Category: Politics and Governance

The Supreme Court has prohibited the 36 state governors from retaining or using funds designated for the 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) across the country. The court ruled that it is both illegal and unconstitutional for governors to seize funds allocated to LGAs within their states. This longstanding practice, ongoing for over two decades, was […]

By Akinde Elizabeth( SIWES Student, Rhema College of Science and Management Technology) A former acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Anamekwe Nwabuoku, has requested additional time from the court to refund N1.6 billion in allegedly looted funds. Nwabuoku and his co-defendant, Felix Nweke, are facing money laundering charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission […]

By Akinde Elizabeth (Siwes student At Rhema College Of Science And Management Technology.) Currently, the minimum wage is N30,000, which the NLC argues is insufficient due to the rising cost of living since it was last set. This meeting follows President Tinubu’s commitment to proposing a new minimum wage bill to the National Assembly, expected […]

By Akinde Elizabeth( Siwes Student, Rhema College of Science and Management) Two teenagers, Jelili and Babatunde, were apprehended while stealing high-tension electricity cables in Arola village, Ede, Osun State. Members of the Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Service arrested the 19-year-olds as they were about to flee after cutting the cables from the poles. The […]

By Akinde ElizabethSiwes Student (Rhema College Of Science And Management Technology) The Nigerian government has suspended duties, tariffs, and taxes on food imports for 150 days to combat the high cost of food and alleviate the suffering of Nigerians. In collaboration with state governments, the federal government plans to expand land cultivation and support smallholder […]

By Olorunda Blessing, IT Student (Lagos State Polytechnic) Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has instructed the state Hisbah Board to crack down on groups promoting LGBTQ rights, citing breaches of moral standards and violations of Shari’ah law. This directive follows rising tensions over activities allegedly promoting same-sex marriage in the state. Commissioner for Information, Baba […]

By Olorunda Blessing( IT Student, Lagos State Polytechnic) The body of tenant Caleb Chiemele was discovered in a short-let apartment on the LSDPC Estate, off Freedom Way, in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State. Chiemele had been staying there since May 12. On June 12, concerned individuals, including the apartment owner Adewole Olufemi, noticed his absence […]

By Fatai Ewatomilola, SIWES Student (Westland Polytechnic) A tragic incident occurred in Surulere, a densely populated neighborhood of Lagos, where a heavy rainstorm caused severe flooding. A live wire fell into a puddle, electrocuting an unsuspecting resident. The torrential rain overwhelmed the drainage system, creating a dangerous mix of electrified water and submerged infrastructure. This […]

By Ogunlade Faith Oyindamola (IT Student of Pafric College of Health Management and Technology) President Bola Tinubu’s Economic Stabilisation Programme (ESP) made a significant impact last week by injecting N2 trillion into the economy. Aimed at reviving the economy within six months, this move demonstrates a strong commitment to economic recovery. The formation of the […]

By: Olulana Olajumoke (SIWES Student from PACOHMAT) The Federal Government of Nigeria announced that in 2023, Nigerians spent a total of N16.5 trillion on fuel, generators, and electricity. This expenditure far exceeds the N1 trillion revenue generated by the formal power sector last year. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, emphasized the government’s efforts to […]