News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Ohanaeze urges positive dialogue with Umahi on coastal highway project Ohanaeze Ndigbo has urged Peter Obi and others to engage in diplomatic dialogue with Minister Dave Umahi regarding the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project, rather than resorting to public confrontations that could hinder its progress In a statement released on Sunday, Ohanaeze […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Topzycut (Asake’s barber) launches exclusive barbing workshop for N500,000 per slot Adeyinka Taofeek Temitope, famously known as Topzycut, the personal barber to Asake, introduces his premium barbing masterclass aimed at enhancing the skills of aspiring and experienced barbers alike. The masterclass, spanning two days, promises an immersive learning experience covering fundamental […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Khan secures Third term as London Mayor, BBC predicts Labour’s Sadiq Khan is set to clinch a historic third term as Mayor of London, as forecasted by BBC’s polling expert Professor Sir John Curtice. With all 14 constituencies declared, Khan has secured nine, including two gains from the Tories. The anticipated […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Tragic discovery: Bodies found in search for Tourists Mexican authorities have discovered three bodies in Baja California, where two Australian brothers and an American went missing. The FBI, reporting to CBS News, confirmed the discovery in Santo Tomas but has yet to identify the bodies. Jake and Callum Robinson from Perth, […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Ceasefire talks heighten amid Israel-Gaza war Efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza and secure the release of hostages have intensified, with discussions resuming in Cairo. Hamas, expressing optimism, emphasized its commitment to meeting Palestinian demands. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Hamas to accept the ceasefire, calling it a straightforward […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Clarification: Kano denies stray bullet injury to journalist The Kano State Government has refuted claims of a journalist, Naziru Idris Ya’u, sustaining injuries from a stray bullet at the State House, asserting that he was actually wounded by metal debris from an ongoing construction. In a statement released by the Director […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Conviction: Nigerian extradited for $6.3m fraud in US. A Nigerian national, Okechukwu Osuji, extradited from Malaysia, has been found guilty by a federal jury in New Haven, Connecticut, for orchestrating a business email compromise scheme spanning multiple countries, including the United States. According to a statement from the US Department of […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Groundbreaking: Kenya elevates first woman to Head Air Force Kenya’s President William Ruto made history on Thursday by appointing Maj Gen Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed as the first female commander of the air force, marking a significant milestone for gender equality in the country’s military. This decision comes in the aftermath of […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Government workers’ salary increase: mixed reactions. In celebration of May Day, the Nigerian government has announced a significant salary boost for select categories of workers across the country, with increases of up to 35 percent. According to a statement released by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) on Tuesday, […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Kenya’s catastrophic rainfall: Causes and impact The devastating rainfall and floods wreaking havoc in Kenya since March have been among the worst the country has witnessed in recent memory. At least 169 people have lost their lives, with 91 still missing, as per government reports. The most tragic incident occurred when […]
