News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Clarification: Kano denies stray bullet injury to journalist The Kano State Government has refuted claims of a journalist, Naziru Idris Ya’u, sustaining injuries from a stray bullet at the State House, asserting that he was actually wounded by metal debris from an ongoing construction. In a statement released by the Director […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Conviction: Nigerian extradited for $6.3m fraud in US. A Nigerian national, Okechukwu Osuji, extradited from Malaysia, has been found guilty by a federal jury in New Haven, Connecticut, for orchestrating a business email compromise scheme spanning multiple countries, including the United States. According to a statement from the US Department of […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Groundbreaking: Kenya elevates first woman to Head Air Force Kenya’s President William Ruto made history on Thursday by appointing Maj Gen Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed as the first female commander of the air force, marking a significant milestone for gender equality in the country’s military. This decision comes in the aftermath of […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Government workers’ salary increase: mixed reactions. In celebration of May Day, the Nigerian government has announced a significant salary boost for select categories of workers across the country, with increases of up to 35 percent. According to a statement released by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) on Tuesday, […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Kenya’s catastrophic rainfall: Causes and impact The devastating rainfall and floods wreaking havoc in Kenya since March have been among the worst the country has witnessed in recent memory. At least 169 people have lost their lives, with 91 still missing, as per government reports. The most tragic incident occurred when […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Detention begins: UK prepares to deport migrants to Rwanda. British authorities have initiated the detention of migrants as part of their plan to relocate them to Rwanda within the next nine to 11 weeks. This move, announced on Wednesday, marks a significant step in Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s immigration strategy. In April, […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi House demands action against fuel hoarders amid scarcity The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream and Midstream) has urged security agencies to crack down on hoarders of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, as fuel scarcity persists nationwide. Despite assurances of product availability, the committee has expressed concern […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Compassionate initiative: Ekiti man offers free Science teaching at Niger school. An Ekiti State resident, Amusa Lasisi, has revealed his motivation for volunteering to teach secondary school students at Government Day College, Tunga Lowcost, Minna, free of charge. In a letter dated April 29, 2024, addressed to the school principal, Lasisi expressed […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Judicial boost: Kwara gifts Judges with new vehicles In a remarkable show of support for the judiciary, the Kwara State Government has elevated the welfare of judges by presenting them with brand new vehicles. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq handed over 11 Toyota Fortuner jeeps to judges, with the Chief Judge, Hon. […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi NCAA dismisses N250m Vehicle purchase allegation The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has refuted claims that its acting Director-General, Chris Najomo, purchased a vehicle worth N250 million. This statement was made during a press briefing at the NCAA headquarters in Abuja on Monday. Represented by its Director of Public Affairs and […]
