By Helen Okechukwu, JKNM Reporter A NEW National Coordinator of the National Counter-Terrorism Centre, whose office is under the National Security Adviser, was appointed on Tuesday by President Bola Tinubu. The presidential spokeswoman, Ajuri Ngelale, announced that Mr. Adamu Laka, as the new appointee, was charged with “effectively remo...
By Joke Kujenya, JKNMedia AMID the 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Nigeria’s delegation, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, embarked on discussions with the World Trade Organization (WTO) to explore avenues of collaboration for the advancement of the nation’s digital and marine economies. During a courtesy visit t...
By Segun Majekodunmi, JKNM Reporter IN A solemn announcement made on Tuesday, the Nigerian Army has disclosed the funeral arrangements for the 17 soldiers tragically killed in an ambush during a peacekeeping mission in Delta State. The burial ceremony is slated for Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at the National Cemetery in Abuja, with proceedings ...
By Noah Aderoju, JKNM Reporter A CATASTROPHIC event unfolded early Tuesday as Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, a critical lifeline for East Coast Shipping, collapsed following a collision with a sizeable cargo ship. The disaster has triggered an urgent and extensive rescue mission, with authorities striving to save lives of those affected...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNM Reporter IN A concerted effort to bolster Nigeria’s energy sector, the European Union (EU) has unveiled two groundbreaking projects with a combined value of €9 million. The announcement came during a project inspection held in Abuja, in collaboration with the Federal Government and the United Nations Industrial Develop...
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu led a crucial session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the Presidential Villa, signaling the administration’s steadfast commitment to advancing Nigeria’s development agenda. Despite facing numerous challenges, the President noted that he and his cabinet members remain resolutely focused on driving tangible progre...
By Joke Kujenya OVER the last decade, Nigeria, has been a nation marred by a tumultuous history of conflict and instability despite her being celebrated for her cultural diversity and rich heritage. Currently, she stands at a crossroad overshadowed by a pervasive crisis as she is ensnared in a web of kidnappings and abductions that […]
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNM reporter THE NATIONAL Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released data indicating a significant increase in the cost of refilling a 5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Cooking Gas) in February 2024. According to the report, the average price surged to N6, 154,50, marking a 19.75% rise from January 2023’s price of [&hel...
NADEEM Anjarwalla, a key figure at Binance facing allegations of tax evasion and other offenses in Nigeria, has reportedly fled from lawful custody. The office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), has officially confirmed his escape of the Binance regional manager for Africa in a statement issued by Zakari Mijinyawa, head of strategic comm...
GODSWILL Akpabio, president, Nigeria’s Senate, has delivered a passionate appeal to the International Parliamentary Union (IPU) during the ongoing 148th Session in Geneva, Switzerland, calling for concerted efforts to restore lasting peace to the conflict-ridden region of Gaza. Speaking at the assembly, Akpabio emphasized the urgent need for n...
