News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
Pentagon Chief Clarifies Statement on Palestinian Casualties In a recent statement before lawmakers, United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made a startling assertion regarding Palestinian casualties, stating that Israel had killed more than 25,000 Palestinian women and children since October. However, the Pentagon later clarified that Austin was referring to the overall toll reported […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Fatal accident claims 5 lives on Lagos-Ibadan expressway Tragedy struck on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway as five individuals lost their lives in a devastating accident at Fidiwo bridge. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun State confirmed the incident, revealing that four others sustained injuries in the collision. Mrs. Florence Okpe, the […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Senate affirms Kogi as oil producing state receiving 13% derivation The Senate has officially recognized Kogi State as an oil-producing state entitled to receive the 13% derivation fund as stipulated in section 162(2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). This affirmation came following a motion sponsored by Senator Jibrin Isah from […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Cuba implements 500% fuel price increase on Friday Cuba is set to implement a significant fuel price hike, with a staggering 500 percent increase scheduled to take effect this week, as announced by the government through Finance Minister Vladimir Regueiro via Granma, the official government mouthpiece. Initially planned for February 1, the […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Delta State leads in Mangrove restoration with UK partnership. Delta State has taken a groundbreaking step towards environmental conservation and sustainability by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Serendib Capital UK for the restoration and preservation of the state’s Mangrove Forest and ecosystem. The MOU, signed at the Government House in […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Osimhen shines with hat-trick as Napoli crush Sassuolo 6-1. Napoli delivered a stunning performance as they thrashed Sassuolo 6-1, with Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia stealing the show with their goal-scoring prowess. Osimhen’s clinical display saw him bag a hat-trick, while Kvaratskhelia added two more goals to the tally, reminiscent of their […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Army rescues 10 kidnapped victims, neutralizes terrorist Troops of the Nigerian Army successfully rescued 10 kidnapped passengers in Kogi State, following a distress call regarding a bus hijacked by armed assailants along the Enugu-Kogi Road in Olamaboro Local Government Area. Responding swiftly to the situation, the troops engaged the kidnappers in a […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Police arrest ‘Habu Ibrahim’, wanted kidnap kingpin In a significant development in the fight against banditry, the FCT Police Command apprehended the notorious kidnap kingpin, Samaila Wakili Fafa, also known as Habu Ibrahim, on February 24, 2024. Acting on credible intelligence, operatives stormed Sardauna Forest in Toto, Nasarawa State, and successfully […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Moghalu supports Cardoso on CBN’s interest rate benchmark. Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Kingsley Moghalu, has endorsed the decision of the CBN to increase the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 22.75 percent from 18.75 percent, a rise of 400 basis points. Moghalu expressed his approval of the […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Michael Ilesanmi voices concerns to US Police amid disappearance. Nigerian 90 Day Fiancé personality, Michael Ilesanmi, has clarified to United States authorities that he was not missing after leaving his wife, Angela Deem, unannounced for three days. Initial reports suggested that Ilesanmi departed without informing his wife, Angela, two months after relocating […]
