News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Health concerns mount for detained IPOB leader, calls for release intensify The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is amplifying its plea for the release of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, citing grave health concerns while in detention. In a recent statement issued by IPOB spokesman Emma Powerful, the group highlights Kanu’s deteriorating health […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Youthful Nations: Top 10 African countries with the youngest populations in 2024 Africa stands out globally for having one of the youngest populations, presenting both opportunities and challenges in areas such as education, employment, and policymaking. The continent’s population is projected to double by 2050, surpassing 2.5 billion, driven by high fertility […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Breakthrough: US Surgeons successfully transplant pig kidney into patient In a groundbreaking medical feat, surgeons in Boston have achieved a remarkable milestone by transplanting a kidney from a genetically engineered pig into a 62-year-old man in need of a transplant, as reported by the New York Times. This revolutionary procedure holds […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Justice Served: Man sentenced to death for the murder of wife’s lover An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division, has delivered a verdict of death by hanging for a 28-year-old man, Ayodeji Alomoge, who was found guilty of murdering a man having an affair with his wife. Alomoge faced trial […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Senate to question CBN Governor on N30trn ways and means loan The Senate’s Ad-hoc Committee investigating the N30 trillion Ways and Means loans to the Federal Government has uncovered 13 irregularities in the loan acquisition process. As part of its inquiry, the Senate plans to summon the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi SSANU strike dispute: FUOYE and Union clash over student’s death The Federal University, Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), and the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) are at odds over the death of a student, allegedly due to the closure of the institution’s clinic during the ongoing strike. FUOYE’s Vice Chancellor, Prof Abayomi […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi MTN’s Subsidiary restores services after cable cut Bayobab Group, a subsidiary of MTN Group, has successfully restored its operations following subsea cable disruptions on Thursday. Despite the challenges presented by the cable disruptions, the telecom operator swiftly recovered over 3 Terabits per second (Tbps) of capacity across its footprint. Through efficient rerouting […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Delta : Military personnel killed in Delta communal clash – DHQ The Defence Headquarters revealed that 15 military personnel, including two Majors, one Captain, and 12 soldiers, lost their lives during a communal clash in Delta State. The tragic incident occurred when the troops responded to a distress call amid […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Tinubu Endorses APC’s electronic registration of members. The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that the nationwide electronic registration of its members has received the approval of President Bola Tinubu. This confirmation came from the National Chairman of APC, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, during a meeting with 33 members […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Bandits demand N1 billion ransom for abducted Kaduna school children Bandits who abducted 287 pupils from a public school in Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, last week, have demanded a ransom of N1 billion for the release of the children. The kidnappers made contact through the principal of the […]
