By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter LAGOS ROADS descended into turmoil on Wednesday, with commuters facing hours of congestion due to the sudden closure of the Independence Bridge for essential repairs. The closure, which began on April 1, 2025, has crippled traffic in the city’s commercial heart, particularly on Victoria Island and I...
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By Joke Kujenya TENSIONS BETWEEN the United States and Russia reached a boiling point as President Donald Trump threatened to impose secondary tariffs of up to 50% on countries purchasing Russian oil, should Moscow continue to resist a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine. The remarks came after Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed doubts abo...
By Joke Kujenya UNITED STATES President Donald Trump has once again floated the idea of a third term in office, despite the U.S. Constitution’s explicit two-term limit. In a recent phone interview with NBC News, Trump suggested that there are "methods" to bypass the restriction, adding that many of his supporters are urging him to seek reelec...
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE MANAGEMENT and staff of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd have warmly welcomed the appointment of Bayo Ojulari as the new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO). A statement issued by the company notes that his appointment, made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, marks a significant l...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter AT THE Border Security Summit in London, Nigeria’s Interior Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, stressed the importance of increased collaboration and data sharing among countries in the Sahel and West African regions to address border security challenges. Speaking on the sidelines of the summit, which ga...
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By Bola BOLAWOLE I DEDICATE this column today to two illustrious Nigerians who have achieved great things and made giant contributions to our society in their different forays. In the order in which our paths crossed, the first is Dr. Aderotimi (Rotimi) Adelola and the second is Professor Babafemi Badejo (BB). My path and Dr. Adelola crossed ...
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By JKNewsMedia FROM THE expansive Port Harcourt Ring Road to the Emohua-Abalama/Tema Junction Road and the Ahoada-Omoku-Ndoni Road, ongoing construction efforts are opening up new economic opportunities. At the helm is Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, a key player in enhancing transport corridors, facilitating movement, and unlocking business poten...
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By Labake 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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