By Ajibola Olaide, JKNMedia Reporter OGUN STATE Governor Dapo Abiodun has praised African youth as the key to a new economic frontier. He made this statement while hosting the Royal African Young Leadership Forum members in Abeokuta on Thursday night. This forum is an initiative by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. Governor Abiodun [&hell...
By Joke Kujenya OVER 70% of Nigerians refused to pay bribes in 2023, a new report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reveals. The report, “Corruption in Nigeria: Patterns and Trends,” was produced with the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the MacArthur Foundation, and the Government of Denmark. It is the ...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNMedia Reporter THE OYO State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB) announces it has closed its job application portal for public primary school teachers. The portal received 52,423 applications before its closure. Recall that JKNewsMedia has reported the portal opened on June 25, 2024, and closed on July 9, 2024. Dr....
By Adewale Adeoye A LOT of people may have been carried away by the judgment of the Supreme Court that, in part, empowers the Federal Government to disburse funds directly to Local Councils The Judgment is bitter-sweet. The should weigh the immediate and long-term implications. That Local Councils should no longer be administered by caretakers...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter A MAJOR tragedy struck Busa Buji community in Jos North, Plateau State, on Friday morning. The two-storey building of Saint Academy collapsed, trapping many students inside. The Collapse The building gave way around 11:00 am while students were in the middle of their exams. News of the collapse spread q...
By Joke Kujenya IN 2023, 56% of Nigerians reported contact with a public official in the past year, a decrease from 63% in 2019 as revealed in the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) latest survey. This decline occurred across all regions except the North-West, where contact rates remained stable at 60%. The South-South zone saw […]
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNMedia Reporter THE HOUSE of Representatives demands an immediate halt to attacks on journalists by security agencies. Lawmakers disclosed that they have decided to investigate recent cases of journalist detentions and will pressure the government to uphold press freedom. On Thursday, the decision followed the adoption of ...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNMedia Reporter IMPORTANCE OF inclusive data for sustainable family planning was the major focus for Nigeria to highlight on World Population Day (WPD) 2024. The theme, “Embracing the Power of Inclusive Data Towards a Resilient and Equitable Future for All,” stresses the need to address rapid population growth ...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNMedia Reporter THE LAGOS State House of Assembly has summoned the State Attorney-General, Lawal Pedro, to explain the recent Supreme Court judgment on local governments. Lawmakers seek clarity on the court’s decision and its constitutional implications. On Thursday, a seven-man panel of the Supreme Court declared th...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNmedia Reporter GOVERNOR SIMINALAYI Fubara of Rivers State has pledged a massive overhaul of the state’s healthcare system to ensure residents have access to quality and affordable services. He also promised substantial budget allocations in 2025 for health, education, and agriculture. Governor Fubara made these remark...
