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Security

NAF chief seeks collaboration with veterans on national security

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 […]

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Politics

Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda’ll make Nigeria greater – Alabi

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 […]

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Oil & Gas Politics

Warri refinery, Tinubu’s New Year gift to Nigerians -TMSG

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 […]

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Economy Foreign News

Kenyan stock market maintains rally on 1st 2025 trading day

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 […]

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Economy

Tax Reform bill, ill-timed – KNSG

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 […]

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Foreign News Oil & Gas

Angola’s oil production growth after OPEC exit

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 […]

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Sports

Adedipe, Bamimore win 2024 NLNG Golf Classic

From Our Correspondent Oluwaseun Adedipe and Lady Kafayat Bamimore have clinched the top prizes in the men’s and ladies’ categories of the 2024 NLNG Golf Classic. TheNewsZenith reports that the Golf Classic Invitational took place in Bonny, Rivers State over the weekend. It tee-off on Friday at the prestigious Bonny Island Golf Club (BIGC) and […]

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Business General Transportation

NAHCO signs handling service deal with 3 international carriers

By Bolanle Ridwan The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO Aviance) says it has signed a collaborative agreement to extend handling contracts with three international air carriers. Mr Indranil Gupta, NAHCO’s Group Managing Director, announced the deal in a statement in Lagos on Monday. TheNewsZenith reports that the international carriers are Emirates, Turkish and Virgin […]

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Law / Crime Security

Army arrest woman, 25, terrorist ammunition courier

From Our Correspondent Nigeria army troops have arrested a suspected ammunition courier, Shamsiyya Ahadu, 25 for allegedly supplying arms to terrorists in the North West. TheNewsZenith reports that Lieut-Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, Coordinator of the Joint Media Coordinating Centre, Operation Fansan Yamma, announced the arrest in a statement on Sunday in Gusau. Abdullahi narrated how troops […]

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Education General

Tinubu approves Southern Kaduna federal varsity – Shettima

From Our Correspondent Vice-President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu has approved the proposal to establish a Federal University in Southern Kaduna. Shettima announced the approval when he paid a condolence visit to Bishop Matthew Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto. TheNewsZenith reports that the Kukah family lost a royal father, Yohanna Kukah, the […]

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