FCTA Warns Of Sanctions For Low Student Turnout, Prioritizes Education Sector.
By Omotosho Victor Fiyinfoluwa (SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti) The Federal Capital Territory Administration has issued a stern warning to school principals and administrators, stating their intention to sanction those responsible for the low turnout of students in public schools. Dr. Danlami Hayyo, the Secretary of the FCTA Education Secretariat, emphasized during a recent school […]
NAFDAC Issues Warning About Contaminated Syrups.
By Omotosho Victor Fiyinfoluwa(SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti) The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert (No. 037/2023) regarding the circulation of five contaminated syrups in World Health Organization (WHO) regions, including America, Eastern Mediterranean, South-East Asia, and Western Pacific. According to the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. […]
Tragedy Strikes As One Life Lost, Properties Damaged In Kano Oil Refinery Fire.
By Olagoke Olawepo (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic) A devastating fire at an alleged illegal oil refinery in Katango, Wailari, Kano, claimed the life of Aminu and left a truck completely destroyed. The inferno, which took three hours to control, also caused extensive damage to five nearby residential houses. Heroic onlookers rescued an elderly woman […]
Tragic Auto Crash Claims Ten Lives In Kwara State.
By Aina Rebecca (Siwes student, Ogun State Institute of Technology Igbesa OGITECH) Ten lives were lost in a devastating car accident on Monday along the Olooru-Oko-Olowo highway in Moro Local Government of Kwara State. The incident involved a Volvo truck and a Toyota Hiace bus in the village of Iyemoja, with the State Sector Commander […]
Insufficient Number Of Professors In Nigerian University, Says Fountain University VC.
By Aina Rebecca (Siwes student, Ogun State Institute of Technology Igbesa OGITECH) OSOGBO – Professor Olayinka Kareem, the Vice-Chancellor of Fountain University in Osogbo, Osun state, reveals the inadequacy of professors in Nigerian universities. During the 13th Fountain University convocation briefing, she highlighted the impact of the Federal Government’s ban on fake foreign universities, emphasizing […]
FCTA Issues Stern Warning To School Administrators Regarding Low Student Turnout.
By Olagoke Olawepo (SIWES student, Gateway Poly) The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has emphasized its commitment to addressing the issue of low student turnout in public schools. Dr. Danlami Hayyo, Secretary of the FCTA Education Secretariat, during a recent visit to schools, expressed satisfaction with some turnouts but warned that any school with low […]
Tinubu Strongly Condemns Bombings And Bandit Attacks, Urges Decisive Action By Security Forces.
By Basanya Sulaimon (Siwes student, Efon Poly) President Bola Tinubu expressed firm determination on Friday to root out individuals obstructing the Nigerian military’s efforts, warning against accidental strikes on civilians. As deadly attacks by terrorists claimed lives in Kaduna, Yobe, and Katsina, Tinubu emphasized the need for an aggressive approach against those undermining national security. […]
Grief-Stricken Scene As Late Governor Akeredolu’s Body Returns To Nigeria.
By Basanya Sulaimon (Siwes student, Efon Poly) Yesterday witnessed an outpouring of tears as the mortal remains of the former Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, touched down in Nigeria. The somber moment unfolded as the body, draped in the Nigerian flag, was solemnly lowered from the plane, having been transported from Germany, where the governor […]
Controversy Erupts As Kaduna Recruits, Possessing Lagos Documents, Claim Northern Origin.
By Basanya Sulaimon (Siwes student, Efon Poly) The Nigerian Army faces criticism following the viral video of six candidates in its 86 Regular Recruits Intake exercise falsely claiming Lagos State indigenship. The candidates initially presented state-of-origin and local government identification certificates from Lagos but later identified themselves as northerners when confronted. This sparked outrage, with […]
Federal Ministry Clarifies N585m Vulnerable Groups Grant Process.
By Basanya Sulaimon (Siwes student, Efon Poly) The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has affirmed that the N585.18m grant for vulnerable groups across four states underwent proper government due process. The ministry explained that the payment to Oniyelu Bridget, the Project Accountant for Grants for Vulnerable Groups, was in line with civil […]