ASUU Cautions Federal Government’s Proposal To Deduct 40% From Universities (IGR).
By Ayorinde Taiwo (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic Saapade) ASUU cautions that the Federal Government’s proposal to deduct 40% from universities’ Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) will detrimentally impact the university system. The statement by ASUU’s National President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, emphasizes that universities are not revenue-generating agencies, stating that student fees are meant to facilitate […]
Super Eagles Determination To Secure A Spot In The 2026 World Cup.
By David Faith Boluwatife (I T Student, IFOTECH) Super Eagles’ determination to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup, expressed by stand-in captain Kenneth Omeruo, follows their disappointment in missing the previous tournament in Qatar. Despite setbacks like injuries to key players, Omeruo emphasizes the team’s focus on the upcoming qualifiers, starting with the […]
TUC President Osifo Says No Court Order To Halt The Ongoing Nationwide Strike.
By David Faith Boluwatife (I T Student, IFOTECH) TUC President Festus Osifo confirmed on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily that the union has not received any court order to halt the ongoing nationwide strike initiated on Tuesday. Osifo criticized the government for disregarding court orders while expecting adherence to judicial rulings from other entities. He emphasized […]
Lagos State Police Pursue The Person That’s Responsible For The Killing Of Politicians.
By Ojo Jeremiah Oladipupo (Siwes student, Efon Poly) The Lagos State Police Command is actively pursuing the individuals responsible for the killing of politician Samsondeen Ali in Oworonshoki. The incident occurred following a disagreement with suspected hoodlums involved in land grabbing. Ali, who was contesting the councillorship position, was attacked while attempting to erect a […]
Tinubu Emphasizes That Poverty Is Unacceptable Under His Leadership In Nigeria.
By Ojo Jeremiah Oladipupo (Siwes student, Efon Poly) President Bola Tinubu emphasizes that poverty is unacceptable under his leadership in Nigeria, expressing a vision for a workforce where every citizen can be gainfully employed. Speaking at the 55th International Conference of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management, he underscores the need for transforming Nigeria into […]
Teacher Stabbed By Former Student In Jalingo.
By Samuel Abigael Busayo (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) In Taraba, a tragic incident occurred in Jalingo, the state’s capital, where a former student allegedly fatally stabbed a teacher. The victim, Mr. Bassey Sardauna of Government Model School, Jalingo, was attacked following a previous altercation. The suspect, identified as James Williams, is currently […]
Two Lives Were Tragically Lost, Ten Individuals Sustained Injuries In A Car Accident On Lagos-Ibadan Road Highway.
By Samuel Abigael Busayo (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) According to a statement by Florence Okpe, the correspondent of the Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, the accident occurred at approximately 8:32 am on Friday. It involved a Mazda bus with the registration number XV945EPE at the Kara section […]
Lokoja Voting Station Witnesses Low Voter Turnout In Kogi State Election.
By Samuel Abigeal Busayo (SIWES student, Adegbenro Polytechnic) On Saturday, there was a noticeable low voter turnout in Lokoja Local Government Area during the Kogi State election, specifically in two polling units. At Polling Unit 073, located at the Open Space Under Mango Tree opposite Kenwon Hotel, with an expected 314 voters, only 65 voters […]
IGP Of Police Has Ordered The Posting And Redeployment Of 40 Senior Police Officers.
By Ayorinde Taiwo (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic Saapade) In a recent police shake-up, the Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered the posting and redeployment of 40 senior police officers. This group includes 14 Assistant Inspectors General of Police and 26 Commissioners of Police, who will be serving in various commands and formations across […]
Two Nigerian businessmen Shot By Togolese Soldier Seeking The Intervention Of President Bola Tinubu.
By Ojo Jeremiah(SIWES student, Efon Alaaye Poly) Two decades ago, two Nigerian businessmen, Taju Shoaga and Segun Leopard, suffered severe injuries when they were shot by Togolese marine soldiers. Seeking the intervention of President Bola Tinubu is a critical step in their pursuit of justice. The incident took place on September 8, 2000, when Shoaga […]