From Abdulwahab Muhammad, Bauchi The North-East Development Commission (NEDC) has handed over the new Soro International Cattle Market in Ganjuwa Local Government Area to the Bauchi State Government. TheNewsZenith reports that NEDC’s Executive Director of Operations, Abdulsalam Yahaya Ahmed, performed the official handover of the market. Ahmed remarked that the market was part of the […]
By Our Correspondent A former House of Representatives and PDP stalwart member, Mr Oghene Egoh, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos. TheNewsZenith reports that Egoh, who represented Amuwo-Odofin Federal Constituency (Lagos State) for two terms, defected with thousands of his supporters. Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, Lagos State APC Chairman, received Egoh […]
By Our Correspondent The new Chairman of the Muslim Lawyers’ Association of Nigeria (MULAN) in Lagos State, Ismail Adebayo, has called for unity and collaboration among members. TheNewsZenith reports that Adebayo made the call in his acceptance speech after the Association’s Shurah (Selection) Committee announced him as the new chairman. Adebayo also sought the support […]
From Our Correspondent On Saturday, Gov. Charles Soludo of Anambra State inaugurated the 2024 distribution of economic tree seedlings in Onitsha. Soludo remarked that planting trees was a way of driving environmental sustainability and wealth creation. According to him, tree planting is pivotal in sustaining development, preserving the ecosystem and conserving the environment. The former […]
By Our Correspondent The Lagos State Government has unveiled a comprehensive plan to enhance waste management through innovative solutions, including the establishment of waste-to-energy plants. Mr Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, announced the plan during the Waste to Energy Summit on Friday in Lagos. TheNewsZenith reports that the theme of […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde A strong alliance between industries and academic institutions is key to producing industry-fitted graduates that can accelerate the nation’s economic development. The Rector of Yaba College of Technology (YabaTech), Dr Ibrahim Abdul, made this remark during the maiden graduation of the “Telecom Access Foundation Programme” at Skillfort Training hub, on Friday in […]
From Our Correspondent Addressing challenges faced by Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) requires strong partnerships with relevant stakeholders, a Presidential aide has said. Mr Mohammed Isa, the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, made the remarks at the launch of capacity-building training for PWDs, on Thursday in Abuja. TheNewsZenith reports […]
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), on Thursday, cautioned citizens and tourists in light of monsoon rainfall predictions, an official said. PMD Director-General, Mahr Sahibzad Khan, told local media that everyone should refrain from unnecessary travel. They should also avoid landslide-prone areas. The official emphasized that children should keep away from waterlogged areas, electrical wires, and […]
Four passengers died and scores of others sustained injuries as a dozen train cars derailed in Uttar Pradesh, India, on Thursday, according to the emergency response teams at the crash site. Gonda District Authorities are managing relief efforts with the help of residents from the vicinity. Also, Indian Railways said they have deployed multiple ambulances […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde The least-paid Nigerian workers will now take home N70,000 monthly as approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. While approving the new minimum wage, Tinubu also pledged to review the national minimum wage law every three years. Mr Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, announced this in […]