From Our Correspondent Abuja, Jan. 7, ’25 (TNZ) The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has dismissed 27 officers for fraud-related misconduct. TheNewsZenith reports that the anti-graft agency’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewole, announced the dismissal in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Oyewole said the dismissal followed recommendations from the agency’s Staff Disciplinary Committee. […]
From Our Correspondent Lagos, Jan.6, ’25 (TNC) Oba Sejiro James, the Aholu of Kweme, the traditional ruler of Kweme Kingdom in Badagry, Lagos State, has installed Alhaji Mohammed Umar as the Seriki Fulani of Badagry. TheNewsZenith reports that all Fulani socio-cultural organisations in the southwest and neighbouring Republic of Benin grace the installation ceremony at […]
From Our Correspondent The Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) paid the sum of N137.06 billion to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) between January and September of 2024 as transmission and administrative charges. TheNewsZenith reports that this was despite the frequent collapsing of grid infrastructure, which collapsed more than 12 times last year. According to the […]
From Our Correspondent Abuja, Jan. 6, ’25 (TNZ) The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory has arrested 50 suspects over the alleged theft of manhole covers on roads in Abuja. TheNewsZenith reports that the Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of FCT, Mr Olatunji Disu, announced the arrests at a media briefing on Monday […]
From Our Correspondent Bauchi, Jan. 4 ’25 (TNZ) The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has called for workable collaboration with Nigerian Air Force (NAF) veterans to address the country’s security challenges. TheNewsZenith reports that Abubakar made the call during a meeting with veterans as part of the NAF Base Socio-Cultural Activities […]
By Muhammed Opeyemi Lagos, Jan. 3, ’25 (TNZ) The leadership of the Conference of 57 Local Governments/Local Councils in Lagos State have eulogised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, assuring he would elevate Nigeria into a group of developed nations. TheNewsZenith reports that the Chairman of Conference 57, Kolade Alabi, made the remarks when he led the […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) says it is elated by the reopening of the Warri Refinery, describing it as an unexpected New Year gift from President Bola Tinubu’s administration to Nigerians. The group’s Chairman Emeka Nwankpa gave commendation in a statement emailed to TheNewsZenith on Friday in Lagos. It expressed a […]
Nairobi, Jan. 3, ’25 (TNZ) The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) maintained its rally on the first trading day of 2025 on Thursday, with all key indices recording gains. Market data from the NSE showed that the benchmark NSE 20 Share Index, which ended 2024 at 2,010.65, rose by 48.02 points to close at 2,058.67. The […]
Kano, Jan. 3, ’25 (TNZ) Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has voiced his administration’s rejection of the Tax Reform Bill proposed by the Federal Government, describing it as “ill-timed”. TheNewsZenith reports that the governor announced the rejection during the New Year celebration in Kano. 2025. Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, represented Yusuf […]
LUANDA, Jan. 1, ’25 (TNZ) Angola’s average daily oil production reached 1.134 million barrels in the first three quarters of 2024, increasing by four per cent. This compared to the same period last year, according to data from Angola’s National Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG). The rise follows Angola’s exit from the Organisation of […]