The Companion, an association of Muslim men in business and the professions, has written Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, complaining about his list of commissioner nominees. The association observed that the number of Muslims on the list of his proposed cabinet was less than 25 per cent and thus “unacceptable”. In the letter copied to […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly accelerate the digitisation reform process in government. TheNewsZenith reports that the chief executives of both organisations, Prof. Umar Danbatta and Dr Dasuki Arabi recently signed the MoU in Abuja. Speaking at […]
From Our Correspondent The Federal Government is optimistic that the labour unions will shift their proposed nationwide industrial action scheduled for Wednesday. Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff (CoS) to the President, raised optimism while chatting with newsmen, on Tuesday, in Abuja. Gbajabiamila told newsmen after a closed-door meeting with the leadership of the unions that […]
From Our Correspondent, Abuja Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), physically attended the Presidential Election Petition Court, (PEPC) proceedings on Tuesday in Abuja. This is as parties set to adopt their final written addresses. TheNewsZenith reports that adopting final addresses is the precursor to fixing a date for judgement […]
By Abdulwarees Solanke As a Painter’s son with a vast interest in the Arts, a colourful upbringing in education and thorough grooming in the media, I have come to understand and appreciate more deeply the dimensions of aesthetics not only in the Arts but in life generally. A beautiful art piece or work goes beyond […]
My fellow citizens, I want to talk to you about our economy. It is important that you understand the reasons for the policy measures I have taken to combat the serious economic challenges this nation has long faced. 2. I am not going to talk in difficult terms by dwelling on economic jargon and concepts. […]
By Peter Ejiofor As Nigerians celebrate the Super Falcons’ qualification to the Round of 16 in the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Nigerian community in South Africa has commended the team for excellent performance. Playing in Group B, the Super Falcons drew 0-0 with Olympic Champions, Canada, defeated co-host, Australia 3-2 and drew 0-0 […]
New army Zambia finished their last game in the 2023 Women’s World Cup with a consolation prize as they beat Costa Rica 3-1 in a dead rubber in Hamilton, New Zealand, on Monday. Zambia and Costa Rica had already been eliminated after two rounds, with Zambia suffering back-to-back 5-0 defeats. However, Zambia’s first goal in the […]
From Our Correspondent, Abuja Immediate past governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, on Monday, told the Senate screening him for a ministerial role, said his passion for the country propelled him to accept the nomination. The process commenced on Monday after David Umahi, deputy majority leader, moved a motion to that effect. The Senate wasted […]
From Our Correspondent The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) recently made some arrests, targeting individuals who specialise in distributing illegal drugs at nightclubs and lounges in Lagos State. The manager of a Lekki-based artist and his Ikoyi business accomplice, who specialise in distributing illicit drugs at night clubs and lounges in Lekki and Island […]