Category: Politics and Governance

By Adeosun Christiana Pelumi (Siwes student, D.S Adegbenro Polytechnic) Mrs. Oluwatoyin Madein, the AGF, has raised concerns about the government’s financial situation. She highlighted a trend of diminishing revenue coupled with escalating expenditures during an interactive session with the House of Representatives Committee on Finance. Madein urged immediate actions to address this challenge, assuring lawmakers […]

By Lawal Amina Abiodun (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) The court hearing for the Anambra LP governor has been adjourned once again as Mr. China Gift Esq., the counsel to the first defendant, was absent, causing a delay in the proceedings related to the kidnapping charges against Jude Odimegwu and Nwokolo Maxwell. This […]

By Adeosun Christiana Pelumi (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) A visit to Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) in Zaria celebrated Prof. Umar Ka’oje for voluntarily refunding N1,153,953.36 mistakenly paid after concluding his teaching contract with the nation’s military academy. The commandant, extending appreciation, visited ABU following a commendation letter from the NDA on September […]

By Sogeyinbo Abdulrahmon Olabanji (SIWES student, Gate Way ICT Polytechnic) The Senate Committee on Navy, led by Senator Gbenga Daniel, has announced a one-week investigation into the controversial N5 billion presidential yacht purchase. Amid public outcry and concerns over transparency, the committee aims to uncover the facts, dispel uncertainties, and ensure a comprehensive understanding of […]

By Sogeyinbo Abdulrahmon Olabanji (SIWES student, Gate Way ICT Polytechnic) Federal Government’s aim to achieve an exchange rate target of N500-N600/$1. While various stakeholders, including financial experts and private sector institutions, hold differing opinions on the feasibility and benefits of this goal, the article presented recommendations for stabilizing the macroeconomic environment and addressing exchange rate […]

By Idowu Ibrahim Oluwadamilare (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) The Ogun State government, under Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration, reaffirms its commitment to supporting poultry farmers. Ogun State Commissioner for Agriculture, Bolu Owotomo, assured this commitment during the 12th edition of the Nigeria Poultry Show 2023, addressing challenges such as the high cost of […]

By Idowu Ibrahim Oluwadamilare (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticized President Bola Tinubu for signing the N2.17 trillion supplementary budget, stating that the President overlooked critical emergencies and pressing needs in the country. Obi emphasized that the budget allocations reflect a lack of awareness of the […]

By Hungah Peter (SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro) The Lagos State Government, through the Special Adviser to the Governor on Mineral Resources, Abiola Olowu, has affirmed its dedication to providing a consistent and reliable electricity supply to the Imota Rice Mill in Ikorodu and the neighboring communities. Olowu, while inspecting ongoing electrification projects, acknowledged the […]

By Hungah Peter (SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro) Soljas Limited, an indigenous company, has taken legal action against the Ministry of Defence at the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, alleging the destruction of its vessel, MV Cecelia, in connection with crude oil theft. The lawsuit (FHC/PH/CS/157/2023) seeks $4 million for the vessel’s value and […]

By Ayorinde Taiwo (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic) The Nigeria Police Force has clarified that it does not plan to remove security details from VIPs entitled to such services. In a statement by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force emphasized that VIPs with legal entitlement will retain security, while those not meeting the criteria will undergo […]