By Our Correspondent The Nigerian Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) says it will train one million youths on healthcare advocacy by 2029 through its “Ignite Campaign”. TheNewsZenith reports that the Ignite Campaign is a private initiative to mobilise and train young Nigerians as healthcare advocates. The Fund’s Managing Director, Dr Fejiro Nwoko, said this in a […]
By Our Correspondent The Collective Movement (TCM), a socio-political group, has felicitated Mr Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, on the occasion of his 63rd birthday. TheNewsZenith reports that Obi, also a former governor of Anambra State, will clock 63 on Friday, July 19. TCM described Obi as a supportive leader […]
By Our Correspondent The Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) says it remains a responsible corporate citizen, consistently operating in compliance with Nigerian laws. Andy Odeh, NLNG’s General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, gave this assurance in a statement emailed to TheNewsZenith on Thursday. Odeh assures that the company will continue to operate in line with […]
From Abdulwahab Muhammad, Bauchi Gov. Mahammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has flagged off the desilting of major stormy drains in the Gombe metropolis to avert flooding. The move is also to ensure the protection of lives and infrastructure and curb the outbreak of diseases in the communities. At the flag-off of the clearing exercise, […]
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 […]