The Football Federations of Kenya and Zimbabwe will play their home matches of Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifiers at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, Uganda. The matches will kick off in September, according to organisers. Edgar Watson Suubi, CEO of the Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA), confirmed that both countries do […]
From Our Correspondent A medical practitioner, Dr Ayuba Hannatu Usman, has advised Nigerians to be wary of undue exposure to chemical compounds that can cause bone cancer. Usman gave the advice in a presentation at the fifth online sensitisation webinar organised by two health-focused NGOs, the Khayr Cancer Health Initiative (KCHI) and the Cancer Consciousness […]
From Our Correspondent President Bola Tinubu’s administration is determined to support and empower more Nigerian youths to excel in their chosen careers, Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said. Shettima made the remarks when he received the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) youth wing, led by the party’s National Youth Leader, Mr Dayo Israel, in […]
From Our Correspondent Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Ltd. and the Federal Government are partnering to roll out locally assembled Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles in Nigeria. Mr Innocent Chukwuma, Managing Director of the company announced the partnership plan while addressing State House correspondents after a visit to President Bola Tinubu, in Abuja. TheNewsZenith quotes Chukwuma […]
From Omoniyi Jafar, Kano Kano State Government has approved the release of N2,665,646,756.44 for the execution of various developmental projects in the state. TheNewsZenith reports that the Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Baba Halilu Dantiye announced the approval while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the 17th Kano State Executive Council in Kano. Dantiye […]
By Our Correspondent The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in partnership with the States Emergency Management Agencies (SEMA) and other stakeholders have held a workshop on the update of the countrywide risk analysis for Nigeria. TheNewsZenith reports that NEMA convened the two-day workshop with technical support from UNICEF. Speaking at the event, NEMA’s Director-General, Mrs […]
Heavy rainfall has caused 94 deaths, 93 people injured and 137,156 others affected in Niger Republic since the rainy season began in May, authorities said. Minister of Humanitarian Action and Disaster Management, Aissa Lawan Wandarma, said at a press briefing on Thursday, that 44 people died due to flooding. She added that 50 people also […]
By Vivian Ihechu When Mrs Mary James informed her friends that she would be taking her daughter, Faith, 13, to get a dose of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, they exchanged perplexing glances. Her friends, Mrs Hope Uwa and Mrs Yemi Adams questioned her decision, based on many yet to be founded concerns on HPV vaccine. However, […]
A group of religious Israeli settlers are pictured, practising the ritual of the red heifer, which is meant to herald the building of a new Jewish temple on the site of Al-Aqsa Mosque. According to Jewish tradition, the ashes of a red heifer cow are needed for ritual purification. They believe the purification would allow […]
At least six countries, including Nigeria, have posted safety alerts to their citizens regarding travel to the United Kingdom due to the prevalence of extensive anti-immigration demonstrations throughout the nation. Over the weekend, numerous protests in Britain escalated into violence as anti-immigration demonstrators confronted law enforcement. This is following the tragic murder of three children […]