News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi UNIABUJA Management not cause of ASUU Members’ withheld salaries — VC The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Prof. Abdulrasheed Na’allah, has clarified that the institution is not responsible for the withheld salaries of its Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) members who are currently on strike. In a statement obtained on […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Cholera outbreak linked to poor sanitation The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris, has attributed the recent cholera outbreak in Nigeria to poor sanitation, personal and environmental hygiene, and lack of access to clean water. Speaking on Channels Television on Saturday, Idris highlighted the […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Teesside University supports Nigerian students facing financial hardship Teesside University in the United Kingdom has introduced a program to assist Nigerian students experiencing significant financial difficulties by sponsoring their flights back to Nigeria. This decision comes after the expulsion of numerous students from their courses and their mandated departure from the UK […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi FG unveils water transportation code to enhance safety and efficiency. The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, has introduced a new water transportation code aimed at standardizing and improving safety in Nigeria’s inland waterways. During a visit to the National Inland Waterways Authority in Lokoja, Kogi State, […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Federal Ministry of Works repairs vandalized railings and tightens security at second Niger bridge The Federal Ministry of Works has taken decisive measures to repair the vandalized railings and expansion joints on the Second Niger Bridge. Uchenna Orji, the Special Adviser on Media to the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, revealed […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Labour awaits decision on new Minimum Wage talks. The new minimum wage talks between the Federal Government and Organised Labour are expected to conclude today, with the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress leaders awaiting President Bola Tinubu’s decision on their N250,000 offer. The negotiations have been a focal […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Power Struggle: Representative laments N2bn electricity bill for 5 years of darkness. Ibe Osonwa, the Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency in the House of Representatives, has expressed deep concern for his constituents in Ohafia, who have endured five years without public power supply. In a press conference in Umuahia, he highlighted the […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Partnership and Food safety: strengthening Nigeria’s commitment In a significant move to prioritize food safety, the Nigerian Government and the United States of America, USA, have collaborated to establish four Technical Working Groups (TWGs) focusing on food safety. The inauguration of these TWGs, which took place in commemoration of World Food Safety […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi DIG emphasizes respect for Human Rights. The Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the South West region, DIG Biodun Alabi, emphasized the importance of respecting human rights while addressing officers at the Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Police Force in Eleweran, Abeokuta. He urged police officers to maintain the […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi X permits explicit content Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter, has revised its rules to formally allow adult and graphic content on the platform. Adult content and nudity have been present on Twitter for years and were never explicitly banned even before Musk took over in late 2022. The updated guidelines, […]
