….. cites safety concerns What was supposed to be a time of celebration for Asna Tabassum – the University of Southern California’s 2024 valedictorian – has turned to disappointment after the university denied her the chance to give a speech at commencement over security concerns. “Over the past days, discussion relating to the selection of […]
From Our Correspondent The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has secured strategic collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID-NIGERIA) on diaspora engagements. TheNewsZenith reports that the collaboration is particularly on youth empowerment to deepen socio-economic development of the country. USAID will also partner with NIDCOM on the 2024 National Diaspora Day Celebrations. […]
From Our Correspondent ……IMPI insists FG on track with Hitech The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) says there are enough proof to support the Federal Government’s choice of HiTECH to construct the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway. IMPI Chairman, Niyi Akinsoji, made this assertion in a statement, on Wednesday, in Abuja. The group debunked former Vice […]
From Opeyemi Muhammed The Federal Government has warned that 148 Local Governments Areas in 31 states are at highly probable flood risk areas this 2024. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, warned during the unveiling of 2024 Annual Flood Outlook (AFO) in Abuja. TheNewsZenith reports that the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency […]
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is set to launch the inaugural Umrah and Ziyarah Forum, scheduled for Madinah on Monday, April 22, for three days. Under the patronage of Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, the Governor of Madinah Region, the forum will hold at the King Salman International Convention Centre. The forum […]
From Opeyemi Muhammed President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday in Abuja, inaugurated the National Steering Committee of the National Single Window (NSW) project. Inaugurating the committee in Abuja, Tinubu said the introduction of the NSW project would facilitate national and regional integration. TheNewsZenith gathered that the NSW is a trade facilitation concept. It allows an international […]
From Abdulfatah Babatunde National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State have struck a deal to enhance Nigeria’s digital economy footprints, empowering and job creation. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NASENI, Mr Khalil Suleiman Halilu, announced the deal while welcoming participants of […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, on Monday, distributed food items to 1,500 women in Badagry to reduce hunger in the society. Addressing the crowd, Ogunlende said the gesture “demonstrates my commitment, support and dedication to my people, in Badagry”. According to him, this edition is specifically […]
Donald Trump is inside Manhattan Criminal Court, on Monday, as his first criminal trial begins with jury selection. His trial comes over six-figure hush-money payments the ex-president allegedly made to former porn star Stormy Daniels and Playboy Playmate Karen McDougal ahead of the 2016 election. Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of […]
Iran has launched dozens of drones and missiles at Israel, according to the country’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The IRGC said that on Saturday, it released the drones and missiles under the operation “True Promise”. It added that the move is part of punishment for the “Israeli crimes”. Both the US and Israel confirmed […]