By Ajibola Olaide, JKNMedia Reporter A LANDMARK bill aimed at reinstating the nation’s former national anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” has been approved by the Nigerian Senate. The decision to revert to the old anthem, which was composed during Nigeria’s independence in 1960, marks a significant shift in the countryR...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter MARKING A significant milestone in Nigeria’s democratic history, the Senate and House of Representatives will hold a joint sitting on Wednesday to commemorate 25 years of uninterrupted democracy in the country. Joint sessions of this nature are described as very rare, typically reserved for critic...
─ Couple Among Six Arrested in High-Stakes Operations; Concealed Shipment Intercepted By Joke Kujenya TWO SIGNIFICANT drug cartels in Lagos and Ogun states have successfully been dismantled by the operatives from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), seizing multi-billion-naira consignments of cocaine and fentanyl. The operations l...
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter TAKING A significant step in the fight against cervical cancer, the Oyo State government has introduced the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine into its Extended Programme on Immunization (EPI). Aimed at safeguarding the health of young girls aged 9 to 14 within the state, this initiative marks a crucial mi...
By Blessing Obam, JKNMedia Reporter UNDERSCORING the paramount importance of education during the 2024 National Children’s Day celebration in Asaba, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State reiterates his undying commitment. Emphasizing the role of education in shaping the future of children, the governor highlighted his administration...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter CHILDREN ACROSS Nigeria were celebrated in a grand style Monday as Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu marked 2024 Children’s Day with an inspiring message of hope and encouragement. The President’s wife emphasized the importance of love, care, and compassion from parents and guardians to...
By Salihu Moh. Lukman UNFOLDING EVENTS in Kano following the reinstatement of His Royal Highness Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the 16th Emir of Kano on Thursday, May 23, 2024 by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is, to say the least, very alarming. The way and manner politics is being played, is not only recklessly insensitive to […]
By Bolanle BOLAWOLE THERE IS no denying the fact that corruption has become endemic in our country Nigeria and that it has eaten very deep into every fabric of the society. I listened to a vox populi on social media some days ago where Nigerians who had “japa” from the country were asked whether they […]
By Beloved I. Olasunkanmi CHILDREN’S DAY is celebrated every 27th of May. It is an event celebrated world-wide for all children across ages, tribes and countries. The day was first established in 1954 as a global children’s day and celebrated to mark the birthday anniversary of India’s first Prime Minister, the late Pandit Ja...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNMedia Reporter HONOURING NIGERIA’s children and recognizing them as the future leaders who will carry the nation forward, President Bola Tinubu marked Children’s Day on May 27, 2024. He extended his warmest congratulations to parents, guardians, and families, emphasizing the importance of the family unit in instilling cor...
