Category: Politics and Governance

By Ayorinde Taiwo (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic Saapade) The Court of Appeal in Abuja has withheld its judgment in the appeal lodged by Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, contesting his removal by the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal. This move comes after the Tribunal invalidated a portion of Yusuf’s votes, rendering him ineligible. On September […]

By Ayorinde Taiwo (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic Saapade) In anticipation of the off-season elections scheduled for Saturday, November 11, the Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has pledged to reassign the Imo State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Barde, due to alleged partisanship. This decision comes following calls from various organizations, including the Nigerian Labour Congress, […]

By Lawal Amina Abiodun (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) The Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Bago, has taken the initiative to establish the State’s Refugees Commission in response to the considerable number of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the region. To address the needs of these IDPs, he has allocated an initial grant […]

By Giwa Suliat Bolaji (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) Peter Obi, along with Atiku Abubakar, attempted to challenge Bola Tinubu’s election victory, which was unsuccessful in the Supreme Court last month. The judges unanimously dismissed their claims of widespread rigging, which Mr. Obi described as a total breach of confidence. The fiercely contested […]

By Saka Bashir Adegboyega (SIWES student, KWASU) Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has expressed his joy and congratulations for the remarkable victory of Efe Ajagba, the Nigerian-born boxer, in his match against Australian Joe Goodall, held at the Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline, Nevada, USA. Ajagba, a powerful World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight contender, secured […]

By Saka Bashir Adegboyega (SIWES student, KWASU) Mauricio Pochettino, the Chelsea manager, pointed out two key areas where his team could enhance their performance following their triumph over Tottenham Hotspur in a recent Premier League match. Pochettino observed Chelsea’s need for better control of the game and a more relaxed approach when facing their opponents. […]

By Sunmola Jemilat Oluwabunmi (SIWES student, AAPOLY) Hamzat is currently in court for the Lagos gubernatorial election appeal. This is a significant legal case with potential implications for the future of Lagos state. The Court of Appeal is considering various appeals, and it’s crucial to understand the arguments presented by the involved parties and how […]

By Giwa Suliat Bolaji (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, paid a visit to Bayelsa State on November 6, 2023, in preparation for the upcoming gubernatorial election. During his visit, he engaged with various stakeholders, police officers, and security agencies. A statement released on Tuesday by Force […]

By Sunmola Jemilat Oluwabunmi (SIWES student, AAPOLY) The Labour movement in Nigeria, led by the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, has initiated a nationwide strike set to begin on November 14, 2023. This decision was reached during an extraordinary National Executive Council meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday. The unions cited various […]

By Abioye Ayomide (SIWES student, West Land Poly) Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has expressed his condolences to Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State on the passing of his father, Pa Simeon Soludo, who lived to the age of 92. Sanwo-Olu extended his sympathies to the Soludo family, friends, associates, and the people of […]