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, 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 […]
From Our Correspondent Abuja, March 7, ’26 (TNZ) The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified efforts to implement the National Single Window (NSW) project successfully, reaffirming its leadership role in advancing Nigeria’s trade modernisation and digital transformation agenda. TheNewsZenith reports that the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, gave the assurance during a stakeholder engagement with airline […]
From Our Correspondent Ibadan, March 4, ’26 (TNZ) The Muslim Pharmacists Association of Nigeria (MPAN), Oyo State Chapter, recently concluded a series of Ramadan activities that seamlessly blended professional integrity with profound commitment to humanitarian service. TheNewsZenith reports that the programmes started with outreach visits to the Agodi Correctional Centre and the FOMWAN Orphanage Home […]
From Abdulfatah Babatunde Benin, March 2, ’26 (TNZ) Muslim faithful at the weekend converged at the Youth House Hall, Akpakpava Benin City, Edo State for a special Ramadan lecture organised by The Muslim Congress (TMC), Edo State Chapter to strengthen family tie as they enter the fasting period in the bless month of Ramadan. TheNewsZenith […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, Feb. 28, ’26 (TNZ) President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reappointed Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi as the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for a new five-year term. TheNewsZenith reports that the reappointment took effect from Friday, Feb 27, according to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the […]
By Omolabake Cole Lagos, Feb. 23, ’26 (TNZ) The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has urged freight forwarders to adopt its automated license and permits processing system to reduce the cost of doing business. TheNewsZenith reports that an Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs (ACG), Muhammed Babadede, made the call during a stakeholders’ engagement on automation on Monday […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, Feb.23, ’26 (TNZ) The Lagos State Government, through its Anti-Open Defecation Squad, apprehended 46 offenders during a coordinated morning operation across Lagos Island. TheNewsZenith reports that the Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, announced the arrests in a statement on Monday in Lagos. Gbadegesin said LAWMA made the arrests between […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, Feb. 21, ’26 (TNZ) The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has invited written submissions from interested industry stakeholders on the ongoing review of the National Telecommunications Policy (NTP) 2000, TheNewsZenith reports. Mrs Nnenna Ukoha, NCC’s Head, Public Affairs, said in a statement, emailed to TheNewsZenith, that the commission had already published the consultation papers […]