News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Russia and Ukraine conduct prisoner exchange amidst tensions over plane crash. In a significant development, Russia and Ukraine have completed a prisoner exchange involving around 200 prisoners of war each, as announced by both nations on Wednesday. This exchange occurred despite heightened tensions arising from the recent crash of a military transport […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Tensions rise as U.S. attributes Jordan drone attack to Iran-Backed militias. In a concerning turn of events, the United States has identified the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an amalgamation of Iran-backed militias, as responsible for a fatal drone attack in Jordan that claimed the lives of three U.S. service members. As President […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Massive illegal refinery uncovered in Rivers as military seizes Five million litres of stolen crude. The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army revealed on Wednesday that it had discovered a vast illegal refinery camp in Rivers State, seizing five million litres of stolen crude oil stored in a reservoir. Major-General Jamal Abdussalam, […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Imo Monarch clarifies kidnapping ordeal, denies Police rescue claims. His Royal Majesty, Eze Samuel Ohiri, the immediate past Chairman of Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers, vehemently countered social media reports crediting his freedom from the kidnappers’ den to the tactical intervention of the Nigerian Police Force operatives. Eze Ohiri clarified […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Constitution : Obasanjo almost punched me for advocating amendment – Olanipekun. Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), revealed on Wednesday that he narrowly avoided a physical altercation with former President Olusegun Obasanjo for suggesting the amendment of the 1999 Constitution while Obasanjo was in office. Olanipekun, delivering […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Flight delays : FG to publicly disclose delayed or cancelled flights next week – Keyamo. The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, plans to address the longstanding issue of flight delays and cancellations by initiating the publication of a weekly list of affected flights, along with reasons […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi External loan : Ex-Minister commends Buhari for prudent utilization of external loans. Former Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Clement Agba, has come to the defense of former President Muhammadu Buhari, praising his judicious use of external loans for infrastructural projects. Agba, an economist, refuted criticisms of the past administration’s […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi NLC President criticizes Governor selection in minimum wage committee. The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, expressed discontent with the composition of the 37-member Tripartite Committee on Minimum W., highlighting that many governors on the panel do not comply with the current minimum w. standards. Ajaero criticized the absence […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Naira hits record lows in Forex markets amid Dollar scarcity. The Nigerian Naira faced unprecedented depreciation on Tuesday, marking all-time lows at both official and unofficial forex markets. At the official market, it traded at N1,482.57 per US dollar, indicating a 10% drop from the previous session’s rate of N1,348/$1. Simultaneously, the […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi House urges enhanced security in Plateau and Ekiti amidst Rising Killings. The House of Representatives, in response to the escalating violence, has called on top military and police officials to intensify security efforts in Plateau and Ekiti states. The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General […]
