Plateau State Records 752 Human Rights Abuse Cases In 2023.
By Hungah Peter (SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro) Veronica Abe, the Coordinator of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Plateau State, revealed on Monday that the state received a total of 752 complaints between January and November 2023. The reported cases encompassed issues such as unlawful detention, extrajudicial killings, inhuman treatment, domestic violence, child […]
Lagos State Commissioner Of Police Asserts No Authority For Officers To Conduct Mobile Phone Searches.
By Hungah Peter (SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro) Fayoade Adegoke, the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, emphasized that Nigerian police officers are not permitted to search citizens’ phones. Adegoke clarified that the responsibility for such searches lies within the Police Force’s cyber section, and individuals with suspicions will be taken to the station for […]
IGP Intensifies Security Measures On Abuja-Kaduna Expressway To Combat Kidnapping.
By Sogeyinbo Abdulrahmon Olabanji (SIWES student, Gate Way ICT Polytechnic) The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has issued orders for the reinforcement of security on the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway, deploying officers and advanced equipment to ensure the safety of travelers. The directive emphasizes strict monitoring by Deputy IG, Operations, Ede Ekpeji, aiming to act as a […]
Kenneth Okonkwo, Former Spokesperson For Peter Obi’s Campaign, Defends Daniel Bwala’s Visit To President Bola Tinubu.
By Omotosho Victor Fiyinfoluwa (SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti) Kenneth Okonkwo, former spokesperson for Peter Obi’s campaign, defends Daniel Bwala’s visit to President Bola Tinubu In an interview on Channels Television, Okonkwo expressed that there’s nothing wrong with Bwala pledging support to Tinubu, emphasizing that meeting with the President is acceptable in Nigeria. Okonkwo also […]
Papua New Guinea Imposes State Of Emergency Following Deadly Riots.
By Omotosho Victor Fiyinfoluwa (SIWES student,Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti) Papua New Guinea’s prime minister, James Marape, has declared a 14-day state of emergency in the capital after 15 people were killed in riots triggered by protests over unexplained pay deductions for soldiers, police officers, and prison guards. The violence quickly spread to other areas, prompting Marape […]
AFCON Becomes Onclusive:Benched Players From Foreign Clubs Join Super Eagles, Says Omokaro.
By Omotosho Victor Fiyinfoluwa, SIWES student (Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti) Bright Omokaro, former Nigerian international, remarks that representing Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has evolved into an open opportunity, with players on foreign club benches now making it to the Super Eagles team, unlike the stringent selection process during his 1970s playing days. […]
Chinese Yuan Declines To 7 Against US Dollar
By Omotosho Victor Fiyinfoluwa, SIWES student (Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti) On Thursday, the central parity rate of the Chinese currency, the yuan, decreased by 32 pips to 7.1087 against the US dollar, as reported by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China’s spot foreign exchange market, the yuan has a daily fluctuation range of two […]
Urgent Call For Embracing Science And Technology In Ogun State:A Critique On Current Development Approaches.
By Ayorinde Taiwo( Siwes Student, Gateway Polytechnic, Sagamu) In an era defined by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Ogun State, under Governor Dapo Abiodun’s leadership, appears to be lagging behind in recognizing the strategic role of Science and Technology. Despite the global shift towards a knowledge-based economy, the state government’s outdated developmental measures lack dedicated Ministries […]
Former Access Bank Spokesman’s Burial Set For January 18.
By Ayorinde Taiwo( SIWES Student, Gateway Polytechnic, Saapade) The Association of Corporate & Marketing Communications Professionals in Banks in Nigeria announces the burial details for its Publicity Secretary, Abdul Imoyo. President Rasheed Bolarinwa revealed that Imoyo passed away on December 17, 2023, at First Cardiology, Ikoyi, Lagos, following a brief illness. Imoyo, a respected Corporate […]
New Leadership At Chevron Nigeria:Jim Swartz Appointed Chairman And Managing Director.
By Ayorinde t(SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic Saapade) Chevron Nigeria Limited has announced the appointment of Jim Swartz as the new Chairman and Managing Director, effective April 1, 2024. Swartz, formerly Vice President of Capital Projects in Houston, USA, brings extensive experience in upstream business and a track record of building successful partnerships with stakeholders. […]