News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Tragic incident: Husband fatally stabs wife in Ondo, friend also remanded for murder. In a tragic turn of events, a 30-year-old man named Fatai Abdullahi reportedly stabbed his wife, Morenike, to death following a minor argument in Akure, the capital of Ondo State. According to police sources, the crime occurred on March […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Ceasefire talks heighten amid Israel-Gaza war Efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza and secure the release of hostages have intensified, with discussions resuming in Cairo. Hamas, expressing optimism, emphasized its commitment to meeting Palestinian demands. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Hamas to accept the ceasefire, calling it a straightforward […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Clarification: Kano denies stray bullet injury to journalist The Kano State Government has refuted claims of a journalist, Naziru Idris Ya’u, sustaining injuries from a stray bullet at the State House, asserting that he was actually wounded by metal debris from an ongoing construction. In a statement released by the Director […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Oil thieves under investigation by EFCC in Lagos The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has initiated an investigation into 13 suspected oil thieves and a vessel, MT SWEET MIRI, handed over to the commission by the Nigerian Navy NNS Beecroft, Apapa, Lagos State. According to […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Forex claims: CBN discovers $2.4bn fictitious claims Mohammed Bello, Deputy Governor, Corporate Services of the Central Bank of Nigeria, revealed that a significant portion of the claimed backlog of $7 billion forex claims amounted to $2.4 billion in fictitious claims. Speaking at the Nigerian Bar Association‘s 2024 Law Week event in Abuja, […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Court adjourns case involving Pro-Wike lawmakers A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has postponed the hearing for a lawsuit filed by members of the Rivers State Civil Society Organisation, seeking to remove 27 lawmakers from the State House of Assembly, until June 3, 2024. Upon arrival at the court for […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Delta Police apprehend trio for car theft Three car thieves have been apprehended by the Delta State Police Command, leading to the recovery of twelve stolen vehicles. According to SP Bright Edafe, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, the arrests were made following a report from a victim whose Toyota […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi So-Safe Corps apprehends trio for robbery spree in Ogun In a proactive move against crime, the So-Safe Corps in Ogun State has nabbed three individuals suspected of being part of a notorious gang of armed robbers wreaking havoc in the Iroko/Arije area of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area. The apprehended suspects, identified as […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Taraba varsity students freed after kidnapping. Two students, Joshua Sardauna and Obianu Elizabeth, who were kidnapped at the Federal University Wukari (FUW) in Taraba State, have been released from captivity. The university’s Head of Information and Protocol, Ashu Agbu, confirmed their freedom, stating that it was secured Thursday night after an undisclosed […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Body recovered from Lagoon after third Mainland bridge accident The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed the recovery of a male body from the Lagoon following a tragic accident on the Third Mainland Bridge. Mr. Ibrahim Farinloye, Lagos Territorial Coordinator for NEMA, stated that the Marine Police retrieved the body near […]
