Adafila Community Emerges From 45 Years Of Darkness With New Solar Power Grid.
By Dosu Deborah Oluwatimilehin (SIWES student, Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa) Adafila, a rural community in Oyo State, endured 45 years without access to public electricity until the Nigerian Rural Electrification Agency (REA) intervened. With the installation of a solar mini-grid, Adafila now enjoys reliable electricity, marking a significant turning point in the community’s history. Challenges […]
Alabi-Macfoy Elected 14th Baba Adinni Of Lagos.
By Dosu Deborah Oluwatimilehin (SIWES student, Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa) Alhaji Alabi-Macfoy’s ascension to the esteemed position of the 14th Baba Adinni of Lagos was the outcome of a carefully conducted election on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at the Lagos Central Mosque in Idumota. Supervised by representatives from the Lagos State Government, the Ministry of […]
NAFDAC Warns Against Fake Paracetamol With Under-Dosed Content.
By Dosu Deborah Oluwatimilehin (SIWES student, Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa) In response to recent claims of under-dosed paracetamol drugs circulating in Nigeria, NAFDAC issues a stern warning, refuting the allegations as false and misleading. Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of NAFDAC, emphasizes the agency’s commitment to ensuring the quality of medicines in Nigeria and urges the […]
Sustainability Initiatives:Adapting To Plastic-Free Living In Lagos.
By Adegbenro Barakat Opeyemi(SIWES Student, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic) The Lagos State government has initiated a ban on the use and distribution of styrofoam, plastic bottles, and nylon for pure water across the state. This ban impacts various areas like Ikeja, Alaba, Eko, Oshodi, where goods are commonly wrapped and delivered using plastics and styrofoam holders. […]
Tragic Road Crash In Osun Claims Lives Of Four, Leaves Three School Children Injured.
By Adegbenro Barakat Opeyemi( SIWES Student, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic) In Osogbo, the capital of Osun state, a devastating accident unfolded in front of the WOCDIF event center on Tuesday afternoon, involving a commercial bus and a tricycle. The collision resulted in the loss of three school children and the tricycle driver while leaving four others […]
Sanusi Supports CBN’s Decision To Relocate Departments.
By Bolaji Peters (SIWES student, Polytechnic Iresi) Sanusi Lamido, the former Emir of Kano, has voiced his approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s move to shift some departments from Abuja to Lagos. He cited Lagos’ superior infrastructure capacity as a rationale for the decision. Despite facing backlash, particularly from Northern politicians, Sanusi encouraged the […]
Federal Government Urges Dangote, Elumelu, And Others To Aid Road Construction.
By Omotosho Victor Fiyinfoluwa (SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti) The Federal Government, as part of its Renewed Hope Agenda for road infrastructure, has called upon figures like Alhaji Aliko Dangote and Tony Elumelu to participate in road concessionaires and investments, mirroring practices in advanced economies. Minister of Works, David Umahi, appealed to these billionaires during […]
Plateau Security:DHQ Refutes CAN Chairman’s Allegations Of Military Bias.
By Omotosho Victor Fiyinfoluwa (SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti) The Nigeria Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has rebutted claims made by Reverend Timothy Daluk, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Mangu Chapter, regarding the conduct of military personnel in addressing security issues in Plateau State. According to Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, spokesperson for DHQ, Reverend […]
Ndume Insists On Truth-Telling To Tinubu Regarding CBN, FAAN Office Relocation.
By Omotosho Victor Fiyinfoluwa (SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti) The Senate Chief Whip, Ali Ndume, rebuts Senator Sunday Karimi, emphasizing the duty of patriotism in informing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu about national affairs. Ndume’s stance gains traction, notably among Northerners, despite initial disapproval from figures like former presidential spokesman Dr. Doyin Okupe. The Central Bank […]
DHQ Urges Caution Against Spreading Misinformation Amid Plateau Crisis.
By Dosu Deborah Oluwatimilehin (SIWES student, Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa) The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has issued a stern warning urging the public to refrain from spreading false information regarding the ongoing security situation in Mangu, Plateau State. This caution comes in response to what the military terms as misleading and malicious information circulating on various […]