News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi U.S. Lawmakers demand release of Binance chief. U.S. lawmakers French Hill and Chrissy Houlahan are urging Nigeria to release Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of Binance, who is detained on charges including tax evasion and financial crimes. Gambaryan’s health has reportedly deteriorated significantly in Kuje prison, where he is suffering from malaria and […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Lassa Fever Outbreak: NCDC reports 6,704 cases and 162 deaths. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a total of 6,704 suspected cases of Lassa fever and 162 deaths across 125 Local Government Areas in 28 states. According to the NCDC’s latest situation report on […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Dead Whale consumption risks mercury poisoning. Residents of Okpoama in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have been warned by the state government that consuming a dead whale could lead to mercury poisoning. The caution comes after locals butchered a dead whale for food. Toyin Azebi, the Permanent Secretary of […]
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 Soldiers deployed to Gambia for mission. The Armed Forces of Nigeria announced on Friday the deployment of 197 personnel for a peacekeeping mission in The Gambia. This move comes despite the ongoing insecurity issues within Nigeria, marked by increasing cases of banditry, terrorism, and kidnapping. Major General Boniface Sinjen, Chief of […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi UK Migration Decline The United Kingdom has experienced a significant reduction in the number of foreign workers and students arriving, dropping nearly 30% this year, according to new Home Office data. The decline from 121,000 to 85,200 in the first five months of this year aligns with the goals of both […]
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 Tinubu slips at 2024 Democracy day celebration President Bola Tinubu encountered a brief slip while boarding the parade vehicle at the 2024 Democracy Day celebration in Abuja. This incident has drawn attention to other world leaders who have also experienced awkward moments during public appearances just as Tinubu slips too. Here are […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi FG and Cross River State collaborate to combat illegal mining The Federal Government, in partnership with Cross River State, has intensified efforts to address illegal mining activities and enhance the regulation of the mining sector. The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development and Cross River State are working together to create a conducive […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Wreckage of missing Malawi VP’s plane found with no survivors Malawian searchers have located the wreckage of a plane carrying Vice President Saulos Chilima, a military source confirmed on Tuesday. The aircraft went missing in bad weather and failed to land in the northern city of Mzuzu due to poor visibility. The […]
