Category: Politics and Governance

SERAP Urges World Bank President To Suspend Loans To Nigeria’s 36 States.

By Sogeyinbo Abdulrahmon Olabanji (SIWES student, Gate Way ICT Polytechnic) SERAP has called on World Bank President Ajay Banga to suspend loans to Nigeria’s 36 states due to concerns about the mismanagement of public funds. The organization also urged the World Bank to investigate the utilization of over $8.5 billion in loans and facilities by […]

The Nigerian Government Has Adjusted Its 2024 Budget.

By Sogeyinbo Abdulrahmon Olabanji (SIWES student, Gate Way ICT Polytechnic Saapade) The Nigerian government has adjusted its 2024 budget, increasing it from the initial N26 trillion to N27.5 trillion, as announced by Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu. The revised budget includes changes in the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy […]

Nigerian Government Is Set To Blacklist Airline Regulators Responsible For Flight Disruptions.

By Sogeyinbo Abdulrahmon Olabanji (SIWES student, Gate Way ICT Polytechnic Saapade) The Nigerian government, led by Minister Festus Keyamo, is set to blacklist airline regulators responsible for flight disruptions. This decision follows a recent incident where a United Nigeria Airlines plane diverted to Asaba instead of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. In a bid to enhance […]

Chief Justice Of Nigeria Asserts The Irreplaceability Of The Rule Of Law.

By Sogeyinbo Abdulrahmon Olabanji (SIWES student, Gate Way ICT Polytechnic Saapade) Headlines: Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, asserts the irreplaceability of the rule of law by emotions amid controversies in election dispute judgments. The CJN calls for judicial emancipation from external influences and emphasizes the need for fiscal autonomy to ensure true independence. […]

TYO Urges President Tinubu To Act Swiftly On Benue State Insecurity.

By Sogeyinbo Abdulrahmon Olabanji (SIWES student, Gate Way ICT Polytechnic) During its end-of-year lecture in the nation’s capital, TYO President for the Abuja Chapter, Chief Joseph Saater Undu, appealed to President Tinubu to direct security agencies to eliminate insecurity, especially in Benue’s IDP camps and other vulnerable areas. Undu expressed disappointment with the federal government’s […]

University Of Ilorin Grants 14 Days Of Paid Paternity Leave.

By Ayorinde Taiwo (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic) In a recent announcement, the University of Ilorin has introduced a 14-day paid paternity leave for its male staff members. The university’s Registrar, Mr. Mansur Alfanla, shared this information with the media on Monday, citing the amendment of the Conditions of Service as a step towards enhancing […]

Mercenary Assault On Ogun Poly Communities Leaves Students Injured.

By Olanrewaju Joseph( Siwes Student OSCOTECH) Suspected armed robbers recently targeted Ipara-Remo and Ode-Remo communities, home to students from Gateway Polytechnic, Saapade in Remo North Local Government Area of Ogun State. The assailants struck around 1 am on two separate occasions, shooting, looting student hostels, sexually assaulting female students, and leaving some, including Francis Dwumfour, […]

Heavy Rainfall Triggers Widespread Flooding In Lagos And Surrounding Areas.

By Basanya Sulaimon (Siwes Student, Efon Poly) Lagos State residents faced significant challenges navigating roads on Sunday as relentless rainfall led to extensive flooding, rendering sections of the road impassable. The downpour persisted from early morning until the afternoon, affecting areas such as Egbeda, Idimu, Isheri-Oshun, and Akowonjo in the Alimosho Local Government Area. Our […]

Abiodun Mocks Adebutu As Court Of Appeal Affirms His Victory In Ogun Governorship Election.

By Giwa Suliat Bolaji (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) The Court of Appeal, Lagos, in a 2 to 1 split judgment last Friday, upheld Abiodun as Ogun State’s duly elected governor in the March 18 poll. The majority judgment dismissed Adebutu’s appeal, while the minority judgment ordered a fresh election within 90 days. […]

Surprise Landing:United Nigeria Airlines Flight Diverts To Asaba, Leaving Passengers Uninformed.

By Giwa Suliat Bolaji (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) United Nigeria Airlines’ Sunday flight, originally bound for Abuja, took an unexpected turn, landing in Asaba, Delta State. Passengers expressed shock, claiming they were not informed of the diversion. Social media reactions varied, with some praising the airline’s caution while others criticized the lack […]

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