LP Gubernatorial Candidate Calls Bayelsa’s Second Poorest State Ranking Scandalous.
Ayorinde Taiwo: SIWES Student at Gateway Polytechnic, Sagamu Udengs Eradiri, the Labour Party (LP) candidate for the upcoming Bayelsa State governorship election on November 11, has expressed strong disapproval of Bayelsa’s ranking as the second poorest state in Nigeria, following Sokoto State. Eradiri described this ranking as disgraceful and disastrous, attributing it to the failures […]
NSCDC Apprehended 76 Individuals, 21 Are Homosexual.
By Ayorinde Taiwo (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic Saapade) According to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Gombe State, out of the 76 individuals apprehended at Duwa Plaza along the Bauchi-Gombe Expressway, where a same-sex marriage was reportedly disrupted, approximately 21 have admitted to being homosexuals. Commandant Muhammad Bello, during an interview […]
Governor Uzodimma And Labor Leader Joe Are In A Dispute.
By Ojo Jeremiah Oladipupo (Siwes student, Gate Way Polytechnic) Governor Uzodimma and Labor leader Joe Ajaero are in a dispute. The governor accuses Ajaero of meddling in politics, while labor unions plan strong action against the governor for assaulting Ajaero. Ajaero alleges workers’ rights violations and vows to mobilize workers for a strike. The NLC […]
PDP Filed A Lawsuit Against President Bola Tinubu For Appointing APC Member As REC For INEC.
By Ojo Jeremiah Oladipupo (Siwes student Efon Poly) The Akwa Ibom State chapter of the PDP has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu, alleging that he appointed an APC member, Etekamba Umoren, as the Resident Electoral Commissioner for INEC in the state. The suit, filed by Aniekan Akpan and Harrison Ekpo, Chairman and Secretary […]
Governor Soludo Has Allocated N2 Billion To Empower 5,000 Young Individuals.
By Ademola Adedoyin joy (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) Governor Chukwuma Soludo has allocated N2 billion as a startup fund to empower more than 5,000 young individuals hailing from all 21 local government areas within Anambra State. Following the completion of the ‘one youth, two skills’ training program, these beneficiaries received their disbursements […]
Complete Darkness Engulfs Imo As Labor Union Halts Electricity Supply.
By Abolanle Rokibat (SIWES student, Grace Land Polytechnic) According to a statement released by Mr. Emeka Ezeh, Head of Corporate Communications at the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, the entire state of Imo is currently plunged into darkness due to an ongoing industrial strike by organized labor unions. The union has taken action by shutting down […]
Minister Of Power Said That Gas Price Affects Power Supply
By Hungah Peter (SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro) During the closing session of the African Natural Resource and Energy Investment Summit in Abuja, Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu pointed out that the recent upsurge in natural gas prices has had a significant impact on Nigeria’s power generation capability. This surge has led to increased production […]
NECO Calls On Olubadan To Ensure Supervisors Are Held Accountable For Exam Misconduct
By Hungah Peter (SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro) Deborah Fukop, the newly appointed South-West Zonal Director of the National Examination Council (NECO), met with the Olubadan of Ibadanland to discuss the prevalent issue of examination malpractices in Nigeria. She emphasized that the responsibility for compromising integrity lies with the supervisors, often teachers, rather than with […]
Falana Contends That INEC’s Ability To Conduct Impartial Election Is Undermined By The Appointment Of REC Members.
By Ademola Adedoyin (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) Femi Falana, a human rights lawyer, contends that INEC’s ability to conduct impartial elections is undermined by the appointment of REC members who have active political party affiliations. This concern was voiced during an interview on Channels TV, where Falana highlighted a recurring issue since […]
Court Strike Out Case Against Makinde And Others Regarding The Vacant Alaafin Stool.
By Adeosun Christiana Pelumi (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) In a recent development at High Court 1 in Oyo town, the case brought against Governor Seyi Makinde and two others regarding the vacant Alaafin stool was dismissed by Justice Ladiran Akintola. The lawsuit was initiated by High Chief Yusuf Ayoola, the Basorun of […]