By Adeyemi Abdulhammed Ayomide (240912170) A severe and persistent fuel scarcity has continued to paralyze daily life across major cities in Nigeria, creating long queues at filling stations and widespread frustration among motorists, commuters, and business owners. Many have reported higher operating costs, reduced working hours, and temporary closures due to the inability to afford fuel. One motorist, Kola Adebola, expressed his frustration, saying, “We are wasting valuable time every day at filling stations. This situation is affecting our livelihoods and our families. The government needs to act urgently.” Commercial bus and taxi operators in Lagos have increased fares to cover rising fuel costs. Small and medium-scale business owners, particularly those dependent on generators for electricity, are also feeling the effects of the crisis. Queues stretch for several kilometers, forcing motorists to spend between four to ten hours waiting, while others leave without getting any fuel a...
By Elijah Anuoluwapo Olusegun (240912145) The Social Work Department emerged champions of the Freshers' Year One Cup after defeating the Mass Communication Department in a tense penalty shootout in the final match of the tournament. The encounter, played with high intensity, saw Social Work take the lead in the first half with a well-taken goal that put them 1–0 ahead. However, Mass Communication responded before the halftime whistle, restoring parity and ending the first half at 1–1. Mass Communication returned stronger in the second half and took the lead through a composed finish, making it 2–1 and raising hopes of lifting the trophy. Social Work however showed resilience and equalised later in the second half to force the match into a penalty shootout. Earlier in the match, Mass Communication’s goals were scored by Elian who netted the equaliser in the first half and Ayo, whose second-half strike briefly put his department in front. The penalty shootout ultimately favoured the...
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