Month: February 2024

By Hungah Peter (SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro) The Federal Government is moving forward with plans to relocate the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment to a new headquarters, Trade Minister Doris Uzoka-Anite revealed during a meeting with directors in Abuja on Wednesday. The minister, currently operating from the Bank of Industry headquarters, confirmed the […]

By Adegbenro Barakat Opeyemi (SIWES Student, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic) The All Progressives Congress (APC) convened a seven-member committee to vet 12 aspirants vying for the Edo State governorship. The ceremony, hosted at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja, witnessed the absence of Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, the national chairman, and Senator Ajibola Basiru, the national secretary. […]

The United States government and Nigerian human rights activist Femi Falana (SAN) have criticized Senegal’s decision to postpone its presidential election until December, as announced by the parliament. The American government, through its spokesperson Matthew Miller, expressed deep concern over Senegal’s deviation from its strong democratic tradition with the postponement of the February 25, 2024, […]

By Dosu Deborah Oluwatimilehin (SIWES student, Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa) A distressing incident unfolded in Osun State as a mini bus driver, whose identity remains undisclosed, collapsed while operating a public transport vehicle. The driver was in charge of a Korope, a common type of mini commercial bus in Nigeria, ferrying passengers to their destinations […]

By Omotosho Victor Fiyinfoluwa (SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti) A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), the Civil Coalition for Credible Election (CSCCE), warns against the perils of arming citizens for self-defence amidst Nigeria’s insecurity challenges. In a recent press conference held in Abuja, Aminu Usman, the convener of CSCCE, emphasized the grave risks associated with such […]

By Adegbenro Barakat Opeyemi (SIWES Student, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic) In Anambra State, primary healthcare centers face significant challenges due to water scarcity, power outages, and non-functional ambulances, hindering their operations. A recent investigation by a correspondent for the South-East PUNCH revealed dire conditions in several primary healthcare centers across the state, including Achalla, Okpoko, and […]

By Iyobhebhe Gift Osareme (IT Student, Ambrose Ali University) The Nigerian government exudes confidence in the Super Eagles’ potential to clinch victory at the 2023 African Nations Cup. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, lauded the team’s stellar performance, particularly their triumph over South Africa in the semifinals. In a statement relayed […]

By Omotosho Victor Fiyinfoluwa(SIWES Student, Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti) The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Olusola Odumosu, urges divisional officers to prioritize community involvement in security operations. Odumosu delivered the directive during a meeting with Divisional Officers held at the Command’s headquarters in Abuja on […]

By Dosu Deborah Oluwatimilehin (SIWES student, Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa) During the wheat farming flag-off ceremony for the 2022/2023 season, Governor Alhaji Umar Namadi of Jigawa State announced plans to cultivate 150,000 hectares of wheat by the next season. Stressing agriculture’s role in poverty reduction, the Governor pledged government support for farmers, including access to […]

By Dosu Deborah Oluwatimilehin (SIWES student, Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa) The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) recently announced that 15 drug kingpins have been collectively sentenced to 168 years in prison as part of its crackdown on drug-related crimes. In 2023, the NDLEA made significant strides in combating drug trafficking and abuse, resulting in […]