News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Xavi’s Farewell Victory. Xavi’s tenure as Barcelona’s manager concluded with a 2-1 victory over Sevilla in the last La Liga match of the season. Fermin Lopez netted the decisive goal and celebrated with Xavi, who had been informed on Friday about his impending dismissal. Robert Lewandowski’s early strike put Barcelona ahead, but […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Alumni to invest 50m in AAUA projects. The Adekunle Ajasin University alumni association has announced plans to invest N50 million in an ongoing hostel project at the institution. Additionally, the alumni recently donated a 5KVA solar power generator, valued at N4 million, to the University’s Exams and Records Unit. This announcement […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Refineries won’t end crisis, say marketers. Despite Nigeria’s four local refineries having a combined capacity of 450,000 barrels per day, oil marketers and energy experts doubt they can resolve the ongoing fuel crisis if the market remains unregulated. The refineries in Port Harcourt, Kaduna, and Warri have been non-operational since 2019, leading […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Passports home delivery starts in June. Starting June 2024, the Nigerian Immigration Service will begin home delivery of passports in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Kano, and Abuja, according to Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. During an inspection of the electronic gates at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport’s new terminal in Abuja on Friday, the […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Values eroding among youth, First Lady warns. First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has raised an alarm that Nigerian children are at risk of losing their identity if urgent actions are not taken to correct the declining sociocultural values among the youth. She made this statement at the ‘Celebrating the Nigerian Woman’ event, organized […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Tension divides Kano over Emirate tussle. The reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi and the conflict with the 15th Emir, Ado Bayero, has deeply split Kano State into two factions, causing tension among natives and non-natives alike. In an effort to quell the rising tension over the Kano Emirate throne, Kano State Police […]
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 […]
