Category: Politics and Governance

By Olanrewaju Joseph (SIWES student, OSCOTECH) The Association of Bureau de Change Operators of Nigeria has issued a caution to currency speculators as the Naira strengthens further against the US dollar. Aminu Gwadabe, the President of ABCON, emphasized that the Central Bank of Nigeria is poised to take action against currency speculators. The current market […]

By Basanya Sulaimon (Siwes student Efon Poly) The Abia State Government has reported that 70 deceased individuals were found in the forest near the Lokpanta Cattle Market in the Umunneochi Local Government Area. Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, revealed this during his monthly media chat in Umuahia. The government has not disclosed the specific details […]

By Olagoke Olawepo (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic) Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President and leader of the PDP, is actively encouraging his support groups to unite in support of the party’s success in the upcoming governorship elections in Bayelsa, Kogi, and Imo states, which are scheduled for this Saturday. Atiku Abubakar has expressed his […]

By Idowu Ibrahim Oluwadamilare (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) Airstrikes carried out by the air components of Operation Hadarin Daji in the North-West and Operation Hadin Kai in the North-East of Nigeria have resulted in the deaths of numerous terrorists, including their commanders. These airstrikes, conducted between October 31 and November 1, specifically […]

By Olanrewaju Joseph (SIWES student, OSCOTECH) In preparation for the upcoming off-cycle governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi States, scheduled for November 11, 2023, Inspector-General of Police Olukayode Egbetokun has directed the deployment of an additional 220 operational vehicles, which includes water cannons and Armoured Personnel Carriers, to these three states to enhance security […]

By Olagoke Olawepo (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic) Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State is steadfast in his commitment to empower women and enhance their livelihoods. This dedication was reiterated during a meeting with the Hazaka Women Affinity Group in Tufa Community, Gurara Local Government Area, which is one of the beneficiary groups of […]

By Ademola Adedoyin Joy (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) In a shocking turn of events at Katsina’s Maulud celebration, armed bandits launched a deadly assault on Kusa, Musawa Local Government Area of Katsina State late Sunday night. Regrettably, the attack resulted in the tragic loss of at least 20 lives and the abduction […]

By Bello Gideon (SIWES student, AAPOLY) Femi Falana, Chairman of the Partnership on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond, has urged former governors, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, to cease collecting retirement funds as ex-governors. Falana, a human rights lawyer, encouraged them to follow the lead of former Ogun State Governor Gbenga Daniel and former Gombe State […]

By Idowu Ibrahim Oluwadamilare (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) Fuel prices have surged in several northern Nigerian states, including Niger, Benue, Kano, and Plateau. The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has confirmed this increase, attributing it to the high diesel costs for transporting petrol from the South to the North. The ex-depot […]

By Hungah Peter (SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro) In Lagos, a group of soldiers from the 65 Battalion of the Nigerian army stationed at the 81 Division Officers’ Mess in Marina prevented a tragic incident as they successfully intervened to save Mrs. Francesca Spark from taking her own life by jumping into the Lagos Lagoon. […]