From Our Correspondent For the second time in six months, the International School Ibadan (ISI), University of Ibadan lost its application for a stay of execution on the use of hijab by female Muslim students of the school. TheNewsZenith reports that this is a sequel to striking out of the application for a stay of […]
From Our Correspondent The Muslim Congress (TMC), a faith-based organisation, has felicitated with the newly appointed Secretary to the Edo State Government, Barr. Umar Musa Ikhilor. TheNewsZenith reports that Waali (Chairman) of TMC in Edo, Alhaji Ismail Mutairu, in a congratulatory message, described the appointment as “well deserved”. “My heartfelt congratulations on your appointment as the […]
From Our Correspondent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured that Nigeria’s most challenging economic period is now behind them. TheNewsZenith reports that Stanley Nkwocha, the vice president’s spokesman, announced this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. He said Tinubu gave the assurance at the inauguration of Sen. Monday Okpebholo and Dennis Idahosa as Governor […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde The Society for Underutilised Legumes (SUL), a research-oriented organisation, has elected a new president, Dr Adegboyega Taofeek Tope, at its sixth National Conference and Stakeholders Meeting. TheNewsZenith reports that Adegboyega is a renowned researcher and former President of the International Association of Research Scholars. He is also a Fellow of the International […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia called for an end to Israeli aggression in Palestine. TheNewsZenith reports that Tinubu warned that the conflict in Palestine ”has persisted for far too long, inflicting immeasurable suffering”. He was addressing the extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit, convened to address the current situation in the […]
From Our Correspondent Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) has received the prestigious ‘Most Compliant Taxpayer’ award from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). TheNewsZenith reports that FIRS organised the award on 2024 FIRS Day during the Lagos International Trade Fair. In a statement on the award, Sophia Horsfall, the NLNG’s General Manager (External Relations and Sustainable […]
From Abdulfatah Babatunde Nduka Obaigbena, the Chairman of ThisDay/Arise Media Group, has challenged the federal government to urgently fix all four refineries. TheNewsZenith reports that Obaigbena made the remarks at the ongoing 20th All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. According to him, if they want to encourage competition and stop monopolies […]
From Abdulfatah Babatunde The media industry in Nigeria is currently facing serious economic challenges threatening sustainable operations. TheNewsZenith reports that this is the major discourse at the 20th All Nigerian Editors Conference (ANEC) in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state. The conference theme is “Economic Growth and Development Strategies in a Resource-Rich Country.” One of the primary concerns […]
From Abdulfatah Babatunde The Nigeria Olympics Committee (NOC) has invited the nations Under-16 female basketball team to participate in a preparatory tournament in Dakar. TheNewsZenith reports that the invitation is a significant step toward the upcoming Youth Olympic Games in Dakar 2026. ”NOC proudly announced that the invitation comes from the Local Organising Committee of […]
From Our Correspondent To improve Nigeria’s electoral legal framework, a coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), has presented its Citizens Memorandum on Electoral Reforms to the National Assembly’s Joint Committee on Electoral Matters. TheNewsZenith reports that the Executive Director of YIAGA, Samson Itodo, announced this in a statement on behalf of the coalition members, on […]