Driver Accused Surrender Himself To Police To Establish His Innocence.
By Adebeso Precious (SIWES student D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) In an effort to establish his innocence amidst accusations related to the disappearance of a woman, e-Hailing cab driver Kelechi Uzor voluntarily surrendered himself to the Okporo Police Station in Rumuodara, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. Uzor claimed that he dropped off his […]
Family Seeks Justice For Man Killed By Rivers Policeman.
By Samuel Abigael Busayo (SIWES student D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) The family of a man killed by a Rivers policeman is seeking justice. Alafuro Peterside, a father of three, was fatally shot by a policeman at a popular bar on Stadium Road in Port Harcourt and was laid to rest at a private cemetery […]
Senate To Summon NNPCL As FG PlanstAuction Of Gas Fields.
Senate to Summon NNPCL as FG Plans Auction of Gas Fields By David Faith Boluwatife(I T Student IFOTECH) Chairman of the Senate’s Gas Committee, Jarigbe Jarigbe, disclosed that the Senate is set to summon the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) to address concerns regarding insufficient funding for the exploration and development of new frontier […]
40,000 Police Personnel Deployed To Kogi For Governorship Election.
By David Faith Boluwatife (I T Student IFOTECH) Approximately 40,000 police personnel have been deployed to oversee the upcoming Kogi governorship election and monitor potential trouble spots, stated Bernard Onuoha, the Commissioner of Police for the state. During an exclusive interview at the state police headquarters in Lokoja, he expressed concerns about potential violence, particularly […]
Factor Driving Migration From Nigeria.
By Olagoke Olawepo (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic Migration from Nigeria is influenced by a multitude of factors. Notably, Nigerians are drawn to foreign lands in pursuit of better prospects, improved living standards, and access to high-quality education and healthcare. A significant number of Nigerians choose to emigrate in search of improved economic conditions and […]
Olaopa Has Been Appointed As Federal Civil Service Commission To Assume Office November 30.
By David Faith Boluwatife (I T Student IFOTECH Tunji Olaopa has been appointed as the chair of the Federal Civil Service Commission, along with 11 others as members, pending Senate confirmation. President Bola Tinubu made this announcement on November 25. The new leadership will take office on November 30, 2023, following the expiration of the […]
Court Allows Prosecution Of REC In Adamawa State.
By David Faith Boluwatife (I T Student IFOTECH) A Federal High Court in Abuja has approved Senator Aisha Binani’s request to prevent the prosecution of the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner, Hudu Yunusa-Ari in Adamawa State. This decision follows an interim order previously issued by the court, which had directed INEC, the Attorney General of the […]
US And Nigeria Join Forces To Counteract Terrorism Funding.
By David Faith Boluwatife (I T Student, IFOTECH) In an announcement by Eric Meyer, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the US Treasury Department, the United States has officially partnered with the Nigerian government to combat the financing of terrorism. Meyer emphasized the importance of ensuring the security and integrity of Nigeria’s financial system, acknowledging its […]
Teenager Stab Woman To Death In Gombe State.
By Samuel Abigael Busayo (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) A Gombe teenager, identified as 18-year-old Mustapha Isah, has been arrested by the Gombe State Police Command for the tragic murder of a 58-year-old woman, Aishatu Abdullahi, who was a mother of eight. Aishatu’s untimely death shocked the community and led to widespread condemnation. […]
NEDC Criticizes Contractors For Comprising The Standards Of Their Projects.
By Olagoke Olawepo (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic Saapade) The NEDC has voiced its dissatisfaction with contractors failing to adhere to project standards. Consequently, they have been called to account for their actions at the Commission’s headquarters in Maiduguri. The Chairman, Major General Paul Tarfa, expressed his disappointment while inspecting ongoing projects in Bauchi state, […]