AFCON Becomes Onclusive:Benched Players From Foreign Clubs Join Super Eagles, Says Omokaro.
By Omotosho Victor Fiyinfoluwa, SIWES student (Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti) Bright Omokaro, former Nigerian international, remarks that representing Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has evolved into an open opportunity, with players on foreign club benches now making it to the Super Eagles team, unlike the stringent selection process during his 1970s playing days. […]
Urgent Call For Embracing Science And Technology In Ogun State:A Critique On Current Development Approaches.
By Ayorinde Taiwo( Siwes Student, Gateway Polytechnic, Sagamu) In an era defined by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Ogun State, under Governor Dapo Abiodun’s leadership, appears to be lagging behind in recognizing the strategic role of Science and Technology. Despite the global shift towards a knowledge-based economy, the state government’s outdated developmental measures lack dedicated Ministries […]
Former Access Bank Spokesman’s Burial Set For January 18.
By Ayorinde Taiwo( SIWES Student, Gateway Polytechnic, Saapade) The Association of Corporate & Marketing Communications Professionals in Banks in Nigeria announces the burial details for its Publicity Secretary, Abdul Imoyo. President Rasheed Bolarinwa revealed that Imoyo passed away on December 17, 2023, at First Cardiology, Ikoyi, Lagos, following a brief illness. Imoyo, a respected Corporate […]
Supreme Court Reserves Judgment In Ogun Governorship Election Appeal.
By Omotosho Victor Fiyinfoluwa (SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti) Ladi Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, has appealed the outcome of the March 2023 Ogun State governorship election, where Dapo Abiodun of the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerged victorious. The Supreme Court, led by Justice Inyang Okoro, is yet to deliver its judgment after […]
APC Caucus Alleges Oyetola’s Obstruction Of Reconciliation Between Tinubu And Aregbesola.
By Omotosho Victor Fiyinfoluwa (SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti) The crisis within the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) intensifies as the Omoluabi Progressives caucus accuses former governor Gboyega Oyetola of impeding efforts to reconcile President Bola Tinubu and Rauf Aregbesola. The Aregbesola loyalists claim that Oyetola and his faction orchestrated the […]
UK Unveils Ambitious Plan For Largest Nuclear Power Expansion In 70 Years.
By Ayorinde Taiwo (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic Saapade) The UK government revealed on Thursday its intention to embark on the biggest expansion of nuclear power in 70 years, aiming to fortify energy independence and achieve carbon emission targets. The Civil Nuclear Roadmap outlines a strategy encompassing the construction of a major power station, a […]
New Pilgrimage Sites Chosen Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict.
By Ayorinde Taiwo (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic Saapade) The Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission, led by Rev Yakubu Pam, shifts pilgrimage from Israel and Jordan to Greece and Rome due to ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Pam assures focus on pilgrims’ security, citing suspended December 2023 pilgrimage to Israel for similar concerns. After assessing sites in Greece […]
Soludo Accused Of Trying To Silence Traditional Rulers, APC Alleges.
By Ayorinde Taiwo (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic Saapade) The All Progressives Congress (APC) criticizes Governor Charles Soludo’s indefinite suspension of Igwe Damian Onwuamaeze Ezeani, the traditional ruler of Neni, for granting a chieftaincy title to Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. APC argues that this move is an interference with traditional institutions and an unwarranted intrusion into […]
Global Trade Expected To Grow By 2.3% In 2024, Says Worlds Bank.
By Ayorinde Taiwo (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic Saapade) After trailing global growth in 2023, projections indicate a 2.3% growth in global trade for 2024, reflecting a normalization of trade patterns following last year’s exceptional weakness. The World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report notes that global trade in goods and services barely expanded in […]
Federal Government Allocates N450bn For 2024 Power Intervention Fund.
Ayorinde Taiwo (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic Saapade) The Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company’s budget analysis reveals that the Federal Government plans to invest N450bn in power interventions in 2024. This allocation is part of the Government Owned Enterprise’s total expenditure of N454.81bn for the year. Despite previous interventions, the power sector continues to face […]