News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Military uncovers attack plans The Defence Headquarters announced it has uncovered plans by criminal elements to target critical infrastructure in Nigeria. Measures have been put in place to thwart these attacks. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Thursday, Maj Gen Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, revealed that relevant agencies responsible […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Parole funding to decongest Delta prisons In an effort to address the overcrowding in Delta State correctional centres, stakeholders in Nigeria’s justice system have urgently called on the Delta State government to fund the parole system. This appeal was made on Monday in a communique released after a two-day workshop in Asaba, […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Biden’s press conference gamble United States President Joe Biden is set to address the media on Thursday, following a poor debate performance against Donald Trump. This press conference, held at a NATO summit, comes at a crucial moment as Biden faces increasing pressure from within his Democratic party to reconsider his reelection […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Uruguay, Colombia Fans Clash Liverpool star Darwin Nunez and other Uruguay players were involved in a brawl with Colombian fans following their 1-0 Copa America semi-final defeat on Wednesday. The altercation occurred at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium, with Nunez jumping into the spectator seating and unleashing punches at Colombian supporters. […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi LeBron, Curry lead USA victory LeBron James and Steph Curry made a winning start as USA teammates in an 86-72 victory over Canada in a pre-Olympics exhibition game in Las Vegas on Wednesday. The two NBA superstars are part of a formidable USA basketball roster that will be chasing a fifth consecutive […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi NDDC Budget review: Key projects and goals On Tuesday, the House of Representatives began evaluating the Nigeria Delta Development Commission’s (NDDC) proposed budget of N1.911 trillion for 2024. Samuel Ogbuku, the Managing Director of NDDC, outlined the commission’s financial strategy for the coming year, which includes significant borrowing and federal contributions. […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Tinubu’s silence on Rivers state crisis draws criticism The 21st-Century Youths of Niger Delta and Agitators with Conscience (21st CYNDAC) have expressed grave concerns over President Bola Tinubu’s lack of response to the ongoing political turmoil in Rivers State. The group, led by Izon Ebi, has criticized the President for not addressing […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Kano Hisbah official arrested for LGBTQ comments Idris Ahmed Gama, a staff member of the Kano State Hisbah Board, has been detained for speaking out against the recent arrests of LGBTQ members. The Commander General of the Board, Sheikh Aminu Daurawa, shared this news with reporters in Kano on Monday. According […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Protest begins over withheld salaries The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities and Allied Institutions (NASU) at the University of Abuja have commenced a protest against the government’s decision to withhold four months’ salaries from university workers during their 2022 strike. Addressing the […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Great Benin kingdom artifacts returned Frustrated by the delay of some Western countries in returning the looted Benin Bronzes, Nigerian artists both at home and abroad have concluded that the exploitation of Africa’s artifacts persist Dr. Bolaji Ogunwo, a painter and lecturer at the University of Lagos, has urged those holding […]
