News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Jaiz Bank aims for N70bn capital by December Jaiz Bank is on track to boost its capital base to N70 billion by the end of 2024. The bank reaffirmed its dedication to becoming the leading center for Islamic banking in Africa during a send-off event in Abuja for 11 retiring board members, […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Trump selects JD Vance as running mate Republican candidate Donald Trump has chosen Ohio senator JD Vance as his running mate for the 2024 US elections. The announcement was made on Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, on Monday evening. “After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Nigeria to export petroleum by December The Group Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, has announced that Nigeria is on track to become a net exporter of petroleum by December. This statement was made on Monday at the National Assembly, where key stakeholders, including the Ministers of […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Biden orders protection for Kennedy US President Joe Biden has ordered Secret Service protection for independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after an attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the homeland security chief said Monday. “In light of this weekend’s events, the president has directed me to work with the Secret Service […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Fuel justification: Minister explains The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, on Monday defended spending N1.5m to fuel six vehicles in her convoy for a trip to Anambra State. Kennedy-Ohanenye, appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today, addressed the scrutiny over her ministry’s expenditures, including N1.5m for fuel, N45 million for a […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Tragic collapse: 22 Pupils dead in Jos The death toll in the collapsed school building in Jos, Plateau State, has risen to 22. The incident occurred on Friday morning at the Saint Academy in the Busa Buji community. Initial reports confirmed 17 fatalities, but the state Commissioner for Information, Musa Ashoms, provided […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Soyinka celebrated for quintessential Leadership The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ogun State Council, joined millions globally in celebrating the 90th birthday of Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka. The NUJ lauded Soyinka as an extraordinary individual, a quintessential leader, and a literary giant whose contributions to Nigeria and the educational sector are immeasurable. […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Illegal admissions: JAMB’s crackdown An analysis of data for the 2022/2023 admission session in Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and other tertiary institutions reveals that 88 institutions conducted admissions outside the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS), making these admissions illegal. JAMB introduced CAPS in 2017 to centralize and automate the admission process for all […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Low turnout mars Delta LG election The local government election in Delta State on Saturday faced significant challenges due to a low turnout of voters across various polling units and wards. Our correspondent, monitoring the election in Asaba, the state capital, and its environs, observed the low turnout in Asaba, […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Probe begins into School collapse The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has launched an immediate and thorough investigation into the collapse of the Saint Academy School building in Jos, Plateau State, which occurred on Friday, July 12, 2024. The minister called the incident “unacceptable” and promised that anyone […]
