By Opeyemi Muhammed The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) Lagos State Area Unit has expressed delight as Nigeria came second in the Grand Finale of the Al-Fourqane International Qur’an Competition in Abidjan, Cote de Voire. TheNewsZenith reports that MSSN, representing Nigeria, trailed behind Cote de Voire, the host country and winner of the competition. […]
From Our Correspondent The Vice-Chancellor of Fountain University, Prof. Olayinka Ramota Karim has received two prestigious awards for outstanding leadership and service. TheNewsZenith reports that Taoheed Alimi, the University’s Public Relations Officer, announced the awards in a press statement on Tuesday. According to the statement, the Osogbo Rotary Club presented Karim with the Excellence Service Award, […]
The Israeli military has announced that its officer from the Paratroopers Brigade died after an Israeli Air Force jet “mistakenly” bombed its own forces in southern Gaza. The incident took place amid ongoing fierce battles with the Hamas resistance in the region. The “mistaken bombing” has raised many questions about the accuracy of the Israeli […]
From Our Correspondent The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Ogun State, Niyi Ijalaye, has slumped and died after a meeting at the headquarters in Abuja. TheNewsZenith quotes a source within the commission as confirming that Ijalaye slumped and died on Monday evening shortly after attending a crucial meeting in Abuja. However, the news of his […]
Namibia has called for increased domestic funding and better alignment of health programmes to sustain HIV/AIDS prevention efforts amid economic challenges and decreased international support. Namibia’s Health and Social Services Minister, Kalumbi Shangula, announced this while speaking at the opening of the Second Regional Technical Network Meeting on HIV and Health Resource Optimisation in Windhoek. […]
From Our Correspondent Yiaga Africa, a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), has pledged to continue to engage Nigerian youths on critical thinking in finding solutions to the country’s developmental challenges. Mr Samson Itodo, the Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, made the pledge at the grand finale of a debate competition on Monday in Abuja. TheNewsZenith reports […]
From Our Correspondent Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has identified the bane of Nigeria’s present political and economic dilemma, tracing it to leadership deficit and self-centeredness. TheNewsZenith reports that Obasanjo spoke as Special Guest of Honour at the Leadership Empowerment International Conference (LEIC) at the weekend in Abeokuta. At the conference, 25 Nigerians received an honorary […]
Cholera outbreak has killed nearly two dozen people and sickened hundreds more in Sudan in recent weeks, health authorities said. Health Minister, Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim, said in a statement on Sunday that at least 22 people have died from the disease. Ibrahim added that medics detected at least 354 confirmed cases of cholera across the […]
By Our Correspondent The Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola has described failure as an integral part of running any business. Ogunsola stated this at the presentation of Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) business certificates to some entrepreneurial students of the institution in Lagos. TheNewsZenith reports that a Non-Governmental Organisation, ‘Ignite Career […]
From Abdulwahab Muhammad, Bauchi The All Progressive Congress (APC) has rejected the results of the Local Government Election conducted in all the 20 local government areas of Bauchi state. TheNewsZenith reports that the State Electoral Commission (BASIEC), on Sunday, announced the results of the elections. The ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) won all 20 Local […]