Category: Other News

By Orekoya Peter Oreoluwa(IT Student, Ekiti State University ) During his annual speech, President Vladimir Putin cautioned Western nations about the escalating risk of nuclear conflict, particularly if tensions surrounding the Ukraine conflict worsen. Asserting steadfast support for the Russian invasion, Putin remained resolute in his country’s capacity to withstand economic pressures. Putin emphasized progress […]

By Orekoya Peter Oreoluwa (IT Student, Ekiti State University) Boston, Massachusetts, will celebrate March 2nd as Burna Boy Day in tribute to the Nigerian artist, Burna Boy, announced by city councilor Ruthzee Louijeune. This recognition acknowledges Burna Boy’s remarkable musical contributions and advocacy efforts, as outlined in a letter addressed to the city’s mayor. The […]

By Iyobhebhe Gift Osareme (IT Student, Ambrose Ali University) American singer Catherine Ipsan, widely known as Cat Jenice, has sadly passed away at the age of 31. The announcement of Janice’s passing was made by her family on Instagram. According to her family, Janice succumbed to sarcoma cancer early on Wednesday. Sarcomas, rare malignancies, can […]

By Iyobhebhe Gift Osareme( IT Student  Ambrose Ali University.) In a tragic incident, a Catholic church in Essakane village, situated in Burkina Faso’s three borders zone, became the target of a terrorist attack during Sunday mass. The vicar of the Dori diocese, Jean-Pierre Sawadogo, reported that the attack resulted in the death of at least […]

By Bolaji Peters (SIWES student, Polytechnic Iresi) Carbon, a leading digital financial services company, has recently acquired Vella Finance, a Nigerian fintech firm specializing in SME services. Although the financial specifics remain undisclosed, Carbon’s parent company, One Credit Limited, confirmed the acquisition, signaling Carbon’s strategic move to bolster its foothold in Nigeria’s dynamic financial landscape. […]

By Bolaji Peters (SIWES student, Polytechnic Iresi) Summary:The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the complete starting lineups for the 2022 AFCON tournament held in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, from January 11 to February 11. Ivory Coast emerged victorious, clinching their third title by defeating Nigeria 2-1 in a thrilling final. Troost-Ekong, Aina, and Lookman […]

By Omotosho Victor Fiyinfoluwa (SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti) Senegal President Macky Sall faces opposition backlash after postponing the presidential election to February. Mobile internet access in Senegal was suspended for the second time this month, as authorities banned a march against the delay. President Sall’s decision to move the vote to December sparked a […]

By Bolaji Peters (SIWES student, Polytechnic Iresi) Bolaji Peters, SIWES STUDENT from The Polytechnic Iresi, unveils the full list of leading goal scorers at AFCON 2023, highlighting Equatorial Guinea’s Nsue and Nigeria’s Lookman. Key Highlights: Notable Performances: Distinguished Scorers:A plethora of talents contributed to the excitement, including Wooh (CMR), Catamo, Clesio, Reinildo, Witi (MOZ), Elia, […]

By Bolaji Peters (SIWES student, Polytechnic Iresi) Nigerian actress Ethel Ekpe, renowned for her roles in Basi and Company and Forever, has passed away following her courageous battle with cancer. Shaibu Husseini, Director-General of the National Film and Video Censors Board, announced her demise, highlighting her profound influence on Nigerian cinema. Ekpe’s demise is mourned […]

By Bolaji Peters (SIWES student, Polytechnic Iresi) Senegal’s President, Macky Sall, faces a critical juncture as the nation teeters on the brink of political upheaval, driven by the postponement of elections. The decision risks plunging the country into instability and paving the way for a potential military takeover, echoing trends seen in neighboring nations. Historically […]