Month: January 2024

By Hungah Peter (SIWES Student, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro) On this Armed Forces Remembrance Day, marked annually on January 15th, we honor fallen compatriots and living veterans. Here are 12 crucial facts about this significant day:

By Christiana Akinola(Siwes student, Polytechnic Iresi) A boat traveling from Dugga to Wara capsized, carrying 100 passengers. The NSEMA received information about the incident from their Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Hussain, who stated that it occurred at 2:05 PM yesterday. The boat, transporting grains and sugar cane, was en route from Dugga Mashaya in Niger […]

By Christiana Akinola(Siwes student, Polytechnic Iresi). Nigerian fintech startups secured $243 million in the past year, marking the lowest among the ‘Big Four’ African nations, as outlined by Afridigest. Despite the 16% decline in funding for Nigeria in 2023, notable startups like Moove and Lemfi still managed to raise substantial amounts. In comparison, Egypt, South […]

By Christiana Akinola(Siwes student, Polytechnic Iresi) Part of Nigeria’s delegation led by Vice President Shettima at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Switzerland. The goal is to attract foreign investment, as stated by Foreign Affairs Minister Tuggar. The WEF, scheduled from January 15-19, 2024, will see participation from over 52 heads of state, including China’s […]

Christiana Akinola(Siwes Student, Polytechnic Iresi) The EFCC has requested the Court of Appeal in Lagos to reject Ibeto’s appeal challenging a bench warrant issued by a Lagos State High Court. Asserting that the lower court holds authority to order Ibeto’s arrest, the EFCC argues against Ibeto’s objections to the court’s jurisdiction. Justice Ismail Ijelu issued […]

By Christiana Akinola(SIWES student, Polytechnic Iresi) Reports on Monday’s shutdown of the Bwari Council Secretariat by NULGE Bwari Area Council branch. Led by Chairman Emmanuel Ishaku, workers barricaded the entrance, demanding payment and holding placards with messages like ‘Pay us our 35% wage award. The protestors accused the chairman of undermining FCT intentions and reminded […]

By Hungah Peter (SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro) President Bola Tinubu expressed heartfelt appreciation for Chief Bisi Akande, former Osun State governor and key APC member, on his 85th birthday, as revealed in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity. In the statement titled President Tinubu Celebrates His Longstanding Ally, Chief […]

By Hungah Peter (SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro) Veronica Abe, the Coordinator of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Plateau State, revealed on Monday that the state received a total of 752 complaints between January and November 2023. The reported cases encompassed issues such as unlawful detention, extrajudicial killings, inhuman treatment, domestic violence, child […]

By Hungah Peter (SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro) Fayoade Adegoke, the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, emphasized that Nigerian police officers are not permitted to search citizens’ phones. Adegoke clarified that the responsibility for such searches lies within the Police Force’s cyber section, and individuals with suspicions will be taken to the station for […]