News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi UK bans Health Workers from bringing dependents, citing migration cuts In a move aimed at reducing net migration and addressing visa abuse, UK authorities have announced a ban on health workers bringing dependents to the country. The decision, revealed by the UK Home Office in a statement released on Monday, underscores the […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Abducted Borno IDPs: Nine return home Nine out of the 102 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Gamboru-Ngala, Borno State, who were reportedly taken by Boko Haram insurgents while gathering firewood in the bush on Sunday, March 4, have managed to find their way back home. Initial reports from various media outlets, corroborated […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Illicit drug factories: NDLEA busts illicit drug factories in Osun, Lagos. In a recent development, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered two illicit drug factories in Osun and Lagos states, leading to the arrest of several individuals involved in drug trafficking. According to Femi Babafemi, the Director […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi JUST IN: Five-storey building collapses in Anambra, many feared trapped. A yet-to-be-identified number of individuals are feared trapped after a five-storey building under construction collapsed at Basden Street, Fegge, in Onitsha, Anambra State. The building, intended for commercial use upon completion, collapsed in the early hours of Sunday while some construction workers […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Saudi Aramco’s 2023 profits fall by 24.7% Saudi Aramco announced a 24.7 percent decline in profits for 2023 compared to the previous year due to lower oil prices and production cuts. The oil giant reported a net income of 454.7 billion Saudi riyals ($121.25 billion) in 2023, down from 604.01 billion Saudi […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Ibadan disco attributes poor power supply to gas shortage and vandalism. The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has shed light on the factors contributing to the current state of power supply within its jurisdiction, citing low gas supply to generating companies, vandalism, energy theft, and maintenance works by the Transmission Company of […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Miss World 2024: Czech Republic’s Krystyna Pyszkova crowned Miss World 2024. Krystyna Pyszkova from the Czech Republic emerged victorious as Miss World 2024 during a dazzling event held in India on Saturday, surpassing Indian contestant Sini Shetty, who secured a spot in the top 8. Miss Lebanon, Yasmina Zaytoun, attained the first […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi NBC appeals Court decision on broadcast station fines. The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has lodged an appeal against a Federal High Court ruling that dismissed its motion to overturn a judgment prohibiting it from imposing fines on radio and television stations. NBC’s lead counsel, Mr. Babajide Koku (SAN), filed a four-ground notice […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi ActionAid urges FG to prioritize rescue of abducted Borno IDPs and Kaduna pupils. ActionAid Nigeria has strongly condemned the abductions of Internally Displaced Persons IDPs in the Gambarou-Ngala area of Borno State and pupils and teachers of LEA Primary School in Kuriga, Kaduna State. Over 280 pupils and teachers from Government Secondary […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi 10 key facts about International Women’s Day (all national) As the world commemorates International Women’s Day 2024 on March 8th, the spotlight intensifies on the ongoing pursuit of gender equality. Here are 10 key facts to know about this significant day: 1. Origin and Historical Roots International Women’s Day traces its roots […]
