News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Supreme Court grants LG autonomy The Supreme Court declared on Thursday that it is unconstitutional for state governors to withhold funds allocated for local government administrations. The seven-man panel, led by Justice Emmanuel Agim, ruled that the 774 local government councils in Nigeria should manage their funds independently. The court emphasized […]
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 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 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 […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi China urges Russia-Ukraine dialogue On Monday, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to encourage global powers to facilitate direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine during Orban’s visit to Beijing, labeled a “peace mission” by the European leader. Orban’s trip coincides with the upcoming NATO summit, where the […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi, Labour triumphs in UK elections Labour has secured a sweeping victory in the UK general election, making Keir Starmer the new prime minister. With nearly all the votes counted, Labour is projected to win 410 seats, while the Conservatives are set to take 144. Rishi Sunak has conceded defeat and confirmed that […]
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 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 […]
