The number of Palestinians killed in the yearlong Israeli war in Gaza has passed 43,000, more than half of them women and children, the Palestinian Health Ministry said on Monday. The tally includes 96 dead who arrived at hospitals in Gaza over the past two days, the ministry said. Israeli troops have launched an ongoing […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has described the approval of the Seplat/ExxonMobil divestment deal and other related agreements as clear proof of the Tinubu administration’s readiness to boost Nigeria’s crude production capacity. TheNewsZenith reports that the approval is capable of pushing Nigeria’s daily crude oil production to four million barrels/day by […]
ADVERTISEMENT By Our Correspondent A fire outbreak has occurred on a small section of the Lagos Blue Line track at a spot opposite the NEPA Station, near the Eko Bridge, in the Apogbon area of Lagos State. TheNewsZenith however, reports that there was no casualties. In a statement, posted on X.com (Twitter) @gboyegakosile Gboyega Akosile, […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde The Muslim Congress (TMC), a faith based organisation, has cautioned the Federal Government against creating special armed squad for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). Amir (President) of TMC, Alhaji Abdul Wasi’i Bangbala gave the warning while presenting the Series 28 State of the Nation Address, on Saturday in Lagos. TheNewsZenith reports […]
From Our Correspondent The Federal Government says it is partnering with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to deliver impactful extension services to smallholder farmers in Nigeria. TheNewsZenith reports that the partnership also seeks to improve livelihoods, productivity, profitability and market access to smallholder farmers in the country. Agriculture Minister, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, […]
Hezbollah has confirmed the death of Hashem Safieddine, a top leader who was positioned to take over as its commander after the killing of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah last month. The announcement ends weeks of speculation over Safieddine’s death after an Israeli air strike in Beirut on Oct. 3. “We mourn to the nation of martyrs and […]
Morocco announced, on Tuesday, that it rescued 38 irregular migrants in the Atlantic Ocean off the kingdom’s coast, including a woman and a child. The Royal Moroccan Armed Forces made the announcement, published in the official Moroccan News Agency bulletin. “Morocco’s Royal Navy, on Tuesday, intercepted a pirogue (small boat), 170 kilometres south-west off Dakhla. […]
From Our Correspondent The wife of the Governor of Bauchi State, Hajia Aisha Muhammed, has advocated for Nigerian journalists’ safety and security in the discharge of their duties. Muhammed made the plea at the opening of the First Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting of the Nigerian Association of Women in Journalists (NAWOJ), on Tuesday, in […]
By Our Correspondent The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has joined other sympathisers in commiserating with the government and the people of Borno state over the recent flood disaster. TheNewsZenith reports that a four-member team of the Umman led by its President, Alhaji Rasoaki Oladejo visited the state last Friday and donated N50 […]
From Bolanle Ridwan, Makurdi Residents of the Tse-Adi in Makurdi Local Government of Benue State have applauded Gov. Hyacinth Alia for setting in motion, the construction of the major road in their community, which previous governments have abandoned. A correspondent of TheNewsZenith who visited the community on Tuesday, reports that residents were elated by the […]