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National Politics

2022 Electoral Act needs urgent amendment – TCM

By Our Correspondent Lagos, Feb. 25, ’25 (TNZ) The Collective Movement (TCM), an NGO, has proposed an amendment to the 2022 Electoral Act, with the backing of statutory enactment. TheNewsZenith reports that the body noted that the amendment requires the procedural and technological innovations, which the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) introduced. High Chief Franklin […]

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Sports

Nigeriaa’s Commonwealth Games holds drug-abuse seminar

By Our Correspondent Lagos, Feb. 25, ’25 (TNZ) The Commonwealth Games, Nigeria (CGN), under the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), will organise a programme on the negative effects of drug abuse on Secondary students. TheNewsZenith reports that the event will take place on Monday, March 10, at the Olympafrica Centre in Amuwo Odofin, Lagos State. Tony Nezianya, […]

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Law / Crime Security

Communal clash leaves 7 dead in Edo

From Our Correspondent Benin, Feb. 23, ’25 (TNZ) A bloody clash erupted between two communities in Edo State leading to the killing of seven persons and injuring six others. TheNewsZenith reports that the clash erupted between Gbelemonti and Maidoti communities in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of the state The Police Command in the state […]

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Economy

Group praises declining Nigeria’s headline inflation

By Abdulfatah Babatunde Lagos, Feb. 22, ’25 (TNZ) Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) says the drop in headline inflation in Nigeria after the rebasing of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a sign of better things to come. TMSG’s Chairman Emeka Nwankpa and Secretary Dapo Okubanjo made the remarks in a statement e-mailed to TheNewsZenith […]

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Security

New CP meets with tactical commanders in Lagos

By Our Correspondent Lagos. Feb. 22, ’25 (TNZ) The new Police Commissioner in Lagos State, Olohundare Jimoh, on Saturday, met with all Tactical Commanders in the Command. TheNewsZenith reports that CP Jimoh charged the officers to sustain the onslaught against crimes and criminals. CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Command’s Spokesman, related the CP’s meeting with the commanders […]

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Economy Security

Marine Customs intercepts 2,000kg cannabis in Lagos

By Our Correspondent Lagos, Feb. 21, ’25 (TNZ) The Western Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, has intercepted 53 sacks of substances suspected to be cannabis sativa. TheNewsZenith reports that the sacks contained 3,793 loaves and weighed 1,958 kilogrammes in Lagos. Compt. Paul Bamisaiye, the Customs Area Controller confirmed the seizure at a news […]

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Security

Insecurity in Anambra: Group urges Police to overhaul operations

From Our Correspondent Awka, Feb. 22, ’25 (TNZ) The Recover Nigeria Project (RNP), a civil society organisation, has called for a comprehensive overhaul of the Police Command in Anambra State to enhance the security of residents. TheNewsZenith reports that Mr Osita Obi, made the call at a news briefing, on Friday in Awka. The group […]

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Economy Environment

Wastes managers task stakeholders on circular economy

  By Our Correspondent Lagos, Feb. 22, ’25 (TNZ) The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) has appealed to stakeholders in the waste management value chain to embrace the circular economy doctrine for a sustainable future. Mr Olugbenga Adebola, National President made the appeal during the Association’s 2025 International Conference, Exhibition, Awards and Gala […]

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Law / Crime Security

Capacity building: NPF partners for advanced facilitators training

From Our Correspondent Lagos, Feb. 21, ’25 (TNZ) The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), in collaboration with the UNDP and the GS Foundation, has introduced an Advanced Facilitators Training Programme for the Force’s personnel. TheNewsZenith reports that the training aimed at enhancing the instructional and leadership capabilities of police officers. In a statement, e-mailed to TheNewsZenith, […]

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General Maritime

Cargo tracking to combat smuggling, boost security – NSC

By Our Correspondent Lagos, Feb. 20, ’25 (TNZ) The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) says its new International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN) will safeguard Nigeria from drug trafficking, arms smuggling and other contraband that fuel insecurity. Dr Pious Akutah, the Executive Secretary of the Council, gave this clarification in a statement e-mailed to TheNewsZenith by the […]

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