Kogi LGA Chairman Allegedly Arrested for Possession of Ammunition and Cash Ahead of Elections
By Ayorinde Taiwo (SIWES Student, Gateway Polytechnic) James Onoja, the council chairman of Igalamela Local Government Area in Kogi State, was purportedly apprehended by security operatives on Saturday. The arrest was made on charges of possessing ammunition and a significant amount of cash, both reportedly intended for use during the upcoming elections. The money and […]
INEC Declares Hope Uzodimma Winner of Imo Governorship Election
By Ayorinde Taiwo )SIWES Student, Gateway Polytechnic) Hope Uzodimma of the All Progressives Congress secures victory in Imo State governorship election, announced by INEC’s Returning Officer, Prof. Abayomi Fasina. Uzodimma garnered 540,308 votes, while the closest contender, Samuel Anyanwu of the Peoples Democratic Party, trailed with 71,503 votes. The results, declared at the state collation […]
#ImoDecides2023 – Hope Uzodimma Secures Victory, Sweeping All 27 LGAs with 540,308 Votes
By Ayorinde Taiwo (SIWES Student, Gateway Polytechnic) Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, representing the All Progressives Congress, emerged triumphant in the November 11 governorship election, securing a total of 540,308 votes across all 27 Local Government Areas, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission. The collation process has concluded, with Uzodimma leading decisively. His closest […]
Federal Government Targets 1.9 Million Barrels Per Day in Aggressive Campaign Against Oil Theft
By Olanrewaju Joseph (SIWES Student, OSCOTECH) The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, asserts that significant progress has been made in combating oil theft, with hopes of reaching a daily crude oil production of 1.9 million barrels by year-end. Matawalle highlights the success in raising production from one million to 1.7 million barrels per […]
Tinubu Vows Support for Traditional Rulers Amid Growing Insecurity Concerns
By Adeosun Christiana (SIWES StudentDS Adegbenro Polytechnic) President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expressed his commitment to supporting traditional rulers in fostering peace and security within their realms. He advocated for a constitutional role for these leaders, suggesting that the National Assembly should enact legislation to formalize their support. This declaration occurred during the 70th birthday celebration […]
Teacher Stabbed By Former Student In Jalingo.
By Samuel Abigael Busayo (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) In Taraba, a tragic incident occurred in Jalingo, the state’s capital, where a former student allegedly fatally stabbed a teacher. The victim, Mr. Bassey Sardauna of Government Model School, Jalingo, was attacked following a previous altercation. The suspect, identified as James Williams, is currently […]
Two Lives Were Tragically Lost, Ten Individuals Sustained Injuries In A Car Accident On Lagos-Ibadan Road Highway.
By Samuel Abigael Busayo (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) According to a statement by Florence Okpe, the correspondent of the Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, the accident occurred at approximately 8:32 am on Friday. It involved a Mazda bus with the registration number XV945EPE at the Kara section […]
Lokoja Voting Station Witnesses Low Voter Turnout In Kogi State Election.
By Samuel Abigeal Busayo (SIWES student, Adegbenro Polytechnic) On Saturday, there was a noticeable low voter turnout in Lokoja Local Government Area during the Kogi State election, specifically in two polling units. At Polling Unit 073, located at the Open Space Under Mango Tree opposite Kenwon Hotel, with an expected 314 voters, only 65 voters […]
IGP Of Police Has Ordered The Posting And Redeployment Of 40 Senior Police Officers.
By Ayorinde Taiwo (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic Saapade) In a recent police shake-up, the Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered the posting and redeployment of 40 senior police officers. This group includes 14 Assistant Inspectors General of Police and 26 Commissioners of Police, who will be serving in various commands and formations across […]
Two Nigerian businessmen Shot By Togolese Soldier Seeking The Intervention Of President Bola Tinubu.
By Ojo Jeremiah(SIWES student, Efon Alaaye Poly) Two decades ago, two Nigerian businessmen, Taju Shoaga and Segun Leopard, suffered severe injuries when they were shot by Togolese marine soldiers. Seeking the intervention of President Bola Tinubu is a critical step in their pursuit of justice. The incident took place on September 8, 2000, when Shoaga […]