Category: Other News

By Idowu Ibrahim Oluwadamilare (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) British Police are currently reviewing the case of Alanis Ogundipe, a 26-year-old British-born Nigerian woman who tragically took her own life on May 29 in Manchester. The investigation, led by Detective Inspector Jonny Dyer of Great Manchester Police, is in response to allegations that […]

By Ademola Adedoyin Joy (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) An investigation has been initiated into the explosion and fire incident at the Canadian High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria. Canada, in solidarity with the US and UK, has released a travel advisory discouraging nonessential travel to Nigeria. Tragically, two individuals lost their lives, and […]

By Adebeso Precious (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) Brazilian singer Darlyn Morais, aged 28, tragically lost his life on October 31 due to a spider bite at his residence in the northeastern city of Miranorte, Brazil. Morais developed a severe allergic reaction to the spider bite on his face, leading to his hospitalization […]

By Bello Gideon (SIWES student, AAPOLY) Nigeria has been designated as one of the most dangerous places for Christians by the International Christian Concern (ICC) due to the ongoing violence against Christians in the country, particularly in the North and Middle Belt regions. The ICC’s 2023 report highlights the killings, land seizures, and displacement of […]

By Bello Gideon (SIWES student, AAPOLY) In a testimony given during the Coroner inquiry at Ikorodu on Tuesday, Omowunmi Aloba, the spouse of the late singer IleriOluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad, recounted the events leading up to his death. She expressed her belief that Mohbad had passed away long before being officially declared dead, attributing […]

By Abioye Ayomide (SIWES student, West Land Poly) Nicolas Jackson’s hat-trick propelled Chelsea to a chaotic victory over nine-man Stimulus, ending Tottenham’s unbeaten start to the Premier League season. Blues manager Mauricio Pochettino relished the win on his return to the club, marred by red cards for Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie. The game was […]

By Giwa Suliat Bolaji (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) Alan Fisher, an Irish chef based in Japan, has achieved a remarkable feat by breaking two Guinness World Records for the longest cooking marathon by an individual. The Guinness World Records organization announced this remarkable achievement on Tuesday via their official website. During his […]

By Giwa Suliat Bolaji (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) Two individuals lost their lives in an unfortunate incident at the Canadian High Commission, where a diesel tank explosion led to a fire. FEMA spokesperson Nkechi Isa confirmed the incident, stating that the explosion occurred at approximately 10:45am in the generator house during the […]

By Saka Bashir Adegboyega (SIWES student, KWASU) Nigerian football sensation, Gift Orban, voiced his frustration regarding his lack of playing time at KAA Gent, indicating that he may consider leaving the club if the manager, Hein Vanhaezebrouck, doesn’t grant him more opportunities. Orban, a recent super eagle invitee, expressed his concerns after KAA Gent’s 3-1 […]

By Lawal Aminat Abiodun (Siwes Student, DS Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) On Monday, the Nigerian naira experienced a significant decline against the US dollar in the parallel market, reaching an average rate of ₦1,030 per dollar. This represents an 8.42% decrease, or a loss of ₦80 compared to the previous week’s closing rate of ₦950 per […]