From Our Correspondent Bauchi, Jan. 4 ’25 (TNZ) The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has called for workable collaboration with Nigerian Air Force (NAF) veterans to address the country’s security challenges. TheNewsZenith reports that Abubakar made the call during a meeting with veterans as part of the NAF Base Socio-Cultural Activities […]
By Muhammed Opeyemi Lagos, Jan. 3, ’25 (TNZ) The leadership of the Conference of 57 Local Governments/Local Councils in Lagos State have eulogised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, assuring he would elevate Nigeria into a group of developed nations. TheNewsZenith reports that the Chairman of Conference 57, Kolade Alabi, made the remarks when he led the […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) says it is elated by the reopening of the Warri Refinery, describing it as an unexpected New Year gift from President Bola Tinubu’s administration to Nigerians. The group’s Chairman Emeka Nwankpa gave commendation in a statement emailed to TheNewsZenith on Friday in Lagos. It expressed a […]
Nairobi, Jan. 3, ’25 (TNZ) The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) maintained its rally on the first trading day of 2025 on Thursday, with all key indices recording gains. Market data from the NSE showed that the benchmark NSE 20 Share Index, which ended 2024 at 2,010.65, rose by 48.02 points to close at 2,058.67. The […]
Kano, Jan. 3, ’25 (TNZ) Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has voiced his administration’s rejection of the Tax Reform Bill proposed by the Federal Government, describing it as “ill-timed”. TheNewsZenith reports that the governor announced the rejection during the New Year celebration in Kano. 2025. Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, represented Yusuf […]
NEW ORLEANS(USA), Jan. 1, ’25 (TNZ) A suspect, who drove a vehicle at high speed into a crowd of revellers in New Orleans on New Year’s Day has died in a firefight with the Police, law enforcement officials told the AP. The officials have no authority to discuss details of the investigation publicly. But they […]
Abuja, Jan. 1 ’25 (TNZ) For the first time in its 36 years of academic journey, the Governing Council of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) has appointed the first female Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Aisha Sani Maikudi. TheNewsZenith reports that the Council announced the appointment during its 77th extraordinary meeting on Tuesday in Abuja. Maikudi, a professor […]
From Our Correspondent Bauchi, Jan. 1, ’25 (TNZ) Nuru Masa, a Bauchi-based agronomist, has advised farmers to adhere to the forecasts and predictions from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), to guide their decisions on crop varieties. TheNewsZenith reports that Masa also advised them to adopt good agricultural practices to maximise yields and ensure food security. […]
LUANDA, Jan. 1, ’25 (TNZ) Angola’s average daily oil production reached 1.134 million barrels in the first three quarters of 2024, increasing by four per cent. This compared to the same period last year, according to data from Angola’s National Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG). The rise follows Angola’s exit from the Organisation of […]
Abidjan, Jan. 1, ’25 (TNZ) President Alassane Ouattara Cote D’Ivoire said on Tuesday that French forces would withdraw from the West African nation, continuing the former colonial power’s military exit from the region. Speaking in an end-of-year address to the nation, Ouattara said Ivorians should be proud of the modernised state of their armed forces. […]