From Our Correspondent The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Monday, said the tenure Mr Julius Abure as National Chairman of the Labour Party expired in June 2024 and has thus, ceased to lead the party. TheNewsZenith reports that INEC stated this stance in a counter-affidavit it filed in response to a court case filed […]
By Muhammed Opeyemi An NGO, the Sterling One Foundation has reiterated its commitment to protecting the ozone layer as a critical part of its broader climate action efforts. This is in recognition of the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. TheNewsZenith reports that the Foundation emphasized the need for global collaboration in […]
The United Nations, on Monday, highlighted the impact of ongoing mass evacuation orders in the Gaza Strip by the Israeli army. It said the orders now cover more than 85 per cent of Gaza, Anadolu Agency reports. “As of Sept. 16, more than 55 evacuation orders remain in effect, covering more than 85 per cent of […]
From Kazeem Oduola, Kano The Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority (HJRBDA), has allayed the fear of a possible collapse of the Tiga Dam in Kano State. TheNewsZenith reports that Alhaji Ma’amun Ali, the Managing Director of HJRBDA, said the dam “is in good condition and there should be no cause for alarm”. Ali gave the […]
ADVERTISEMENT From Our Correspondent The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has donated 50 tonnes of relief materials to the Nigerian Government to support internally displaced persons affected by the flood disaster in parts of the country. TheNewsZenith reports that the humanitarian materials arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Sunday afternoon. Ministry of Foreign […]
By Our correspondent The Society for Planet and Prosperity, an environmental NGO, has called for urgent climate action and support for the victims of the devastating flood disaster in Borno State. TheNewsZenith reports that Ugochukwu Uzuegbu, Communications Officer for SPP, made the call in a statement, on Monday in Lagos. Uzuegbu stated that SPP commiserated […]
From Our Correspondent The Aromolaran Muslim Community in Ibadan, Oyo State, has expressed shock over the passage of a first-class monarch in Osun State, the Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran. TheNewsZenith reports that Asiwaju of Ijesaland, Chief Yinka Fasuyi, had announced the passage of the monarch in a statement, on Thursday in Osogbo, […]
Kenyan Police said they have beefed up security across the country amid fresh threats from terrorists, especially the al-Shabab militants. But Resila Onyango, National Police Service (NPS) spokesperson, reassured the public of their safety. This is following credible warnings that al-Shabab militants are planning fresh attacks in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital and other cities across […]
By Our Correspondent Prof. Abiodun Adebayo, the Vice-Chancellor of Covenant University (CU), Sango-Ota, has advised alumni associations to provide mentorship for students of their Alma-Mata to empower future generations. Adebayo gave the advice at a legacy summit organised by the University of Calabar (UNICAL) Alumni Association, Lagos Chapter, at the weekend. ThenewsZenith reports that the […]
From Our Correspondent Vice-President Kashim Shettima at the weekend, led the APC campaign to Edo State, imploring the electorates to vote for the candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Monday Okpebholo. TheNewsZenith reports that the Independent National Electional Commission (INEC) has fixed the governorship election in Edo on Sept. 21. At the grand-finale of […]