements have paved the way for countless women to aspire to greatness, echoing the spirit of notable […]

Allegations and Denials: Labour Party Accuses APC of Election Material Hijack in Imo State

By Ayorinde Taiwo (SIWES Student, Gateway Poly) The Labour Party in Imo State alleges that electoral materials were hijacked and diverted to a private residence in Orlu Local Government Area, as well as claiming that materials for Okigwe LGA were taken to its headquarters. The All Progressive Congress in Imo State, however, dismisses these allegations. […]

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 […]

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