By Opeyemi Muhammad Stakeholders in the fisheries and maritime businesses have called for the review of relevant laws to place fisheries under the Ministry of Blue Economy. They made the call during the first Annual Conference of the Alumni Association of the Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology (FCFMT) on Saturday in Lagos. TheNewsZenith […]
From Our Correspondent The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has commended Gov. Abba Yusuf for addressing the plight of pensioners and paying attention to girl-child education in the state. TheNewsZenith reports that the commendation is contained in a statement issued by Sani Abba-Yola, Director of Special Duties in the State Ministry of Information and […]
By Our Correspondent A foundation, ‘Lifted Hands’, says it will treat 5000 patients under its free medical outreach programmes in three states this year. The Coordinator of Lifted Hands, Moses Okaro, announced this in a statement emailed to TheNewsZenith on Saturday in Lagos. Okaro stated that the ‘2024 Outreach’ hold in Anambra, Abia and Lagos […]
By Opeyemi Muhammad The Nigerian Shippers’ Council and National Judicial Institute are set to jointly host the 17th International Maritime Seminar for Judges. Rebecca Adamu, Assistant Director in the Public Relations Unit, announced in a statement e-mailed to TheNewsZenith on Friday. According to the statement, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George […]
From Abdulwahab Muhammad, Bauchi Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has reiterated his administration’s commitment towards enhancing the roles of technology in achieving sustainable development. Mohammed stated this during the inauguration of the new ICT Centre at Sa’adu Zungur University. TheNewsZenith reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) and Shell Petroleum Development Company […]
By Opeyemi Muhammad The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a cache of arms and ammunition valued at N270 million at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA) in Lagos. The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adeniyi, made this known in a statement. TheNewsZenith obtained a copy of the statement signed by the Customs spokesman, Abdullahi […]
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 The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) has applauded President Bola Tinubu for issuing an Executive Order to enhance local production of pharmaceutical products in the country. TheNewsZenith reports that the political group described the President’s initiative as a reflection of his visionary leadership. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Ahmad Sajoh and […]
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, […]
South African Police, on Wednesday, confirmed they discovered the body of missioning former world champion high jumper, Jacques Freitag. Freitag, 42, had been missing for two weeks before his body was tragically found with multiple gunshot wounds, according to local news reports. The Police confirmed to Xinhua that Freitag’s sister reported a case of a […]