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 Gombe, March 26, ’26 (TNZ) A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has listed purposeful leadership and harmonious intra-party stability as key elements of an enduring democratic system. TheNewsZenith reports that the chieftain, Abdulrahman Haske, said further that these elements offer greater socio-economic development for a nation. Haske, a governorship aspirant […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde Lagos, March 26, ’26 (TNZ) The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to deliver broadband access to underserved communities, especially in Plateau State. TheNewsZenith reports that Nnenna Ukoha, NCC’s Head, Public Affairs, announced this in a statement on Wednesday. Ukoha noted that providing access to underserved communities “ is central […]
By Bayo Onanuga Abuja, March 23, ’26 (TNZ) It has become necessary to debunk the raft of misinformation assailing the migration partnership between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. The partnership is as contained in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the two nations on the sidelines of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s historic state visit to […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, March 23, ’26 (TNZ) The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has advised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to examine its internal issues and refrain from blaming President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). TheNewsZenith reports that TMSG gave the advice in a statement signed by its Chairman Emeka Nwankpa […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, March 22, ’26 (TNZ) Sen. Idiat Adebule, representing Lagos West Senatorial District, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Muslim faithful across Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. TheNewsZenith reports that Adebule, in a goodwill message, commended the Muslim Ummah for their devotion, sacrifice, […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde Lagos, March 15, ’26 (TNZ) Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation (ZSF) says it has distributed Ramadan food packs valued at ₦105 million to Muslim families across Nigeria since the 2026 fasting began. TheNewsZenith reports that Prince Olagunju Sulayman, the Executive Director of the Foundation, announced this during the sharing of packs to Imaams […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, March 13, ’26 (TNZ) Wakanow, a leading travel and technology company, has sealed a deal to partner with Yaba College of Technology (YabaTech) in some key areas. TheNewsZenith reports that the area of partnership ranged from Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) placements, internship opportunities, industry fellowship programmes, and joint research […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, March 11, ’26 (TNZ) The Headfort Foundation for Justice has provided free legal aid to female inmates at the Ibara Correctional Centre, Abeokuta, in commemoration of the 2026 International Women’s Day. TheNewsZenith reports that Miss Oluwakemi Adenekan, Senior Programmes Manager of the foundation announced this gesture to newsmen, on Tuesday, in Lagos. Adenekan […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, March 7, ’26 (TNZ) The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has celebrated the retirement of one of its senior officers, Deputy Comptroller-General (DCG) Dera Nnadi (Rtd). TheNewsZenith reports that several stakeholders in the service described the event as the end of a distinguished career dedicated to national service and institutional development. The colourful ceremony, […]
From Our Correspondent Ibadan, March 8, ’26 (TNZ) A renowned local fibric dealer, Alhaja Sikira Adunni Aladire, has died, aged 90 years, TheNewsZenith reports. Grandma Aladire answered the last call from her Creator on Monday, March 2, at her Ile Toki residence, No. N1/506 Balogun Ibikunle Street, Ayeye, Ibadan. TheNewsZenith reports that Aladire has since […]