Protesters In Niger State Decry Soaring Prices And Economic Hardship.
In Minna, Niger State, residents, including youths and women, have taken to the streets in protest against the escalating cost of living and severe economic challenges. The demonstration, which began at the Minna-Bida Road’s Kpakungu Roundabout, reflects growing dissatisfaction with the current administration. The protest, which started with women blocking roads to voice their grievances, […]
Calls For Investigation Into President Buhari’s $3.4 Billion IMF Loan.
By Hungah Peter (SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro) The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to launch an inquiry into the allocation and utilization of the $3.4 billion loan secured by President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2020. In a letter dated February 3, 2024, […]
According To The Traffic Compliance And Enforcement Corps (TRACE) There Were 192 Fatalities And 929 Injuries Resulting From Road Accidents In Ogun State In The Year 2023.
By Hungah Peter( Siwes student, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro) In 2023, the Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps reported that a total of 192 individuals lost their lives, and 929 individuals sustained injuries in different accidents that occurred in Ogun State. The spokesperson for TRACE, Mr. Babatunde Akinbiyi, gave the figures in an interview with newsmen. […]
Edo PDP Commends NWC For Conducting Fair Ward Delegate Elections.
The Edo State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) extends its appreciation to the National Working Committee (NWC) for overseeing a smooth and impartial process during the recent ward delegate elections. The party applauds the NWC’s dedication to ensuring transparency throughout the election, which is deemed crucial for fostering unity within the party. Describing […]
Ekiti State Governor Mourns Loss Of Kidnapped School Bus Driver.
By Iyobhebhe Gift Osareme (IT Student, Ambrose Ali University) Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, expressed profound sorrow over the tragic demise of Mr. Olugbaye Taiwo, the bus driver of the abducted pupils from Apostolic Faith Nursery and Primary School in Emure Ekiti. Governor Oyebanji conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and pledged to […]
NDLEA Seizes Ghanaian Cannabis In Lagos.
By Iyobhebhe Gift Osareme (IT Student, Ambrose Ali University) Femi Babafemi, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency’s Director for Media and Advocacy, revealed in a statement on February 4, 2024, that NDLEA officials discovered Ghanaian cannabis smuggled into Lagos. The substance, totaling 14,524.8 kilograms, arrived in two trucks and a J5 bus. In the early […]
Nigerian Youth Organisations Applaud Lagos State’s Ban On Plastic Waste.
By Dosu Deborah Oluwatimilehin (SIWES Student, Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa) Numerous environmental non-profit organizations (NGOs) and social enterprises in Lagos, including U-recycle Initiative Africa, Plogging Nigeria, and Green With Grin, have voiced their enthusiastic support for the Lagos State Government’s prohibition on styrofoam food packaging. Commending the government for its proactive stance in safeguarding the […]
Tragedy Strikes As Tankers Explodes At Ndorama Pipeline In Imo State.
By Iyobhebhe Gift Osareme(IT Student, Ambrose Ali University) A devastating incident occurred at the Ndorama Pipeline in Obitti Rubber Estate, Ohaji/Egbema Local Government of Imo State, where a tanker exploded. According to reports, the tanker was utilized by illegal oil bunkerers to siphon oil from the pipeline. An eyewitness recounted that the pipeline, known as […]
Commissioner Of Police Danmamman Strengthens Collaborative Efforts With Customs And Correctional Services In Niger State.
By Dosu Deborah Oluwatimilehin (SIWES student, Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa) On January 31, 2024, CP Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman, the Commissioner of Police for Niger State Command, undertook courtesy visits to key figures in security administration: Comptroller B. O. Kadejo, Customs Area Controller for the Niger/Kogi Command, and C.C. Hamisu Mohamed Isah, Controller for the Nigeria […]
New Study Identifies Osun River As World’s Most Plastic-Polluted River.
By Dosu Deborah Oluwatimilehin (SIWES student, Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa) A recent investigation led by researchers from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, has revealed alarming levels of microplastic contamination in the Osun River, located in Southwest Nigeria. The study, headed by Dr. Gideon Idowu, a senior lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at […]