By Gloria Ogine, JKNewsMedia Reporter GOVERNOR MOHAMMED Umaru Bago of Niger State has declared a state of emergency in the Niger North Senatorial District to address the critical shortage of schools. The announcement, made during a project tour of the district on Friday, follows growing concerns over the inadequate number of educational instit...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter A COLLECTIVE pledge to ensure a violence-free election marked a pivotal moment in Ghana’s electoral history as all 12 presidential candidates signed a Peace Pact ahead of the 7 December general elections. The event, held on Thursday, 28 November, at the Kempinski Hotel, Accra, saw candidates committing t...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter DETAINED INVESTIGATIVE Journalist Fisayo Soyombo has shared details of his three-day ordeal in the custody of the Nigerian Army, crediting public advocacy and media efforts for his eventual release. Soyombo expressed gratitude to Nigerians and the media, saying, “You all are the reason my deten...
By Joke Kujenya THE PORT Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) has not commenced bulk sales or activated its purchase portal as essential operational processes are still underway. Currently, all available products are sourced from the Dangote Refinery and include applicable NMDPRA fees. At this stage, PHRC’s products are limited to its retail outle...
By Bukola Olukemi-Odele SALT HAS been an integral part of human existence since time immemorial. It is an important ingredient in our diets and is used by diverse populations regardless of race, age, status, religion and diversity. Salt has been an additive since ancient times due to its pivotal role in food processing and preservation. [&hell...
By Joke Kujenya PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu assured French President Emmanuel Macron that Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms will drive significant progress across Africa. Speaking during a bilateral discussion, Tinubu emphasised Nigeria’s commitment to restructuring its economy to lead the continent towards prosperity. Highlighting the need f...
By Bayo Onanuga RECENT REPORTS from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) have become a focal point of criticism and skepticism, especially by the political opposition and perpetual doubters of any positive report about our country. In its Q2 labour survey report, the NBS says the unemployment rate fell from 5.3 % in Q1 to […]
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern, Delta State HEARTFELT CONGRATULATIONS has been expressed to Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala by Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, following her reappointment as Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Okonjo-Iweala, a distinguished Deltan from Ogwashi-Uku, earned widespread respect for her t...
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern, Delta State DELTA STATE Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, on Thursday emphasised his administration’s commitment to transforming the state into a prime destination for both domestic and foreign investors. He spoke during the presentation of the staff of office to the new Asagba of Asaba, Professor Epiphany Azi...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter FOUNDER AND Editor-in-Chief of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Fisayo Soyombo, has been released. The Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) has confirmed the release of its founder, Fisayo Soyombo, after he was detained by the Nigerian Army for three days. Soyombo was arres...
