By Ajibola Olaide, JKNMedia Reporter SENATOR IFEANYI Ubah, representing Anambra South district in the National Assembly, has died. He passed away in the United Kingdom (UK) during a surgical operation. Ubah had traveled to the UK two days before his death according to a family member who noted they were aware of his trip. He […]
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter FORMER PRESIDENT Olusegun Obasanjo shared a touching personal story about his birth on Thursday. He revealed that his mother, Bernice Obasanjo, carried him for 12 months due to the influence of witches and wizards. Obasanjo spoke during a drama presentation, “Aremu omo Asabi,” at the Olusegu...
By Ali Ocheni MALI, BURKINA Faso and Niger, the three Alliance of Sahel States, with the French acronym AES have so far rebuffed overtures from ECOWAS and the rest of the international community to return to the regional bloc after their threat to withdraw. This has put the future of the ECOWAS grouping in doubt. […]
By JKNMedia THE SUBMARINE cable operated by Globacom, Glo 1, celebrates eight years of seamless service. Since its launch in 2016, Glo 1 has provided reliable internet access across Nigeria and Africa. During recent internet disruptions caused by cuts to other submarine cables in West Africa, Glo 1 continued to function normally, supporting fi...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter A COMPUTER-based test (CBT) has been scheduled for applicants in the ongoing Oyo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) recruitment exercise. The test will run from July 29 to August 2, 2024 according to the Chairman, Pastor Akinade Alamu, at a press conference in Ibadan. A total of 62,000 applicant...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter ELECTRIC BIKES will be introduced next week as part of Governor Dapo Abiodun’s energy transition plan in Ogun State. This launch marks the second phase of the state’s e-mobility programme, following the successful introduction of CNG-powered buses last year. Governor Abiodun shared details o...
Here is Musa’s story showing the human face of the broader issue of brain health and access to neurological medicines, reports JOKE KUJENYA IT WAS midday at his high school. It wasn’t up to thirty minutes after young Musa Adamu, a JSS3 student ran out of his classrooms with his peers onto the field to […]
By Joke Kujenya PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu has affirmed his past participation in peaceful protests against military rule while emphasizing the importance of non-violence. He made this statement while receiving the Letter of Credence from Richard Mills Jr., the new United States Ambassador to Nigeria, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Tinubu, on ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter FINANCE MINISTER Wale Edun announced significant improvements in Nigeria’s fiscal management. He revealed that the country’s debt service ratio dropped from 97% in June 2023 to 68% in 2024. This reduction allows the government to allocate more funds to infrastructure, education, healthcare, ...
By Joke Kujenya HILARIA ASUMU, a Nigerian woman, has been appointed as the Regional Magistrate, marking a historic moment as the first woman and the first black woman to hold this position in the United Kingdom (UK). Asumu, currently a UK Labour Party Councillor, emerged as the top candidate in a rigorous selection process. This […]
