By E-ben Anorue A MAN told a story of how another man tried to convince the people he was consulting for, how that they did not realize that they needed to change their way of thinking, and adjust to new behavioural models. “We are used to this” one of the board members said on behalf […]
By Joke Kujenya GOVERNORS FROM Nigeria’s southern states, under the Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF), have emphasized the need for each state to negotiate its own minimum wage, considering the varying costs of living and fiscal capacities. Their resolution was contained in a communique issued following their meeting on June 25, 2024, in A...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter ADDRESSING THE poor condition of several federal roads within the state, the Delta State government says it has been working actively to ensure unhindered transportation of goods and services for the citizens. Highlighting the initiative during an inspection of the ongoing rehabilitation of the old Umut...
By Bola BOLAWOLE ON THE evening of Tuesday, 16 January 2024, an explosion rocked Ibadan, the capital of Oyo state. The location of the explosion was later identified as Aderinola Street, Adeyi Avenue, Old Bodija Estate. The explosion was of such magnitude that people in the vicinity thought the world had come to an end! […]
By Joke Kujenya VIOLENT PROTESTS in Nairobi have forced President William Ruto to withdraw a controversial finance bill, following the deaths of 22 people. The bill, which proposed steep tax hikes, faced fierce opposition from citizens already burdened by the high cost of living had sparked wild unrest that saw thousands of demonstrators storm...
By Joke Kujenya TOWARDS ITS relentless battle against substance abuse and drug trafficking, President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). He made the pledge during the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, commemorated on June 2...
By Joke Kujenya A SIGNIFICANT improvement has been announced in the country’s economic indicators, revealing a 15% reduction in total debt stock in US dollar terms for the first quarter of 2024. The announcement came via the Finance Minister, Wale Edun, after a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinub...
By Joke Kujenya NIGERIA’S DRUG problem poses a complex challenge with profound impacts on individuals, families, society, and the nation. To address this issue effectively, the Federal Government is shifting towards increased collaboration with relevant ministries, agencies, development partners, and stakeholders, moving away from the fr...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter POLITICIANS IN Rivers State have been called upon by Governor Siminalayi Fubara to practice responsible politics to ensure the state’s peace and economic growth. Fubara gave the charge during a visit from the House of Representatives Committee on Ports and Harbours, led by Chairman Hon. Nnolim Nnaji,...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNMedia Reporter A PRIME suspect involved in the attempted detonation of an explosive device outside Hotel Presidential on the Port Harcourt-Aba Expressway during a protest in Port Harcourt has been apprehended and is receiving intensive care at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH). The suspect, reportedly ...
