By Abdulfatah Babatunde The Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida say effective application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is critical in combating financial crimes. Maida made these remarks while speaking at the 11th Anniversary Lecture Series of RealNews Magazine, on Tuesday, in Lagos. “ICT plays a critical role in […]
From Our Correspondent The Senate, on Tuesday, urged the federal government to work with the United Nations towards immediate ceasefire in Israeli-Hamas war. The upper chamber of the National Assembly also urged the government to press for a two-state solution to end the conflict. Thousands of people, including women, children and aid workers died in the avoidable war. […]
Turkey’s Parliament announces boycotting products of companies support Israel Egyptian Authorities say they have allowed a dozen Palestinian children in Gaza, who have cancer, to cross the Rafah border, on Tuesday, for treatment in the country. According to the ministry, medics have transferred the 12 children to specialised cancer hospitals. Authorities, however, did not […]
From Our Correspondent Mr Felix Maduka, President-General, Anambra State Union in Côte d’Ivoire, has canvassed restoration of Igbo apprenticeship system to stem breeding of criminal elements in the society. Maduka made the call at the 2nd annual seminar of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Movement of St. Charles Luanga English Community, Adjame, Cote d’Ivoire TheNewsZenith reports […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde The Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to the advancement of local content in Nigeria. The company reinstated this at a three-day Nigerian Content Stakeholders Retreat held at its plant complex in Bonny, Rivers State over the weekend. The event provided a platform for the cohesion of NLNG’s […]
From Our Correspondent The UN Development Programme (UNDP), says Nigeria recorded an estimated 35,000 causalities of violent extremism (VE) between 2009 and 2023. The Deputy Resident Representative (Programme), UNDP, Mr Lealem Dinku, said this at the inauguration of the Countering Violent Extremism Course, organised by the Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Centre (MLAILPCK) […]
From Our Correspondent Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, at the weekend, promised that his government would soon rehabilitate the Ikenne township roads. Abiodun made the pledge at the closing of the 47th Annual Ikenne Ereke Day Celebration. TheNewsZenith reports that the theme the Day is: “Divine Year of Accomplishment”. He said the government would […]
From Our Correspondent A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) from further denying issuing the NYSC certificate to Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State. In a judgement on Monday, presiding Justice Inyang Ekwo, held that evidence before him showed that Mbah properly participated in the NYSC programme. Ekwo […]
By Our Correspondent Sen. Said Alkali, the Minister of Transportation, has described Thursday’s maiden trip of the Lagos-Ibadan freight train service as a significant milestone in Nigeria’s railway projects. In a statement, on Sunday in Abuja, Alkali said the commencement of the service also reinforced the government’s dedication to providing a robust transportation network to […]
From Our Correspondent Former Chief of Army Staff, retired Lieut-Gen. Yusuf Buratai is scheduled to direct the affairs of the prestigious “2023 OurNigeria” Magazine award as chairman of the occasion. TheNewsZenith reports that the Award comes up on Nov. 12 at the Abuja International Conference Centre. The theme of the Award is: “Providing A Podium […]