News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Hearing on Trump’s document charges. A Florida judge is holding a hearing to consider Donald Trump’s request to dismiss charges related to his alleged mishandling of classified documents. District Judge Aileen Cannon is presiding over the session in Fort Pierce, Florida, where Trump and his co-defendant, Walt Nauta, have submitted motions to […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Tinubu’s anniversary to be low-key President Bola Tinubu’s first anniversary in office will be marked with low-key celebrations, according to Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris. This approach reflects the nation’s current circumstances. Idris announced this decision on Wednesday during a World Press Conference held to mark the occasion. […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Hardship Not Created by Tinubu — Yuguda Former Bauchi State governor, Isa Yuguda, has stated that the current hardships facing Nigerians were not caused by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking at the inaugural Asiwaju Scorecard Series organized by the All Progressives Congress Professionals Forum in Abuja, Yuguda highlighted that the problems Tinubu […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Best small businesses that need little or no capital. Generally in Africa, the operating environment is often very challenging for startups. Access to finance poses a major hurdle due to the bottlenecks primary lending institutions put on their way and the high cost of funds in the country. Banks charge over […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Staff protest: Dana Air faces mass walkout. Over 500 Dana Air employees have barricaded the company’s headquarters in Oshodi, Lagos State, protesting their dismissal and the airline’s refusal to pay their April salaries. The demonstration follows a recent incident where a Dana aircraft skidded off the runway, leading the Nigeria Civil Aviation […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Union membership empowers TRCN. The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has officially joined the Senior Staff Association of Universities, Teaching Hospitals, Research Institutes, and Associated Institutions (SSAUTHRIAI). The inauguration ceremony of TRCN’s branch in the union took place in Abuja on Tuesday. This integration into SSAUTHRIAI is set to bolster the […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Minimum wage hike: FG proposes N54,000. In a significant development, the Federal Government has proposed a new minimum wage of N54,000. This comes after the Organised Labour, which includes the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), walked out of a recent meeting with the Tripartite Committee on Minimum […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Governor mourns Osun Monarch’s passing Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has expressed his sorrow over the death of the Oludo Alayemore of Ido-Osun, Oba Aderemi Adedapo. Concerns about the monarch’s health arose on Saturday, with rumors circulating about his demise following an undisclosed illness. However, palace sources refrained from confirming the […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Subsidy criticism rocks FG’s N90bn Hajj support. The Federal Government has faced backlash for its decision to subsidize the 2024 Hajj with N90 billion while allocating only N50 billion for the student loan scheme in the 2024 budget. Education and legal experts have criticized the move, arguing it is a gross […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Ijaw youths call for peace in Rivers crisis The Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide has called on political leaders to avoid escalating the crisis in Rivers State amidst ongoing political tensions. This plea was made in a statement jointly signed by its National President, Alaye Theophilus, and Bayelsa Youth Association President, Doupere Precious, […]
