- PBAT Congratulates Donald Trump on Re-Election, Eyes Stronger U.S.-Nigeria Ties
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By Joke Kujenya NIGERIA’s PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th president of the United States. Tinubu’s statement, issued through his adviser Bayo Onanuga, emphasized the importance of strong U.S.-Nigeria relations,…
- BREAKING NEWS: Donald Trump Secures U.S. Presidency, Surpassing 270 Electoral Votes
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By Joke Kujenya TO RECLAIM the United States of America White House, Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, has emerged victorious in the U.S. presidential election, securing 276 electoral college votes, surpassing the critical 270-vote threshold to claim the White House….
- New Millionaires Emerge in Glo Jolly Win Promo, Winning Prizes in Lagos Ceremony
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By JKNewsMedia GLOBACOM’s GLO Jolly Win promo has created new millionaires, with recent winners honoured in Lagos. Partnering with NCC-approved Nitroswitch and Tetragrammaton, Globacom’s Value-Added Service provider, the telecom giant presented cheques to five winners, who were credited instantly. Since…
- NNPC Urges Collaboration and Transparency in Global Decarbonization at ADIPEC 2024
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NIGERIAN National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has highlighted the urgent need for collaboration and transparency among stakeholders in the oil and gas sector. Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, delivering a vital message during…
- Nigeria-UK Strengthen Ties with New Partnership for Economic Growth, Peace & Security
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By Egbu Onwu Linus, JKNewsMedia Reporter, Benue State NIGERIA HAS committed to strengthening economic and security ties with the United Kingdom to foster mutual growth and stability. President Bola Tinubu emphasized Nigeria’s dedication to a renewed strategic partnership aimed at…
- Nigeria’s Debt Servicing Ratio Drops to 65% as Tinubu Pushes Economic Recovery
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter MARKING A notable improvement from the previous 68% reported on Independence Day, Nigeria’s debt servicing to revenue ratio has reduced to 65%. President Bola Tinubu revealed this during the swearing-in ceremony of seven new ministers…
- FG Scraps 18-Year Age Limit for Univ Admission, Minister Pledges Policy Overhaul
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE FEDERAL Government has eliminated the contentious 18-year age benchmark for admission into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, marking a pivotal shift in the nation’s educational policy. This decision aims to expand access to higher education, allowing…
- JUST IN: Tinubu Orders Release of Detained Minors; Calls for Thorough Investigation
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu has directed the immediate release of all minors detained in connection with the August 1 protests against rising living costs. The President’s order follows an intense public outcry over footage showing young…
- Female Drivers Applaud Cross Rivers’ First Lady’s Empowerment Drive with Cash Awards
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By Ofem John Obongha, JKNewsMedia Reporter, Cross River THE EMPOWERMENT of female drivers in Cross River State took a significant step forward, as members of the Female Commercial Drivers Association expressed appreciation for First Lady Rev. Eyoanwa Bassey Otu’s impactful…
- Delta Gov to Create 50,000 Jobs Through Special Agricultural Zones
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By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Reporter GOVERNOR OBOREVWORI has announced plans to generate over 50,000 jobs in Delta State with a new focus on Special Agricultural Economic Zones. He said the idea is set to drive job creation and economic growth…
- Cross River Gov Inaugurates 18 LG Leaders, Emphasizes ‘People First’ Mandate
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By Ofem John Obongha, JKNewsMedia Reporter, Cross River EIGHTEEN NEWLY elected local government chairmen and vice chairmen, all representing the All Progressives Congress (APC), IN Cross River State has been officially sworn-in. Following their victories in the recent November 2…
- Five Arrested for Aiding Kidnappers Holding 14 Hostages in Nasarawa-Abuja Border
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By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter POLICE IN Nasarawa State have arrested five suspects accused of collaborating with kidnappers who recently held 14 people hostages in a forest near Achido village, straddling the border between Abuja and Kogi State. The arrests…
- Nigeria’s Revenue-to-Debt Ratio Falls to 65% as Tinubu Restructures Economy
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By Egbu Onwu Linus, JKNewsMedia Reporter, Benue State NIGERIA’s REVENUE-to-debt service ratio has significantly dropped from 97% to 65% since President Bola Tinubu took office 17 months ago. The President highlighted this reduction on Monday during the swearing-in ceremony of…
- Fraud: Court Orders Arrest of Dana Air MD Hathiramani Ranesh
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A FEDERAL High Court in Abuja has intensified proceedings against Hathiramani Ranesh, the Managing Director of Dana Air, by issuing an arrest warrant after his repeated absence in a high-profile fraud trial. On Monday, Justice…
- Jurisprudence and “Kudisprudence” of Nigerian Judicial System
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By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu “The partiality that inevitably affects judges has been noted in cases with a political flavour.”David Pannick, KC, Judges, p. 44 (1987) THE STATE as we know it enjoys three notional monopolies. One is a monopoly of…
- Enugu Police Arrest Suspect for Murder of 19-Year-Old Scrap Scavenger
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By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE ENUGU State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Tsehemba Joshua, for allegedly murdering a 19-year-old scrap scavenger, Yusuf Ibrahim. The incident took place on October 2, according to a statement by police spokesperson…
- Polaris Bank’s VULTe Wins Best Mobile App Award
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By JKNewsMedia DIGITAL INNOVATION took center stage as Polaris Bank’s VULTe app earned the “Best Mobile App” award at the Digital Jurist Awards held at Lagos’ Eko Hotel. Celebrated on October 31, this win reaffirms Polaris Bank’s commitment to delivering…
- BREAKING NEWS: President Tinubu Orders Immediate Release of Minors Detained over #EndBadGovernance Protests
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By Egbu Onwu Linus, JKNewsMedia Reporter, Benue State PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu has ordered the immediate release of 72 minors who were recently arraigned in Abuja’s Federal High Court alongside other young detainees. He also directed the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs…
- Ogun State Ranks High in Self-Sufficiency on BudgIT Index
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By Ofem John Obongha, JKNewsMedia Reporter, Cross River A RECENT ranking by BudgIT Research has placed Ogun among Nigeria’s most economically self-sufficient on “State of States Performance Index A,” making it to secure third place behind Rivers and Lagos. Also,…
- JUST IN: Tinubu Urges New Ministers to Face Nation’s Challenges as Seven Appointees Sworn In
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter AMID MOUNTING economic pressures, President Bola Tinubu has urged seven newly sworn-in ministers to embrace the nation’s challenges head-on. At the Council Chambers of Aso Rock Villa in Abuja, Tinubu charged the appointees to uphold…
- NDLEA Seizes N4.4 Billion Cocaine at Lagos Airport, Grills 30 in Nationwide Clampdown
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By Joke Kujenya A LARGE-scale cocaine smuggling attempt by an international drug syndicate operating between Brazil, Ethiopia, and Nigeria was intercepted at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA). The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) recovered 845 wraps of cocaine,…
- The Two Sides of Justice System In Nigeria
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By Emeka Monye TWO MAJOR events recently took centre stage in public discourse, appearing both in traditional and social media and generating arguments and counterarguments among discussants. One was the assault by a House of Representatives member, Honourable Alex Ikwechegh…
- Professor Godini Gabriel Darah’s Crab Mentality
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By Bolanle BOLAWOLE PROFESSOR GABRIEL Darah (GG Darah or simply “Comrade”, as we fondly called him) was one of our fire-spitting Marxist lecturers and staff advisers at the then University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife aka “Great Ife”….
- Ogun’s Revenue Growth Highlighted as Abiodun Unveils Olumo Courts
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By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Inter A REPORT by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has placed Ogun State among Nigeria’s top regions for Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), a reflection of its rising economic strength. Highlighting this achievement, Governor Dapo Abiodun…
- America’s 2024 Presidential Election: Trump the Man to Beat
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By Bisi Olawunmi WITH A few days to the November 5, 2024, U.S. presidential election, the campaign tempo has reached fever pitch, with the two candidates, Vice-President Kamala Harris (Democrat) and former president, Donald Trump (Republican) in a dead run…
- Good Governance Catalyses Economic Growth, Development and Recovery
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By Attahiru M. Jega AS HAS happened in many countries, we need to interrogate the concepts of governance, bad governance, good governance, and what I call good democratic governance, as well as the practical implications of these in the ways…
- Kemi Badenoch Elected as UK Conservatives’ 1st Black Leader, Vows to Restore Voter Trust
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By Joke Kujenya KEMI BADENOCH has made history as the first black woman to lead a major political party in the United Kingdom (UK), winning the Conservative leadership race against Robert Jenrick. Her victory follows a critical time for the…
- IPC Urges Greater Protection for Nigerian Journalists Amid Rising Attacks
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter AS JOURNALISTS in Nigeria continue to face persistent attacks, raising serious concerns about their safety, the International Press Centre (IPC) in Lagos, has urged media organizations and stakeholders to collaborate on creating a secure environment…
- NAFDAC Clarifies NIVEA Deodorant Batch Not Sold in Nigeria; Beiersdorf Assures Compliance
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By Joke Kujenya NIGERIA’S NATIONAL Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) issued a safety alert on October 31, 2024, concerning a batch of NIVEA BLACK & WHITE Invisible Roll-on deodorant. The agency assures Nigerian customers that the…
- MoneyMaster PSB Rewards Customers with 10% Extra Data on N1,000+Recharges
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By JKNewsMedia CUSTOMERS OF MoneyMaster Payment Service Bank (MMPSB) in Nigeria can now enjoy an additional 10% data on recharges starting from N1,000, a benefit valid for 30 days with a rollover option. This move reinforces MoneyMaster PSB’s commitment to…
By Joke Kujenya NIGERIA’s PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th president of the United States. Tinubu’s statement, issued through his adviser Bayo Onanuga, emphasized the importance of strong U.S.-Nigeria relations,…
By Joke Kujenya TO RECLAIM the United States of America White House, Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, has emerged victorious in the U.S. presidential election, securing 276 electoral college votes, surpassing the critical 270-vote threshold to claim the White House….
By JKNewsMedia GLOBACOM’s GLO Jolly Win promo has created new millionaires, with recent winners honoured in Lagos. Partnering with NCC-approved Nitroswitch and Tetragrammaton, Globacom’s Value-Added Service provider, the telecom giant presented cheques to five winners, who were credited instantly. Since…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NIGERIAN National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has highlighted the urgent need for collaboration and transparency among stakeholders in the oil and gas sector. Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, delivering a vital message during…
By Egbu Onwu Linus, JKNewsMedia Reporter, Benue State NIGERIA HAS committed to strengthening economic and security ties with the United Kingdom to foster mutual growth and stability. President Bola Tinubu emphasized Nigeria’s dedication to a renewed strategic partnership aimed at…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter MARKING A notable improvement from the previous 68% reported on Independence Day, Nigeria’s debt servicing to revenue ratio has reduced to 65%. President Bola Tinubu revealed this during the swearing-in ceremony of seven new ministers…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE FEDERAL Government has eliminated the contentious 18-year age benchmark for admission into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, marking a pivotal shift in the nation’s educational policy. This decision aims to expand access to higher education, allowing…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu has directed the immediate release of all minors detained in connection with the August 1 protests against rising living costs. The President’s order follows an intense public outcry over footage showing young…
By Ofem John Obongha, JKNewsMedia Reporter, Cross River THE EMPOWERMENT of female drivers in Cross River State took a significant step forward, as members of the Female Commercial Drivers Association expressed appreciation for First Lady Rev. Eyoanwa Bassey Otu’s impactful…
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Reporter GOVERNOR OBOREVWORI has announced plans to generate over 50,000 jobs in Delta State with a new focus on Special Agricultural Economic Zones. He said the idea is set to drive job creation and economic growth…
By Ofem John Obongha, JKNewsMedia Reporter, Cross River EIGHTEEN NEWLY elected local government chairmen and vice chairmen, all representing the All Progressives Congress (APC), IN Cross River State has been officially sworn-in. Following their victories in the recent November 2…
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter POLICE IN Nasarawa State have arrested five suspects accused of collaborating with kidnappers who recently held 14 people hostages in a forest near Achido village, straddling the border between Abuja and Kogi State. The arrests…
By Egbu Onwu Linus, JKNewsMedia Reporter, Benue State NIGERIA’s REVENUE-to-debt service ratio has significantly dropped from 97% to 65% since President Bola Tinubu took office 17 months ago. The President highlighted this reduction on Monday during the swearing-in ceremony of…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A FEDERAL High Court in Abuja has intensified proceedings against Hathiramani Ranesh, the Managing Director of Dana Air, by issuing an arrest warrant after his repeated absence in a high-profile fraud trial. On Monday, Justice…
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu “The partiality that inevitably affects judges has been noted in cases with a political flavour.”David Pannick, KC, Judges, p. 44 (1987) THE STATE as we know it enjoys three notional monopolies. One is a monopoly of…
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE ENUGU State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Tsehemba Joshua, for allegedly murdering a 19-year-old scrap scavenger, Yusuf Ibrahim. The incident took place on October 2, according to a statement by police spokesperson…
By JKNewsMedia DIGITAL INNOVATION took center stage as Polaris Bank’s VULTe app earned the “Best Mobile App” award at the Digital Jurist Awards held at Lagos’ Eko Hotel. Celebrated on October 31, this win reaffirms Polaris Bank’s commitment to delivering…
By Egbu Onwu Linus, JKNewsMedia Reporter, Benue State PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu has ordered the immediate release of 72 minors who were recently arraigned in Abuja’s Federal High Court alongside other young detainees. He also directed the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs…
By Ofem John Obongha, JKNewsMedia Reporter, Cross River A RECENT ranking by BudgIT Research has placed Ogun among Nigeria’s most economically self-sufficient on “State of States Performance Index A,” making it to secure third place behind Rivers and Lagos. Also,…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter AMID MOUNTING economic pressures, President Bola Tinubu has urged seven newly sworn-in ministers to embrace the nation’s challenges head-on. At the Council Chambers of Aso Rock Villa in Abuja, Tinubu charged the appointees to uphold…
By Joke Kujenya A LARGE-scale cocaine smuggling attempt by an international drug syndicate operating between Brazil, Ethiopia, and Nigeria was intercepted at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA). The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) recovered 845 wraps of cocaine,…
By Emeka Monye TWO MAJOR events recently took centre stage in public discourse, appearing both in traditional and social media and generating arguments and counterarguments among discussants. One was the assault by a House of Representatives member, Honourable Alex Ikwechegh…
By Bolanle BOLAWOLE PROFESSOR GABRIEL Darah (GG Darah or simply “Comrade”, as we fondly called him) was one of our fire-spitting Marxist lecturers and staff advisers at the then University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife aka “Great Ife”….
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Inter A REPORT by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has placed Ogun State among Nigeria’s top regions for Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), a reflection of its rising economic strength. Highlighting this achievement, Governor Dapo Abiodun…
By Bisi Olawunmi WITH A few days to the November 5, 2024, U.S. presidential election, the campaign tempo has reached fever pitch, with the two candidates, Vice-President Kamala Harris (Democrat) and former president, Donald Trump (Republican) in a dead run…
By Attahiru M. Jega AS HAS happened in many countries, we need to interrogate the concepts of governance, bad governance, good governance, and what I call good democratic governance, as well as the practical implications of these in the ways…
By Joke Kujenya KEMI BADENOCH has made history as the first black woman to lead a major political party in the United Kingdom (UK), winning the Conservative leadership race against Robert Jenrick. Her victory follows a critical time for the…
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter AS JOURNALISTS in Nigeria continue to face persistent attacks, raising serious concerns about their safety, the International Press Centre (IPC) in Lagos, has urged media organizations and stakeholders to collaborate on creating a secure environment…
By Joke Kujenya NIGERIA’S NATIONAL Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) issued a safety alert on October 31, 2024, concerning a batch of NIVEA BLACK & WHITE Invisible Roll-on deodorant. The agency assures Nigerian customers that the…
By JKNewsMedia CUSTOMERS OF MoneyMaster Payment Service Bank (MMPSB) in Nigeria can now enjoy an additional 10% data on recharges starting from N1,000, a benefit valid for 30 days with a rollover option. This move reinforces MoneyMaster PSB’s commitment to…
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