From Jafar Omoniyi, Kano Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has directed the state’s Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) to probe the alleged award of a contract for the supply of drugs to all 44 local government areas. TheNewsZenith reports that the Commissioner of Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye, announced the directive in a statement […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde The Democratic Front (TDF) has welcomed the implementation of the duty-free window for essential food imports into the country as a commendable short-term measure to address the high cost of food items. TDF’s Chairman, Mallam Danjuma Muhammad and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, gave the commendation in a statement emailed to TheNewsZenith at […]
From Abdulwahab Muhammed, Bauchi The All Progressives Congress (APC) has alleged the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BASIEC) of planning to rig the local government election in favour of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). TheNewsZenith reports that APC made the allegation at a press conference on Saturday in Bauchi. It alerted that it received […]
By Our Correspondent The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Port Command, has intercepted 12 containers laden with Tramadol, expired drugs and 27,540 pieces of machetes with a Duty Paid Value of N1.8 billion. TheNewsZenith reports that the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adeniyi, announced the seizures while unveiling the contraband in Lagos on Thursday. Adeniyi […]
An Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon has killed nine people, Lebanon’s Health Ministry has said. This is as the Israeli military reported hitting weapons stores of the Hezbollah movement. The toll from the strike in the Nabatieh area included “a woman and her two children”. It also left five other people wounded, two critically, […]
By Lukman Raimi (PhD, LL.M) The administration of local government councils in Nigeria has too often been placed in the hands of individuals who lack the requisite education, experience, and moral integrity necessary to effectively manage these institutions. The result has been inefficiency, mismanagement, and a severe disconnect from the real needs of the communities […]
Israel’s foreign minister told Western allies including the UK and France that it expects them to attack Iran if it launch a retaliatory strike on Israeli territory. “If Iran attacks, we expect the coalition to join Israel not only in defence but also in attacking significant targets in Iran,” Foreign Minister, Israel Katz told his UK and French […]
From Bolanle Ridwan, Abuja Any attempt to undermine or disrupt the peaceful conduct of the forthcoming governorship election in Edo and Ondo will be met with full force, Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser (NSA) warned. TheNewsZenith reports that Ribadu gave the warning during an Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) meeting. A director represented […]
By Our Correspondent A Consultant Neuropsychiatrist, Dr Maymunah Yusuf-Kadiri, says going on vacation or travelling improves mental health, enhances overall well-being and helps to reduce stress. TheNewsZenith reports that Yusuf-Kadiri, the Medical Director at Pinnacle Medical Services Ltd., made the remarks while interacting with newsmen in Lagos. Travelling or holidaying, she said, offers the brain […]
By Tony Nezianya Despite Nigerian athletes not achieving podium finishes, the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), has commended President Bola Tinubu, for providing the resources to support Team Nigeria in the Paris 2024 Olympics. TheNewsZenith reports that Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) President, Habu Gumel, gave the commendation in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. NOC […]