News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Autonomy demand: Yoruba youths firm on self-determination A youth group known as Yoruba National Youths, comprising both home-based and diaspora members, has reiterated their unwavering commitment to the quest for Yoruba Nation autonomy, deeming it non-negotiable. Expressing discontent with recent statements made by Chief Gilbert Olokesusi, the National Chairman of the […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Prison deterioration: Senate addresses Suleja facility’s aging infrastructure The Senate shed light on the recent incident at Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre, emphasizing that it was not a jailbreak but the result of the prison’s dilapidated condition. Senate Committee on Interior Chairman, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, revealed that the facility, constructed over a […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Agricultural impact: Lagos’ significant contribution to GDP The Commissioner for Agriculture in Lagos State, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, revealed that the agricultural sector plays a crucial role in the state’s economy, contributing over N7 trillion annually to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This underscores the state’s commitment to food sustainability and security. […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Investment focus: Nigeria’s oil blocks open for competent investors The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, emphasized that the 19 oil blocks slated for sale in the 2024 bidding round are earmarked for investors with both financial capability and technical expertise, rather than for politicians seeking mere portfolio investments. […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Unity and reconciliation: PDP leaders strategize to reclaim Ondo. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has expressed confidence in the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) ability to win back Ondo State from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming governorship election slated for November 2024. Makinde made this declaration during […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Art for wellness: Minister advocates Benefits of creative expression The Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Barr Hannatu Musa Musawa, has underscored the manifold advantages of arts for health and well-being. During a virtual address inaugurating the National Arts in Health Week 2024 in Lagos, Musawa highlighted the transformative […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi APC affirms Ayedatiwa as Ondo Gubernatorial candidate, dismisses False reports APC has refuted an online article alleging electoral irregularities in its April 20 governorship primary election in Ondo state. The party asserts that the primary was conducted lawfully and reaffirms Governor Lucky Ayedatiwa as its candidate for the November 16 Ondo State […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Tragic incident: Gunmen kill One, abduct Seven travelers on Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode expressway Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have perpetrated a heinous crime on the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode expressway, resulting in the death of one traveler and the abduction of seven others. According to reliable sources, the armed assailants, numbering approximately seven and wielding AK-47 […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Tragic incident: Husband fatally stabs wife in Ondo, friend also remanded for murder. In a tragic turn of events, a 30-year-old man named Fatai Abdullahi reportedly stabbed his wife, Morenike, to death following a minor argument in Akure, the capital of Ondo State. According to police sources, the crime occurred on March […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Fatal tragedy: Deaths and coma reported after drinking concoction at Ondo festival Two individuals tragically lost their lives, and another fell into a coma, following the consumption of a native concoction during the annual Ibogbe festival in the historic town of Ipe, located in the Akoko South East council area of Ondo […]
