News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi LeBron, Curry lead USA victory LeBron James and Steph Curry made a winning start as USA teammates in an 86-72 victory over Canada in a pre-Olympics exhibition game in Las Vegas on Wednesday. The two NBA superstars are part of a formidable USA basketball roster that will be chasing a fifth consecutive […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi NDDC Budget review: Key projects and goals On Tuesday, the House of Representatives began evaluating the Nigeria Delta Development Commission’s (NDDC) proposed budget of N1.911 trillion for 2024. Samuel Ogbuku, the Managing Director of NDDC, outlined the commission’s financial strategy for the coming year, which includes significant borrowing and federal contributions. […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Tinubu’s silence on Rivers state crisis draws criticism The 21st-Century Youths of Niger Delta and Agitators with Conscience (21st CYNDAC) have expressed grave concerns over President Bola Tinubu’s lack of response to the ongoing political turmoil in Rivers State. The group, led by Izon Ebi, has criticized the President for not addressing […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Kano Hisbah official arrested for LGBTQ comments Idris Ahmed Gama, a staff member of the Kano State Hisbah Board, has been detained for speaking out against the recent arrests of LGBTQ members. The Commander General of the Board, Sheikh Aminu Daurawa, shared this news with reporters in Kano on Monday. According […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Protest begins over withheld salaries The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities and Allied Institutions (NASU) at the University of Abuja have commenced a protest against the government’s decision to withhold four months’ salaries from university workers during their 2022 strike. Addressing the […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Great Benin kingdom artifacts returned Frustrated by the delay of some Western countries in returning the looted Benin Bronzes, Nigerian artists both at home and abroad have concluded that the exploitation of Africa’s artifacts persist Dr. Bolaji Ogunwo, a painter and lecturer at the University of Lagos, has urged those holding […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Flood Eviction Notice to Lagosians The Lagos State Government has issued a 48-hour eviction notice to property owners and squatters along the Gbagada-Bariga Channel due to illegal structures causing obstructions. This announcement was made by the Lagos State Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, on his verified X […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Brewers struggle with cost surge The brewery industry is grappling with severe cost pressures as the prices of local raw materials like sorghum and wheat soar, undermining their backward integration strategy. Industry stakeholders report that rising inflation, agricultural insecurity, and macroeconomic challenges will continue to elevate costs. Brewers initially adopted a […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi China urges Russia-Ukraine dialogue On Monday, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to encourage global powers to facilitate direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine during Orban’s visit to Beijing, labeled a “peace mission” by the European leader. Orban’s trip coincides with the upcoming NATO summit, where the […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Ritualist caught in the act The Kwara State Police Command has apprehended a 46-year-old ritualist while he was attempting to slaughter a 10-year-old boy hawking pepper in Ilorin, the state capital. The suspect, Isiaka Adeniyi, was arrested on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024, in the Oke-Foma area of Ilorin West Local Government […]
