By Senator Dr George Akume 2025 HAS already started full throttle, and our Renewed Hope Agenda is in full swing. In just under two years, we are seeing tangible progress, as our efforts aimed at economic transformation begin to bear fruit under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. 1/ We’re working relentlessly to curb inflation and […]...
By JKNewsMedia COMMITMENT TO improve access to quality education for Nigerian students gained momentum as Polaris Bank, in collaboration with its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partner, Evolve Trust Charity, distributed school essentials to students at Gbaja Girls (Junior and Senior) High School in Surulere, Lagos. The initiative is pa...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia A MAJOR crackdown on drug trafficking networks has intensified as the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) declares four associates of Lagos drug kingpin, Suleiman Aremu Ganiu, also known as ‘Barryshine’ or ‘Ejeoto,’ wanted for their involvement in international cocaine smuggling. The suspects are li...
By JKNewsMedia TECH ENTHUSIASTS and mobile users in Nigeria can now enjoy exclusive perks as Globacom partners with Samsung to offer an exciting pre-order deal for the newly launched Samsung Galaxy S25 series. The collaboration gives Glo subscribers access to special incentives when they pre-order any model from the highly anticipated lineup ...
By Bolanle BOLAWOLE MY PEOPLE have a saying, to wit, what is rumbling in the bush is coming to the main road; so, wait for it there! And not just wait for it, prepare a net to catch it! Otherwise, if you allow it to come upon you unprepared, you will be done for! Last […]
By JKNewsMedia UNPREDICTABLE TRAFFIC and long travel times continue to plague Lagos commuters, but relief is on the way as the state government expands the Red Line Rail Service. Starting Monday, 10 February 2025, the service will increase its frequency, offering five morning and four evening trips daily. This upgrade, up from two morning tri...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter DIFFICULTIES IN renewing passports have long been a concern for Nigerians abroad, with many facing long queues and extensive travel to embassies. In response, the Nigerian government has now introduced a Contactless Passport Renewal System across Europe, allowing citizens to renew their passports en...
By Joke Kujenya FORMER UNITED States presidents traditionally retain security clearances as a courtesy, granting them access to classified intelligence. That practice has now been upended. President Donald Trump has officially revoked former President Joe Biden’s security clearance, ending his access to intelligence briefings. The decision mi...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA RANKED among the top beneficiaries of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funds in Africa for 2023, receiving $824 million (approximately N1.23 trillion at an exchange rate of N1,498/$). Despite surpassing major economies like South Africa and Egypt in aid disbursement...
 By Joke Kujenya FAITH-BASED organisations and community groups are set to receive expanded federal support following the establishment of the White House Faith Office. This initiative aims to empower religious and community entities in their efforts to strengthen families, promote self-sufficiency, and protect religious liberties across the ...
