Anambra Grandmother Faces Prosecution for Exploiting Grandson in Child Labor
By Adegbenro Barakat Opeyemi (SIWES Student, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic) The Women and Social Welfare Commissioner, Ify Obinabo, revealed that the case emerged when vigilant traders apprehended a young boy selling water during school hours at Ochanja market. Obinabo, determined to combat child labor, summoned the boy’s grandmother and assured the victim’s protection under state care. […]
EFCC Detains Ex-Aviation Minister’s Brother in Connection with N8 Billion Fraud
By Omotosho Victor Fiyinfoluwa (SIWES Student, Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti) The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) apprehended Abubakar Ahmad Sirika, the younger sibling of former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika, on suspicion of corruption related to an ongoing investigation into aviation ministry contract awards. EFCC alleges that during Hadi Sirika’s tenure, he abused his office, diverting […]
Former Madrid Goalkeeping Great Gonzalez dies at 76
By Omotosho Victor Fiyinfoluwa (SIWES Student, Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti) Real Madrid announced Tuesday that their former goalkeeping great Miguel Angel Gonzalez has died at the age of 76. Gonzalez played for Madrid between 1968-1986, winning eight league titles and two UEFA Cups among 16 trophies, making 346 appearances. “Real Madrid, their president and their board […]
Tragic Cooking Gas Explosion in Lagos Leaves 4-Year-Old Girl and Family Members Hospitalized
By Adegbenro Barakat Opeyemi (SIWES Student, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic) A 4-year-old girl, Faridat Shittu, is fighting for her life at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) after a cooking gas explosion tore through her home on 1, Odubanwo Street, off Olaniyi Street, Gbinrinmi in the Ojokoro LCDA of Lagos. Witnesses recount that the explosion, […]
NPC Announces Exclusive Issuance of Birth Certificates for Individuals Under 18
By Omotosho Victor Fiyinfoluwa (SIWES Student, Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti) The National Population Commission (NPC) says birth certificates will not be issued to persons older than 18 years of age. The NPC State Director of Oyo State, Mr Akin Oyetunde, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Ibadan that this is according to […]
Explosion Levels Lagos Building, Leaves Child And Grand parents Critically Injured.
By Hungah Peter (SIWES student,Federal Polytechnic Ilaro) Faridat Shittu, a 4-year-old girl, along with her grandparents, are fighting for their lives at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) after a devastating cooking gas explosion rocked a three-story building in Ojokoro Local Council Development Area of Lagos. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, also left […]
INEC Declares Taraba Bye-Elections Results Inconclusive.
By Bolaji Peters (SIWES student, Polytechnic Iresi) The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the inconclusive status of the by-election for the House of Representatives seat in Jalingo, Yorro, and Zing local government areas of Taraba state. The decision stemmed from the tight race between the top two candidates, where the People’s Democratic Party […]
Protesters In Niger State Decry Soaring Prices And Economic Hardship.
In Minna, Niger State, residents, including youths and women, have taken to the streets in protest against the escalating cost of living and severe economic challenges. The demonstration, which began at the Minna-Bida Road’s Kpakungu Roundabout, reflects growing dissatisfaction with the current administration. The protest, which started with women blocking roads to voice their grievances, […]
Calls For Investigation Into President Buhari’s $3.4 Billion IMF Loan.
By Hungah Peter (SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro) The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to launch an inquiry into the allocation and utilization of the $3.4 billion loan secured by President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2020. In a letter dated February 3, 2024, […]
According To The Traffic Compliance And Enforcement Corps (TRACE) There Were 192 Fatalities And 929 Injuries Resulting From Road Accidents In Ogun State In The Year 2023.
By Hungah Peter( Siwes student, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro) In 2023, the Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps reported that a total of 192 individuals lost their lives, and 929 individuals sustained injuries in different accidents that occurred in Ogun State. The spokesperson for TRACE, Mr. Babatunde Akinbiyi, gave the figures in an interview with newsmen. […]