News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Channels TV denounces fake Dangote video Channels TV has distanced itself from a deepfake video featuring Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group, circulated by scammers to promote fraudulent investment schemes. The news platform clarified that it does not endorse any investment schemes and reaffirmed its commitment to journalistic integrity and ethical reporting. […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Oil thieves under investigation by EFCC in Lagos The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has initiated an investigation into 13 suspected oil thieves and a vessel, MT SWEET MIRI, handed over to the commission by the Nigerian Navy NNS Beecroft, Apapa, Lagos State. According to […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Forex claims: CBN discovers $2.4bn fictitious claims Mohammed Bello, Deputy Governor, Corporate Services of the Central Bank of Nigeria, revealed that a significant portion of the claimed backlog of $7 billion forex claims amounted to $2.4 billion in fictitious claims. Speaking at the Nigerian Bar Association‘s 2024 Law Week event in Abuja, […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Maersk plans $600m investment in Nigerian seaports Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk announced its intention to inject $600 million into Nigerian seaports to enhance container shipping services. This decision emerged from discussions between President Bola Tinubu and Maersk’s Chairman, Mr. Robert Maersk Uggla, during the World Economic Forum Special Meeting on Global […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Tech investment opportunities discussed in meeting with Tinubu and Samsung Nigeria’s potential for tech investment was highlighted by President Bola Tinubu during a meeting with Samsung executives in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Tinubu emphasized the country’s absorptive investment environment and praised Nigerian youths for their proactive approach to success, urging for increased opportunities […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Probe initiated into Aiyedatiwa campaign coordinator’s assassination The Ondo State Police Command has launched an investigation into the tragic death of Mr. Alaba Abe, a ward campaign coordinator for Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Abe, also known as Excel, was reportedly assassinated by unknown assailants in Supare Akoko, Akoko South-West Area of the state […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Fuel crisis grips OAU students, threaten mass action The Obafemi Awolowo University Students’ Union has voiced out against the escalating fuel crisis plaguing students due to the sudden surge in pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). In a statement released by the union’s president, Abbas Ojo, the Federal Government is urged […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Yahaya Bello: Abuja school returns $760,000 to EFCC The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the refund of $760,000 paid by former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, as advance school fees for his children at the American International School, Abuja According to EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, the school has […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Tinubu appoints Jim Ovia to head Student Loan Fund President Bola Tinubu has named esteemed banker and entrepreneur, Jim Ovia, as the Chairman of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund. Ovia’s appointment was announced in a statement titled, ‘President Tinubu appoints Jim Ovia as Chairman of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund,’ released […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Three dead, Two injured in Kano building collapse The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed a tragic incident of a building collapse in Kuntau Quarters, Gwale Local Government Area of Kano, resulting in three fatalities and two injuries. Dr. Nuradeen Abdullahi, NEMA’s Kano Territorial Coordinator, provided details of the incident […]
