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 Zaria (Kaduna), Sept. 8, ’25 (TNZ) Prof. Adamu Ahmed, the Vice Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), has reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to mentoring future Nigerian leaders. TheNewsZenith reports that Ahmed made the declaration during the maiden edition of “Lunch with the Vice Chancellor – An ABU Future Leaders’ Forum,”. The forum […]
From Our Correspondent Abeokuta, Sept. 6, ’25 (TNZ) Ogun State Muslim Council (OMC) has felicitated Muslims in Ogun State, Nigeria, and across the world on the 2025 Eid-el-Maulud, marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). TheNewsZenith reports that the Secretary-General, Alhaji Kamaldeen Akintunde, and Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Hassan Adekunle, gave the felicitation […]
By Omolabake Cole Lagos, Sept. 2, ’25 (TNZ) The Federal Operations Unit of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Zone A, Ikeja, has intercepted 4,841 rounds of ammunition and two industrial drones in a coordinated operation across Ogun and Ondo states. TheNewsZenith reports that the Zonal Comptroller, Mohammed Shuaibu, announced the seizures at a press briefing […]
From Our Correspondent Awka, Sept. 1, ’25 (TNZ) The Elders Council in Anambra State have appealed to the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), not to dissolve the State Executive Committee, led by Mr Chidi Chidebe. TheNewsZenith reports that the party elders rose from a crucial meeting in Awka, saying the […]
From Our Correspondent Abuja, Sept. 1, ’25 (TNZ) The Federal Government has dismissed claims of sabotage in the recent Abuja-Kaduna train derailment. TheNewsZenith reports that the Minister of Transportation, Sen. Saidu Alkali, who announced this, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to the safety and security of rail operations nationwide. Alkali spoke to State House correspondents […]
From Our Correspondent Awka, Aug. 30, ’25 (TNZ) The Anambra State Government has banned the practice of students writing assignments directly in textbooks, describing it as wasteful and unsustainable. TheNewsZenith reports that the State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, gave the directive during a workshop for private school proprietors and teachers, on Friday in Awka. […]
By Omolabake Cole Lagos, Aug. 28, ’25 (TNZ) The Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has turned over expired pharmaceutical products, valued at N3.77 billion, to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). TheNewsZenith reports that the Command’s spokesman, CSC Hussaini Abdullahi, announced this in […]
From Our Correspondent Ibadan, Aug. 27, ’25 (TNZ) The Oyo State Government has entered into an investment partnership with a Singerporian company to establish a $500 million beverages factory. TheNewsZenith reports that the state government, on Wednesday handed over 500 hectares of land to the company, Euro FMCG Universal Beverages Limited for the project. The beverage […]
From Our Correspondent Abuja, Aug. 25, ’25 (TNZ) Amb. Umar Damagujm, the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has reaffirmed the party’s resilience and focus in navigating the country’s current challenges, positioning itself as a credible alternative for Nigerians. TheNewsZenith reports that Damagum gave the reaffirmation at the PDP’s 102nd National Executive Committee […]
From Peter Ejiofor, London Luanda (Angola), Aug. 25, ’25 (TNZ) Retired Col. Sam Ahmedu, a member of the FIBA Africa Executive Committee, says he is impressed with the standard of play at the 2025 FIBA Afrobasket Men’s Tournament just concluded in Luanda, Angola. TheNewsZenith reports that Angola defeated Mali 70-43 in the final match to […]