- NNPC Foundation Launches Free Cancer Screenings to Tackle Nigeria’s Rising Cases
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By JKNewsMedia THE NIGERIAN National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC Ltd), through its NNPC Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm, is set to launch a free cancer screening campaign targeting the nation’s escalating cancer crisis. The campaign tagged “Cancer Awareness…
- Delta Gov Directs Council Chairmen to Enforce New Minimum Wage for Workers
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By JKNewsMedia DELTA STATE Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has directed all 25 Local Government Council Chairmen to implement the new minimum wage for council workers, effective November 2024. Oborevwori issued the directive on Tuesday during a meeting in Asaba with leaders…
- Key Takeaways in Tinubu’s Cabinet Reshuffle
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By Tunde Rahman MONTHS AFTER the rumours of imminent cabinet reshuffle had filled the air with newshounds speculating which of the ministers would be dropped or retained, President Bola Tinubu eventually took the bull by the horns last Wednesday. He…
- Senate Delays Screening of New Ministerial Nominees for Documentation
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE SENATE has shifted the screening and confirmation of seven recently appointed ministerial nominees to Wednesday, October 30. This is to allow the nominees additional time to finalize required documentation. The postponement, initially scheduled for…
- ICC President Urges UN Backing Amid Rising Threats, Cites Court’s Role on Global Atrocities
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By Joke Kujenya THE INTERNATIONAL Criminal Court (ICC) faces mounting challenges in its mission to deliver justice for international crimes. ICC President Judge Tomoko Akane highlighted these obstacles before the United Nations General Assembly on October 28, 2024, while presenting…
- Polaris Bank Secures Top Digital Banking Honours for MSME Support
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s BANKING industry has again spotlighted Polaris Bank as a leading force in digital banking, with its innovative VULTe platform winning major accolades at the recent Banks and Other Financial Institutions Awards (BAFI). Polaris Bank…
- CAPPA, U.S. Partner Launch Platform Amplifying African Voices on Climate Impact
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By Joke Kujenya COMMUNITIES IN Africa impacted by climate change and corporate exploitation now have a new platform to share their experiences and fight for climate justice. Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) and U.S.-based Corporate Accountability (CA) are…
- CAF Decision on Libya-Nigeria AFCON Tie a Lesson on Fair Play
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By Paul Ejime THE DECISION penultimate Saturday by the Egypt-based Confederation of African Football (CAF) to award victory to Nigeria in the postponed 2025 AFCON qualifier and also punish Libya for mistreatment of visiting Nigerian delegation should serve as a…
- 3 Africans Vie for Commonwealth Top Post
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By Paul Ejime THREE AFRICAN candidates – Ghana’s Foreign Minister Shirley Botchwey, Lesotho’s former Trade and Finance Minister Joshua Setipa, and Gambia’s former Foreign Minister Mamadou Tangara are top contenders in the race to become the next Secretary-General of the…
- No Surprises in Tinubu’s much-touted first cabinet shuffle
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By Paul Ejime BIANCA ODUMEGWU-Ojukwu, the widow of ex-Biafra leader Emeka Ojukwu, was among five new ministers nominated Wednesday by President Bola Tinubu in his long-awaited cabinet shuffle, since assuming office in May 2023. Ten serving Ministers swapped positions, while…
- Downstream Deregulation: Between Obasanjo’s Half-measures and Tinubu’s Bold Leadership
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By Temitope Ajayi A VIDEO of former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s interview with News Central Television has been trending on social media platforms for the past week. In the interview, the former President, in a veiled reference to the current administration,…
- Fubara Calls for Strategic Crime-Fighting Measures in Rivers State
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By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter GOVERNOR SIMINALAYI Fubara has urged the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to adopt advanced and strategic methods to improve crime-fighting efforts in Rivers State. At a recent meeting held at the Government House in Port Harcourt,…
- Delta State Vows to Blacklist Contractors Over Substandard Projects
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By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern GOVERNOR SHERIFF Oborevwori’s administration in Delta State has committed to blacklisting contractors who fail to adhere to project standards set by the Bill of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation. This decision emphasizes the government’s dedication to…
- Senate Prepares for Screening of Seven New Ministerial Nominees
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By Saviour Oryiman Gwaza, JKNewsMedia Reporter, Benue State SUBMITTED BY President Bola Tinubu, documentation for the Senate screening of seven ministerial nominees, has begun. Also confirmed by Senator Basheer Lado, Special Adviser on Senate Matters, the nominees have started filing…
- Chain Reactions Africa Wins Four Awards at 2024, Celebrating PR Excellence
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By JKNewsMedia ONE OF Nigeria’s premier public relations and marketing communications consultancies, Chain Reactions Africa has achieved remarkable recognition at the Brandcom Awards 2024, winning four prestigious awards. Held on October 26 at the Landmark Events Centre in Lagos, the…
- NNPCL Denies Discovery of Additional Body in PH Helicopter Crash
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NIGERIAN National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has firmly dismissed claims that an additional body was recovered from the helicopter crash that occurred last Thursday in Port Harcourt. Addressing the reports on Sunday, NNPCL clarified…
- Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey Elected Commonwealth Sec-Gen Amid Call for Reparatory Justice
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter GHANA’s FOREIGN Affairs Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has been chosen as the Commonwealth’s new Secretary-General during a pivotal 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Apia, Samoa. Botchwey, widely endorsed by the African Union (AU),…
- NDLEA Seizes Billions in Opioid Consignments, Arrests Key Traffickers in Lagos and Abuja
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter IN A sweeping series of drug busts, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), intercepted opioid consignments bound for destinations in the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), Cyprus, and Oman. Concealed within…
- Tinubu’s Cabinet Reshuffle: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly…
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By Bolanle BOLAWOLE THE MUCH-awaited cabinet reshuffle by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu came last Wednesday but I will be surprised if the shape and character of the reshuffle did not disappoint many. Most of the new names qualify as unknown…
- Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu: The Quintessential Nigeria’s Minister of State, Foreign Affairs
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By Emeka Monye ON MONDAY, October 21st, 2024, Presidential Bola Tinubu made a policy announcement in a major cabinet reshuffle, among which was the appointment of former beauty queen, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s Minister of state, Foreign Affairs. Mrs. Bianca…
- Tinubu Orders Vehicle & Security Reductions for Govt Officials’ Convoys
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter AIMING TO curb government spending, President Bola Tinubu has enforced stringent limits on official convoys and security teams for ministers and agency heads, allowing only three vehicles per convoy. This measure reflects the President’s focus…
- Obasanjo’s Sanctimony
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By Maxwell Adeyemi Adeleye “Obasanjo may try to rewrite history, but for those of us who lived through it, the truth will always remain clear. His administration was not a beacon of democracy but a reminder of how power intoxicates…
- Rivers State Govt Signs $300M Waste-to-Wealth Deal to Boost Economy
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By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter RIVERS STATE is set to see significant economic growth with a new $300 million investment deal focusing on waste-to-wealth conversion, employment generation, and enhanced electricity supply. Signed by the Rivers State Government with Intec and…
- Glo Launches Nationwide Entertainment Tour to Promote Youth-Centric Product ‘My-G’
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By JKNewsMedia GLOBACOM HAS announced a multi-city entertainment tour across Nigeria to showcase its latest youth-focused product, ‘My-G,’ designed to offer affordable data bundles and limitless entertainment to young Nigerians. The My-G product provides special bundles enabling users to enjoy…
- Journalists Embrace Digital Innovation, Integrity Skills at Polaris Bank’s AI Workshop
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By Joke Kujenya WITH OVER 130 attendees—30 in person and over 100 via Microsoft Teams, participants from across Nigeria, on Thursday, October 24, 2024, converged via a hybrid session aimed to equip journalists with cutting-edge AI skills necessary for a…
- Aircraft Incident Aborts VP Shettima’s Trip to CHOGM Summit in Samoa
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter VICE PRESIDENT Kashim Shettima’s planned trip to the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa has been halted due to a damaged cockpit windshield. According to the President’s Special Adviser on Information and…
- Search for Survivors Continues as Five Bodies Recovered in NNPC Helicopter Crash
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter RECOVERY EFFORTS have been reportedly intensified following the crash of a Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation-chartered helicopter in Port Harcourt on Thursday. The Sikorsky SK76, carrying eight people, went down shortly after take-off from the Military…
- Eight Passengers Feared Dead on Rivers Helicopter Crash, Search Ongoing for Others
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By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter A HELICOPTER crash off the coast of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has led to the feared deaths of all eight passengers on board. The Sikorsky SK76, with registration 5NBQG, operated by East Winds Aviation, departed…
- Canadian Woman Sentenced to 11 Years or N100m Fine for Importing Cannabis into Nigeria
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By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter A 41-YEAR-old Canadian woman, Adrienne Munju, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for importing 35.20 kilograms of synthetic cannabis, known as “Canadian Loud,” into Nigeria. The Federal High Court in Lagos delivered the…
- IMF Sees Stability for Nigeria’s Naira Amid Rate Hikes and FX Reforms
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NAIRA’s RECENT signs of stability highlight ongoing economic shifts in Nigeria. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) attributes this progress to interest rate hikes and the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) efforts to clear foreign exchange…
By JKNewsMedia THE NIGERIAN National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC Ltd), through its NNPC Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm, is set to launch a free cancer screening campaign targeting the nation’s escalating cancer crisis. The campaign tagged “Cancer Awareness…
By JKNewsMedia DELTA STATE Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has directed all 25 Local Government Council Chairmen to implement the new minimum wage for council workers, effective November 2024. Oborevwori issued the directive on Tuesday during a meeting in Asaba with leaders…
By Tunde Rahman MONTHS AFTER the rumours of imminent cabinet reshuffle had filled the air with newshounds speculating which of the ministers would be dropped or retained, President Bola Tinubu eventually took the bull by the horns last Wednesday. He…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE SENATE has shifted the screening and confirmation of seven recently appointed ministerial nominees to Wednesday, October 30. This is to allow the nominees additional time to finalize required documentation. The postponement, initially scheduled for…
By Joke Kujenya THE INTERNATIONAL Criminal Court (ICC) faces mounting challenges in its mission to deliver justice for international crimes. ICC President Judge Tomoko Akane highlighted these obstacles before the United Nations General Assembly on October 28, 2024, while presenting…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s BANKING industry has again spotlighted Polaris Bank as a leading force in digital banking, with its innovative VULTe platform winning major accolades at the recent Banks and Other Financial Institutions Awards (BAFI). Polaris Bank…
By Joke Kujenya COMMUNITIES IN Africa impacted by climate change and corporate exploitation now have a new platform to share their experiences and fight for climate justice. Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) and U.S.-based Corporate Accountability (CA) are…
By Paul Ejime THE DECISION penultimate Saturday by the Egypt-based Confederation of African Football (CAF) to award victory to Nigeria in the postponed 2025 AFCON qualifier and also punish Libya for mistreatment of visiting Nigerian delegation should serve as a…
By Paul Ejime THREE AFRICAN candidates – Ghana’s Foreign Minister Shirley Botchwey, Lesotho’s former Trade and Finance Minister Joshua Setipa, and Gambia’s former Foreign Minister Mamadou Tangara are top contenders in the race to become the next Secretary-General of the…
By Paul Ejime BIANCA ODUMEGWU-Ojukwu, the widow of ex-Biafra leader Emeka Ojukwu, was among five new ministers nominated Wednesday by President Bola Tinubu in his long-awaited cabinet shuffle, since assuming office in May 2023. Ten serving Ministers swapped positions, while…
By Temitope Ajayi A VIDEO of former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s interview with News Central Television has been trending on social media platforms for the past week. In the interview, the former President, in a veiled reference to the current administration,…
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter GOVERNOR SIMINALAYI Fubara has urged the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to adopt advanced and strategic methods to improve crime-fighting efforts in Rivers State. At a recent meeting held at the Government House in Port Harcourt,…
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern GOVERNOR SHERIFF Oborevwori’s administration in Delta State has committed to blacklisting contractors who fail to adhere to project standards set by the Bill of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation. This decision emphasizes the government’s dedication to…
By JKNewsMedia ONE OF Nigeria’s premier public relations and marketing communications consultancies, Chain Reactions Africa has achieved remarkable recognition at the Brandcom Awards 2024, winning four prestigious awards. Held on October 26 at the Landmark Events Centre in Lagos, the…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NIGERIAN National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has firmly dismissed claims that an additional body was recovered from the helicopter crash that occurred last Thursday in Port Harcourt. Addressing the reports on Sunday, NNPCL clarified…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter GHANA’s FOREIGN Affairs Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has been chosen as the Commonwealth’s new Secretary-General during a pivotal 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Apia, Samoa. Botchwey, widely endorsed by the African Union (AU),…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter IN A sweeping series of drug busts, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), intercepted opioid consignments bound for destinations in the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), Cyprus, and Oman. Concealed within…
By Bolanle BOLAWOLE THE MUCH-awaited cabinet reshuffle by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu came last Wednesday but I will be surprised if the shape and character of the reshuffle did not disappoint many. Most of the new names qualify as unknown…
By Emeka Monye ON MONDAY, October 21st, 2024, Presidential Bola Tinubu made a policy announcement in a major cabinet reshuffle, among which was the appointment of former beauty queen, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s Minister of state, Foreign Affairs. Mrs. Bianca…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter AIMING TO curb government spending, President Bola Tinubu has enforced stringent limits on official convoys and security teams for ministers and agency heads, allowing only three vehicles per convoy. This measure reflects the President’s focus…
By Maxwell Adeyemi Adeleye “Obasanjo may try to rewrite history, but for those of us who lived through it, the truth will always remain clear. His administration was not a beacon of democracy but a reminder of how power intoxicates…
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter RIVERS STATE is set to see significant economic growth with a new $300 million investment deal focusing on waste-to-wealth conversion, employment generation, and enhanced electricity supply. Signed by the Rivers State Government with Intec and…
By JKNewsMedia GLOBACOM HAS announced a multi-city entertainment tour across Nigeria to showcase its latest youth-focused product, ‘My-G,’ designed to offer affordable data bundles and limitless entertainment to young Nigerians. The My-G product provides special bundles enabling users to enjoy…
By Joke Kujenya WITH OVER 130 attendees—30 in person and over 100 via Microsoft Teams, participants from across Nigeria, on Thursday, October 24, 2024, converged via a hybrid session aimed to equip journalists with cutting-edge AI skills necessary for a…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter VICE PRESIDENT Kashim Shettima’s planned trip to the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa has been halted due to a damaged cockpit windshield. According to the President’s Special Adviser on Information and…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter RECOVERY EFFORTS have been reportedly intensified following the crash of a Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation-chartered helicopter in Port Harcourt on Thursday. The Sikorsky SK76, carrying eight people, went down shortly after take-off from the Military…
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter A HELICOPTER crash off the coast of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has led to the feared deaths of all eight passengers on board. The Sikorsky SK76, with registration 5NBQG, operated by East Winds Aviation, departed…
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter A 41-YEAR-old Canadian woman, Adrienne Munju, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for importing 35.20 kilograms of synthetic cannabis, known as “Canadian Loud,” into Nigeria. The Federal High Court in Lagos delivered the…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NAIRA’s RECENT signs of stability highlight ongoing economic shifts in Nigeria. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) attributes this progress to interest rate hikes and the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) efforts to clear foreign exchange…
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