By Celsus Ohain Benin, Feb. 3, ’25 (TNZ) Donald Trump re-emerged on the American political scene with the force of a hurricane, unsettling international nerves and creating a rumble in the international system. Not surprising but rattling was his inaugural address, which was heavily laden with combative salvos. Part of the salvos were his intended […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde Abuja, Feb. 1, ’25 (TNZ) The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has described as utterly befuddling and baffling former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s recent attempt to denigrate the judiciary. TheNewsZenith reports that the group’s chairman and secretary, Emeka Nwankpa and Dapo Okubanjo respectively cautioned Atiku in a statement at the weekend. “It […]
Accra, Jan. 21, ’25 (Reuters/TNZ) Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama, on Tuesday, appointed a former national security chief as envoy to a new alliance formed by Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso. The appointment signalled his administration’s intention to mend ties with the three military-led nations. Juntas seized control in a series of coups in Burkina Faso, Mali […]
Abuja, Jan. 14, ’25 (TNZ) Sen. Shehu Sani blasted critics of President Bola Tinubu’s appointments, arguing they remained silent on former President Buhari’s failure. TheNewsZenith recalls that Sani represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District in 2015 – 2019. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, Sani, President of the Civil Rights Congress of Nigeria (CRCN) […]
Accra, Jan. 7, ‘25 (Reuters/TNZ) Mr John Mahama was sworn in for a second term as Ghana’s president at a Tuesday ceremony in the capital Accra. Mahama pledged to overcome public discontent by boosting the economy and creating jobs. The opposition leader, 66, won the Dec. 7, 2024 presidential election by a wide margin to stage a political […]
By Muhammed Opeyemi Lagos, Jan. 3, ’25 (TNZ) The leadership of the Conference of 57 Local Governments/Local Councils in Lagos State have eulogised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, assuring he would elevate Nigeria into a group of developed nations. TheNewsZenith reports that the Chairman of Conference 57, Kolade Alabi, made the remarks when he led the […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) says it is elated by the reopening of the Warri Refinery, describing it as an unexpected New Year gift from President Bola Tinubu’s administration to Nigerians. The group’s Chairman Emeka Nwankpa gave commendation in a statement emailed to TheNewsZenith on Friday in Lagos. It expressed a […]
Chadians were voting on Sunday in a parliamentary election boycotted by the opposition that will likely consolidate President Mahamat Idriss Deby’s power. The election would also complete the oil-producing nation’s transition towards constitutional rule. Deby came to power in a disputed poll in May, three years after he seized power and declared himself interim leader. […]
South Korea’s opposition-controlled National Assembly voted Friday to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo despite protests by governing party lawmakers. The impeachment further deepened the country’s political crisis set off by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s stunning imposition of martial law and ensuing impeachment. Duck-soo’s impeachment means he will be stripped of the powers and duties of the president […]
From Jafar Omoniyi President Bola Ahmad Tinubu has approved N95 billion for the construction of the Kano Eastern Bypass Road and the rehabilitation of 16 dams in Kano State. TheNewsZenith reports that the bypass road will connect the southern region of the city while the dams will boost irrigation farming in the state. The Executive […]