From Abdulfatah Babatunde Philanthropic works of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, to society, especially for injured, traumatised soldiers and war veterans, have attracted commendation from Nigeria’s key government functionaries. TheNewsZenith reports that the Defence Minister, Chief of Defence Staff and the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora spoke glowingly […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde A faith-based organisation, The Muslim Congress TMC), has called on the Federal Government to urgently address the worsening electricity crisis in the country. TheNewsZenith reports that the TMC Committee on Social Mobility, the Economy & Politics, gave the advice in its 26th series of “State of The Nation Address” on Saturday in […]
From Our Correspondent Sports Developmentn Minister, Sen. John Enoh, has sent a condolences message to ex-Super Eagles star, Tijjani Babangida and family, on the tragic loss of his brother, Ibrahim Babangida, in a fatal car accident. TheNewsZenith reports that Babangida, was involved in a devastating car accident on Thursday along the Kaduna-Zaria Road. He was […]
From Our Correspondent The Maritime stakeholders at a maiden interactive session, on Thursday, revealed that Nigeria is losing $1 trillion annually due to the non-disbursement of the Cabotage Vessels Financing Fund (CVFF). TheNewsZenith reports that the Marine and Blue Economy stakeholders, in Lagos, held the interactive session with the news director General of the Maritime […]
Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistics, Saleh Al-Jasser, says pilgrims will have the unique experience of benefiting from the service of flying taxis and drones during this year’s Hajj season. Al-Jasser announced the innovative logistic service during a press briefing in Madinah on Thursday Morning. This is coming after he received first batch of foreign […]
From Ganiyat Babatunde, Osogbo Osun State Government has earmarked more than N2 billion for the provision of rural infrastructures such as water, health facilities and roads amongst others under its Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA). Mrs Fumi Abokede, the General Manager of CSDA announced this during an interaction with newsmen in Osogbo, the state […]
From Our Correspondent The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Thursday, arraigned Hadi Sirika, former Aviation Minister on a six-count charges bordering on abuse of office and fraudulent contracts. TheNewsZenith reports that the allegations included a N2.7 billion alleged fraud against the former Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development. Sirika served under former President […]
By Our Correspondent A 58-year-old woman, Busayo Komolafe, on Thursday, appeared before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos for allegedly stealing property valued at N400,000. The defendant, whose address was not given, is being charged with felony and stealing. Komolafe, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Prosecutor, ASP Clément Okuiomose, told the court […]
By Our Correspondent No fewer than two persons have been confirmed dead while three others sustained severe injuries in a gas explosion at a gas retail shop in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Police spokesman in the state, announced the fatal accident via his official X handle on Wednesday. He said the explosion, […]
By Abdulwarees SoIanke In the second quarter of 2001 when I resumed as Editorial Board member and Deputy Editor of The Monitor on Sunday, I decided to do something different by focusing its health page primarily on Mental Health. The Monitor is a weekend newspaper in the stable of the Ibadan-based Monitor newspapers published by […]