News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Pilgrims compensated for flight delay Each of the 160 intending pilgrims from Osun State, who faced a flight delay on Wednesday, received N15,000 each. These pilgrims were among the 1,432 from the state set to perform this year’s hajj in Saudi Arabia, but they were still in Nigeria awaiting their flight. […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Dreams and relocation: Why Pastor Sam Adeyemi moved to the US. In a recent interview, Pastor Sam Adeyemi, founder and Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, explained the reasons behind his relocation to the United States. This revelation came during a virtual discussion with Seun Okinbaloye on the ‘Mic On’ podcast, focusing […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Tension divides Kano over Emirate tussle. The reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi and the conflict with the 15th Emir, Ado Bayero, has deeply split Kano State into two factions, causing tension among natives and non-natives alike. In an effort to quell the rising tension over the Kano Emirate throne, Kano State Police […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi NBA cautions against Judicial mockery in Kano crisis. The Kano Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association has voiced concerns about recent events in the state following the repeal of the Kano Emirate Council Law of 2019. In a statement on Saturday, Chairman Sagir Gezawa called for strict adherence to legal and constitutional […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Over 18,000 Pilgrims airlifted for 2024 Hajj. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that a total of 18,906 Nigerian pilgrims have been airlifted for the 2024/1445 Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. In an update provided on Saturday, the agency detailed that these pilgrims were transported via 45 flights over […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Sanusi reinstated as Emir of Kano Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on Friday reappointed Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano. Sanusi received his letter of reinstatement at the Government House in Kano. The governor said, “By the powers conferred on me by the Kano Emirate Council Law of 1984 […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Governor mourns Osun Monarch’s passing Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has expressed his sorrow over the death of the Oludo Alayemore of Ido-Osun, Oba Aderemi Adedapo. Concerns about the monarch’s health arose on Saturday, with rumors circulating about his demise following an undisclosed illness. However, palace sources refrained from confirming the […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi UK Journalists criticize Harry & Meghan’s Nigeria visit. British journalist and presenter Kevin O’Sullivan has criticized Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, for their recent visit to Nigeria. The couple traveled to Nigeria to celebrate the Invictus Games, a tournament founded by Harry for wounded soldiers, but […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Actor Lege Miami appeals to Pastor Adeboye. Nollywood actor Adams Kehinde, popularly known as Lege Miami, has made a heartfelt appeal to Pastor Adeboye, the founder of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. In a video shared online, Lege Miami recounted an incident where a member of Adeboye’s church approached him for […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Autonomy demand: Yoruba youths firm on self-determination A youth group known as Yoruba National Youths, comprising both home-based and diaspora members, has reiterated their unwavering commitment to the quest for Yoruba Nation autonomy, deeming it non-negotiable. Expressing discontent with recent statements made by Chief Gilbert Olokesusi, the National Chairman of the […]
