Elon Musk and Twitter Inc may reach an agreement to end their litigation as soon as Wednesday and clear the way for the world’s richest person to close his $44 billion deal for the social media platform, a source familiar with the litigation told Reuters. Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick, the judge on Delaware’s Court of Chancery, wrote: “The […]
The governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Niger State, Mr Umar Bago on Wednesday rewarded three teachers with cars for outstanding performance and exemplary behaviour. Bago, who was represented by his running mate, Alhaji Yakubu Garba, gave out the cars during the Commemoration and Teachers Award programme, organised by the Niger State Ministry […]
The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, on Wednesday announced the appointment of two Deputy Executive Directors for the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). Angeli Achrekar, who is currently Principal Deputy U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator, PEPFAR, will be UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director for the Programme Branch while Christine Stegling, who is currently Executive Director […]
By Our Correspondent Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State says 394 candidates of different political parties are jostling for the 40 seats in the state’s House of Assembly. Recalls that governorship and houses of assembly elections were scheduled to hold across the country on March 11, […]
By Agency report The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) has criticised North Korea for conducting a series of missile launches in recent days and called on the autocratic regime to engage in diplomacy on Tuesday. “I strongly condemn North Korea’s dangerous and destabilising missile tests,” the alliance’s leader Jens Stoltenberg said on Twitter. The missile […]
By Our Correspondent in Abuja The Federal Government has formally registered two new university-based unions – Congress of Nigerian University Academics (CONUA) and National Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA). Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, announced this while presenting certificates of registration to the two new unions on Tuesday in Abuja. […]
By Our Correspondent Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Adeleke Mamora, (STI), on Tuesday, called for the sustainable implementation of Executive Order 5 with a view to fast-tracking the nation’s economic development. Mamora made the call at the inauguration of the National Dialogue on the Establishment and Implementation of the Technology and Innovation Centres […]
By Our Correspondent On Tuesday, a Lagos-based human rights campaigner, Mr Spurgeon Atatene described the Nigerian justice system as being faced with a myriad of problems, and consequently, called for an overhaul. Ataene told newsmen in Lagos that impunity and disrespect for the rule of law were primarily responsible for the decadence in the justice […]
By Agency Report Oil prices jumped nearly $4 a barrel on Monday as OPEC+ considered reducing output by more than one million barrels per day (bpd) to buttress prices with what would be its biggest cut since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Brent crude futures for December delivery rose $3.72 to $88.86 a barrel, […]
The Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society (NASFAT) says it has trained more than 50 youths in digital marketing as part of the initiatives to stem unemployment in the country. Imam Abdul-Azeez Onike, the Chief Missioner of NASFAT, in a statement on Thursday, said that youths, irrespective of their religious affiliation were selected for the training. “NASFAT is poised […]
By Our Correspondent As Nigeria clocks 62 years of statahood, the Federal Government on Wednesday, declared Monday, Oct. 3, as a public holiday to mark the nation’s 62nd Independence anniversary celebration. Ogbenu Rauf Aregbewsola, the Minister of Interior, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in Abuja. In a statement signed by the […]
New Zealand is preparing for the five-yearly national census in March 2023, the Statistics Department (Stats NZ), said on Wednesday. The next census will be held on March 7, 2023, Stats NZ said, adding the official count of population and dwelling gives the most complete picture of life in the country. Government Statistician and Chief […]
By our Correspondent Fadama Farmers Association, Kaduna State Chapter, has appealed to the state government and the Federal Government to assist its members, whose farmlands were submerged by flood. The Chairman, Mr Ahmad Abakwa, told newsmen on Tuesday in Kaduna that many farmers in the state had been devastated by the loss of their farms […]
By Oluwashina Iyanda The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says pilgrims enjoyed $410 reduction in accommodation fare in this year’s Hajj operation, among other services. The Chairman of the commission, Alhaji Zikrullah Hassan, gave the scorecard during an interactive session with newsmen on Sunday in Lagos. “We were able to reduce the cost of […]
From Our Correspondent Bori (Rivers), Oct. 30, ’25 (TNZ) The Ogoni Central Indegenious Authority (OCIA) has re-echoed stance against resumption of oil production in Ogoni land, saying proposed plan by the Federal Government will not stand. TheNewsZenith reports that OCIA is an indegenious government of the Ogoni people. The Distinct Ogoni Nation (DON) has also […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, Oct. 29, ’25 (TNZ) The Nigerian Senate has passed the Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill, 2024 and will now be forwarded to the President for his assent. TheNewsZenith reports that Mr Festus Iyorah, Nigeria Representative at Wild Africa announced this via a press statement circulated on Wednesday in Lagos. Iyorah […]
By Peter Ejiofor Lagos, Oct. 27, ’25 (TNZ) The African Coaches Connect have attributed Morocco’s U-20 male team’s success at the recent World Cup in Chile to good planning and adequate budgetary allocation. TheNewsZenith reports that the Atlas Cubs of Morocco defeated Argentina 2-0 to win the FIFA U-20 men’s World Cup concluded in Chile […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, Oct. 26, ’25 (TNZ) The Lagos State Government has empowered more than 600 undergraduates with tech skills in Software Quality Assurance (SQA) at a three-week, free bootcamp. TheNewsZenith reports that the programme was initiated by the Office of the Senior Special Adviser (SSA) to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Students’ Union Affairs […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde Lagos, Oct. 24, ’25 (TNZ) The students of Yaba College of Technology are poised for a significant uplift in global academic career prospects. TheNewsZenith reports that this development came to light as the premier college hosted the “Study in French Conference” at its main campus in Yaba. This development follows a high-level educational […]
From Our Correspondent Katsina, Oct. 23, ’25 (TNZ) The Katsina State Government’s Green Growth Agenda has earned a second place in the 2025 Subnational Climate Governance Ranking during a ceremony in Abuja. TheNewsZenith reports that Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke launched the 2025 Subnational Climate Governance Performance Rating and Ranking on Tuesday in Abuja. Okereke and the […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, Oct. 21, ’25 (TNZ) The House of Representatives Committee on Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring, has reaffirmed confidence in Nigeria’s potential to compete on the global industrial stage. TheNewsZenith reports that the committee chairman, Rep. Boma Goodhead stated this when he led a delegation on an oversight visit to Zobis Cable […]
By Our Correspondent Abuja, Oct. 18, ’25 (TNZ) A senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump on Arab and African affairs, Massad Boulos, has dismissed the claim of a Christian genocide in Nigeria. TheNewsZenith quotes Boulos as stating that Boko Haram has killed more Muslims in its attacks in the country. Boulos made the remarks […]
By Jamiu Folarin Abeokuta, Oct. 15, ’25 (TNZ) Congratulations to all my students who graduated today at the 14th convocation of Crescent University Abeokuta. TheNewsZenith reports that the convocation, held at the main campus of the institution along Abeokuta-Ayetoro road, on Wednesday. It was a celebration of “Town and Gown” collaboration between academics and professionals, […]
By Omolabake Cole Lagos, Oct. 11, ’25 (TNZ) The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) have reiterated their commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s trading environment through improved regulation, enhanced port efficiency, and empowerment of trade associations. TheNewsZenith reports that the agencies made this known during the Ndigboamaka Progressive Markets Association All […]