Former Minister Olu Agunloye Pursued By EFCC Over Alleged $6Billion Fraud
By Ademola Adedoyin Joy, Siwes Student, D.S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) The EFCC is actively seeking Olu Agunloye, the former Minister of Power and Steel, regarding suspicions of his involvement in a $6 billion fraud. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to report to the nearest police station or the commission. Agunloye was invited […]
Nigerian Navy Apprehends Impersonator And Accomplices Involved In Unlawful Oil Bunkering In River State.
By Basanya Sulaimon (Siwes student, Efon Poly) In a recent operation, the Nigerian Navy has detained three individuals, including an imposter posing as a naval officer, for allegedly issuing forged documents to facilitate illegal oil bunkering activities in Rivers State. The suspects were apprehended on November 8, 2023, by the Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base […]
Lagos State’s Environmental Cleanup:Addressing Misconceptions Amidst Demolitions.
By Giwa Suliat Bolaji (SIWES student, DS ADEGBENRO ICT POLYTECHNIC) The ongoing environmental cleanup in Lagos, spearheaded by the State Government, has drawn attention due to intensified efforts in dismantling illegal structures and enforcing environmental laws. Despite the commendable initiatives aimed at restoring order, there’s an unfortunate trend of associating these actions with ethnic and […]
Narrow Escape:Driver Survives Fiery Ordeal On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
By Ojo Jeremiah (Siwes Student, Efon Poly) A driver narrowly avoided tragedy on Monday when his LT bus erupted in flames on the Longbridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The incident occurred around 10 pm as the vehicle was transporting goods towards the Berger area of Lagos State. Despite the perilous situation, the unidentified driver […]
Tragic Nightclub Shooting Claims Five Lives In Akwa Anambra, Confirms Police.
By Akinwunmi Mariam oluwajokotola (SIWES student, Ogun State Institute of Technology Igbesa OGITECH) The Anambra State Police Command has verified that five individuals lost their lives in a nightclub shooting in Awka, the state capital. Preliminary investigations indicate the incident arose from a dispute among patrons, with ongoing efforts to identify the assailants. Aderemi Adeoye, […]
Akeredolu Heads To Germany For Follow-up Medical Treatment ;Aiyedatiwa To Assume Acting Governor Role.
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, is set to embark on another medical trip to Germany, just four months after returning from a previous visit. A statement from his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde, announced that the governor will prioritize his health and undergo a full recovery during his medical leave. Governor Akeredolu has duly informed […]
Tragic Incident On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, 10 Lives Lost, 7 Injured.
By Idowu Ibrahim Oluwadamilare (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) In an unfortunate incident on Tuesday at the Kara axis of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway around 5 am, ten individuals lost their lives, and seven others sustained injuries. The accident involved an ash-coloured Toyota Hiace bus (registration number FKY898YF) and an orange truck. According to […]
Senate Committee Expresses Concern Over Inadequate Budget For Information Ministry
By Christiana Akinola (SIWES student, Polytechnic Iresi) The Senate Committee on Information criticized the Ministry of Information’s budget allocation. Committee Chairman Kenneth Eze expressed concern about the N1bn capital budget, deeming it insufficient for crucial programs like reorientation and branding campaigns. He also raised issues about the lack of funding for agencies under the ministry, […]
Positive Trend:Nigeria’s Expectancy Rise From 2015 To 2022.
By Christiana Akinola (SIWES student, Polytechnic Iresi) The gradual increase in life expectancy for both males and females in Nigeria, according to the National Bureau of Statistics’ Demographic Statistics Bulletin 2022. The report, released in Abuja, encompasses crucial demographic data spanning from 2019 to 2022, covering aspects such as population, trafficking in persons, fertility, mortality, […]
Tinubu Commits To Significantly Boosting Health Sector Investment.
By Christiana Akinola( Siwes Student Polytechnic Iresi) President Bola Tinubu has pledged increased funding for the health sector in the proposed 2024 budget, emphasizing this commitment during the launch of the Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative and Health Renewal Compact in Abuja on Tuesday, coinciding with Universal Health Coverage Day on December 12. Tinubu highlighted […]