Month: July 2024

By Olorunda Blessing, IT Student (Lagos State Polytechnic) Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has instructed the state Hisbah Board to crack down on groups promoting LGBTQ rights, citing breaches of moral standards and violations of Shari’ah law. This directive follows rising tensions over activities allegedly promoting same-sex marriage in the state. Commissioner for Information, Baba […]

By Olorunda Blessing( IT Student, Lagos State Polytechnic) The body of tenant Caleb Chiemele was discovered in a short-let apartment on the LSDPC Estate, off Freedom Way, in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State. Chiemele had been staying there since May 12. On June 12, concerned individuals, including the apartment owner Adewole Olufemi, noticed his absence […]

By Fatai Ewatomilola, SIWES Student (Westland Polytechnic) A tragic incident occurred in Surulere, a densely populated neighborhood of Lagos, where a heavy rainstorm caused severe flooding. A live wire fell into a puddle, electrocuting an unsuspecting resident. The torrential rain overwhelmed the drainage system, creating a dangerous mix of electrified water and submerged infrastructure. This […]

By Ogunlade Faith Oyindamola (IT Student of Pafric College of Health Management and Technology) President Bola Tinubu’s Economic Stabilisation Programme (ESP) made a significant impact last week by injecting N2 trillion into the economy. Aimed at reviving the economy within six months, this move demonstrates a strong commitment to economic recovery. The formation of the […]

By: Olulana Olajumoke (SIWES Student from PACOHMAT) The Federal Government of Nigeria announced that in 2023, Nigerians spent a total of N16.5 trillion on fuel, generators, and electricity. This expenditure far exceeds the N1 trillion revenue generated by the formal power sector last year. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, emphasized the government’s efforts to […]

By Stephen Peter, IT Student (ESTG University) A statement by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, revealed that upon the arrival of the LRT at the scene, it was discovered that the building had been recently constructed. The seven people—three females and four males—were rescued from the accident and […]

By: Fawole Kehinde (IT Student, Westland University) Heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding in the Iyanaba area of Lagos, leaving commuters and motorists stranded. Videos shared on social media reveal the extent of the flooding, with roads submerged and vehicles immobilized. The Iyana-Iworo, Olopo Meji area leading to the 3rd Mainland Bridge is also affected, […]

By: Fawole Kehinde (IT Student, Westland University) Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has committed to deepening bilateral relations with the United States in line with President Bola Tinubu’s foreign policy objectives. Speaking at the 248th U.S. independence anniversary dinner in Abuja, Tuggar emphasized the significance of the Nigeria-U.S. Binational Cooperation Agreement. He […]

The Executive Chairman of Agbado-Oke Odo Local Council Development Area, Lagos, Southwest, Nigeria,Engr David Oladapo Famuyiwa has commended workers of the council for their dedication to duties. The council chairman gave the commendation on Tuesday,2nd July,2024, during the working visit of the Local Government Service Commission(LGSC) chairman and members to the council secretariat. In his […]

By Akinde Elizabeth Anuoluwa (SIWES student, Rhema College Of Science And Management Technology. Police in Ogun State have intensified their search for suspected kidnappers who killed a traveler and abducted seven others along the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode Expressway. A woman named Nimota Busari was abducted by gunmen on May 22 in the Ibepa area of the Sagamu […]