By Ajibola Olaide, JKNMedia Reporter PRESIDENT BOLA Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to address the various difficulties encountered by Nigerian students studying overseas, reaffirming his commitment to improving their well-being through his citizen diplomacy policy. This promise came during the fourth quarterly webinar lecture series organized by the...
By Joke Kujenya THE NIGERIAN Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has added twelve more state government-owned tertiary institutions to its student loan application portal, increasing the total number of participating institutions from 36 to 48. This significant expansion follows the successful submission and verification of necessary data by these i...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNMedia Reporter GOVERNOR DAPO Abiodun of Ogun State has issued a stern warning to criminals, vowing to use every available means to drive them out of the state. He made this declaration on Tuesday while commending the officers and men of the State Police Command who successfully rescued a Nigerian and three […]
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNMedia Reporter OPERATIVES OF the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have successfully dismantled a major drug cartel responsible for the production and distribution of methamphetamine, known locally as ‘mkpuru mmiri’. The syndicate leader, 42-year-old Joachin Chikaodi Mbonu, was arrested alongside his associate ...
By Joke Kujenya PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu has announced the creation of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, aimed at resolving the ongoing conflicts between pastoralists and farmers in Nigeria. This announcement came during the inauguration of the Presidential Committee on Livestock Reforms at the State House in Abuja. Tinubu emphasized...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE NIGERIAN Bar Association (NBA) has firmly addressed misinformation circulating about the SAMOA Agreement, asserting that the agreement does not compromise Nigeria’s sovereignty or mandate the recognition of LGBTQ rights. On July 8, 2024, NBA President Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau issued a detailed stateme...
AS THIS year’s World Population Day is marked on July 11, 2024, the spotlight turns to Nigeria’s efforts to address its burgeoning population, particularly in the bustling commercial capital of Lagos. At the forefront of this critical endeavor is The Challenge Initiative (TCI), a dynamic program building on the successes of the pioneerin...
By Joke Kujenya THE NIGERIAN National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has addressed the recent surge in petrol prices at filling stations across the country, attributing the situation to disruptions caused by severe weather conditions. On July 8, 2024, Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, explained that the fuel que...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter OGUN STATE Governor Dapo Abiodun announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election as Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) underscores his exceptional leadership. Abiodun, in his congratulatory message on Sunday, emphasized that Tinubu’s re-election signifies t...
By Joke Kujenya THE MEMBER States of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have extended the tenure of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government. This decision was made during the 65th Ordinary Session of the Authority, held at the Conference Centre of […]
