From Our Correspondent Gov. Bala Muhammad of Bauchi State has terminated the appointment of his Chief Security Adviser, Dr Ahmed Chiroma, with immediate effect. This is contained in a statement signed by the governor’s Special Assistant on Media, Comrade Mukhtar Gidado, on Wednesday, in Bauchi. The government did not give a reason for sacking Chiroma. […]
By Muhmmed Opeyemi The Lagos State Government recorded N918 million turnover within 40 market days of its premier food hub in the Mushin area. Ms Abisola Olusanya, Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, announced the figures at a news conference on Wednesday in Lagos. The ministry organised the briefing to enlighten residents on Gov. Babajide […]
From Our Correspondent The Police Command in Delta State has arrested three suspected gun runners in the state, according to its Spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe. Edafe told newsmen, on Wednesday, in Warri that the Command’s operatives arrested the suspects, on Tuesday, in Warri South LGA. He said the operatives, led by ASP Julius Robinson, were […]
Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged the country’s Olympic delegation to perform well and carry the national flag high at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games. At a ceremony in Entebbe, on Tuesday, Museveni flagged off the team together with his wife Janet Kataaha Museveni. Janet is also the country’s Minister of Education and Sports. […]
From Khabab Omotolani, Ibadan The Police have arraigned a 55-year-old housekeeper, Sade Amoo, before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan over charges of stealing from her employer. TheNewsZenith reports that Amoo is accused of stealing valuables including jewellery worth about N2.4 million from her employer. The defendant, who faced a one-count charge of stealing, pleaded […]
From Khabab Omotolani, Ibadan The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB) has set a five-day recruitment exercise from July 22. TheNewsZenith gathered that the computer-based test (CBT) exercise is for applicants who recently applied for a primary school teacher’s job. Dr. Nureni Adeniran, the Chairman of OYOSUBEB announced the examination date in a statement […]
From Our Correspondent Two public sector reform experts, Dr Paul Alaje and Prof. Remi Aiyede have cautioned President Bola Tinubu to urgently reverse economic policies that are making life harder for Nigerians. The experts observed that the Federal Government already took the left foot forward when it hurriedly pronounced removal of petroleum subsidy. They said […]
By Our Correspondent An electric vehicle manufacturer, Dr Sam Faleye, has identified two reasons why motorists are shifting from fuel-running vehicle to electric s (EVs). Faleye, who is the Chief Executive Officer of SAGLEV, an electric vehicle manufacturing company, said demand for Electric Vehicles (EVs) is currently oversubscribed in Nigeria. Speaking with newsmen, weekend in […]
Former President Donald Trump called for unity and resilience Sunday after an attempt on his life injected fresh uncertainty into an already tumultuous presidential campaign. At the same time, President Joe Biden implored Americans to “cool it down” in the final stretch and “resolve our differences at the ballot box.” The opponents’ statements followed an attack that shook the […]
By Our Correspondent A former executive member of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Lagos state has called for transparent, fair and credible elections into the association’s leadership. Former National Executive Council member of NMA, Dr Mario Adelaja, made the call in a statement weekend in Lagos. The association conducts elections once every two years in […]