AFCON 2023:Super Eagles Poised For Victory.
By Sogeyinbo Abdulrahmon Olabanji (SIWES student, Gate Way ICT Polytechnic) From January 13 to February 11, 2024, the 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will captivate football enthusiasts as 24 teams, including host Ivory Coast, compete in the prestigious tournament. The Super Eagles of Nigeria, boasting a rich AFCON history with three […]
Nigeria’s Startup Funding Lags Behind Despite Big Four Status In Africa.
By Sogeyinbo Abdulrahmon Olabanji (SIWES student, Gate Way ICT Polytechnic) In 2023, Nigeria, despite being one of Africa’s big four startup hubs, experienced a significant drop in funding. While it excelled in 2021 and 2022, the country recorded its lowest performance compared to Egypt, Kenya, and South Africa. In contrast to 2021/2, when Nigeria led […]
Tragic Motorcycle Accident Claims Lives Of Two Students In Akwa Ibom Road.
By Adegbenro Barakat Opeyemi, SIWES student (Moshood Abiola Polytechnic) Two female students and coursemates met an untimely death in a grave accident while en route to practical examinations on Tuesday. The Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua Community, mourns the loss of Abasifreke Okon from Ikot Abasi Local Government Area and Irene Edwin from Ibesikpo […]
Newborn Baby Stolen From Lafia Hospital In Nasarawa:Mother Describes Strange Woman’s Deceptive Act.
By Adegbenro Barakat Opeyemi( SIWES student, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic. The incident where a mysterious woman abducted a newborn from the postnatal ward at Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital (DASH) in Lafia, Nasarawa state. Mrs. Adeyemi Bolatito, the mother of the stolen baby, recounts the theft that occurred around 5:00 am on Thursday, revealing that she had […]
Concerns Mount Over Rising Insecurity In Abuja’s Bwari Area, Nigerian Bar Association Calls For Urgent Action.
By Hungah Peter (Siwes student, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro) The Bwari branch of the Nigerian Bar Association in the Federal Capital Territory has expressed deep concern regarding the escalating insecurity within communities under its jurisdiction. Recent weeks have witnessed a series of abductions, with The PUNCH reporting multiple incidents involving residents in the area. On January […]
Anambra Police Apprehends 30 Suspects For Kidnapping, Robbery, And Cultism.
By Dosu Deborah Oluwatimilehin (SIWES student, Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa) The Anambra State Police Command, led by Commissioner Monday Kuryas, has successfully arrested 30 individuals involved in various criminal activities, including kidnapping, armed robbery, and cultism. The arrests were made as part of the command’s ongoing efforts to eliminate criminal elements and enhance the safety […]
Betta Edu Nigeria’s Health Minister Faces EFCC Interrogation.
By Sogeyinbo Abdulrahmon Adebanji (SIWES student, GATEWAY ICT POLY) Suspended Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Minister Dr. Betta Edu has arrived at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Headquarters for grilling over alleged N585 million fraud in her ministry. Recall that Edu was suspended on Monday by President Bola Tinubu. The minister was accused […]
Tiwa Savage Petitions Police, Holds Davido Responsible For Alleged Threats.
By Basanya Sulaimon (Siwes student, Efon Poly) Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage, in a petition to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, accuses Afrobeats star Davido of threatening her life over a social media exchange. The dispute may be linked to her relationship with Sophia Momodu, Davido’s baby mama. Savage urges police to hold Davido accountable […]
Federal Government Launches Panel To Investigate 107 Private Universities.
By Basanya Sulaimon (Siwes student, Efon Poly) The Federal Ministry of Education has initiated an inter-ministerial committee tasked with scrutinizing the operations of private and foreign universities in Nigeria. The committee, including key figures such as Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, Jamila Bio-Ibrahim, and Yusuf Tuggar, will specifically focus on private universities established in the last 15 […]
Lagos CP Orders Removal Of DPO Following Lawyer’s Detention Probe.
By Sogeyinbo Abdulrahmon Olabanji (SIWES student, Gate Way ICT Polytechnic) The Commissioner of Police for Lagos State Command, CP Adegoke Fayoade, has directed the removal of Divisional Police Officer Austin Arase from Gown Estate Division, based on the findings of an investigation into allegations made against him. The decision comes in response to a report […]