By JKNewsMedia THE EKITI State High Court has granted bail to lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi, following his recent arrest over alleged defamation linked to Chief Afe Babalola. The court set bail at ₦50 million, requiring a surety with the same sum in a landed property. Further proceedings were adjourned to 29 January 2025. Farotimi [&hellip...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia THE NIGERIAN National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has reaffirmed that the Old but recently renewed Port Harcourt Refinery remains operational, with active loading processes. This statement came amid public skepticism about the refinery’s functionality. The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, M...
With Tony Okoroji OMG! DECEMBER is here! Ordinarily, December should be the month of happiness, the month of celebrations. It used to be the month to count one’s blessings and give glory to the Almighty. December is the month when the whole world goes on leave and celebrates Christmas. Usually, the quarreling and bickering of […]
By JKNewsMedia THE 2024 Vintage Fashion Competition, a partnership between Polaris Bank and Amtis Skills Place, young Nigerian designers found a platform to showcase their diverse couture talents. The initiative supports youth entrepreneurship by blending creativity with vocational training in a competitive environment. Participants, aged 18 t...
Your Midweek Law Clinic THE ARREST of a practicing lawyer in Nigeria over his book publication on Nigeria and her criminal justice system has necessitated the research into laws guiding criminal libel in Nigeria. It is surprising that a lawyer can denigrate a whole institution of justice and opposing counsel simply because he lost in […...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NATIONAL Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) announces it has intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking, arresting 14,480 suspected drug offenders between January and October 2024. This figure includes 15 notorious drug barons who are now facing legal actions. NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executi...
By Gold Ogine A TRAGIC boat mishap on Friday in Kogi State has left over 160 passengers feared dead along the Dambo-Ebuchi waterways in Kupa Local Government Area. Rescue teams managed to save 24 survivors, while scores remain unaccounted for. Eyewitnesses report that the boat, reportedly overloaded, capsized during its journey on the River Ni...
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern DELTA STATE Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday in Asaba, signed the state’s 2025 Appropriation Bill into law, marking a significant step towards the state’s continued development. The approved budget, totaling N979.22 billion, is divided into N630.46 billion for capital expenditure and N349.77 billi...
By Bola BOLAWOLE “Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise” – Victor Hugo (in “Le Hus Miserables”). Is Biafra an idea whose time has come? Victor Hugo (26 February, 1802 – 22 May, 1885) says “Nothing else in the world… not all the armies… is so powerful as an idea whose […]
By Temitope Ajayi HUMAN BEINGS naturally resist change. When comfortable where we are, we find it extremely difficult to embrace an uncharted path or seek greater glory. Those who are risk averse often don’t want to venture out to embrace unfamiliar territories no matter how tempting the possible reward may appear. We should not, however...
