News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi NGF applauds Oyebanji’s electricity regulatory achievement The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has praised the recent handover of electricity regulatory oversight from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission to the Ekiti State Electricity Regulatory Bureau. In a statement released by Yinka Oyebode, the Special Adviser (Media) to the Ekiti State governor, the NGF […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi PDP Reps divided over NEC’s decision, oversee the party until August 15, 2024. PDP Reps divided over NEC’s decision on Damagum. While this decision aligns with the aspirations of Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, who seeks to influence the party’s direction for the 2027 general election, a faction of lawmakers sympathetic […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Court adjourns case involving Pro-Wike lawmakers A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has postponed the hearing for a lawsuit filed by members of the Rivers State Civil Society Organisation, seeking to remove 27 lawmakers from the State House of Assembly, until June 3, 2024. Upon arrival at the court for […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Lagos cracks down on Noise Pollution: Churches and Hotels sealed The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has taken action against noise pollution, temporarily closing down five churches and 19 hotels between March 23 and April 26, as reported by reporters on Saturday. During this period, LASEPA also shut down four […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Benue Governor warns former leaders against meddling. Benue State Governor, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, issued a stern warning to former governors, urging them to refrain from interfering in his administration, stating that their terms had concluded. Addressing journalists in Makurdi upon his return from the United States of America, Governor Alia […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Oyo crackdown on advertisers for N650m debt Oyo crackdown on advertisers for N650m debt. The Oyo State Signage and Advertisement Agency (OYSAA) took action against third-party agents and advertising practitioners who owe over N650 million in unpaid advert bills to the state government. Eso-Ajanaku Oludolapo, the Director-General of OYSAA, disclosed this after […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi UK University offers Nigerians £33,150 scholarships The University of East Anglia in the United Kingdom has unveiled scholarships worth £33,150 (N44.3 million) and travel grants of £4,000 (N5.3 million) for Nigerians and other applicants interested in pursuing a master’s degree in Plant and Health at the institution. The scholarships, known as the […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Akpabio urges NJC to address judges’ misuse of exparte orders. Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called upon the National Judicial Council (NJC) to address the issue of judges misusing exparte orders. Speaking at the National Summit on Justice 2024 in Abuja, Akpabio emphasized the importance of integrating technology into Nigeria’s justice system […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Another Wike ally resigns over redeployment dispute The Rivers State Commissioner for Finance, Isaac Kamalu, has tendered his resignation from the State Executive Council, citing disagreement with Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s decision to redeploy him. Kamalu, a staunch supporter of Minister Nyesom Wike, objected to Fubara’s claim of a monthly Internally Generated Revenue […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Delta Police apprehend trio for car theft Three car thieves have been apprehended by the Delta State Police Command, leading to the recovery of twelve stolen vehicles. According to SP Bright Edafe, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, the arrests were made following a report from a victim whose Toyota […]
