By Bolanle BOLAWOLE SOMEONE CALLED my attention to a post he had forwarded to me last week and said: “You must have seen the post I forwarded to you (he was not the writer)”. I hadn’t seen it, and I said so. “Then, check it out!”, he barked at me. Continuing, he said: “You must […]
By Joke Kujenya THE NIGERIAN Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has highlighted a troubling trend: the Mpox outbreak is disproportionately affecting children aged 0-5 years. The center’s recent update reveals that of the 48 confirmed Mpox cases in Nigeria this year, a significant majority involve young children. Mpox, which spreads throug...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter RONCHESS GLOBAL Resources Plc has rejected allegations of contract irregularities made by Sahara Reporters on August 28, 2024. The publication claimed that Pastor Adeolu Adeboye, a board member of Ronchess, received state contracts that were later abandoned. Ronchess firmly denies these accusations, ...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter RECOGNIZING THE growing need for women entrepreneurs to adapt to modern technological advancements, Fidelity Bank Plc has partnered with ImpactHER to provide free training on digital and Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills. This initiative, aimed at empowering women in business, took place from August 19...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE FEDERAL Government has approved a significant increase in the statutory allocation of Universal Basic Education (UBE) matching grants, accessible by state governments for infrastructural projects, raising the amount to N3,554,642,584.46. This increase, which is approximately three billion, five h...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu has called for the establishment of direct flights and enhanced economic cooperation between Nigeria and Brazil. On Thursday, during a meeting in Abuja, he received the newly appointed Brazilian Ambassador to Nigeria, Carlos Jose Areias, who presented his Letter of Credence. Presid...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS and local stakeholders in the global fight against illicit drug trafficking have pledged their support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency’s (NDLEA) Alternative Development Project (ADP). This initiative aims to redirect illicit drug producers and dealers towards lawful an...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NATIONAL Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recognized the bravery of eight Marine Command officers by awarding them special promotions for their exceptional conduct during a recent operation against drug traffickers on Lagos waterways. The officers intercepted canoes and boats attempting to...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter AS LAGOS State rolls out the second phase of the ‘Ounje Eko’ discount market, residents across the state will gain access to affordable food items starting Sunday, September 1. The initiative, which offers essential food products at a 25% discount, aims to alleviate the financial burden o...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE ILAJE community in Bariga, Lagos State, faces significant healthcare challenges, including access to eye care and treatment for chronic diseases. Addressing these issues, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Ltd has expanded its Vision First Programme has brought the much-needed medical...
