News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi, Court remands school proprietress over pupil abuse. Chief Magistrate Bolanle Osunsanmi of the Ogba Magistrate Court has ordered the remand of Mrs. Clifford Ikpinkpini, Proprietress of Cradle of Wisdom School, and her two children at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly torturing a 10-year-old pupil. The remand was ordered pending the perfection […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi, Deaths strike: Universities in North Grieve over losses The University of Maiduguri in Borno State mourns the loss of a fourth professor within two months. Similarly, two lecturers from Federal University, Dutsinma in Katsina State, and Usman Danfodio University in Sokoto, have been killed under mysterious circumstances. The tragic death of […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Flood Woes: Naval checkpoints extort Anambra drivers. Anambra State faced severe flooding on Wednesday following a heavy downpour that began around 2pm, impacting various communities, including Neni in the Anaocha Local Government Area. The floodwaters inundated roads and homes, causing significant inconvenience to residents and commuters alike. The roads in […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi, Oyo Nurses, Midwives vow to continue strike. Nurses and midwives in Oyo State have declared that their ongoing strike will persist until the state government meets their demands. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Ibadan, the Chairman of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi, Tragedy strikes Benue: Armed men attack community Several people have been reportedly killed in Borikyo, a community in the Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, following an attack by unknown armed men. According to reports, the attackers invaded the community on Wednesday afternoon, killing residents indiscriminately and setting fire to […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Police overpower bandits in Benue. Police in Benue successfully neutralized two suspected bandits in the Katsina-Ala Local Government Area on Sunday. The state Police Command Public Relations Officer, Catherine Anene, stated on Monday that Operation Zenda officers raided the bandits’ hideout at Tse Uza, Mbatyula Council Ward. Upon arrival, the bandits […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Rivers Crisis: Lawmaker’s actions slammed by Reps caucus The Rivers State House of Representatives caucus has urged the leadership of the Green Chamber to address the conduct of Ikenga Ugochinyere, the representative for Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency in Imo State, regarding his involvement in the ongoing political turmoil in Rivers State. […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Economic optimism: Nigeria’s Inflation forecast shows improvement Nigeria’s inflation rate is anticipated to stabilize at 14 per cent by 2029, marking a potential turnaround from the current upward trend, as per the latest data from the International Monetary Fund. This prediction comes as a welcome relief amidst concerns about the escalating […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Historic appointment: AIG Longe becomes first female Force Secretary The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has named Assistant Inspector General of Police, Yetunde Longe, as the first female Force Secretary. In a statement on Wednesday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuiya Adejobi, emphasized that the appointment was a significant step towards […]
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 […]
