By Al Humphrey Onyanabo MANAGING DIABETES or high blood sugar requires careful attention to diet, and fruits are an essential part of a healthy and balanced meal plan. However, not all fruits are created equal, and some may be more suitable for individuals with diabetes or high blood sugar than others. In this article, we’ll […]
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE CENTRAL Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved an additional ₦75 billion capital injection for Sterling Financial Holdings Company PLC, marking a significant milestone in its recapitalisation efforts. This approval finalises the capital raised through a private placement completed in September 2024....
By JKNewsMedia THE RECENTLY concluded Lagos Shopping Festival (LSF) has highlighted the growing potential of a vibrant festival economy in the State. Held at the iconic Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, the 72-hour event ended at 4.00am on Boxing Day, drawing thousands and showcasing Lagos’ ability to host world-class festivals with notabl...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter CLAIMS BY Niger Republic’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, suggesting a conspiracy between Nigeria and France to destabilise his country, have been categorically denied by the Federal Government of Nigeria. These allegations, made in a viral video, have been dismissed as baseless and...
By Senator Babafemi Ojudu, CONÂ TIBI TIRE la da ile aiye we are told early in life that existence is a mix of the good and the bad. My grandfather, Pa Sanni Owolabi Ojudu, fondly known as TK Wonder, often sang a dirge-like refrain during his low moments: Ugbamurin a dun yin, Ugbamurin a kan […]
By Banji Ojewale A…B…C…d…e…f…g…h…i…j…k…l…m…n…o…p…panlogo alogo logo ligi mao mao, panlogo alogo logo ligi… The seething seaside scene swinging to this ancient panlogo beats was James Town, a fishing community of Accra, the capital city of Ghana. December’s harmattan dusk gradually swallowing the area wasn’t strong enough to subdue the powerful...
By Bola BOLAWOLEÂ THERE ARE numerous reasons why we celebrate or mark dates: they are usually dates to remember, especially for good. In this column today, our focus is on two illustrious sons of Ekiti – Professor Niyi Osundare and the governor of the state, His Excellency Biodun Oyebanji. On Wednesday, 11th December, 2024, all […...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s inflation rate, currently at 34%, could drop to 15% by 2025 if President Bola Tinubu’s ambitious plans succeed. Speaking during his first media chat in Lagos, Tinubu revealed targeted measures to stabilise the economy and spur growth, including boosting local production, improving farming s...
A FEDERAL High Court in Lagos has sentenced four drug barons to a combined 28 years of imprisonment with hard labour for their roles in the seizure of 2,139.55 kilograms of cocaine. This has been described as the largest single haul in Nigeria’s history. The court, presided over by Justice Yellim Bogoro, also ordered the […]
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter BUDGETARY REVISIONS have marked the Ogun State House of Assembly’s approval of the ₦1.054 trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill. The lawmakers passed the bill during plenary at the Assembly Complex in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, presided over by Speaker Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide. Following a 20-day revie...
