By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NIGERIA Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has announced the arrest of four suspects involved in a cybercrime scheme. The suspects were apprehended following a report submitted via the NPF-NCCC E-Reporting portal and subsequent intelligence gathered by the centre. According to the NP...
By Joke Kujenya, Nigeria THOUSANDS OF women gathered in St. Petersburg, Russia, not just to attend a conference but to make their voices heard. From every corner of the globe, the women from 126 countries, brought their diverse experiences, hopes, and concerns to the 4th Eurasian Women’s Forum. It was organized by the Federation Council [&hell...
By Helen Okechukwu For UDEME FLOODING AND inadequate drainage remain a major concern for residents using the newly reconstructed Aker Base Road in Rivers State. Despite the Rivers State Government allocating N216,695,123.15 million for the reconstruction project in the 2022 state budget, issues persist. During a media visit, it was observed th...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter A FORMER Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, faces charges of money laundering in a case involving N33.8 billion linked to Nigeria’s power projects. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it began proceedings on July 11, 2024, with a 12-count charge against the ex-minister for consp...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE RIVERS State government has said that it is working to improve its medical education and agriculture sectors through strategic partnerships. In a significant move, the government collaborated with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) to enhance the quality of training at its tertiary ins...
By Bola BOLAWOLE THE EDO State governorship election 2024 has come and gone but, as usual, its reverberations will remain with us for some time to come. As expected, the All Progressives Congress (APC) that was declared the winner of the election has not only judged the election credible but also praised the Independent National […]
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s ECONOMY is receiving significant boosts from two major investments in the oil and maritime sectors. This is reflecting growing international confidence in the country’s reforms. ExxonMobil has announced its intention to invest $10 billion into Nigeria’s deep-water oil projects, ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter AFRICA’s LONGSTANDING reliance on exporting raw minerals has trapped the continent in a cycle of poverty and underdevelopment. Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu warned that Africa’s vast resources, including platinum, cobalt, and manganese, have primarily served foreign markets, leavi...
By Joke Kujenya NIGERIA’s SENATE has confirmed Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). This confirmation follows a thorough screening process, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s recommendation. Justice Kekere-Ekun pledged to strengthen the judiciary by enforcing a zero-tolerance policy against corruption and ens...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A MAJOR push for women’s economic empowerment, aiming to boost financial inclusion and drive sustainable development across the region, has been pushed out by Delta State government. The state government, under the leadership of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, emphasizes the need to deepen initiat...
