News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Sidelined bandit kingpin behind Zamfara varsity abduction: FG’s negotiation strategy criticized A sidelined bandit kingpin has emerged as the orchestrator behind the abduction of female students from the Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara State, shedding light on a complex web of negotiations and security lapses. This kingpin’s act was driven by his frustration […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Kano state implements mandatory pre-marital health screening for 1,800 couples In a significant move towards public health awareness, the Kano State government has initiated pre-marital health screening for 1,800 prospective couples. This crucial step, endorsed by the Commissioner for Health, Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, marks an essential prerequisite for marriage in the region. […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Ogun and Sokoto Governorship Election petitions: Tribunals to deliver judgments today In a significant development, the Election Petition Tribunals for Ogun and Sokoto states are poised to render their judgments today, determining the electoral fates of the incumbent governors, Prince Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State and Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State. The […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Military foils N388 Million stolen crude operation, arrests 22 suspects In a significant operation in the Niger Delta region, the military successfully thwarted the theft of crude oil worth N388,469,650.00, leading to the apprehension of 22 suspected oil thieves by the Nigeria military. Major General Buba Edward, the Director of Defence Media […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Nigerian Air Force conducts airstrikes on bandit hideouts, prompting fleeing residents in Anambra communities Residents of Osumoghu community in Anambra’s Nnewi South Local Government Area are gripped by fear as Nigerian Air Force (NAF) airstrikes target bandit hideouts. The operation, aimed at quelling unrest, has sparked a mass exodus from the area. […]
Sapele Benin Road Robbers attacks passengers on Sapele-Benin road. Suspected armed robbers have taken over sections of Delta State’s Sapele-Benin route, using sharp objects to violently demobilize selected vehicles before attacking the passengers. According to PUNCH Metro, numerous motorists were targeted by suspected highway robbers on Thursday morning. According to witnesses, after demobilizing the targeted […]
EFCC EFCC arraigns oil marketer over alleged fraud. Florence Onojame, an oil marketer, was arrested on Thursday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for alleged N4.4 billion fraud. Onojame was arraigned before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Lagos Special Offences Court in Ikeja, together with her company, Emee Oil & Gas Nigeria Limited. Her […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Dallas extends heartfelt congratulations to Yoruba tribe: Proclaims October 7, 2023, as Yoruba festival day In a gesture of profound appreciation and recognition, the city of Dallas has officially designated October 7, 2023, as Yoruba Festival Day, paying tribute to the rich cultural heritage and contributions of the Yoruba tribe, not only […]
Nigeria Flag FG declares Monday public holiday. The Federal Government has designated Monday, October 2, 2023, as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Day anniversary. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration in Abuja on behalf of the federal government on Thursday, according to a statement by the ministry’s Permanent […]
Precious Ogbeide Varsity graduate attempts suicide over results. A graduate of Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State, identified as Precious Ogbeide, has attempted suicide over the alleged university’s refusal to issue him and several other students their results after they graduated from school in 2018. Our correspondent learned that Ogbeide, whose parents stated he was […]
