Category: Politics and Governance

By Lawal Amina Abiodun (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) Personnel from the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force have effectively liberated two National Youth Service Corps members who were abducted in Katsina State. These corps members were taken by bandits while traveling from Edo State in the Yargoje community of Kankara Local […]

By Lawal Amina Abiodun (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) Enugu is currently facing a power outage because of emergency maintenance work being carried out by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has provided details about this outage. TCN is conducting maintenance on their T1A 150MVA Power Transformer […]

By Adeosun Christiana Pelumi (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) The Court of Appeal in Abuja is set to commence hearings on Monday, November 6th, concerning Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s appeal against the Kano State Election Petition Tribunal’s decision to nullify his election. This legal showdown, identified by reference number CA/KN/EP/GOV/KAN/34/2023, involves Governor Yusuf, […]

By David Faith Boluwatife (I T Student, IFOTECH) The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised a public alarm concerning the G Fuel brand Energy Drinks distributed by T&E Imports and GPAE Trading Corp, which have been recalled due to their high caffeine content. Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of […]

By Ademola Adedoyin (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) In a recent judgment, an Abuja High Court has issued an order for the immediate and unconditional release of Mr. Godwin Emefiele, the former CBN governor. The case involved the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Attorney General of the Federation, Chairman of EFCC, and EFCC as […]

By David Faith Boluwatife (I T Student IFOTECH) In a recent statement following the inaugural session of the Committee on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Control, the House of Representatives has proposed the declaration of a national emergency regarding the prevalent issue of malaria within the nation. In light of this, the House has strongly recommended […]

By Ayorinde Taiwo (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic Saapade) In the headlines, the Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused former chairmen of the 18 local government areas in the state of continuing to receive salaries even after leaving their positions. They also claim that these former chairmen didn’t hand over […]

By Ayorinde Taiwo (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic Saapade) Federal Government oil revenue for May 2023 has seen a significant decline, dropping from N804 billion to N223 billion, marking a 72% reduction in federal earnings. This data is sourced from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monthly Economic Report for May 2023, as reported by The […]

Ojo Jeremiah Oladipupo (Siwes student, Efon Poly) On a fateful Saturday, a 34-year-old man named John tragically lost his life during a church hangout at Elegushi Beach in Lagos State. This event unfolded as members of an Ikorodu-based church organized a picnic for their youth, with John among the participants. Concerns arose when, as the […]

By Ojo Jeremiah Oladipupo (Siwes student, Efon Alaaye Poly) The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced its commitment to supply the Dangote Refinery with six million barrels of crude oil in December 2023, in an effort to boost domestic refining and energy security. This move is in accordance with Section 109 of the […]