News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Romania, Slovakia Advance at Euro 2024 Romania and Slovakia have both secured spots in the last 16 of Euro 2024 following a 1-1 draw in their final Group E match on Wednesday. The draw, held in Frankfurt, saw Slovakia’s Ondrej Duda score first, followed by a penalty equalizer from Romania’s Razvan Marin. […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi NDLEA Nabs 150 in Nasarawa State. The Nasarawa State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 150 suspected drug traffickers between July 2023 and June 2024. The arrests, involving 144 men and six women, were part of a significant crackdown on illicit drugs in the region. During […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Varga Released After Horror Collision. Hungary striker Barnabas Varga has been discharged from the hospital following surgery on multiple facial fractures sustained during a brutal collision in the 1-0 victory over Scotland at Euro 2024. The Hungarian Football Federation confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) that Varga, a 29-year-old Ferencvaros player, returned […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi BREAKING: Customs Crackdown Halts Fuel Distribution Petroleum marketers and IPMAN have shut down all filling stations in Adamawa and Taraba after the Nigerian Customs’ ‘unlawful arrest’ of fuel trucks. All filling stations in the affected states, including those operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), have ceased operations. The distribution […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Renovation funds for Nasarawa Emir’s palace amid crisis. The Kano State Executive Council has approved nearly N100 million for the renovation of the Nasarawa Emir’s Palace, currently occupied by Alhaji Ado Bayero amidst an ongoing emirate crisis. Governor Abba Yusuf announced this on his official X handle after the council’s […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Dubai Assets: $1 Billion Nigerian politicians’ property scandal An investigation has linked Tinubu’s Minister, Atiku, Datti Baba-Ahmed, and around 200 Nigerian politicians to properties in Dubai worth nearly $1 billion. Nigerians have become the second-largest foreign purchasers of Dubai properties, with 88% owned by politicians, security officers, and civil servants, according to […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Health Insurance for Kwara sweepers The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has introduced health insurance for all street sweepers in the state, emphasizing the importance of their health and well-being for optimal performance at work. Deputy Governor Kayode Alabi announced this initiative on Saturday in Ilorin during an interactive session […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Portugal Dominates, Georgia Shines Portugal outclassed Turkey to secure their place in the last 16 of Euro 2024 with a 3-0 win in Dortmund on Saturday, while Georgia claimed a historic first point at a major tournament with a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portuguese side, European champions […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Rivers Crisis: Lawmaker’s actions slammed by Reps caucus The Rivers State House of Representatives caucus has urged the leadership of the Green Chamber to address the conduct of Ikenga Ugochinyere, the representative for Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency in Imo State, regarding his involvement in the ongoing political turmoil in Rivers State. […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi U.S. Lawmakers demand release of Binance chief. U.S. lawmakers French Hill and Chrissy Houlahan are urging Nigeria to release Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of Binance, who is detained on charges including tax evasion and financial crimes. Gambaryan’s health has reportedly deteriorated significantly in Kuje prison, where he is suffering from malaria and […]
