- 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…
- NEC Calls for Wider Consultation on Tax Reform Bills, Tinubu Backs Legislative Review
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter CONCERNS OVER Nigeria’s proposed tax reform bills have prompted the National Economic Council (NEC) to call for a broader consultation before the legislation moves forward in the National Assembly. The bills, which aim to streamline…
- FCCPC Targets Consumer Exploitation, Food Price Cartels, Metering Confusion, and Online Banking Failures
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) announced it has launched a multifaceted intervention against exploitative practices in Nigeria’s marketplace. He said it reveals widespread manipulation of food prices, unclear procedures around prepaid meter…
- MTN Nigeria Reports N514.9billion Loss Amid Inflation, Forex Volatility
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By JKNewsMedia REPORTING A significant financial setback, Mobile Telephone Network (MTN) Nigeria has revealed an after-tax loss of N514.9 billion for the first nine months of 2024, mainly driven by foreign exchange losses and the naira’s depreciation. The mobile operator’s…
- Google Partners with Nigeria, Grants N2.8Bn for AI Talent Dev
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By JKNewsMedia NIGERIA HAS secured a major boost in its quest to become an artificial intelligence (AI) leader, following Google’s announcement of a N2.8 billion ($1.7 million) grant to support AI and digital talent development. The Federal Ministry of Communications,…
- Slips, Falls, and the Thin Line Between Life and Death: A Personal Ordeal
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By Babafemi Ojudu I RECENTLY traveled to Lagos to visit a former staff member who had suffered a stroke. He was very dear to me during his time as our Chief Photographer, and he once risked his life to protect…
- House Advances Bill Requiring Portfolios with Ministerial Nominations
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A LEGISLATIVE push to mandate portfolio inclusion in ministerial and commissioner nominations has passed second reading in Nigeria’s House of Representatives. This bill seeks to ensure that every nomination submitted by the President or State…
- NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians to Harmful Nivea Black & White Deodorant
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A PUBLIC health alert from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) warns Nigerians against using the Nivea Black & White Invisible Roll-on deodorant, 50ml, citing risks tied to a potentially…
- Ogun State Prioritizes Security, Development in 2025 Budget
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By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter AMID PRESSING security concerns in Ogun State, Governor Prince Abiodun has pledged to enhance residents’ safety through dedicated policy initiatives integrated into the 2025 budget. This commitment was underscored during a series of town hall…
- Lagos Govt Shuts Down Ikeja Golf Club Over Persistent Safety Risks to Public
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By JKNewsMedia IKEJA GOLF Club has been sealed off by the Lagos State government, citing severe public safety concerns. The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) announced this decisive action following repeated complaints and incidents caused by the club’s negligence….
- Tinubu’s Diplomatic Strategy Secures U.S. Backing for Nigeria’s UN Security Council Bid
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By JKNewsMedia PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu’s recent strategic discourse with United States (U.S.) President Joe Biden has reportedly strengthened US-Nigeria relations, securing support for Nigeria’s bid for a permanent United Nations Security Council seat. The telephone conversation is said to highlight…
- Northern Governors Reject VAT Derivation Model, Demand Fair Tax Reform
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter REPRESENTING19 states across Nigeria, the Northern Governors’ Forum (NGF) has firmly opposed the proposed derivation-based Value-Added Tax (VAT) distribution model included in new tax reform bills before the National Assembly. The governors argue that this…
- Nigerian Film Legend ‘Agbako’ Dies, Industry Mourns
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By JKNewsMedia THE NIGERIAN7 entertainment world is grieving the loss of Charles Olumo, famously known as Agbako, a legendary figure in Yoruba cinema. Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, who was believed to be between 101 and 102 years old, passed away…
- Senate Approves All Seven Ministerial Nominees
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter TO SOLIDIFY President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet reshuffle, the Senate has confirmed all seven ministerial nominees following thorough screenings in the red chamber on Wednesday. The Senate had also postponed the session initially scheduled for Tuesday…
- Tinubu Appoints Major General Olufemi Oluyede as Acting CoAS
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By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s MILITARY leadership sees a change as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appoints Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Oluyede assumes this role temporarily, pending the recovery and return…
- Pride Cometh Before a Fall: “Do You Know Who I Am?
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By Emeka Monye LAST WEEK, a video surfaced on various social media platforms, showing how a supposed member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Alex Ikwechegh, emotionally, psychologically and physically assaulted a bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, who had come to…
- Ghana Elections 2024: Ex-Nigerian VP Sambo Heads ECOWAS Observation Mission
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By Paul Ejime NIGERIA’s FORMER vice President Namadi Sambo will lead the 120 ECOWAS Observation Mission to Ghana’s Presidential and Parliamentary elections scheduled for 7 December 2024. Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, said Wednesday…
- Oborevwori’s Environmental Push Gains Momentum
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By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter DELTA STATE Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has been applauded for championing environmental sustainability initiatives across the state. Executive Assistant to the Governor on Beautification, Chief Emmanuel Okpomo, highlighted these efforts yesterday during the demolition of illegal…
- Ogun State Govt Suspends Teacher & Principal Over Death of Student
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By Olayomi Joseph, JKNewsMedia Intern SEQUEL TO the use of physical discipline leading to the tragic death of SS2 student Monday Arijo at Obada Grammar School, Idi-emi, the incident has cast a harsh spotlight on disciplinary practices in Ogun State…
- Fortification of Ultra-Processed Foods: When More Becomes Harmful
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By Bukola Olukemi-Odele and Humphrey Ukeaja THROUGHOUT HISTORY, human survival has greatly depended on sourcing, preparing, and consuming different kinds of food. Food is the third basic need of man after air and water. It supplies our bodies with nutrients…
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