Ogun Reps Member Distributes Palliatives To Constituents Amid Fuel Subsidy Removal.
By Dosu Deborah Oluwatimilehin (SIWES student, Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa) In response to the hardships brought about by the removal of fuel subsidy, Hon. Adewunmi Onanuga, Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, distributed food items to over 12,000 constituents. The relief effort comprised rice, beans, garri, and cooking oil and aimed to alleviate […]
Supreme Court Upholds Fintiri’s Victory, Dismisses Binani’s Appeal.
By Dosu Deborah Oluwatimilehin (SIWES student, Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa) The Supreme Court unanimously dismissed an appeal by Senator Aisha Dahiru Binani and the All Progressives Congress (APC) challenging Governor Umar Ahmadu Fintiri’s election victory in Adamawa state’s March 18 governorship election. Justice John Inyang Okoro, writing for the Court, deemed Binani’s appeal meritless and […]
Director General Of NOA Raises Concerns Over Foreign Influence On Nigerian Youth.
By Dosu Deborah Oluwatimilehin (SIWES student, Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa) The Federal Government is troubled by the sway of foreign cartoons and movies on 72% of Nigeria’s youth, raising them as foreigners and diluting traditional values. The National Orientation Agency (NOA) Director General, Mallam Lanre Isa-Onilu, during a visit to Oyo State, voiced worry over […]
New Commissioners Of Police Appointed For Multiple States.
By Hungah Peter (SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro) The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has announced the appointment of Mr. Beneth Igwe as its new Commissioner of Police, alongside nine others who have been assigned to various commands across the country. According to Ikechukwu Ani, the spokesperson for the Police Service Commission, the appointments and […]
Critique Of Nigerian Government And ECOWAS Response To Niger Coup.
By Hungah Peter (SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro) Babafemi Badejo, a Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Chrisland University, has scrutinized ECOWAS’ decision to suspend Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso following military takeovers in these nations. These suspensions prompted the three countries to withdraw from the regional bloc, citing deviations from the founding […]
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. […]