Category: Politics and Governance

By Adegbenro Barakat Opeyemi (SIWES Student, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic) In Anambra State, primary healthcare centers face significant challenges due to water scarcity, power outages, and non-functional ambulances, hindering their operations. A recent investigation by a correspondent for the South-East PUNCH revealed dire conditions in several primary healthcare centers across the state, including Achalla, Okpoko, and […]

By Iyobhebhe Gift Osareme (IT Student, Ambrose Ali University) The Nigerian government exudes confidence in the Super Eagles’ potential to clinch victory at the 2023 African Nations Cup. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, lauded the team’s stellar performance, particularly their triumph over South Africa in the semifinals. In a statement relayed […]

By Omotosho Victor Fiyinfoluwa(SIWES Student, Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti) The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Olusola Odumosu, urges divisional officers to prioritize community involvement in security operations. Odumosu delivered the directive during a meeting with Divisional Officers held at the Command’s headquarters in Abuja on […]

By Dosu Deborah Oluwatimilehin (SIWES student, Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa) During the wheat farming flag-off ceremony for the 2022/2023 season, Governor Alhaji Umar Namadi of Jigawa State announced plans to cultivate 150,000 hectares of wheat by the next season. Stressing agriculture’s role in poverty reduction, the Governor pledged government support for farmers, including access to […]

By Dosu Deborah Oluwatimilehin (SIWES student, Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa) The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) recently announced that 15 drug kingpins have been collectively sentenced to 168 years in prison as part of its crackdown on drug-related crimes. In 2023, the NDLEA made significant strides in combating drug trafficking and abuse, resulting in […]

By Adegbenro Barakat Opeyemi( SIWES Student, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic) In addition to TSSNL, other security agencies that played a role in the capture of the vessel included the Nigerian Police and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). According to sources, the suspects were arrested after the vessel was detected loading stolen crude from […]

By Adegbenro Barakat Opeyemi( Siwes Student, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic) During the 20th anniversary celebration of British American Tobacco Nigeria at its Ibadan factory, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State declared his administration’s commitment to lead Nigeria in achieving energy sufficiency. Governor Makinde underscored the critical role of stable energy supply for Oyo State’s economic growth, […]

By Adegbenro Barakat Opeyemi (SIWES Student, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic) The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) recently made significant arrests and seizures related to illicit drugs. In Lagos, a driver was apprehended, and large consignments of Loud cannabis, originating from Ghana, were seized from two trucks and a J5 bus. The total weight of the […]

By Hungah Peter (SIWES student,Federal Polytechnic Ilaro) Faridat Shittu, a 4-year-old girl, along with her grandparents, are fighting for their lives at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) after a devastating cooking gas explosion rocked a three-story building in Ojokoro Local Council Development Area of Lagos. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, also left […]

By Bolaji Peters (SIWES student, Polytechnic Iresi) The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the inconclusive status of the by-election for the House of Representatives seat in Jalingo, Yorro, and Zing local government areas of Taraba state. The decision stemmed from the tight race between the top two candidates, where the People’s Democratic Party […]