By Joke Kujenya A NATIONWIDE broadcast will address pressing issues as part of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary on October 1, 2024. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to speak at 7 a.m., focusing on the country’s progress and the challenges ahead. In previous independence speeches, Nigeria’s leaders highlighted themes of national ...
By Joke Kujenya PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu swears in Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria. Her appointment underscores the pivotal role the judiciary plays in upholding the nation’s constitutional democracy. During the swearing-in ceremony, the President emphasized the importance of judicial independence and i...
By JKNewsMedia THE NIGERIAN economy thrives on the contributions of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), responsible for generating jobs and boosting economic activities. This crucial sector has seen growth, with employment contributions rising by 3.5 percent. Recognizing these efforts, Polaris Bank has been named Nigeria’s Best Bank ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter EFFORTS TO revamp Nigeria’s transportation system took a major step forward with the handover of 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). The Federal Government says it is promo...
By Robert Egbe WHICH HABIT is common to some men, women and sadly, minors, but damages the heart and lungs, among other organs of the body? The significance of this question became even more apparent as Nigeria joined the rest of the world in marking World Lung Day (WLD) on September 25 and World Heart […]
By Joke Kujenya ANOTHER SERIES of targeted airstrikes by Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), have struck at the heart of Hezbollah’s leadership in Lebanon. Among those killed is Nabil Kaouk, a veteran Hezbollah commander, adding to the growing list of senior officials eliminated in just over a week. Israeli F-35 jets, armed with bunker-buster bombs,...
By JKNewsMedia TO FURTHER solidify its leadership in the public relations industry, Chain Reactions Africa has clinched the ‘Outstanding PR Agency of the Year’ at the 2024 Marketing Edge Awards. The company was recognized for its exceptional performance, surpassing its peers over the past year. In addition to this honor, Israel Opa...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter DRUG SMUGGLING operations involving various narcotics were intercepted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) during several coordinated raids across Nigeria. The Agency successfully blocked the export of heroin, cannabis, and other narcotics hidden in everyday items like LED lamps and f...
By Bolanle BOLAWOLE THE FIRST part of this topic, published on Sunday, 15 September 2024, was the debate between the Marxist scholar at the then University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife, Dr. Segun Osoba (as he then was), and another (conservative, foreign) lecturer in the same institution, Professor L. Beverley Halstead over...
By Joke Kujenya A LION attack has left a man dead at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) zoological garden in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The victim, Babaji Duale, 35, from Bauchi State, was a trained handler responsible for caring for the lion. Tragically, his death resulted from an error in handling the animal. Duale reportedly [&hel...
