News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Volcano eruption sparks Tsunami threat and evacuations in Indonesia Indonesian authorities sprang into action on Thursday as a volcano erupted multiple times, triggering fears of a tsunami and necessitating the evacuation of thousands of residents. Mount Ruang, located in Indonesia’s outermost region, unleashed five eruptions, spewing lava and smoke into the air, […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi So-Safe Corps apprehends trio for robbery spree in Ogun In a proactive move against crime, the So-Safe Corps in Ogun State has nabbed three individuals suspected of being part of a notorious gang of armed robbers wreaking havoc in the Iroko/Arije area of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area. The apprehended suspects, identified as […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Nigerian chess prodigy tackles Guinness World Record in New York. In a bid to rewrite history, Nigerian chess sensation Tunde Onakoya has embarked on a monumental journey to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon. Hailed by his compatriots abroad, Onakoya kicked off the challenge amidst fervent support from […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Naira gains in Forex markets, but inflation persists Naira Gains The Nigerian naira has seen a notable appreciation against the United States dollar in recent weeks, both in official and unofficial foreign exchange markets. However, despite this positive development, the effects on the prices of goods and services have yet to be […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Bold move: Elon Musk announces new policy for X users Elon Musk, CEO of the social media platform X, revealed plans to implement a significant change affecting new users: they will now be required to pay for posting privileges. Musk cited the proliferation of bots as the driving force behind this decision, […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Ooni of Ife urges Nigerians to disregard Yoruba nation agitators The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has advised Nigerians to pay no heed to individuals advocating for the creation of a Yoruba nation, describing them as mere attention seekers who do not represent the interests of the Yoruba race. Speaking during […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Groundbreaking discovery: Astronomers unveil largest black hole in Milky Way In a groundbreaking revelation, astronomers have unveiled the largest stellar black hole ever detected within the confines of the Milky Way galaxy. Named Gaia BH3, this celestial giant boasts a mass 33 times that of our Sun, as reported in a study […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Samsung overtakes Apple to lead smartphone market In a recent report by International Data Corporation (IDC), Samsung has reclaimed its position as the top seller in the smartphone market, surpassing Apple once again. The competition between the two tech giants intensifies as Chinese competitors edge closer to the leaders. According to IDC’s […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Fuel subsidy costs soar, El-Rufai reveals Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has shed light on the escalating costs of fuel subsidy borne by the Federal Government, surpassing previous expenditure levels. Addressing journalists after presenting a keynote speech at a workshop in Maiduguri, El-Rufai emphasized the government’s increased spending on fuel subsidy, […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Abduction crisis: Kidnappers demand N100m for release of Ortom’s ex-aide’s wife and maid The wife, Mrs. Abigail Orbunde, and housemaid, Patience Ogute, of Terwase Orbunde, former Chief of Staff to the ex-governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, have been abducted, with the kidnappers demanding a ransom of N100 million. Tahav Argezua, […]
