By Yusuf Akinlotan Renowned Islamic scholar, Sheik Abdur-Rahman Ahmad, has urged Nigerians and the media to join the campaign against the promotion of same-sex marriage in society. Sheik Ahmad, the Chief Missioner of Ansarudeen Muslim Society, gave the advice at the maiden Ramadan lecture organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Lagos Council. The […]
From Our Correspondent The Oyo State Health Insurance Agency (OYSHIA) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have attributed the alarming rising child mortality rates to low enrollment in health insurance schemes in Nigeria. A Health Specialist with UNICEF, Ijeoma Agbo, made these remarks at a two-day media dialogue workshop, recently in Ibadan. TheNewsZenith reports that […]
From Our Correspondent President Bola Tinubu says the All Progressives Congress (APC) is on the path to victory in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Edo State. Tinubu expressed optimism while presenting the party’s flag to the governorship candidate, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, on Monday, in Abuja. Addressing party stalwarts led by its National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi […]
From Our Correspondent The Nigerian Army has warned the Okuama Community in Delta State against any form of propaganda to arm-twist the narrative of the gruesome murder of 16 of its personnel by angry youths of the community. Army Spokesman, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu gave the warning in a statement in Abuja. Nwachukwu said the community […]
From Our Correspondent The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) are collaborating to enhance processes of fast-tracking the National Identification Number and Subscriber Identification Module (NIN-SIM) linkage. Head of Media and Public Affairs of both NIMC and NCC, Ayodele Babalola and Reuben Muoka, announced the collaboration in a joint statement […]
From Our Correspondent The Ogun State Muslim Council (OMC) has urged the faithful to remain steadfast, increase in devotion and embrace good deeds to maximise the gains of Ramadan. In a statement, the Secretary-General of OMC, Alhaji Kamaldeen Akintunde, e-mailed to TheNewsZenith on Thursday. The Council advised Nigerians to avoid provocation in the face of […]
From Our Correspondent Damage to submarine cables, resulting in equipment faults on the major undersea cables along the West African Coast, has negatively impacted data and fixed telecom services in West African countries. Reuben Muoka, Director of Public Affairs at the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), said in a statement that the damage affected Nigeria, Ghana, […]
From Our Correspondent The Managing Director of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), Dr Philip Mshelbila has expressed optimism on the workability of the recent Executive Order on Oil and Gas Reforms signed by Present Bola Ahmed Tinubu would unlock gas investment opportunities. Andy Odeh, NLNG’s General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development quoted Mshelbila as making the […]
From Our Correspondent Daniel Igali, the President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation, says hard work is the key to the success of Nigerian wrestlers at the African Games. TheNewsZenith reports that Nigeria won six gold, three silver and two bronze medals. They won the medals at the wrestling event at the ongoing 13th African Games […]
From Our Correspondent President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, joined the Muslim faithful at the State House mosque for the Ramadan Tafsir (explanation of the Holy Qur’an). The President used the occasion to appealled to Nigerians to pray for peace and stability in the country. Declaring open the annual Tafsir, Tinubu advised the Muslim faithful to […]