By Joke Kujenya ON MONDAY Donald Trump named Senator JD Vance of Ohio as his vice-presidential candidate. This decision adds the first millennial to a major-party ticket amid growing concerns about the age of America’s leaders. Trump announced his choice on Truth Social, stating, “Senator JD Vance of Ohio is the best person to assu...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter GLOBACOM, A digital solutions provider, has launched three AI-focused services to enhance customer experience and offer rewards. The services enable users to leverage AI for various benefits, including financial gains and daily updates without needing the internet. The first service, “Glo Awoof Wi...
By Joke Kujenya FIDELITY BANK Plc plans to handle an oversubscription of its ongoing N127.1 billion rights and public offer. Investors have shown strong support, with early reports indicating high subscription levels. The bank offers N3.2 billion ordinary shares at N9.25 each in a rights issue and 10 billion ordinary shares at N9.75 each in [&...
By Bolanle BOLAWOLE IF YOU were to choose between three infrastructures, which is also often referred to as social amenities, which of these three would you choose? Or, better still, how will you prioritize power supply, water supply and good roads? Which will come first in your order of preference? Power supply is the life-wire […]
By Joke Kujenya YOUNG ADAMU’s laughter filled the house until a high fever and red rash signaled a severe case of measles. His not-very educated parents, deeply worried, swiftly sought help at the local health center. The diagnosis was grim, but their determination was stronger. Adamu’s mother, Amina, meticulously followed the doct...
By Joke Kujenya NIGERIA’S INFLATION rate soared to 34.19% in June, reaching a 28-year high. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released the data on Monday. This marks the 19th consecutive month of rising inflation. In May, the rate was 33.95%. Reforms by President Bola Tinubu contributed to this surge. Cutting petrol and electricity...
By Joke Kujenya THE NIGERIAN National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has cut its stake in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Aliko Dangote announced on Sunday that NNPC now holds only 7.2% of the refinery, down from 20%. Femi Soneye, NNPC’s spokesperson, confirmed the decision. NNPC says it had informed Dangote Refinery months ago that it...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter GOVERNOR SHERIFF Oborevwori of Delta State has charged the newly elected chairmen and vice-chairmen of the state’s 25 local governments to focus on infrastructure projects and maintain fiscal discipline. He urged them to avoid wasteful spending and tackle issues such as insecurity, poverty, unempl...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter GOVERNOR SIMINALAYI Fubara advocated for swift investigations and trials for suspects to avoid unnecessary detention in correctional centers. He emphasized this during a visit from the House of Representatives Committee on Reformatory Institutions, led by Hon. Chinedu Ogah. The governor stressed the need f...
By Joke Kujenya DONALD TRUMP, former United States President and current Republican Presidential Candidate, survived an assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Secret Service agents rushed him off stage after shots were fired. A bullet grazed Trump’s ear, causing a minor injury. He received medical attentio...
