News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Business mogul mulls NPFL Club acquisition Billionaire tycoon and United Bank for Africa Chairman, Tony Elumelu, has voiced interest in acquiring a Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club, deeming it a favorable notion. Elumelu expressed his stance via his social media handle in response to a user’s proposal urging top businessmen and […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Federal Government declares Eid-el-Fitr public holiday The Federal Government has officially announced April 9th and 10th as public holidays to commemorate this year’s Eid-el-Fitr. The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through a statement released by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Aishetu Ndayako. In extending his felicitations to […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Professor disciplined for academic misconduct at Ekiti State University In a significant development at Ekiti State University, Professor Edward Olanipekun, the Vice Chancellor, revealed that the institution has taken disciplinary action against a professor for alleged plagiarism. Speaking during the university’s convocation ceremony, Olanipekun emphasized the gravity of academic integrity and underscored […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Enduring commitment: Nigerian woman’s wedding ring unyielding since 1976 A Nigerian woman, Oby Asiegbu, has captured hearts online with a remarkable display of her mother’s enduring commitment to her wedding ring. The video, which quickly went viral, showcases the ring that has been firmly stuck on her mother’s finger since 1976. […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Monarch urges withdrawal of soldiers from Delta community amid bloodbath The Ovie of Umiaghwa Abraka Kingdom in Delta State, Lucky Ararile, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to instruct the military presence in the troubled Okuama community to depart from the area. Addressing the tragic killing of 17 military personnel […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Calls for urgent action: Ajaka condemns killings in Kogi, urges state of emergency. Alhaji Muri Yakubu Ajaka, the former Gubernatorial Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kogi State, has strongly denounced the repeated violence and loss of innocent lives in various communities across Omala Local Government Area. He specifically mentioned […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Empowering Agro-Tech: Ekiti varsity launches N1bn fund Ekiti State University’s Chancellor, Dr. Tunji Olowolafe, has revealed the inauguration of a N1 billion Innovation Fund aimed at supporting agro-tech ventures initiated by the institution’s students and alumni. The announcement came during the university’s 28th convocation held on April 3-4, 2024, where Olowolafe […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Naira woes: Surge in raw material imports hits N3tn The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report reveals a significant increase in raw material imports, soaring to N3 trillion in 2023, marking a 25% rise. Published Foreign Trade Statistics data shed light on this surge, attributing it to various factors, including the depreciation […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Rail Progress: Abuja transit nears completion Federal Capital territory (FCT) Minister, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has announced that the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ART) project is nearing completion, with 97% of the work already done. Wike made this declaration following an inspection tour of the Metro Station in the Central Area and […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Relief amidst scarcity: Fuel supply assured in Lagos Amidst the concerns over fuel scarcity in Lagos and neighboring states, the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has stepped forward with assurances of uninterrupted supply. Mr. Clement Isong, speaking on behalf of MEMAN, highlighted the commencement of fuel distribution from depots to […]
