News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Lassa Fever Outbreak: NCDC reports 6,704 cases and 162 deaths. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a total of 6,704 suspected cases of Lassa fever and 162 deaths across 125 Local Government Areas in 28 states. According to the NCDC’s latest situation report on […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Blind DJ’s inspirational journey. Augustine Akpeji, a 26-year-old popular Nigerian DJ who has been blind since the age of four months, shared his inspiring story during an interview with reporters. He recounted how cancer affected his eyes early in life, leading to blindness, yet he pursued his passion for music and became […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Dead Whale consumption risks mercury poisoning. Residents of Okpoama in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have been warned by the state government that consuming a dead whale could lead to mercury poisoning. The caution comes after locals butchered a dead whale for food. Toyin Azebi, the Permanent Secretary of […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Olubadan: Countdown to coronation, Olakulehin’s family unveils ‘Aso-Ebi’ The anticipation in Ibadan for the coronation of the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, continues to grow. Despite the passing of Oba Lekan Balogun more than three months ago, the city remains in suspense, waiting for Governor Seyi Makinde to announce the coronation date. […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Crisis erupts as youths dislodge Pro-Wike chairmen The crisis in Rivers State escalated on Tuesday as youths loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara ousted three local government chairmen who refused to leave office after their tenure expired. A policeman was killed during a clash at the Eberi-Omuma secretariat between supporters of Fubara […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Insensitivity, suffering: Obi criticizes FG’s plan to buy presidential jets The Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticized the Federal Government’s plan to acquire new aircraft for the Presidential fleet, describing it as a blatant show of insensitivity to the plight of Nigerians. Three days ago, the House of […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi UNIABUJA Management not cause of ASUU Members’ withheld salaries — VC The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Prof. Abdulrasheed Na’allah, has clarified that the institution is not responsible for the withheld salaries of its Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) members who are currently on strike. In a statement obtained on […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Delta Police Hunt Father for Killing Six-Year-Old Daughter. The Delta State Police Command has launched a manhunt for Sankey Ovemureye, who is accused of killing his six-year-old daughter, Abigail Stanley. According to the command’s spokesperson, SP Edafe Bright, the tragic incident occurred on Saturday and was reported by the suspect’s brother. […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Businessman seeks N500m from Police over wanted declaration. A businessman, Musa Saliu, has taken legal action against the Inspector General of Police for falsely declaring him wanted in a land dispute. Filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, Saliu’s suit accuses the police of violating his fundamental rights by publishing his […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Foundation calls out UN’s gender bias against Men. A Non-Governmental Organisation, the Life After Abuse Foundation, has criticized the United Nations for its systemic gender bias against men and has urged it to promote gender equality and recognition for men more actively. The foundation’s Founder and President, Ms. Halima Layeni, highlighted this […]
