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 […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, April 7, ’26 (TNZ) Three Federal Government economic agencies, on Tuesday evaluated progress, identify challenges, and chart a path forward for the newly launched trade facilitation platform. TheNewsZenith reports that the agencies are the Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS), Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), and the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC). The […]
By Bisola Adeyemo Lagos, April 7, ’26 (TNZ) President Bola Tinubu will inaugurate the new Ojota-Opebi Link Bridge in Lagos this week as part of a two-day working visit to the state. TheNewsZenith reports that Gboyega Akosile, the Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Media and Publicity, announced this via a post his X […]
By Abdullateef Adam O. Ijebu-Ode (Ogun), April 5, ’26 (TNZ) There is a seductive myth in modern society, the idea that one can opt out of politics and still live a life untouched by its consequences. It sounds comforting, even dignified: “I am not interested in politics.” But that posture, while understandable, is ultimately an illusion. […]
By Bisola Adeyemo Abuja, April 4, (TNZ) Six people sustained injuries after a two-storey building, under construction, collapsed in the Jikwoyi area of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) in the Federal Capital Territory. TheNewsZenith reports that the structure reportedly collapsed around 11.00 a.m. on Friday, while workers were on site, triggering an emergency response […]
By Agency Report Lagos, April 3, ’26 (TNZ) Iran shot down two U.S. military planes in separate attacks on Friday, with one service member rescued and at least one missing, in a dramatic escalation since the war began nearly five weeks ago. It was the first time U.S. aircraft had been downed in the conflict and came […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, April 3, ’26 (TNZ) The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has intensified operational activities ahead of the Easter celebrations to ensure a cleaner Lagos The Managing Director of the Authority, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, announced this in a statement mailed to TheNewsZenith on Friday in Lagos. Gbadegesin called on residents to adopt […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, April 3, ’26 (TNZ) The Management of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has reaffirmed management’s commitment to strengthening cooperation across all departments and prioritising staff welfare. TheNewsZenith reports that the Managing Editor and Head of Lagos Operations of the Agency, Mrs Ifeyinwa Omowole, made the remarks when the executive of […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, April 3, ’26 (TNZ) The Comptroller-General of Customs, Wale Adeniyi, has expressed support for Team Nigeria’s preparations ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. TheNewsZenith reports that this follows his unveiling as one of the country’s official ambassadors by the National Sports Commission. The April 1 announcement reflects a strategic move to galvanise […]
By Bisola Adeyemo Lagos, April.1, ’26 (TNZ) Ahead of deadline, two ministers with electoral ambitions in President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet have resigned their appointments. TheNewsZenith reports that the ministers’ resignation follows a directive issued by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume. The directive requires all political appointees with electoral ambitions […]
By Bisola Adeyemo Lagos, April 1, ’26 (TNZ) A political gladiator in Kano has described Rabiu Kwankwaso’s defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a vindication of the ruling APC’s stand that the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has lost credibility. TheNewsZenith reports that the gladiator, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), […]