News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi NBA cautions against Judicial mockery in Kano crisis. The Kano Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association has voiced concerns about recent events in the state following the repeal of the Kano Emirate Council Law of 2019. In a statement on Saturday, Chairman Sagir Gezawa called for strict adherence to legal and constitutional […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Over 18,000 Pilgrims airlifted for 2024 Hajj. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that a total of 18,906 Nigerian pilgrims have been airlifted for the 2024/1445 Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. In an update provided on Saturday, the agency detailed that these pilgrims were transported via 45 flights over […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Nigeria to generate 6,000MW by December. The Federal Government announced on Friday that Nigeria will generate 6,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity by the end of this year. Currently, Nigeria’s power generation ranges between 4,000 and 4,500MW for its population of about 200 million. For instance, on Friday, the power generation was 4,553.82MW […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi MED-EL expands with new Lagos office. World-leading hearing implant company, MED-EL, has opened a new office in Lagos, creating opportunities for better healthcare access for those with hearing impairments. With the new MED-EL office, patients needing cochlear implants can now access this essential service. At the opening ceremony, Stephanie Unterrieder, Business Development […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Traditional Oath-Taking for Politicians. A Professor of Political Science at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Prof. Sunday Akindele, has suggested that traditional oath-taking for politicians upon assuming office could transform the country’s political landscape. Akindele believes this practice could instill greater integrity in the system. “An average African, particularly a Yoruba person, […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Court orders forfeiture of Emefiele’s assets. The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered an interim forfeiture of $4,719,054, N830,875,611, and multiple properties linked to the former Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Godwin Emefiele. Justice Yellim Bogoro issued the order on Thursday, following an ex-parte application filed by Economic and Financial Crimes […]
