Category: Politics and Governance

By Iyobhebhe Gift Osareme (IT Student, Ambrose Ali University) The Gombe State Police Command has reported the apprehension of two suspects, Bashir Haruna and Mohammed Isah, for their involvement in the adulteration of foodstuffs, particularly rice. According to ASP Sharif Sa’ad, the Deputy Public Relations Officer, the suspects engaged in a criminal conspiracy to mix […]

By Iyobhebhe Gift Osareme( IT Student, Ambrose Ali University) The naira showed improvement against the US dollar, rising to N1,609 from N1,615.94, marking a 0.37% increase. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s recent foreign exchange guidelines likely influenced this positive change. The Monetary Policy Committee raised the benchmark interest rate to 22.75% from 18.75% in July […]

By Iyobhebhe Gift Osareme (IT Student, Ambrose Ali University) Former lawmaker Senator Shehu Sani has emphasized the necessity to update the Oronsaye Report before its implementation, citing its outdated nature. Sani expressed this viewpoint during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. The Oronsaye Report, commissioned in 2012 to rationalize and restructure federal government parastatals, […]

BY Dosu Deborah Oluwatimilehin (SIWES Student, Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa,) In a statement released by his campaign office, Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, praised the adoption of the Oronsaye report by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Obi said he would have also implemented the report if he had been elected president, […]

By Dosu Deborah Oluwatimilehin (SIWES student, Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa) In a joint effort, the Nigerian government and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) successfully brought back 147 Nigerian migrants stranded in Libya. This marks the second collaboration between the two entities in repatriating stranded migrants. The operation underscores the commitment of both the IOM […]

By Dosu Deborah Oluwatimilehin (SIWES student, Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa) Preparing for the West African Examination Council (WAEC) exam can be daunting, but with the right approach, success is within reach. As a SIWES student at Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa, Dosu Deborah Oluwatimilehin shares invaluable tips to help you ace your WAEC exam in 2024. […]

By Adegbenro Barakat Opeyemi(SIWES Student, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic) The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) refuted claims of negligence in the care provided to Mr. Olaleye Adenibuyan, who tragically passed away while under treatment at the hospital following a severe fall. LUTH stated that Mr. Adenibuyan received diligent care from a multidisciplinary team of experts upon […]

By Dosu Deborah Oluwatimilehin (SIWES student, Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa) The Ogbomoso Recreation Club extends warm congratulations to General Oladayo Popoola on his 80th birthday. The club commends General Popoola for his remarkable career in the Nigerian military and his continuous efforts towards Ogbomoso’s progress. They wish him good health and happiness while expressing gratitude […]

By Dosu Deborah Oluwatimilehin (SIWES student, Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa) The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has criticized the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), urging the agency to stick to facts rather than sensationalism in its handling of the case involving former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed and ex-finance commissioner Demola Banu. According to […]

By Dosu Deborah Oluwatimilehin (SIWES student, Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa) The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised its benchmark interest rate, known as the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), by 400 basis points to 22.75 percent in a bid to tackle rising inflationary pressures. This move, the first increase in eight months, reflects the CBN’s […]