News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Russia allegedly forcing African migrants to fight in Ukraine According to a report by Bloomberg, Russia is allegedly coercing thousands of migrants and foreign students, including Nigerians, to join its troops in the conflict against Ukraine in exchange for visa renewal. European officials have accused the Kremlin of pressuring African students and […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi New Era: Charles III Banknotes enter circulation Banknotes featuring King Charles III’s portrait have been introduced into circulation for the first time, nearly two years after his succession to the throne following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. The four banknotes, each showcasing the king’s portrait on the front, come in […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Kyari released: Bail conditions met. The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed the release of suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari from prison. Adamu Duza, the spokesman for the FCT Command of the NCoS, confirmed the news in a brief statement. Duza stated that Kyari successfully met the bail conditions […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Billionaire divorce: $1bn settlement. South Korean billionaire Chey Tae-won, chairman of the SK Group conglomerate, has been ordered to pay his ex-wife, Roh So-young, 1.38 trillion won ($1 billion) in cash, marking the largest divorce settlement in the country’s history. The ruling comes nearly a decade after their marriage ended amidst scandal, […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Troops raid kidnappers’ hideouts, A Arrest Three in Abuja. Troops of the Nigerian Army on anti-kidnap operations have arrested three suspects during a raid on suspected kidnappers’ hideouts in the Bwari Area Council in Abuja. The arrested suspects comprise one kidnappers’ informant and two accomplices. The PUNCH reported that Bwari Area Council […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Union membership empowers TRCN. The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has officially joined the Senior Staff Association of Universities, Teaching Hospitals, Research Institutes, and Associated Institutions (SSAUTHRIAI). The inauguration ceremony of TRCN’s branch in the union took place in Abuja on Tuesday. This integration into SSAUTHRIAI is set to bolster the […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Tinubu welcomes Senegalese president President Bola Tinubu is currently hosting the new president of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, at the State House in Abuja. This visit is a courtesy call on President Tinubu by the newest member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Violence erupts over flour prices in Pakistan Over 100 people were wounded as violence marred protests against the rising prices of flour and electricity in Pakistan. Thousands of residents have taken to the streets over the increase, as the unrest entered its fifth day on Tuesday. The detention of protest leaders […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Nigeria’s redemption: Anglican Primate speaks Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, the Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, believes that Nigeria will experience a resurgence despite its current challenges. Addressing journalists at the Thanksgiving Service marking the conclusion of the 2024 second session of the 12th Synod, themed “By This Time […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Record breaker: Nigerian American woman achieves PhD milestone in Robotics Oluwami (Wami) Dosunmu-Ogunbi has etched her name in history as the first black woman to attain a Doctorate in Robotics from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, in the United States. Wami, hailing from Nigerian immigrant parents, has earned her doctorate in […]
