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  • Media and Human Rights Organizations Rally for WPFD and Journalists’ Safety in Nigeria
    By Blessing Obam, JKNMedia Reporter AMIDST growing concerns over the deteriorating state of media freedom in Nigeria, four prominent human rights and media support organizations have joined forces to advocate for urgent action from both federal and state governments. These…
  • Lagos Unveils Hidden Community Beneath Dolphin Estate Bridge: Dismantled by Government
    By Joke Kujenya A SURPRISING and shocking discovery emerged yesterday, as the Lagos State government uncovered a clandestine community hidden beneath the Dolphin Estate Bridge in Ikoyi, Lagos Island. Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed that 86…
  • FG and Ogun State Alert Citizens of Impeding Floods
    By Joke Kujenya THE Federal Government of Nigeria, Ogun and other state authorities have raised alarms concerning the imminent threat of floods across multiple regions, issuing warnings and outlining proactive measures to mitigate potential damages. The Minister of Water Resources…
  • Ogun Governor Pledges Decision on New Minimum Wage
    By Blessing Obed, JKNMedia, Reporter OGUN State Governor Dapo Abiodun has assured that his administration will make a decisive move regarding the new minimum wage. During the 2024 Workers’ Day celebration and rally themed “People First, he announced plans to…
  • Delta Governor Announces Completion Date for High Court Complex
    By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, has revealed that the High Court building complex in Asaba is set to be inaugurated in May as part of the commemorative projects marking administration’s first year in…
  • Oyo State Commended for Curtailing HIV/AIDS Spread
    By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter OYO State government has received commendations for its dedicated efforts in combating the spread of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS), within the state, resulting in a significant drop in the disease’s…
  • Explosions in Rivers and Ogun States Prompt President’s Support for Safety Measures
    By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter IN THE wake of recent explosions in the Eleme axis of East-West Road in Rivers State and the Ita-Oshin, Abeokuta North local government area of Ogun State, President Bola Tinubu has lauded the swift responses…
  • IWD: Tinubu Pledges Support for Nigerian Workers
    By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerian workers of his administration’s dedication to ensuring fair wages and conducive working environments as the world celebrated International Workers’ Day. His assurance was conveyed by the presidential spokesperson,…
  • Labour Day: First Lady Commends Nigerian Workers
    By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter CELEBRATING Labour Day, First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has extended appreciation to Nigerian workers for their unwavering commitment to national advancement. In her address, she praised Nigerian workforce, describing them as dedicated, resilient and innovative…
  • House of Reps Orders Suspension of New Electricity Tariff Implementation
    By Jemimah Oriogun, JKNMedia Reporter THE Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has been directed by the House of Representatives to halt the enforcement of the recently approved tariff hike. This decision follows the passage of a motion of urgent public…
  • NLC Dismisses FG’s Salary Increase, Calls it a “Waste of Time”, Demands N615,000 Living Wage
    By Joke Kujenya THE Federal Government of Nigeria has greenlit a salary increase ranging from 25% to 35% for civil servants under the remaining six Consolidated Salary Structures (CSS). Head of Press at the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission…
  • Unveiling Deception: Exposing the No. 1 Architect of Misinformation in the AFCONE-AUC Saga
    By Randy J. Sa-ah IN OUR article released on April 23rd, titled “Revealing Shadows: The African Union Commission’s Unlawful Suspension of AFCONE’s Executive Secretary,” we made a solemn commitment. We pledged to conduct a comprehensive investigation spanning twelve articles, each…
  • FG Declares May 1 Public Holiday for Workers’ Day Celebration
    By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared Wednesday, May 1, as a public holiday in commemoration of this year’s Workers’ Day celebration. This announcement came through the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tuni0Ojo, representing…
  • Senate Denies Seating Arrangement Chaos Allegations During Resumption
    By Joke Kujenya CHAOS reportedly erupted in the Senate chamber as senators returned from their Easter and Sallah break on Tuesday, April 30. The plenary session, which commenced at approximately 11.00am, was immediately fraught with tension as lawmakers engaged in…
  • EFCC Granted Interim Freeze Order on 1,146 Bank Account for Alleged FX Offenses
    By Joke Kujenya A SIGNIFICANT move in the ongoing battle against financial crimes unfolded as Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, issued an interim order in favour of the Economic and Financial…
  • Siminalayi Advocates or AI-driven Governance in Security Summit
    By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter THE Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has underscored the importance of futuristic policy-making to strengthen governance, particularly in the realm of security, during a recent address at a high-profile security summit. Addressing participants of…
  • Marine Company Shuts Down After Explosion Tragedy in Ogun
    By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE Ogun State government has taken a decisive action by sealing off Gasco Marine Lid, the company linked to the truck involved in the recent explosion tragedy in the Ita-Oshin area of Abeokuta North local…
  • 2024 UTME: JAMB Releases Results, Withholds Others
    By Joke Kujenya THE Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announced today in Abuja the release of the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, made the annncement during a press conference held at the…
  • LASG Designates Last Week of September for Yoruba Culture Celebration
    By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter THE Lagos State Government has officially designated the last week of September each year for the celebration of Yoruba culture, following a resolution passed by the Lagos State House of Assembly dated to September 19,…
  • Nigeria’s President Secures Commitment of $600mn Investment in Seaport Expansion
    By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter DANISH shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk has agreed to invest $600 million in Nigeria’s port expansion project, marking a significant step towards enhancing the country’s seaport infrastructure. The decision was announced following a meeting between Nigeria’s…
  • NGF and Federal Agencies Mull Safer Oil Transportation Methods
    By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter AMIDST a spate of tragic tanker accidents, the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) has disclosed ongoing discussions among the 36 State Governors and key federal agencies within the oil and gas sector. The focus of these…
  • Fidelity Bank’s Reclassification Sets Stage for Tier 1 Aspirations
    By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) made waves in July 2023 when it announced the reclassification of Fidelity Bank Plc from a small-price stock to a medium-price stock. This move stirred the interest of financial analysts…
  • Gas Explosions in Abeokuta: Governor Urges Prompt Evacuations and Compensation Pledges
    By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter OGUN State Governor Dapo Abiodun has taken swift action following a devastating gas explosion that rocked the Ota-Oshin area of Abeokuta, the state capital on Saturday evening. Expressing deep sympathy for the victims, the governor…
  • Food Prices Skyrocket as NBS March 2024 Report Reveals
    By Joke Kujenya THE latest findings from the March 2024 edition of the National Bureau of Statistics Selected Food Price Watch have revealed staggering increases in the prices of essential food items across Nigeria. According to the report, the average…
  • SERAP Sues NNPC over Alleged Missing Oil Revenues
    By Joke Kujenya SOCIO-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has taken legal action against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, filing a lawsuit over the alleged failure to account for and explain the whereabouts of significant oil revenues totaling…
  • DELSU’s Top Graduate Gets Automatic Employment by State Gov
    By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter DURING the 16th Convocation for the 2022/2023 academic session at Delta State University, Abraka, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori announced automatic employment for the institution’s top graduating student, Ilebe Joshua, who achieved a remarkable 4.83 GPA in…
  • Gov Abiodun Announces Chess Competitions in Honour of GWR Holder
    By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter OGUN State Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced plans to launch chess competition across the state in tribute to Tunde Onakoya, the Guiness World Record holder for the longest chess game. The declaration came following a…
  • Rivers Governor Pledges Support for Navy Operations
    By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter GOVERNOR Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has pledged full support to the Nigerian Navy (NA) in their operations within the state. During a courtesy visit by Chief of Naval Staff *CNS), Emmanuel Ogalla and other…
  • FG Orders Resale of DisCos Managed by Banks and AMCON to Reputable Operators  Â
    By Joke Kujenya THE Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a directive for the resale of electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) currently managed by banks and the Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) within three months to reputable power operators. Currently,…
  • Tragedy Strikes Eleme Section of East-West Road: Gov Laments Loss of Lives & Property
    By Jemimah Wellington and Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporters RIVERS State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has expressed deep sorrow over a tragic fire incident caused by a tanker carrying premium motor spirit (PMS), which resulted in severe casualties and extensive damages to…

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