NEDC Criticizes Contractors For Comprising The Standards Of Their Projects.
By Olagoke Olawepo (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic Saapade) The NEDC has voiced its dissatisfaction with contractors failing to adhere to project standards. Consequently, they have been called to account for their actions at the Commission’s headquarters in Maiduguri. The Chairman, Major General Paul Tarfa, expressed his disappointment while inspecting ongoing projects in Bauchi state, […]
Former President Of Nigeria Says Nigeria Would Have Lost $15bn.
Olanrewaju Joseph (SIWES student,OSCOTECH) On Sunday, former President Muhammadu Buhari expressed that Nigeria would have faced a $15 billion loss had it not won the case against the international company, Process & Industrial Development Limited. He regretted that this substantial financial setback could have been utilized to fund vital infrastructure projects. This situation stemmed from […]
Court Summons Police Officer Over Alleged Harassment And Detention Of Lawyer
Ayorinde Taiwo: SIWES Student (Gateway Poly, Saapade) A court has issued a summons for Superintendent of Police, Odion Usidamen, who serves in the legal department at the office of the AIG, Alagbon. Usidamen is accused of harassing and detaining a lawyer on August 7, 2023, for five hours in connection with a land dispute. Justice […]
Ogun State Government Closes Recycling Company For Environmental Pollution.
By Ayorinde Taiwo (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic Saapade) The Ogun State Government announced on Sunday the closure of Maths Metal Recycling Limited, located in the Sagamu area of Ogun State, due to intentional industrial pollution that posed a threat to local residents. According to Ola Oresanya, the State Commissioner for Environment, the company had […]
Shop owners In Lagos State Ask For Three Years Compensation After Demolition.
By Adebeso Precious(SIWES student D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) Shop owners in the Ikotun area of Lagos State are seeking compensation three years after their shops were demolished to expand a roundabout in the Alimosho Local Government Area. Over 90 shops were affected when the demolition took place in 2020. Despite promises from the state […]
Lawyers Should Cease Aiding Tenants in Seeking Retribution Against their Landlords
By Adebeso Precious (SIWES Student, DS Adegbenro Polytechnic) Lawal Pedro, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Lagos State, and Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, have issued a stern warning to lawyers against assisting clients in punishing landlords. This caution was given during an advocacy program titled “Building Collapse and Application of Punitive […]
FUTMINNA LECTURE FOUND DEAD IN HER RESIDENCE
By Adebeso Precious (SIWES Student, DS Adegbenro Polytechnic) Dr. Adefolalu Sherifat, a female lecturer at the Department of Biochemistry in the School of Life Sciences at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, has tragically been discovered deceased in her residence. Sherifat was found in her home in the Gbaiko Area of the town, […]
Minors Arrested for School Fire in Ogun State
By Adebeso Precious (SIWES Student, DS Adegbenro Polytechnic) In Isheri-Olofin, Ifo Local Government Area, Ogun State, two minors, aged six and nine, both residents of the Isheri Olofin community, were apprehended by the Ogun State Police Command for setting their school on fire on October 29, 2023. Omolola Odutola, the spokesperson for the command, made […]
Renowned Historian Awarded Honorary Degree.
By Adeosun Christiana Pelumi (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) The esteemed African historian and scholar, Professor Toyin Falola, was granted an honorary degree by the University of Mktar in Benue State on a Saturday. He was also the convocation guest lecturer during the ceremony, receiving the title of Doctor of Letters (D. Litt). […]
Apostle Lawrence Achudume Called Upon Politicians To Ease Their Excessive Spending Of Public Funds.
By Okanlawon Olatomide Salymon (SIWES student, Crescent University Abeokuta) Apostle Lawrence Achudume, the Lead Pastor of Victory Life Bible Church International, has called upon Nigerian politicians to cease their excessive spending of public funds. Speaking during an empowerment program in Umubu, Amai Community, Delta State, he implored politicians to utilize public funds judiciously and direct […]