From Jafar Omoniyi Abuja, Jan. 15, ’25 (TNZ) The Federal Government says it is ready to collaborate with Livestock and Butchers Cooperative Society Ltd (LIBUCOL) to establish standard abattoirs for proper meat processing. TheNewsZenith reports that the Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Maiha, announced the plan during a meeting with LIBUCOL’s delegation in Abuja. […]
The Hague, Jan. 15, ’25 (Quds News Network) The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor, Karim Khan, has asked judges to reject Israel’s appeal regarding the court’s investigation into the Gaza genocidal war. The Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported this on Tuesday. Khan’s request followed Israel’s claim of a conflict of interest involving him. He submitted […]
Abuja, Jan. 14, ’25 (TNZ) Sen. Shehu Sani blasted critics of President Bola Tinubu’s appointments, arguing they remained silent on former President Buhari’s failure. TheNewsZenith recalls that Sani represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District in 2015 – 2019. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, Sani, President of the Civil Rights Congress of Nigeria (CRCN) […]
Doha/Cairo/Jerusalem, Jan. 14 ‘25 (Reuters/TNZ) Negotiators try to clinch an agreement on Tuesday on the final details of a ceasefire in Gaza after marathon talks in Qatar. Mediators and the warring sides both said a deal was closer than ever. However, after more than eight hours of talks, a senior Hamas official told Reuters […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, Jan. 14, ’25 (TNZ) NNPC Foundation recently organised a free cataract extraction surgery exercise for Itire-Ikate LCDA and Ikeja LGA residents in Lagos State. TheNewsZenith reports that no fewer than 1000 patients benefited from the health outreach programme. The exercise took place at three centres simultaneously; Itire-Ikate LCDA secretariat, Ikeja Local […]
From Our Correspondent Abuja, Jan. 14, ’25 (TNZ) Two federal government regulatory agencies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster greater regulatory collaboration in the telecommunication industry. TheNewsZenith reports that the agencies are the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The partnership aims at strengthening consumer […]
From Our Correspondent Abuja, Jan. 13, ’25 (TNZ) Mr Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, in Saudi Arabia, advocated for Bold Reforms and Smarter Investments. TheNewsZenith reports that Edun made the advocacy at the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Governors’ Retreat in Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The retreat aims to gather […]
From Our Correspondent Abuja, Jan. 13, ’25 (TNZ) Authorities of the Nigeria Air Force have deployed a high-level fact-finding team to Zamfara State over alleged civilian casualties during Saturday’s operation in the state. TheNewsZenith reports that NAF spokesperson, AVM Olusola Akinboyewa, said in a statement on Monday that the Chief of the Air Staff, Air […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde Lagos, Jan. 13, ’25 (TNZ) The Rector of Yaba College of Technology, Dr Ibraheem Abdul has called for institutional commitment to fostering industry partnerships in Nigeria. TheNewsZenith reports that Abdul made the call when he paid a visit to the NEM Insurance’s chairman and management team at the weekend in Lagos. The […]
From Omotolani Khabab, Ibadan Ibadan, Jan. 12, ’25 (TNZ) The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) Southwest Zone has appealed to the government for assistance, citing numerous industry challenges. TheNewsZenith reports that the association made the appeal at a stakeholders’ forum in Ibadan, Oyo State. PAN Chairman (Southwest) Rev. Gideon Oluleye listed challenges facing poultry farmers […]