By Joke Kujenya IN A significant operation, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized multi-billion-naira worth of cocaine hidden in heavy-duty automobile pivot shafts and Ghanaian kente fabric. The nationwide, intelligence-led operation revealed sophisticated smuggling methods targeting international destinations. On August ...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter, Port Harcourt RIVERS STATE Governor Siminalayi Fubara has approved over N300 million in grants for 389 medical doctors in the State Civil Service currently undergoing residency training. This funding will cover residency training requirements for the years 2023 and 2024, with each resident doctor recei...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter OGUN STATE Governor Dapo Abiodun has allocated 100 hectares of land to the Nigerian Navy for the establishment of a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in the state. This development aims to bolster security and protect key investments in the region. Governor Abiodun made this announcement during a visit to the...
By Joke Kujenya AS THE bank’s capital-raising efforts continue to gain momentum, investors are rushing to secure shares of Fidelity Bank Plc. The ongoing rights and public offers have seen massive subscriptions, reflecting the strong interest from various investor categories. Recent market activity shows Fidelity Bank as the top performer on t...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter GOVERNOR SHERIFF Oborevwori of Delta State committed to a robust partnership with the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to complete and initiate significant projects across the state. He voiced concerns over numerous abandoned NDDC projects in Delta and pledged collaboration to address these ...
THE NIGERIAN government has firmly warned foreign nations to steer clear of meddling in its internal affairs. Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, issued the warning on Wednesday during a briefing with the Diplomatic Corps in Abuja. He emphasized the importance of maintaining strong international relations while addressing...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter CONCERNS FOR food security have driven Globacom to launch M-Agric, a service aimed at enhancing agricultural practices in Nigeria. This initiative, developed in partnership with the Lagos State Government, provides Nigerians with practical guidance on managing successful farming operations across liv...
By Joke Kujenya NIGERIAN NATIONAL Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has clarified that the explosion reported at a Mobil Filling Station in Ikeja, Lagos. The company said it is unrelated to the recently commissioned NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations, which remain safe and fully operational. The company assured ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter OGUN STATE Governor Dapo Abiodun has instructed the Chairman of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) to refund all administrative fees related to the ongoing civil service recruitment. This decision was announced through a statement from the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi. Histor...
By Joke Kujenya There’s a breaking report of gas explosion at the Mobil Filling Station on Awolowo Way, Ikeja in Lagos, Thursday morning. Photos show the aftermath of the incident, but details remain unclear. The road is temporarily closed to traffic. About four vehicles were burned, excluding the gas tanker, pump station, and nearby bui...
