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Politics

Reject call to dissolve Anambra exco – Elders urge PDP NWC

From Our Correspondent Awka, Sept. 1, ’25 (TNZ) The Elders Council in Anambra State have appealed to the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), not to dissolve the State Executive Committee, led by Mr Chidi Chidebe. TheNewsZenith reports that the party elders rose from a crucial meeting in Awka, saying the […]

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Transportation

Minister rules out sabotage in Abuja-Kaduna train derailment

From Our Correspondent Abuja, Sept. 1, ’25 (TNZ) The Federal Government has dismissed claims of sabotage in the recent Abuja-Kaduna train derailment. TheNewsZenith reports that the Minister of Transportation, Sen. Saidu Alkali, who announced this, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to the safety and security of rail operations nationwide. Alkali spoke to State House correspondents […]

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Economy

NCS hands over expired drugs worth N3.8bn to NAFDAC

By Omolabake Cole Lagos, Aug. 28, ’25 (TNZ) The Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has turned over expired pharmaceutical products, valued at N3.77 billion, to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). TheNewsZenith reports that the Command’s spokesman, CSC Hussaini Abdullahi, announced this in […]

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Economy Food Processing

OYSG partners Singapore coy for economic growth 

‎From Our Correspondent Ibadan,  Aug. 27, ’25 (TNZ) The Oyo State Government has entered into an investment partnership  with a Singerporian company to establish a $500 million beverages factory. TheNewsZenith reports that the state government, on Wednesday handed over 500 hectares of land to the company, Euro FMCG Universal Beverages Limited for the project. The beverage […]

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Politics

Damagum reaffirms PDP’s focus, resilience

From Our Correspondent Abuja, Aug. 25, ’25 (TNZ) Amb. Umar Damagujm, the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has reaffirmed the party’s resilience and focus in navigating the country’s current challenges, positioning itself as a credible alternative for Nigerians. TheNewsZenith reports that Damagum gave the reaffirmation at the PDP’s 102nd National Executive Committee […]

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Sports

Afrobasket Men’s Tournament: Ahmedu lauds Africa’s standard

From Peter Ejiofor, London Luanda (Angola), Aug. 25, ’25 (TNZ) Retired Col. Sam Ahmedu, a member of the FIBA Africa Executive Committee, says he is impressed with the standard of play at the 2025 FIBA Afrobasket Men’s Tournament just concluded in Luanda, Angola. TheNewsZenith reports that Angola defeated Mali 70-43 in the final match to […]

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General

Empower inmates, don’t condemn them – CGC tells Nigerians

By Our Correspondent Lagos, Aug. 24, ’25 (TNZ) The Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Sylvester Nwakuche, has charged Nigerians to prioritise programmes that foster empowerment and healing of inmates of correctional centres, rather than condemnation. TheNewsZenith reports that Nwakuche gave the charge at the 2025 Correctional Inmates Exhibition and Graduation ceremony recently in Lagos. […]

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National Security

Tinubu pledges completion of Defence College site

From Our Correspondent Abuja, Aug. 23, ’25 (TNZ) President Bola Tinubu says his administration will prioritise the completion of the permanent site of the National Defense College (NDC) in record time. TheNewsZenith reports that the President emphasised that the college would enhance strategic training for Nigeria and allied nations. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, […]

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Economy Oil & Gas

NLNG boosts gas supply to bonny plant, signs 6 GSAs

By Our Energy Correspondent Lagos, Aug. 23, ’25 (TNZ) NLNG has announced the signing of long-term Gas Supply Agreements (GSAs) with six third-party gas suppliers. TheNewsZenith reports that this is in a strategic move to strengthen feedgas supply to its existing trains on Bonny Island and support the Company’s expansion drive. The long-term agreements, with […]

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Environment General

CCD seeks inclusion of PWD in Anambra oil exploration benefits

From Our Correspondent Awka, Aug. 14, ’25 (TNZ) The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has appealed to the Anambra State government and oil companies to include persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the socio-economic benefits of the sector. TheNewsZenith reports that Mr Godwin Unumeri, Acting Director of CCD, made the call at a three-day workshop […]

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