News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi, Court remands school proprietress over pupil abuse. Chief Magistrate Bolanle Osunsanmi of the Ogba Magistrate Court has ordered the remand of Mrs. Clifford Ikpinkpini, Proprietress of Cradle of Wisdom School, and her two children at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly torturing a 10-year-old pupil. The remand was ordered pending the perfection […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi, Deaths strike: Universities in North Grieve over losses The University of Maiduguri in Borno State mourns the loss of a fourth professor within two months. Similarly, two lecturers from Federal University, Dutsinma in Katsina State, and Usman Danfodio University in Sokoto, have been killed under mysterious circumstances. The tragic death of […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Stadium unfit: Ibadan’s Lekan Salami declared inadequate for NPFL matches The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has declared the playing turf of Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, Oyo State, unfit to host matches. This decision comes just three years after the stadium was rehabilitated by Governor Seyi Makinde and handed over to […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi, Hardship deepens: PDP criticizes Tinubu’s leadership The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has once again criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of exacerbating the economic hardships faced by Nigerians. In a statement released on Thursday, the PDP argued that Tinubu’s leadership has failed to address the issues left by former President Muhammadu […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Flood Woes: Naval checkpoints extort Anambra drivers. Anambra State faced severe flooding on Wednesday following a heavy downpour that began around 2pm, impacting various communities, including Neni in the Anaocha Local Government Area. The floodwaters inundated roads and homes, causing significant inconvenience to residents and commuters alike. The roads in […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi, Oyo Nurses, Midwives vow to continue strike. Nurses and midwives in Oyo State have declared that their ongoing strike will persist until the state government meets their demands. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Ibadan, the Chairman of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi, Tragedy strikes Benue: Armed men attack community Several people have been reportedly killed in Borikyo, a community in the Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, following an attack by unknown armed men. According to reports, the attackers invaded the community on Wednesday afternoon, killing residents indiscriminately and setting fire to […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Tinubu appoints new board for credit corp President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a chairman and eight members for the board of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation, also known as CreditCorp. This move is aimed at “further expediting the process of expanding consumer credit access to Nigerians,” according to […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi, Kano crash claims 25 lives in trailer accident No fewer than 25 people were killed and several others injured in a tragic road accident in Kano State on Monday. The Federal Road Safety Corps Sector Commander in Kano, Ibrahim Abdullahi, confirmed the accident in a statement. According to Abdullahi, the accident […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi, Customs seize arms worth N4billion. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a container from Turkey loaded with 844 rifles and 112,500 rounds of live ammunition. This major bust also led to the arrest of three suspects who are currently in custody. The NCS is conducting a thorough investigation to ensure all […]
