The Israeli army, on Monday, ordered a mass evacuation of Palestinians from much of Khan Younis. The order signals that troops are likely to launch a new ground assault in the Gaza Strip’s second-largest city. The order suggested that Khan Younis would be the latest target of Israel’s raids into parts of Gaza it had […]
One person died during a wildfire raging at Stamata, a northern suburb of Athens, on Sunday, Greek authorities said. The blaze at Stamata was one of the three big wildfires which broke out within a few hours on Sunday near the Greek capital. The victim was a 45-year-old man, who suffered a heart attack as […]
From Kazeem Oduola, Kano Gov. Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has expressed disappointment with the poor performance of two government agencies, ordering their complete overhaul. TheNewsZenith reports that the agencies are the Refuse Management and Sanitation Board (REMASAB) and Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA). Yusuf’s resentment is contained in a statement issued by Sanusi Bature […]
ADVERTISEMENT From Abdulwahab Muhammad, Bauchi The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has commiserated with the victims, government and people of Borno State on the recent suicide bombing in Gwoza LGA. TheNewsZenith reports that the Chairman of the NSGF, Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe in a statement at the weekend, strongly condemned the heinous act. The […]
From Our Correspondent The Federal Government has approved an electronic verification system for military pensioners to ensure sanity in pension administration. The chairman of the Military Pensions Board (MPB), AVM Paul Irumheson, announced the approval at a news briefing in Abuja. TheNewsZenith reports that Irumheson said the exercise will begin on Monday, July 1, adding […]
theri ADVERTISEMENT From Our Correspondent Mr Anthony Ifeanya, Anambra State Commissioner for Petroleum and Mineral Resources, says the slow implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act, (PIA) 2021, was causing apprehension in host communities. Ifeanya made the assertion at the opening of a two-day workshop for the leaders of Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and […]
From Abdulwahab Muhammad, Bauchi Gov. Muhammadu Yahaya of Gombe State has approved the immediate suspension of the Village Head of Garin Majidadi in Akko Local Government Area, Mohammed Majidadi. TheNewsZenith reports that the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibrahim Njodi announced the suspension in a statement, on Friday, in Gombe. Similarly, the Akko Local […]
From Our Correspondent Vice-President Kashim Shettima has assured the Federal Government’s commitment to the prosperity of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country. Shettima gave the assurance at the World MSMEs Day (Joint Nigeria and African Union event), held in Abuja. TheNewsZenith reports that the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Sen. […]
From Our Correspondent Some foodstuff sellers at Ose Okwodu market in Onitsha North, Anambra State say they are not responsible for the regular hike in food prices. The traders said this during an interactive session with the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The commission visited the markets, on Thursday, in Onitsha. TheNewsZenith reports […]
From Abdulwahab Muhammad, Bauchi A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has called on the Federal Government to develop palm oil cultivation to boost the nation’s revenue earnings. TheNewsZenith quotes Dogara as saying palm oil could generate up to N16.2 trillion annually for the country in just five years from now. He […]