By Our Correspondent The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over alleged financial irregularities in several Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). TheNewsZenith reports that HEDA’s Chairman, Olanrewaju Suraju, signed the petition he made available to newsmen in Lagos on Monday. According […]
From Our Correspondent Wife of the Anambra Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, on Saturday, appealed to mothers to prioritise the health of their children, lamenting the low uptake of immunisation in the state. TheNewsZenith reports that Soludo made the appeal at the second Anambra State Women Health Summit organised by her “Healthy Living” initiative. The summit […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde Dear viewers and esteem audience, we bring yet another episode of TheNewsZenith podcast. In this special edition, we look at the growing gender sensitivity in the automobile electrical technical apprentice. This is as more women are beginning to delve into a trade largely believed to be preserved for men only. Introduction The automotive […]
From Our Correspondent, Abuja The Nigerian Women’s Economic Development (NigWED), an NGO, says it will train 10,000 female students on financial intelligence, leadership skills and political participation. TheNewsZenith reports that Mr Lugard Okonobo, Director-General of NigWED, announced the planned training during a Mentor-Mentee session it organised, on Friday, in Abuja. According to Okonobo, the benefiting […]
From Our Correspondent, Awka The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned motorists, fleet operators and truck drivers against excessive speeding, overloading and using expired tyres to reduce road crashes. TheNewsZenith reports that the new FRSC Sector Commander for Anambra State, Mrs Joyce Alexander, gave the warning during a meeting with drivers, transport unions and […]
From Our Correspondent The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) says there is no basis for the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to issue a strike threat over a strict security matter, which has nothing to do with the workforce. TheNewsZeniths reports that TSF chairman, Ahmad Sajoh and Secretary, Afolabi Joshua accused NLC in a statement on Thursday […]
From Our Correspondent Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has commended the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) for its technological advancements, product innovations and interventions in various sectors of the economy. TheNewsZenith reports that Gbajabiamila gave the commendation during a familiarisation visit to the agency’s office on Thursday […]
By Our Correspondent The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) is set to hold the 22nd edition of its annual Marathon Bible Reading (MBR). TheNewsZenith reports the programme will take place in Lagos and 21 other states nationwide. It will take place from Monday, Aug. 26 to Friday, August 30. The General Secretary/CEO of BSN, Pastor […]
By Opeyemi Muhammed The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) Lagos State Area Unit has expressed delight as Nigeria came second in the Grand Finale of the Al-Fourqane International Qur’an Competition in Abidjan, Cote de Voire. TheNewsZenith reports that MSSN, representing Nigeria, trailed behind Cote de Voire, the host country and winner of the competition. […]
From Our Correspondent The Vice-Chancellor of Fountain University, Prof. Olayinka Ramota Karim has received two prestigious awards for outstanding leadership and service. TheNewsZenith reports that Taoheed Alimi, the University’s Public Relations Officer, announced the awards in a press statement on Tuesday. According to the statement, the Osogbo Rotary Club presented Karim with the Excellence Service Award, […]