By Joke Kujenya An individual posing as "Dr. Adams Bello, the alleged director in charge of the Empowerment Fund at the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment", has been reported running a scam on social media. Using the mobile number 08104364395, the fraudster has been deceiving Nigerians into believing they are engaging with a ...
International news
By Joke Kujenya SOUTH KOREA’s Constitutional Court has permanently removed President Yoon Suk-yeol from office after ruling he violated the constitution by declaring martial law, deploying armed troops against parliament, and attempting to detain rival lawmakers. The unanimous ruling, delivered on Friday morning by acting chief justice Moon H...
By Joke Kujenya UNITED STATES President Donald Trump reaffirmed his commitment to addressing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a speech on Tuesday, marking his first major address since returning to office. Speaking before a joint session of Congress, he underscored the rise in autism diagnoses and pledged to prioritise research and policy me...
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter LEADERSHIP OF Nigeria's finances has shifted into new territory. Public debt surged to N144.67 trillion ($94.23 billion) by December 31, 2024, reflecting a staggering 48.58% increase from the previous year’s N97.34 trillion ($108.23 billion), according to the latest figures from the Debt Management ...
By Joke Kujenya THE NIGERIAN National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited announced it has increased the price of petrol to N950 per litre in Abuja, up from N880, and to N925 per litre in Lagos, from N860, effective April 2, 2025. The price hikes follow rising global oil prices, fluctuations in the exchange rate, and adjustments in the crude oil...
Column/Analysis
By Paul Ejime ORDINARILY, PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu's reconstitution of the governing board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited should inspire hope for positive changes in the country’s beleaguered petroleum sector, but for critics and many Nigerians, it is a wait-and-see response. An official government statement on 2nd Apri...
Media Publicity
By JKNewsMedia CNN’s AFRICAN Voices Changemakers will spotlight two of Africa’s most influential gospel music figures this week—Nathaniel Bassey and Mercy Chinwo. The 30-minute magazine programme, sponsored by Globacom, promises a compelling journey into the lives and music of the celebrated Nigerian artists, whose voices have transformed prai...
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By Esther Olaifa, JKNewsMedia Reporter EVERY APRIL 2nd marks World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) with experts saying that the global autism movement has reached a turning point. While awareness has steadily grown, acceptance and meaningful inclusion remain elusive for many autistic individuals. The 2025 WAAD also brings renewed focus to neurodi...
By Joke Kujenya THE NUMBERS don’t lie—women’s health is in crisis, and the world isn’t paying enough attention. From the United States to Nigeria and beyond, women are living shorter lives, facing higher risks during childbirth, and dealing with a healthcare system that often treats them as an afterthought. Experts say it’s time for urgent ac...
By Joke Kujenya THE GLOBAL burden of oral diseases has reached alarming levels, with nearly 3.7 billion people—almost half of the world’s population—suffering from conditions ranging from tooth decay and gum disease to life-threatening oral cancers. The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm, emphasising the urgent need for pre...
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