Category: Politics and Governance

By Morakinyo Basirat (SIWES student, FUOYE) The Bayelsa State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two individuals in connection with the killing of two men during Monday’s violent clash between the Opolo and Okutukutu communities in the Yenagoa Local Government Area. According to ASP Musa Mohammed, spokesperson for the command, disclosed in a statement […]

By Morakinyo Basirat( SIWES student, FUOYE)   An early morning crash on Tuesday along the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway at the Kere Bridge in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State. The collision between a truck and a Mazda bus bearing the number plate SMK 808 YD resulted in the tragic death of nine individuals, with seven […]

By Morakinyo Basirat( SIWES Student, FUOYE) Troops from the Nigerian Air Force stationed in Durbunde, Takai Local Government Area of Kano State, have captured a 35-year-old notorious kidnapper identified as Isah Abdul. Abdul was apprehended on Monday, February 19, around 6:30 pm in Takai, following credible intelligence about the whereabouts of the kidnapper and his […]

By Morakinyo Basirat (SIWES student, FUOYE) Professor Jacob Oboreh, the Vice-Chancellor of Delta State University of Science and Technology (DSUST), Ozoro, has appealed for tranquility and comprehension amidst the escalating crisis surrounding the relocation of the Faculty of Management Sciences from Ozoro to Orerokpe. In a statement released on Wednesday in Ozoro, Prof. Oboreh clarified […]

By Omotosho Victor Fiyinfoluwa (SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti) A collective of international students studying in the United Kingdom has initiated legal proceedings against the UK Home Office, alleging misconduct in English Language examinations. The students are pursuing compensation for unjust detention and financial losses incurred following the revocation of their visas by the Home […]

By Morakinyo Basirat (SIWES student, FUOYE) As the bill advocating for the establishment of State Police and Related Matters progresses through the Federal House of Representatives, Deputy Speaker Honourable Benjamin Kalu elucidates on how its enactment could stem the tide of insecurity sweeping across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Sponsored by […]

By Orekoya Peter(I T Student, Ekiti State University) Seyi Law, who played a role in bringing the current government to power, faces criticism for his apparent silence on the nation’s economic challenges. Despite the social media activism that contributed to President Tinubu’s election, some Nigerians question his stance on addressing the country’s hardships. In response, […]

By Adegbenro Barakat Opeyemi (SIWES Student, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic) The Abia State Government, represented by the Department of Climate Change under the Ministry of Environment and Urban Renewal, has raised concerns over the recent surge in heat waves, both during the day and night, attributed to climate change. Dr. Uzoigwe Walter, the Special Assistant to […]

By Morakinyo Basirat(SIWES student, FUOYE) The Lagos State Police Command, Ikotun Division, has apprehended two individuals suspected of kidnapping a female secondary school student. Adamaka Chinyere and Bolajoko Haruna were detected by vigilant community members who promptly alerted the police. Responding swiftly, police operatives covertly moved into the area and arrested the suspects. According to […]

By Morakinyo Basirat(SIWES student, FUOYE) A man, Akinosun Omotayo, who committed theft and attempted rape on New Year’s Day, was sentenced to 10 years in prison by the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja. Justice Modupe Nico-Clay handed down the sentence as part of a plea bargain agreement to reduce his punishment. Omotayo, originally arraigned […]