News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Turmoil over PDP Chairmanship Ahead of the Peoples Democratic Party‘s National Executive Committee meeting set for October 24, there’s growing discord among the party’s key figures concerning the zoning for the replacement of the acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum. Since 2023, the party has faced internal strife, with some members blaming Damagum […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Budget deficit spurs urgent action Budget Deficit Spurs Urgent Action: Nigeria’s federal budget stands at just $20 billion, a stark contrast to the budgets of other populous nations like Indonesia and Brazil, according to the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu. Speaking at the launch of ActionAid Nigeria’s Country […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Condemnation of NLC raid sparks outrage Condemnation of NLC Raid Sparks Outrage: The Country Director of Amnesty International, Isa Sanusi, has vehemently condemned the recent invasion of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) headquarters in Abuja. In a statement released on Thursday, Sanusi characterized the raid as a “calculated” move aimed at intimidating […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Lawmakers call for Maritime Law overhaul The House of Representatives has highlighted the urgent need to amend the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency Act of 2007 to enhance shipping operations in the country. This was announced in Abuja on Friday during the presentation of a book titled, “Nigeria’s Shipping Policy […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Sanwo-Olu mourns Ifeanyi Ubah’s passing Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has described the death of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah as shocking and a great loss to Nigeria, Anambra, and Lagos, where the late senator had established most of his businesses. This was expressed in a statement on Saturday by the Special […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi El-Rufai’s suit in fraud case faces dismissal request A Federal High Court in Kaduna State has reserved judgment on the case filed by former governor Nasir El-Rufai, who seeks to nullify the report of an ad-hoc committee of the state assembly that indicted his administration in an alleged N423bn fraud. El-Rufai […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Obama urges Biden to reconsider 2024 re-election bid Former US president Barack Obama has expressed concerns to allies about Joe Biden’s re-election bid, suggesting that the 81-year-old president should reconsider his candidacy. According to the Washington Post, Obama believes Biden’s chances of victory have diminished and that he should seriously evaluate the […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Government reaffirms health commitment. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, has reiterated the Federal Government’s dedication to transforming the health sector to enhance healthcare delivery for all Nigerians. Speaking on Wednesday at the commissioning of the permanent site of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital in […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Trump Survives Assassination Attempt Former President Donald Trump has broken his silence following an assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. “I’m not supposed to be here, I’m supposed to be dead,” Trump told the New York Post. “The doctor at the hospital said he never saw anything like […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi FBI gains access to Thomas Matthew Crooks’ phone in Trump assassination attempt. FBI gains access to Thomas Matthew Crooks’ phone in Trump assassination attempt The FBI announced it has successfully gained access to the phone of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the man who opened fire on former President Trump at a rally in […]
