News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Crackdown on counterfeit currency Ring: Couple and retired colonel arrested in Lagos A syndicate specializing in the production of fake Nigerian and Cameroonian currencies has been dismantled by the Zone 2 Command in Lagos, resulting in the seizure of counterfeit cash amounting to N9 million and 300 million CFA francs. Four suspects, […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Onana confident of redemption after Manchester United struggles. Andre Onana expresses optimism as he anticipates a resurgence following early challenges at Manchester United. The Cameroon international, who joined from Inter Milan in a £47.2 million ($60 million) deal in July, faced immense pressure due to a series of costly errors, leading to […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi CBNPlans to auction N1.64 trillion in Treasury bills for Q2’2. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced its intention to auction Treasury Bills (TBs) worth N1.64 trillion in the second quarter of 2024, according to the latest Nigeria Treasury Bills Issue programme released today. TBs are short-term debt instruments utilized by […]
Pentagon Chief Clarifies Statement on Palestinian Casualties In a recent statement before lawmakers, United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made a startling assertion regarding Palestinian casualties, stating that Israel had killed more than 25,000 Palestinian women and children since October. However, the Pentagon later clarified that Austin was referring to the overall toll reported […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Fatal accident claims 5 lives on Lagos-Ibadan expressway Tragedy struck on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway as five individuals lost their lives in a devastating accident at Fidiwo bridge. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun State confirmed the incident, revealing that four others sustained injuries in the collision. Mrs. Florence Okpe, the […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Senate affirms Kogi as oil producing state receiving 13% derivation The Senate has officially recognized Kogi State as an oil-producing state entitled to receive the 13% derivation fund as stipulated in section 162(2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). This affirmation came following a motion sponsored by Senator Jibrin Isah from […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Cuba implements 500% fuel price increase on Friday Cuba is set to implement a significant fuel price hike, with a staggering 500 percent increase scheduled to take effect this week, as announced by the government through Finance Minister Vladimir Regueiro via Granma, the official government mouthpiece. Initially planned for February 1, the […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Delta State leads in Mangrove restoration with UK partnership. Delta State has taken a groundbreaking step towards environmental conservation and sustainability by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Serendib Capital UK for the restoration and preservation of the state’s Mangrove Forest and ecosystem. The MOU, signed at the Government House in […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Osimhen shines with hat-trick as Napoli crush Sassuolo 6-1. Napoli delivered a stunning performance as they thrashed Sassuolo 6-1, with Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia stealing the show with their goal-scoring prowess. Osimhen’s clinical display saw him bag a hat-trick, while Kvaratskhelia added two more goals to the tally, reminiscent of their […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Army rescues 10 kidnapped victims, neutralizes terrorist Troops of the Nigerian Army successfully rescued 10 kidnapped passengers in Kogi State, following a distress call regarding a bus hijacked by armed assailants along the Enugu-Kogi Road in Olamaboro Local Government Area. Responding swiftly to the situation, the troops engaged the kidnappers in a […]
