By Khadija Usman, Akure Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South Senatorial District, has donated N10 million to traders who suffered loses in a fire incident at the a market in Okitipupa, Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State. TheNewsZenith reports that Sen. Ibrahim visited the scene of the fire incident on Thursday, accompanied by some […]
By Our Correspondent The Chairman of Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State, Ms Surah Animashahun, has appealed to youths in the area to tap into their innate talents to become self-reliant. TheNewsZenith reports that Animashahun made the appeal while speaking with newsmen during the Boxing Day celebration on Thursday in Epe. She said young […]
From Bolanle Ridwan, Makurdi Residents of the Tse-Adi in Makurdi Local Government of Benue State have applauded Gov. Hyacinth Alia for setting in motion, the construction of the major road in their community, which previous governments have abandoned. A correspondent of TheNewsZenith who visited the community on Tuesday, reports that residents were elated by the […]
From Our Correspondent Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State says being a state governor at this time in Nigeria is not a fanciful job, given the gamut of allegations against governors on local government funds. TheNewsZenith reports that Soludo made the remarks at a news conference on Tuesday in Awka. He used the occasion to […]
From Our Correspondent A lone accident at Tarzan junction along the Nteje-Awka-Onitsha Expressway in Anambra has claimed the life of a conductor. The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra, Mr Adeoye Irelewuyi, confirmed the accident to newsmen, on Thursday, in Awka. Irelewuyi said one of the vehicle’s tyres burst in […]
From Our Correspondent Gov. Seyi Makinde has charged traditional institutions in Oyo State to support his government in promoting peace, security and development. Makinde made the call at the coronation and presentation of staff of office to the first Onifiditi of Fiditi, Oba Sakiru Oyewole Adekola-Oyelere, Ajani-Eedu II. TheNewsZenith reports that Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal, […]
From Our Correspondent Anambra State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of transition committee chairmen to manage the operations of 21 Local Government Areas. TheNewsZenith reports that each of the committees would run the affairs of their respective council for only three months. The lawmakers confirmed all the nominees at a plenary session after […]
From Khabab Abdulfatah, Abeokuta The Ogun State Muslim Council (OMC) has commended Gov. Dapo Abiodun for providing funds to augment the shortfall in Basic Travelling Allowance for the state pilgrims to perform the 2024 Hajj. In a statement, the Council described the governor’s action as a gesture that would enhance unhindered Hajj conduct. It would […]
From Kazeem Oduola, Kano Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has directed the Police to arrest the former Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero for attempting to forcefully return to the palace. Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa announced the directive in a statement late on Friday. In the statement, the […]
From Our Correspondent That deposed Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has been reinstated nor the current Emir dethrone is no longer news. But we now know why Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano reinstated the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, back to the royal stool. TheNewsZenith reports that the governor said he decided to […]