By Our Correspondent ……….urges media to defend democracy Enugu, Sept. 25, ’26 (TNZ) Cardinal John Onaiyekan has called for far-reaching reforms to Nigeria’s electoral system ahead of the 2027 general elections, TheNewsZenith reports. Onaiyekan urged the media to use its freedom and professional independence to strengthen democracy and hold public institutions accountable. TheNewsZenith reports that […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, Nov. 11 ’25 (TNZ) As West Africa marks 50 years of integration and shared progress, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its leadership in promoting regional trade, innovation, and sustainable investment. TheNewsZenith reports that the subregional body is doing this through the ECOWAS Trade and Investment Forum & […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, July 19, ’25 (TNZ) The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG), at the weekend commended President Bola Tinubu for organising a colourful, excellent and unprecedented state burial for former President Muhammadu Buhari. TheNewsZenith reports that the group described the gesture as a befitting tribute to the memory of one of Nigeria’s […]
Jerusalem, Feb. 16, ’25 (Reuters) Israel has received a shipment of heavy MK-84 bombs from the United States, the Defence Ministry said on Sunday. This is coming after U.S. President Donald Trump lifted a block imposed on the export of the munitions by predecessor Joe Biden. The MK-84 is an unguided 2,000-pound bomb, which can rip through […]
From Our Correspondent Pro-organic farmers and agro-ecologists staged a rally in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Friday to protest Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), which they considered food poison. TheNewsZenith reports that GMO-Free Nigeria organised the rally in collaboration with the Organic and Agroecology Initiative (ORAIN). Prof. Olugbenga Adeoluwa, leader of the group and professor of Soil […]
The Israeli military has announced that its officer from the Paratroopers Brigade died after an Israeli Air Force jet “mistakenly” bombed its own forces in southern Gaza. The incident took place amid ongoing fierce battles with the Hamas resistance in the region. The “mistaken bombing” has raised many questions about the accuracy of the Israeli […]
From Our Correspondent Yiaga Africa, a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), has pledged to continue to engage Nigerian youths on critical thinking in finding solutions to the country’s developmental challenges. Mr Samson Itodo, the Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, made the pledge at the grand finale of a debate competition on Monday in Abuja. TheNewsZenith reports […]
From Bolanle Ridwan, Abuja The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has launched a range of electrical and electronic products into the market to enhance the quality of life for Nigerians. Olusegun Ayeoyenikan, NASENI’s Director of Information, said in a statement, emailed to TheNewsZenith on Monday, that the agency launch the products on […]
From Our Correspondent As Nigerians celebrate May Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promised workers better days ahead, saying “days of worrying are over”. Tinubu appealed to trade unions to keep using the power of labour movement for the greater good of the nation. And to foster harmony and cooperation. TheNewsZenith reports that Vice-President Kashim […]
From Abdulfatah Babatunde The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) have agreed to set the ball rolling for the diaspora mortgage scheme to begin operation within the next three months. Both government agencies reached this consensus when the Managing Director of the FMBN visited the NIDCOM office in […]