By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter CIVIL SERVANTS in Ogun State will soon enjoy a more flexible work schedule to ease commuting challenges following the removal of fuel subsidies. The government, in a bid to address these issues, has approved two days off per week for workers on Grade Level 01-14 and one day off for […]
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE FEDERAL Competition and Consumers Protection Commission (FCCPC) has urged stakeholders in the production and distribution sectors to help combat price fixing and other unethical practices. FCCPC head, Mr. Tunji Bello, made this appeal during a town-hall meeting in Lagos, attended by leaders from ...
By Blessing Obams, JKNewsMedia Reporter DEVASTATING FLOODS have swept through parts of Borno and Bauchi states, leaving many dead, displacing thousands, and destroying property. Senate President Godswill Akpabio expressed profound sadness over the disaster and extended his sympathies to the victims and the governments of both states. In a stat...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE RECENT circulation of false lists claiming approval for the Youth Internship Scheme (YIS) empowerment programme has drawn concerns about fraud. The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has warned the public against falling victim to these fraudulent lists, which were spread by unknown individua...
By Bola BOLAWOLE WHY “INJURY” and not Ajuri? The creme-de-la-creme of the country’s media had gathered in Ibadan, the pacesetter state and capital of Oyo State, on Friday, 7 June 2024 for a two-day facility tour of the signature projects of the governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, as part of the activities marking the first year […]
By Joke Kujenya AT 93, legendary actor James Earl Jones, renowned for his deep voice that brought characters like Darth Vader to life, passed away on Monday morning. His family was by his side during his final moments, according to his agent Barry McPherson. Jones, whose career spanned decades, earned global fame for his distinct […]
By Bola BOLAWOLE MAN’s THREE basic needs or necessities are generally given as food (including water), clothing, and shelter. Food (including water) is needed to keep body and soul together and give us the energy required for our daily activities. Apart from air, food (including water) is the most basic – and important – of [&helli...
By Femi Babafemi THE NAME Marwa resonates with most Nigerians. In modern times, it is a name that is remembered for good reasons: a recurring decimal in the Nigerian military over the past 100 years; a reference point for excellent public administration in the past 30 years. Among Nigeria’s humongous population of about 220 million, […]...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter A MAJOR step has been taken by the Rivers State government to revive its economy as Governor Siminalayi Fubara inaugurates the Governing Board of the Rivers State Investment Promotion Agency (GBoRSIPA). The initiative aims to enhance investment in key sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and small a...
By Joke Kujenya NIGERIA’s OIL and gas industry is seeing significant changes as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited Ltd (NNPCL), and Chevron Nigeria Ltd (CNL), completed the conversion of five joint venture assets under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. The move transitions these assets from the Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT) fram...
