By Joke Kujenya FOR HOURS on Monday, research experts painted a grim picture of Nigeria’s Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) to guests and journalists. These centres, crucial for maternal and child health, fail to meet even basic healthcare needs. PHCs are in dire straits, unable to care for patients or the clinics, themselves. Orodata Sc...
JOURNALIST JOKE KUJENYA recounts how an unexpected allergic reaction brought her to the brink of death. Between 11:30 pm on Tuesday, March 19, and 3:40 am on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, Kujenya remembers experiencing a complete shutdown of her senses. Thanks to her daughters, health officials, and praying friends, she survived what could have b...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNMedia Reporter OGUN STATE launched its E-Mobility Programme on Wednesday, introducing e-bikes and tricycles. This initiative aims to cut transport costs and reduce carbon emissions for a cleaner environment. Governor Dapo Abiodun announced the first phase of the project at the Governor’s Office in Abeokuta. He said,...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter A NEW health insurance scheme in Nigeria promises affordable healthcare and a chance to win N1 million in a lottery. This initiative, a partnership of Globacom and insurance firm AXA Mansard Health, aims to provide easy access to health insurance for Nigerians through a simple subscription process. The ...
By Joke Kujenya THE PRICE of cooking gas in Nigeria experienced mixed trends in June 2024 according to the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) price watch report for June 2024. The average cost to refill a 5kg cylinder of LPG decreased by 6.10% from N7,418.45 in May 2024 to N6,966.03 in June 2024. However, when compared […]
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu has expressed his condolences to the entertainment industry, the Imo State Government, and the fans of the late Nigerian musical icon, Onyeka Onwenu. Tinubu praised Onwenu’s numerous artistic contributions, highlighting her collaboration with King Sunny Ade on the 1980s famil...
By Joke Kujenya HAMAS Leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in an Israeli raid at his Tehran residence, as confirmed by Iranian state media. This targeted attack also claimed the life of one of his bodyguards. Hamas blames Israel for the assassination, which has not been officially commented on by Israeli authorities The incident followed an [&hell...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE NIGER Delta Development Commission (NDDC), youths have expressed their support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration. They made this pledge during the launch of a Youth Internship Scheme in Port Harcourt, organized by the NDDC. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, speaking at the NDDC Executive M...
By Joke Kujenya ONYEKA ONWENU, a celebrated Nigerian singer and actress, has died at 72. She reportedly collapsed shortly after an event at Banana Island, Lagos, and was rushed to Reddington Hospital, where she passed away. This incident occurred at the birthday party of Stella Okoli, the owner of Emzor Pharmaceuticals. An eyewitness at the [&...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE NATIONAL Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has suspended monthly clearance and weekly community development services for corps members across Nigeria. This decision comes ahead of the planned protests scheduled to begin on August 1. The protests, under the banner “End Bad Governance in Nigeria,”...
