News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Bayelsa state mourns the passing of assistant commissioner of police In a somber announcement, the Bayelsa State Police Command conveyed the untimely demise of Assistant Commissioner of Police, Oluseye Odunmbaku. ACP Odunmbaku, who had been overseeing operations within the command, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023. The news was relayed […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Protestors call for Senate’s intervention in EFCC Chairman appointment dispute Members of the Centre for Democracy and Human Rights gathered at the National Assembly premises in Abuja on Tuesday, urging the Senate to reconsider the appointment of Ola Olukoyede as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). They alleged that […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi ICPC begins tracking N7.3bn projects in Borno The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has initiated the tracking of more than 70 executive and constituency projects valued at N7.3 billion in various locations across Borno State. This endeavor, undertaken at the direction of the Commission’s Chairman, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Red Cross initiates N23 billion aid package to alleviate nigeria’s Hunger crisis The International Federation of Red Cross has launched a critical emergency appeal, seeking to raise CHF 27 million (equivalent to N23 billion) to bolster the efforts of the Nigerian Red Cross Society in addressing the prevailing hunger crisis in the […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Minister gives UN deadline to account for Nigeria’s funds, threatens lawsuit The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohaneye, has declared her intent to file a lawsuit against the United Nations, accusing them of withholding funds designated for Nigeria. Kennedy-Ohaneye made this announcement during a press conference held in Abuja on Monday. […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Akpabio denies involvement in Abbo’s Senate removal Senate President Godswill Akpabio has refuted allegations linking him to the removal of Senator Elisha Abbo from the Senate, as ruled by the Court of Appeal. Abbo had claimed that Akpabio orchestrated his expulsion from the Red Chamber. The ousted Adamawa North senator was […]
President Tinubu Meets With FEC Tinubu swears in new ministers today. President Bola Tinubu will today (Monday) swear in three additional ministers into his 48-person cabinet, The PUNCH has learned. A senior official in the Presidency, who did not want his name mentioned because he was not authorised to speak on the matter, confirmed to our […]
Idris Wase Reps panel promises equity in govt employment. The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Character, Idris Wase, has promised to work towards ensuring that the composition of government agencies reflects the federal character to promote national unity. Wase, who gave the assurance at the inaugural meeting of the committee in […]
Israel says to wipe out Hamas off the face of the earth Israel says to wipe out Hamas off the face of the earth. Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday, vowed to keep fighting Hamas, saying that every member of the Palestinian militant group was “a dead man”. In his statement, Netanyahu expressed […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Diphtheria kills 600 in 19 states, NPHCDA recommends face mask Diphtheria Claims 600 Lives Across 19 States; NPHCDA Advocates Face Mask Use The Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Primary Health Care Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Faisal Shuaib, revealed on Wednesday that diphtheria has struck 19 states and the […]
