- Lagos Assembly Pushes for Urgent Solutions to Food Security Issues
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By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern THE GROWING challenge of food insecurity in Lagos State took center stage on Friday as lawmakers held simultaneous meetings with their constituents to address the issue. Lagos State House of Assembly members renewed their commitment…
- Ogun State Inland Dry Port to Boost Economy, Create Thousands of Jobs
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By Helen Okevhukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE FLAGGED-off Inland Dry Port in Ogun State is set to significantly boost the state’s economy, reduce traffic congestion, and create thousands of job opportunities. This development was officially sealed by the Minister of Marine…
- Malaria Vaccine Breakthrough: How a Life-Saving Agent Is Transforming Lives
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By Joke Kujenya RECCURENT MALARIA infections have long plagued communities across the African continent. A significant breakthrough in the fight against this deadly disease has been made, with natural compounds like Brusatol emerging as powerful tools in stopping the transmission…
- Onyeme Calls for Renewed Efforts by FRSC Special Marshals to Curb Road Violations
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By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter ACTING GOVERNOR of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, has urged the Special Marshals of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to intensify their efforts in managing speeding and other reckless behaviors on the highways. Onyeme…
- Public Concern Grows Over President Tinubu’s UK to France Travels Amid Economic Challenges
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu’s recent travels have sparked widespread debate, as the nation’s economic situation remains fragile. His absence has raised concerns among Nigerians, especially after reports surfaced that he spent nine days in London before…
- Gov Abiodun Urges National Action on Almajiris, Launches Subsidized Food Project in Ogun
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By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE ALARMING rise in out-of-school children poses a growing threat to Nigeria’s future stability. This challenge, which has reached national proportions, is now recognized as a critical issue that requires urgent attention. The situation, if…
- Volunteers Trained to Combat GBV in Rivers State
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By Helen Okechukwu JKNewsMedia Reporter THE RISING issue of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Rivers State has led to proactive measures by a local Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO). In an effort to curb the growing violence, Kebetkache, an activist group in the…
- Repairs Begin on Benin-Onitsha Expressway with Promise of Relief for Motorists
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By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern DELTA STATE’s Acting Governor, Monday Onyeme, on Thursday, expressed optimism that the ongoing struggles faced by motorists on the Benin-Onitsha Expressway will soon be resolved. This comes as the state has begun remedial works on…
- NNPC Pushes for Lasting Peace and Economic Growth in Niger Delta
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NIGERIAN National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering peace and driving economic growth in the Niger Delta region by strengthening dialogue with local communities. This was the focus of a community…
- Is The Almajiri System Being Imported Into The Southwest?
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By Bola BOLAWOLE I WITNESSED the debate about who owns the home between the man and woman fortuitously last Monday as I found my way into the premises of the Lagos State Television and Radio Lagos, both owned by the…
- Nigerians, NLC, SERAP Demand Immediate Reversal of Fuel Price Hike Amid Public Outcry
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By Joke Kujenya THE NEWLY announced fuel price hike by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has triggered nationwide outrage. Several Nigerians have kicked dubbing the action insensitive and called for its halt. Swiftly, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)…
- FG Offers Flexible Payment Plans for CNG Vehicle Conversion
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE FEDERAL Government has introduced a programme that enables Nigerians to convert their petrol-powered vehicles to compressed natural gas (CNG) with a “convert now, pay later” option. This new initiative, announced by the National Orientation…
- 2024 Media Awards: Call for Entries to Recognize Excellence in Nigerian Journalism
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By Joke Kujenya NESTLÉ NIGERIA has announced the opening of entries for the 2024 Media Awards, an annual event aimed at recognizing and rewarding journalistic excellence across the country. Now in its fourth edition, the awards honour media professionals whose…
- Nigeria’s Capital Importation Reaches $2.60bn in Q2 2024, Up 152% Year-on-Year
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By Joke Kujenya CAPITAL IMPORTATION into Nigeria rose to $2.60 billion in the second quarter of 2024, reflecting a remarkable 152.81% increase from the $1.03 billion recorded in the same quarter of 2023. However, this figure represents a 22.85% decline…
- Fuel Prices Soar as NNPC Raises Petrol Cost to N1,030 per Litre Amid Full Deregulations
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE PUMP price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, has skyrocketed to N1,030 per litre at various stations across the nation. This sharp increase follows the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited’s…
- Free Breast Cancer Screening for 250 Nigerian Women to Boost Early Detection
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By Omowale Adebiyi, JKNewsMedia Intern A FREE breast cancer screening initiative will offer life-saving health services to 250 women across Nigeria in October 2024. This programme aims to improve early detection rates, crucial for reducing breast cancer-related deaths, particularly for…
- Technology, Agriculture, and Fintech Key to Boosting Nigeria’s Non-Oil Economy – 9mobile CEO
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s HEAVY reliance on oil has exposed the nation to global economic shocks, according to 9mobile’s CEO, Obafemi Banigbe. He highlighted the need for economic diversification during the 2024 BNI National Business Conference in Abeokuta,…
- Lagos Assembly Upholds Council Chairman’s Suspension, Refers to Constitutional Powers
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By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE LAGOS State House of Assembly has emphasized the importance of law over emotions in legislative matters, addressing reactions to the suspension of Alimosho Local Government Chairman, Jelili Sulaimon. The House, responding to statements made…
- Rivers Gov and House Demand Justice for Destroyed State Infrastructure
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By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter MONDAY’s DESTRUCTION of public infrastructure in Rivers State has raised national concerns as political thugs set fire to multiple local government secretariats, severely damaging state property. These coordinated attacks, reportedly carried out by loyalists of…
- Ogun State Revamps Education with 900 Smart Classrooms, Teacher Welfare Boost
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter OGUN STATE announce it has begun a significant overhaul of its education sector by introducing 900 smart classrooms aimed at enhancing digital learning across schools. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts by the government…
- Ogun State Set to Launch Inland Dry Port to Boost Economic Growth
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By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter PLANS TO establish the Inland Dry Port in Ogun State are underway, aiming to strengthen the state’s economy and Nigeria’s overall industrial growth. The initiative, backed by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega…
- Hoodlums Attack Rivers State LGAs, Set Secretariats Ablaze Amid Election Tensions
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By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter BARELY SEVEN hours after the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, ordered the unsealing of 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Rivers State, several secretariats were attacked and set on fire by unidentified assailants….
- Lagos Assembly Suspends Alimosho Council Chairman Over Misconduct
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By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter HE LAGOS State House of Assembly has suspended Jelili Sulaimon, the chairman of the Alimosho Local Government Area, indefinitely. This decision, made during a plenary session, takes immediate effect. Vice chairman Akinpelu Johnson will assume…
- NAFDAC, Others, Advocate Global Food Labelling Standards for Consumer Protection
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter FOOD SAFETY and consumer awareness received a boost as the Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, emphasized the importance of Codex food labelling standards….
- Galamsey Devastates Ghana’s Rivers, Threatens Livelihoods
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter ABENA MENSAH remembers the days when the Pra River flowed clear, offering her community both clean water and a steady source of food. But now, the river’s once-blue waters run thick with mud and chemicals,…
- Fubara Swears in Rivers Council Chairmen After Tense Election
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By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter, Port Harcourt GOVERNOR SIMINALAYI Fubara of Rivers State has officially sworn in the newly elected council chairmen of the 23 local government areas. The ceremony was held on Sunday at the Executive Council Chamber of…
- Polaris Bank Leads Tree Planting with UI, NCF
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By JKNewsMedia TO EXPAND its environmental conservation efforts, Polaris Bank has partnered with the University of Ibadan (UI) and the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) through a major tree planting initiative. This initiative emphasizes the urgent need for environmental restoration in…
- Illegal Mining Threatens Water, Health, Livelihoods in Ghana
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PROTESTERS FACE repression as Illegal mining, known locally as “galamsey,” has wreaked havoc on water bodies, farmlands, and communities in Ghana. The devastating effects of galamsey, including the contamination of major rivers like Densu, Birim, Pra, Ankobra, and Tano, have…
- NDLEA Nabs Canadian with 35kg Cannabis, Seizes 13 Million Pills in Drug Raids
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A 41-YEAR-old Canadian woman, Adrienne Munju, was arrested at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, with 35.20 kilograms of synthetic cannabis. The arrest was made by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) operatives. The agency…
- Fear History – 3
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By Bolanle BOLAWOLE IF YOU have been following the story, before Dr. Segun Osoba’s lecture to the students of the University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University (“Great Ife”), Ile-Ife, on 1st February 1974 in commemoration of the 3rd anniversary…
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern THE GROWING challenge of food insecurity in Lagos State took center stage on Friday as lawmakers held simultaneous meetings with their constituents to address the issue. Lagos State House of Assembly members renewed their commitment…
By Helen Okevhukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE FLAGGED-off Inland Dry Port in Ogun State is set to significantly boost the state’s economy, reduce traffic congestion, and create thousands of job opportunities. This development was officially sealed by the Minister of Marine…
By Joke Kujenya RECCURENT MALARIA infections have long plagued communities across the African continent. A significant breakthrough in the fight against this deadly disease has been made, with natural compounds like Brusatol emerging as powerful tools in stopping the transmission…
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter ACTING GOVERNOR of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, has urged the Special Marshals of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to intensify their efforts in managing speeding and other reckless behaviors on the highways. Onyeme…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu’s recent travels have sparked widespread debate, as the nation’s economic situation remains fragile. His absence has raised concerns among Nigerians, especially after reports surfaced that he spent nine days in London before…
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE ALARMING rise in out-of-school children poses a growing threat to Nigeria’s future stability. This challenge, which has reached national proportions, is now recognized as a critical issue that requires urgent attention. The situation, if…
By Helen Okechukwu JKNewsMedia Reporter THE RISING issue of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Rivers State has led to proactive measures by a local Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO). In an effort to curb the growing violence, Kebetkache, an activist group in the…
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern DELTA STATE’s Acting Governor, Monday Onyeme, on Thursday, expressed optimism that the ongoing struggles faced by motorists on the Benin-Onitsha Expressway will soon be resolved. This comes as the state has begun remedial works on…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NIGERIAN National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering peace and driving economic growth in the Niger Delta region by strengthening dialogue with local communities. This was the focus of a community…
By Bola BOLAWOLE I WITNESSED the debate about who owns the home between the man and woman fortuitously last Monday as I found my way into the premises of the Lagos State Television and Radio Lagos, both owned by the…
By Joke Kujenya THE NEWLY announced fuel price hike by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has triggered nationwide outrage. Several Nigerians have kicked dubbing the action insensitive and called for its halt. Swiftly, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE FEDERAL Government has introduced a programme that enables Nigerians to convert their petrol-powered vehicles to compressed natural gas (CNG) with a “convert now, pay later” option. This new initiative, announced by the National Orientation…
By Joke Kujenya NESTLÉ NIGERIA has announced the opening of entries for the 2024 Media Awards, an annual event aimed at recognizing and rewarding journalistic excellence across the country. Now in its fourth edition, the awards honour media professionals whose…
By Joke Kujenya CAPITAL IMPORTATION into Nigeria rose to $2.60 billion in the second quarter of 2024, reflecting a remarkable 152.81% increase from the $1.03 billion recorded in the same quarter of 2023. However, this figure represents a 22.85% decline…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE PUMP price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, has skyrocketed to N1,030 per litre at various stations across the nation. This sharp increase follows the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited’s…
By Omowale Adebiyi, JKNewsMedia Intern A FREE breast cancer screening initiative will offer life-saving health services to 250 women across Nigeria in October 2024. This programme aims to improve early detection rates, crucial for reducing breast cancer-related deaths, particularly for…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s HEAVY reliance on oil has exposed the nation to global economic shocks, according to 9mobile’s CEO, Obafemi Banigbe. He highlighted the need for economic diversification during the 2024 BNI National Business Conference in Abeokuta,…
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE LAGOS State House of Assembly has emphasized the importance of law over emotions in legislative matters, addressing reactions to the suspension of Alimosho Local Government Chairman, Jelili Sulaimon. The House, responding to statements made…
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter MONDAY’s DESTRUCTION of public infrastructure in Rivers State has raised national concerns as political thugs set fire to multiple local government secretariats, severely damaging state property. These coordinated attacks, reportedly carried out by loyalists of…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter OGUN STATE announce it has begun a significant overhaul of its education sector by introducing 900 smart classrooms aimed at enhancing digital learning across schools. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts by the government…
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter PLANS TO establish the Inland Dry Port in Ogun State are underway, aiming to strengthen the state’s economy and Nigeria’s overall industrial growth. The initiative, backed by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega…
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter BARELY SEVEN hours after the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, ordered the unsealing of 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Rivers State, several secretariats were attacked and set on fire by unidentified assailants….
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter HE LAGOS State House of Assembly has suspended Jelili Sulaimon, the chairman of the Alimosho Local Government Area, indefinitely. This decision, made during a plenary session, takes immediate effect. Vice chairman Akinpelu Johnson will assume…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter FOOD SAFETY and consumer awareness received a boost as the Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, emphasized the importance of Codex food labelling standards….
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter ABENA MENSAH remembers the days when the Pra River flowed clear, offering her community both clean water and a steady source of food. But now, the river’s once-blue waters run thick with mud and chemicals,…
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter, Port Harcourt GOVERNOR SIMINALAYI Fubara of Rivers State has officially sworn in the newly elected council chairmen of the 23 local government areas. The ceremony was held on Sunday at the Executive Council Chamber of…
By JKNewsMedia TO EXPAND its environmental conservation efforts, Polaris Bank has partnered with the University of Ibadan (UI) and the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) through a major tree planting initiative. This initiative emphasizes the urgent need for environmental restoration in…
PROTESTERS FACE repression as Illegal mining, known locally as “galamsey,” has wreaked havoc on water bodies, farmlands, and communities in Ghana. The devastating effects of galamsey, including the contamination of major rivers like Densu, Birim, Pra, Ankobra, and Tano, have…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A 41-YEAR-old Canadian woman, Adrienne Munju, was arrested at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, with 35.20 kilograms of synthetic cannabis. The arrest was made by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) operatives. The agency…
By Bolanle BOLAWOLE IF YOU have been following the story, before Dr. Segun Osoba’s lecture to the students of the University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University (“Great Ife”), Ile-Ife, on 1st February 1974 in commemoration of the 3rd anniversary…
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