News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
Alhaji Mohammed Idris, an astutue and exemplary communicator. President Bola Tinubu on 27th July 2023 nominated 28 persons as ministers including Alhaji Mohammed Idris, an astutue and exemplary communicator. Here are twenty (20) facts about Alhaji Mohammed Idris (Malagi) Kakaaki Nupe, Ministerial Nominee from Niger State. Alhaji Mohammed Idris is a well-known media entrepreneur, philanthropist, […]
Labour party logo Chairperson insists, no crisis in Lagos LP. According to the Lagos State Working Committee of the Labour Party, chaired by Pastor Dayo Ekong, there is no crisis or faction in the chapter, and any other group or exco is unlawful and unconstitutional. In a statement issued by the Lagos State LP Publicity […]
Adewale Oyerinde NECA says Nigeria lacks enough industries. Adewale Oyerinde, Director General of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, stated on Monday that the country’s dwindling number of companies are unable to employ the large number of graduates produced each year. He also stated that the unstable educational system created by strike threats and other difficulties […]
Defence ministry Defence ministry creates health emergency unit. The Ministry of Defence has formed the Defence Outbreak Response Unit to deal with health emergencies. According to the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Ibrahim Kana, the unit will serve as the Nigerian Military Task Force, collaborating with the African Partners Outbreak Alliance to combat epidemics on the African […]
Senate meeting Senate tackles ministerial nominees. The Senate began vetting the 28 ministerial nominations forwarded to it by President Bola Tinubu last week on Monday. The Senate vetted 14 of the 28 ministry nominations during a session presided over by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. They were Abubakar Kyari (Borno), Abubakar Momoh (Edo), former governor Nyesom […]
Subsidy removal Over 1trn gotten since removal of subsidy. President Bola Tinubu claimed on Monday that the Federal Government of Nigeria has saved N1 trillion in the two months since the petrol subsidy was removed. Tinubu stated that funds that would have otherwise been spent by “smugglers and fraudsters” will instead be diverted towards intervention […]
Dead Judges Judiciary court loses two judges . On Monday, the judiciary announced the deaths of Supreme Court Justice Chima Nweze and Federal High Court Justice Peter Mallong. According to official statements, both judges died of illness. Nweze died on Saturday, and Mallong died on Sunday. According to the Supreme Court’s Director of Press and […]
Magboro, Ogun State Fear grips community over decomposing body. Many businesses and shops in the Makogi Obesere community of Magboro, in the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, were closed on Sunday after the decomposing body of an unidentified man was discovered in the area. When PUNCH Metro visited the village on Monday, […]
Niger Warning against military intervention in Niger. Junta-led Burkina Faso and Mali on Monday warned that any military intervention in Niger to restore deposed President Mohamed Bazoum would be considered a “declaration of war against their two countries. The ultimatum from Niger’s military-ruled neighbors came a day after West African leaders threatened to use “force” […]
Lasaco Assurance Lasaco Assurance pays dividend. Lasaco Assurance Plc has announced that it will pay a 15 kobo dividend on each share for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, totaling N183m. Teju Philips, the company’s Chairman, said this during its 43rd annual general meeting in Lagos. She also revealed that its shareholders’ money increased […]
