By Paul Ejime THE RESULTS of South Africa’s 2024 elections further illustrate what pro-democracy groups have always canvassed – good governance/leadership is tribe and race-blind. South Africa comprises people of diverse origins, cultures, languages, and religions, including Indian South Africans, who constitute 2.7% of the population, t...
By E-ben Anorue I’VE BEEN on my own in the Maah District. All of a sudden, this belligerent fellow surface to begin to develop structures around my living quarters and I’m wondering where the audacity came from. Fighting is not the first thing. I need clarity. I’m surprised to later learn that my apartment owner entered ...
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter ABUJA WITNESSED a significant announcement on Wednesday as the Federal Government outlined its plan to solicit entries for a new rendition of the national anthem, crafted by a Nigerian. The National Orientation Agency (NOA) shared this development, following the recent legislative action by President Tinubu...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter  TO DISBURSE insured deposits to customers of the recently liquidated Heritage Bank, specifically targeting accounts with balances up to N5 million, the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has unveiled its plan to expedite action. Following the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) appointing the NDIC...
By Joke Kujenya LEGITIMACY OF two fiscal policy documents currently circulating across mainstream and social media platforms, amid rising public speculation has been categorically denied by the Nigerian Presidency. One document, titled “Inflation Reduction and Price Stability (Fiscal Policy Measure etc) Order 2024,” is being incorr...
By Joke Kujenya FOUR INTENDING pilgrims to the ongoing hajj in Saudi Arabia were caught ingesting wraps of cocaine on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, by the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) when they conducted a raid at Emerald Hotel in the Ladipo area of Oshodi, Lagos state. Femi Babafemi, Director, Media […]
By Joke Kujenya STILL REELING from the devastating loss of Prince Alex Timileyin, a bright young student at Ajayi Crowther University, the campus authorities reveal they are yet to recover from the plunge of the unfortunate incident. Authorities said since the campus had been thrown into mourning, the situation has ignited a fervent call for [...
By Victor Itodo Abuh FOR MANY years, unions and employees in Nigeria have used labour strikes as a means of expressing their discontent and pressing the government to act. Also called industrial actions, strikes have historically been a useful tool for bringing attention to urgent issues, such as rising gasoline prices and inadequate wages. Th...
By Joke Kujenya TAKING A decisive action in the ongoing minimum wage dispute, President Bola Tinubu has instructed Finance Minister Wale Edun to swiftly calculate the financial implications of a proposed wage increase. This directive comes in the wake of a nationwide strike initiated by labour unions after rejecting previous government offers....
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter TOWARDS ADVANCING its judicial infrastructure, former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan inaugurated the new Delta State High Court Complex in Asaba on Tuesday The event also saw the presentation of 20 Toyota Prado SUVs to judges, underlining the state government’s commitment to improving judicial operat...
