Category: Politics and Governance

Olalere Fatiat Omowunmi (SIWES, Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic) Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, lauded the results of the recent local government elections, describing them as a testament to the state’s political development and commitment to democracy. This followed the announcement by Richard Tombowua, Chairman of the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC), that the […]

By: Alimi Waliyat Opeyemi, SIWES Student (Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic) The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) is set to begin supplying crude oil in naira to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery this week, following the Federal Government’s announcement that the naira-for-crude initiative has officially commenced. In addition, three other refineries are gearing up to produce Premium […]

By Ibikunle Adenike Rofiat (SIWES Student), Olabisi Onabanjo University Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged citizens and residents to come together in rebuilding the foundations of Lagos and Nigeria. Speaking during the 64th National Independence Day Celebration, Sanwo-Olu, represented by Deputy Chief of Staff Sam Egube, stressed the need for collective responsibility in nation-building, […]

Alhaji Kashim Imam, former Parliamentary Liaison Officer to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, has initiated a food distribution program for victims displaced by the recent floods that engulfed over half of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, and its surrounding areas. Imam, who also served as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Tertiary Education […]

Headline:Chosen Church Addresses Viral Testimony Controversy, Cautions Against Social Media Misinformation Byline:Adebisi Fathiu Gbolahun,SIWES Student, Kwara State Polytechnic The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries has responded to the recent online controversy surrounding a viral testimony, denying any fabrication of the account in question. Pastor Chidi Louis, Head of Public Relations and Media for the church, […]

By Adebisi Fathiu Gbolahun(SIWES Student, Kwara State Polytechnic) LAGOS — Hopes for a reduction in petrol prices, following the supply from Dangote Refinery, were dashed as NNPC Limited announced a new pricing structure, raising the pump price by 11 percent to N950 per litre. Just two weeks ago, petrol prices soared by over 45 percent, […]

By Eghobor Moses (SIWES Student, Wellspring University) Dangote Refinery has announced that it may be forced to export 95-97 percent of its Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) due to low demand from Nigerian marketers. Despite a production capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, the refinery noted that only 3 to 5 percent of local petrol marketers […]

By: Ahuoma Happiness( IT Student, Anchor University, Lagos) The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared a National Day of Solidarity Rally to protest the alleged illegal dismissal of five of its members by the Lagos State University (LASU) in 2019. The dismissed lecturers include key union leaders: Isaac Oyewumi (Chairman), Adebowale Adeyemi-Suenu (Vice […]

By: Obalanlege Matthew Clinton(SIWES student ,Crawford University) Kassim Afegbua, Media Director of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council, criticized Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki on Sunday for claiming that his fallout with his predecessor, Adams Oshiomhole, was due to the state burial for the late former Minister of Works and Housing, Tony Anenih. Afegbua […]

By Ibikunle Adenike Rofiat (SIWES Student), Olabisi Onabanjo University The Federal Government has established several committees to address the concerns raised by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). This decision follows a meeting between ASUU representatives and government officials. The newly formed committees are tasked with examining critical issues, including payment systems and salaries. […]