NLC And TUC Has Initiated A Nationwide Strike Set To Begin On November 14,2023.
By Sunmola Jemilat Oluwabunmi (SIWES student, AAPOLY) The Labour movement in Nigeria, led by the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, has initiated a nationwide strike set to begin on November 14, 2023. This decision was reached during an extraordinary National Executive Council meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday. The unions cited various […]
Two Individuals Lost Their Lives In An Unfortunate Incident At The Canadian High Commission.
By Giwa Suliat Bolaji (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) Two individuals lost their lives in an unfortunate incident at the Canadian High Commission, where a diesel tank explosion led to a fire. FEMA spokesperson Nkechi Isa confirmed the incident, stating that the explosion occurred at approximately 10:45am in the generator house during the […]
Gift Orban Voiced His Frustration Regarding His Lack Of Playing Time At Gent.
By Saka Bashir Adegboyega (SIWES student, KWASU) Nigerian football sensation, Gift Orban, voiced his frustration regarding his lack of playing time at KAA Gent, indicating that he may consider leaving the club if the manager, Hein Vanhaezebrouck, doesn’t grant him more opportunities. Orban, a recent super eagle invitee, expressed his concerns after KAA Gent’s 3-1 […]
Sanwo-Olu Expressed His Condolences To Governor Soludo On The Passing Of His Father.
By Abioye Ayomide (SIWES student, West Land Poly) Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has expressed his condolences to Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State on the passing of his father, Pa Simeon Soludo, who lived to the age of 92. Sanwo-Olu extended his sympathies to the Soludo family, friends, associates, and the people of […]
The Community Of Ilobu In Osun State Seeking Assistance From Governor Ademola Adeleke To Prevent A Potential Disaster.
By Abioye Ayomide (SIWES student, West Land Poly) The community of Ilobu in Osun State is seeking assistance from Governor Ademola Adeleke to prevent a potential disaster. Public school students in the area are facing difficulties as they have to navigate debris and a collapsed bridge to access their schools. The bridge connecting neighboring areas […]
A Civil Society Organization Has Demanded The Immediate Designation Of The DG of NYSC In Enugu.
By Abioye Ayomide (SIWES student, West Land Poly) A civil society organization, the Enugu Good Governance Group (E-3G), has demanded the immediate resignation of the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yusha’u Ahmed, and the Director of Corps Certification, Mohamad Ibrahim, due to their misrepresentation of facts in the Governor Peter […]
Lagos State Magistrates’ Court Has Extended The Remand Of Nurse and Others.
By Abioye Ayomide (SIWES student, West Land Poly) In a recent development, the Lagos State Magistrates’ Court in Yaba has extended the remand of the auxiliary nurse, Fisayo Ogedengbe, and Ayobami Sadiq, who were arrested by the police in connection with the controversial death of hip hop artiste Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad. These […]
Navy Apprehended Stowaways Who Were Attempting To Leave Nigeria.
By Adeosun Christiana Pelumi (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) The Nigerian Navy, specifically the NNS Beecroft, successfully apprehended eight stowaways on November 3, 2023, who were attempting to leave Nigeria on a ship heading to Abidjan. The stowaways were concealed in the rudder compartment of the container vessel NATAL. Commander Kolawale Oguntuga credited […]
Crisis Erupts In The Hausa Community Of Ibadan
By Ayorinde Taiwo (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic Saapade) In a recent development, a fierce leadership dispute has unfolded between Sarkin Sasa, Haruna Maiyasin, and Sarkin Hausawa of Ibadanland, Alhaji Ali Zungeru. The Council of Arewa Traditional Rulers and Chiefs from the 17 southern states has asserted that Zungeru lacks both the moral and constitutional […]
Naira Crashes To 1,030 Per Dollar.
By Lawal Amina Abiodun(SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) Speculators are responding to the sharp decline of the Nigerian naira, which reached an average rate of 1,030 naira per dollar in the informal market on Monday. This marks an 8.42% decrease, equivalent to an 80-naira loss compared to the previous week’s closing rate of […]