News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Nigeria’s Olympic Legends As the Paris 2024 Olympic Games approach, some sports extra’s highlights the athletes who have secured Nigeria’s 27 Olympic medals. Nojim Maiyegun (Tokyo 1964) Born February 17, 1941, in Lagos, Maiyegun made history as Nigeria’s first-ever Olympic medallist by winning bronze in the men’s light middleweight (71kg) […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi June 2024: Hottest month Globally, Says EU June 2024 has set a new record as the hottest June globally, according to the EU’s climate monitor. This marks the culmination of half a year filled with extreme weather events, from floods to heatwaves. Every month since June 2023 has shattered its own temperature […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi, Currencies: Top 10 Strongest in 2024 The United Nations acknowledges 180 currencies globally as legal tender. However, the economic value or strength of a currency is determined by its purchasing power in transactions involving goods, services, or other currencies, not by its popularity or usage. Currencies are vital to the […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi, Martinez saves Argentina Emiliano Martinez saved two penalties, sparing Lionel Messi’s blushes and propelling Argentina to the Copa America semi-final. Argentina’s victory over Ecuador, 4-2 on penalties, was largely due to the heroic efforts of their goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez. Despite not conceding any goals during the group stages, Argentina faced significant […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi, Labour triumphs in UK elections Labour has secured a sweeping victory in the UK general election, making Keir Starmer the new prime minister. With nearly all the votes counted, Labour is projected to win 410 seats, while the Conservatives are set to take 144. Rishi Sunak has conceded defeat and confirmed that […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi, Driver jailed for killing LASTMA officer A Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has sentenced commercial bus driver Elijah Shokoya to 12 years in prison for the manslaughter of a Lagos State Traffic Management Agency officer. Justice Oyindamola Ogala found Shokoya guilty of causing the death of LASTMA officer Olawale Akinmade […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi, Court remands school proprietress over pupil abuse. Chief Magistrate Bolanle Osunsanmi of the Ogba Magistrate Court has ordered the remand of Mrs. Clifford Ikpinkpini, Proprietress of Cradle of Wisdom School, and her two children at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly torturing a 10-year-old pupil. The remand was ordered pending the perfection […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi, Deaths strike: Universities in North Grieve over losses The University of Maiduguri in Borno State mourns the loss of a fourth professor within two months. Similarly, two lecturers from Federal University, Dutsinma in Katsina State, and Usman Danfodio University in Sokoto, have been killed under mysterious circumstances. The tragic death of […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Stadium unfit: Ibadan’s Lekan Salami declared inadequate for NPFL matches The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has declared the playing turf of Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, Oyo State, unfit to host matches. This decision comes just three years after the stadium was rehabilitated by Governor Seyi Makinde and handed over to […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi, Hardship deepens: PDP criticizes Tinubu’s leadership The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has once again criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of exacerbating the economic hardships faced by Nigerians. In a statement released on Thursday, the PDP argued that Tinubu’s leadership has failed to address the issues left by former President Muhammadu […]
