Category: Other News

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 […]

By Bolaji Peters (SIWES student, Polytechnic Iresi) The deputy bursar of Kwara State University, Alhaji Ayuba Abdullahi, tragically passed away while cheering for Nigeria during the semi-final match against South Africa in the AFCON tournament. Abdullahi, who was watching the game at a sports center in the Sango area, complained of dizziness and later collapsed […]

By Adegbenro Barakat Opeyemi SIWES Student, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic) There will be 81 elite athletes, including 29 gold-label female runners, at the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, according to the General Manager of the event, Yusuf Ali. The course record may be broken on February 10, thanks to the world-class caliber of the participants. According […]