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 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 […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, Feb. 21 ’26 (TNZ) The Ogun State Muslim Council (OMC) has felicitated with Muslims around the world on the commencement of the glorious month of Ramadan. TheNewsZenith reports that the President-General of the Council, Oba Saka Adelola Matemilola, extended warm greetings to Christians as they begin the season of Lent. The […]
From Our Correspondent Abeokuta, Feb. 21, ’26 (TNZ) The Muslim Congress (TMC), Ogun State Chapter, has felicitated with Muslims on the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan, which began on Wednesday, Feb. 18, corresponding to 1st Ramadan 1447 AH. TheNewsZenith reports that the Waali of TMC in Ogun State, Dr Jamiu Folarin, in a statement, […]
By Omoabake Cole Lagos, Feb. 19, ’26 (TNZ) The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Mr Bashir Adeniyi, has inaugurated a sports complex for the Coconut-Apapa community in Lagos as part of Nigerian Customs’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). TheNewsZenith reports that the Western Marine Command (WMC) of the Nigeria Customs Service donated the facility as part of […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, Feb. 11, ’26 (TNZ) The Dr Cairo Ojougboh Foundation (COF) has strengthened its focus on driving initiatives that enhances government’s efforts for educational development in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement issued by the media manager to the foundation and made available to TheNewsZenith on Wednesday in Lagos. According to […]
From Our Correspondent Awka (Anambra), Jan. 26, ’26 (TNZ) Anambra State Government says it has begun regulating estate development and curbing fraudulent practices among real estate developers and agents. TheNewsZenith quotes the Commissioner for Housing, Mr Pauly Onyeka, as announcing this on Monday in Awka. Onyeka made the when executive members of the Awka Estate […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, Jan. 23, ’26 (TNZ) An NGO, the Regalo Hope Foundation (RHF) has called for stronger inclusive and collaborative approaches to reinforce shared responsibility for empowering learners across educational institutions. TheNewsZenith reorts that founder of the organisation, Dr Chinenye Onuorah made the call at the EduStake Conference 2026 in Lagos. The theme […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, Jan. 23, ’26 (TNZ) Marine and Blue Economy Minister, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, says the application portal for the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) is a new beginning to end financing challenges faced by ship owners in the country. TheNewsZenith reports that Oyetola made the remarks at the unveiling of the CVFF […]