EFCC Traces 7 Billion Naira To Religious Organisation In Money Laundering Probe.
By Hungah Peter (SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro) Ola Olukoyede, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), disclosed the agency’s successful tracking of N7 billion suspected to be proceeds of money laundering to a religious organization’s account. During a public event addressing youth, religion, and anti-corruption efforts, Olukoyede revealed that a larger investigation […]
Lagos Police Commissioner Urges Nigerians:Stop Paying Ransom To Kidnappers.
By Hungah Peter (SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro) Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fayode Adegoke, strongly advocates against the payment of ransom to kidnappers, emphasizing its detrimental effects on society. Speaking on TVC’s Your View program, Adegoke highlighted the rise in kidnapping incidents and urged families to refrain from succumbing to ransom demands. Adegoke, who […]
CSOs And FG Clash Over Nigeria’s Revised Corruption Ranking.
Transparency International’s latest Corruption Perception Index (CPI) reveals Nigeria’s ascent to 145th place out of 180 countries, marking a five-spot rise from its 2022 ranking of 150. Under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Nigeria scored 25 out of 100 points on the CPI, signifying its perceived level of public sector corruption. The Federal Government lauds the […]
Nigeria Set To Clash With Angola In AFCON Quarter-finals:Full Fixtures Revealed.
Eight teams secure spots in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals as of Tuesday. Angola secures its place after a triumph over Namibia, setting up a showdown with Nigeria, a tournament favorite, after Nigeria’s victory over Cameroon. Hosts Côte d’Ivoire progress to the last eight after a thrilling match against Senegal, while Cape Verde […]
House Committee On Constitution Review To Convene Wednesday
The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review is set to convene this Wednesday to initiate the review and amendment process for provisions within the 1999 Constitution. According to an exclusive report by PUNCH Online, the committee, chaired by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, will convene promptly following the House’s reconvening from the Christmas/New Year holidays. […]
Poet Odia Ofeimun Warns President Tinubu:Deliver On Promises Or Face Backlash.
By Christiana Akinola(SIWES student Polytechnic Iresi) Nigerian poet Odia Ofeimun’s caution to President Tinubu. Ofeimun stresses the urgency for Tinubu to fulfill his promises to the Nigerian people or suffer consequences. Ofeimun underscores the importance of resisting external pressures and implementing internal reforms to benefit Nigerians. He warns that failure to do so could be […]
Universities Oppose House Directive Halting TETFund’s N638 Billion Intervention.
By Christiana Akinola( SIWES student, Polytechnic Iresi) The Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities has voiced its objection to the House of Representatives’ decision to halt TETFund’s 2024 intervention in Nigerian state-owned universities. The National Assembly halted TETFund’s 2024 N683 billion intervention and requested universities to submit drawings, designs, specifications, and procurement details to the […]
Arrest Of 12 Suspected Armed Robbers In Ogun Border Communities.
By Adegbenro Barakat Opeyemi(SIWES Student, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic) On Tuesday, the So_Safe Corps of Ogun State apprehended 12 suspected armed robbers in border communities. These criminals were involved in robbing passengers and drivers at various locations including Ajegunle bus stop, Toll gate, Shoprite area, and Dalemo bus stop, all situated in the Ado_Odo/Ota Local Government […]
Should The Government Ignore Yahoo Boys In The Country.
By Adegbenro Barakat Opeyemi(SIWES Student, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic) A recent viral video on social media depicted an elderly man engaging with internet fraudsters, commonly known as Yahoo Boys. In the nearly two-minute footage shared by renowned blogger Tunde Ednut on his Instagram page, the call for the government to provide adequate job opportunities for youth […]
Siminalayi Fubara Owes The Success In Political Career To God.
By Iyobhebhe Gift Osareme IT student(Ambrose Ali University) Siminalayi Fubara,the River’s State Governor during the 2024 Holy Ghost Rally conducted by the Redeemed Christian church of God,at Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium,Port Harcourt on Sunday said he owes the advancement in his political career to God. According to Fubara,he was promoted by God first through his party […]