Isoko Youths Applaud WAEC’s Move To Computer – Based Testing.
By Olagoke Olawepo (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic) The Isoko National Youth Assembly (INYA) Worldwide expresses its admiration for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) as they transition the Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) from traditional paper-pencil tests to a Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. Comrade Eniwake Orogun, the President of INYA, commends WAEC’s decision, noting […]
Alleged Police Assault Hospitalizes 17-Year-Old Returning From The United States.
By Hungah Peter (SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro) Residents in Ibadan’s Jogor Centre protest the reported assault of a 17-year-old boy who recently returned from the United States. The incident, occurring on December 27, 2023, involved up to five policemen stopping the boy and another person on a bike. Eyewitnesses, now vocal about the incident, […]
NDLEA’s New Year Operations:Apprehending Drug Suppliers And Intercepting Illicit Shipments.
By Hungah Peter (SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro) At the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on New Year’s Day, the NDLEA intercepted a consignment of potent cannabis, cleverly concealed in boxing kits imported from the United States. The agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, revealed that a week of intelligence-driven efforts led to the arrest of […]
De Bruyne Admits He’s Not At His Best Yet After Returning From Injury.
By Omotosho Victor Fiyinfoluwa (SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti) Kevin De Bruyne acknowledges he is still far from his peak form following his return to action for Manchester City after a five-month injury layoff. The Belgian midfielder, making his comeback in City’s 5-0 FA Cup win against Huddersfield, expressed satisfaction with his performance but emphasized […]
Israel Military Chief Forecasts Prolonged Gaza Conflict Into 2024.
By Omotosho Victor Fiyinfoluwa (SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti) During a West Bank visit, Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff, Herzi Halevi, stated that the ongoing conflict with Gaza’s ruling faction, Hamas, is expected to persist throughout 2024. He highlighted potential spillover into other fronts, with increased tension in the West Bank and heightened pressure […]
Nigeria’s AFCON 2023 Hopes Dampened As Victor Boniface Sidelined By Muscular Injury.
By Omotosho Victor Fiyinfoluwa (SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti) Nigerian striker Victor Boniface, a key player for Bayer Leverkusen, missed the Super Eagles’ recent friendly against Guinea due to a muscular injury incurred during training in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This setback is a cause for concern as the team gears up for the 2023 Africa […]
FCTA Warns Of Sanctions For Low Student Turnout, Prioritizes Education Sector.
By Omotosho Victor Fiyinfoluwa (SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti) The Federal Capital Territory Administration has issued a stern warning to school principals and administrators, stating their intention to sanction those responsible for the low turnout of students in public schools. Dr. Danlami Hayyo, the Secretary of the FCTA Education Secretariat, emphasized during a recent school […]
NAFDAC Issues Warning About Contaminated Syrups.
By Omotosho Victor Fiyinfoluwa(SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti) The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert (No. 037/2023) regarding the circulation of five contaminated syrups in World Health Organization (WHO) regions, including America, Eastern Mediterranean, South-East Asia, and Western Pacific. According to the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. […]
Tragedy Strikes As One Life Lost, Properties Damaged In Kano Oil Refinery Fire.
By Olagoke Olawepo (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic) A devastating fire at an alleged illegal oil refinery in Katango, Wailari, Kano, claimed the life of Aminu and left a truck completely destroyed. The inferno, which took three hours to control, also caused extensive damage to five nearby residential houses. Heroic onlookers rescued an elderly woman […]
Zicsaloma’s Journey:From Lecture Halls To TikTok Stardom.
By Aina Rebecca (Siwes student, Ogun State Institute of Technology Igbesa OGITECH) ZicSaloma’s Journey: From Lecture Halls to TikTok Stardom. Skit creator Isaac Aloma, formerly a lecturer at Kaduna Polytechnic, shares his unexpected shift to the world of skit making in a recent podcast interview with Iyabo Ojo. Despite starting his master’s program during youth […]