By Our Correspondent Nigerians have joined other well-meaning people of the world in condemning human rights abuse and humanitarian crises, currently plaguing Palestinians in Gaza and parts of the West Bank. ThenewsZenith reports that notable personalities, including Clerics and Rights activists among others gathered at the National Stadium, Surulere for this year’s Aqsa Day. They […]
Libya’s Internal Security Agency said on Saturday it thwarted an attempt to smuggle 100 kilogrammes (220 lb) of gold and 1.5 million euros at Misrata International Airport. This occurred during a security check on an international flight. The agency said on its verified Facebook page that the gold bars were found in three suitcases while […]
Two people died, and 14 are missing after a flood swept away a bus in Morocco’s southern Tata province on Friday, state news agency, MAP reported on Saturday. Emergency responders rescued 13 people from the bus, caught in flooding. The flooding was followed by intense thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, according to local government officials. A […]
From Our Correspondent The Federal Government says it is collaborating with development partners, the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank to provide electricity to some universities and teaching hospitals. TheNewsZenith reports that the collaborative plan is that highpoint of discussion at the Energising Education Programme (EEP) 2024 Stakeholders’ Engagement Forum (SEF), on Friday, […]
From Our Correspondent The Kano State Executive Council has approved the upgrade of Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Kumbotso into a degree-awarding institution. The institution is now referred to as Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education, Kumbotso. The Council approved the conversion at its 18th sitting held on Sept. 18 in Kano. Information and Internal Affairs Commissioner, […]
From Our Correspondent Gov. Mohammed Bago of Niger State has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with three companies for the cultivation of sugarcane and process into sugar on a large scale. TheNewsZenith reports that the companies are Uttham Sucrotech International, Rite Foods Ltd, and Legacy Sugar Company Ltd, alongside the state-owned Niger Foods. Special […]
From Our Correspondent Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says the upgrade of the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport to the International Airport will boost the state’s investment drive. TheNewsZenith reports that the governor said at the groundbreaking of the airport project that the facility would position Ibadan as a true regional business hub. According to him, […]
From Our Correspondent The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed more than 3,000 officers across the 16 local government areas of Kwara State for the local government elections scheduled for Saturday. The NSCDC Public Relations Officer in the state, Ayoola Shola announced this in a statement e-mailed to TheNewsZenith, on Thursday in […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde Two young social media influencers, living with HIV, have called on world leaders to partner with them in the response to HIV. With support from UNAIDS, they are attending the UN General Assembly and the Summit of the Future in New York. TheNewsZenith reports that Ibanomonde Ngema and Jerop Limo from South […]
From Our Correspondent The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has commended the Federal Government for making efforts to ensure Nigerians buy petrol at the cheapest cost possible. TheNewsZenith reports that Charles Ibiang, NCSCS’s Director of Petroleum and Natural Resources, said this at a news conference in Abuja. Ibiang explained that the Nigerian National […]