By Joke Kujenya LEAVING LEGACY of Activism and Justice, veteran nationalist and political stalwart, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, has died at the age of 96. His family confirmed he passed away peacefully on Friday morning, February 14, 2025, at his Lekki, Lagos home. A lifelong advocate for justice, democracy, and national unity, Adebanjo remained an u...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter STRENGTHENING HER influence in African diplomacy, Nigeria marked key achievements as President Bola Tinubu arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government. His visit comes amid discussions on security challenges,...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter SENATE AND House of Representatives Approve ₦54.99 Trillion Budget with ₦750 Billion Increase Economic priorities have reshaped Nigeria’s fiscal landscape as the National Assembly passed the 2025 budget, raising the total sum to ₦54.99 trillion—an increase of approximately ₦750 billion from the init...
By Paul Ejime ECOWAS IS struggling to whip its wayward member States into line, but the list of leaders undermining the principles and objectives of the 15-nation West African regional economic bloc is growing. Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, which proclaimed themselves the Alliance of Sahel States, AES, are making every effort to quit, while [&...
By Bola Olajuwon, The Nation SOURCES AT the United States’ Department of State have confirmed that the drop box visa processing option is still available for applicants in Nigeria, contrary to reports by a section of the media. In an enquiry by The Nation on the controversy, a source, who pleaded anonymity, declared that “qualified […]...
By JKNewsMedia LAST WEEK’s sudden 200% hike in data bundle prices has triggered widespread backlash against the Mobile Telephone Networks (MTN) Group Limited, leaving many subscribers frustrated over the unexpected increase. The telecommunications company had raised the cost of its 15GB weekly data plan from N2,000 to N6,000 before late...
By Joke Kujenya HEART DISEASE remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, with industrially produced trans-fat significantly increasing the risk of fatal cardiovascular conditions. Found in margarine, vegetable shortening, Vanaspati ghee, fried foods, and processed baked goods, trans fat contributes to over 278,000 deaths annually. ...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter DEPLORABLE ROADS across Lagos have sparked fresh outrage as lawmakers demand immediate intervention to end the suffering of residents. At the Lagos State House of Assembly, Speaker Mojisola Lasbat Meranda presided over a heated session where legislators condemned the abandonment of key infrastructu...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter IN LAGOS, lawmakers announce they are advancing a bill to establish the State Research Trust Fund to boost scientific and technological development. Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, has referred the legislation to a subcommittee for further refinement. Sponsore...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter FOOD SECURITY and job creation are set for a boost in Ogun State as the government moves to establish a modern agricultural hub in partnership with SEMMARIS, a French company renowned for operating Rungis Farmers’ Market, the world’s largest wholesale food market. Governor Dapo Abiodun announ...
