By Joke Kujenya EVERYDAY AMERICANS who have faced extraordinary challenges will join First Lady Melania Trump at the United States (U.S) Capitol on March 4, 2025, when President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress. These invited guests represent stories of resilience, loss, and perseverance in the face of national and personal ...
By Folakemi Popoola, JKNewsMedia Reporter RENEWED CALLS have been made for greater integration among member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to counter regional barriers that continue to hinder economic progress in West Africa. Towards this end, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged ECOWAS nations t...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter RISING OBESITY rates in Nigeria have rekindle concerns over unhealthy diets and the increasing burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Thus, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called for urgent policy changes to curb excessive consumption of sugary drinks, warni...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter SHAMSEDEEN BABATUNDE Ogunjimi has been named the new Accountant-General of the Federation, taking office on 7th March 2025. His appointment follows a rigorous selection process, marking a transition as Oluwatoyin Madehin prepares to retire. A statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the Pres...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter STRENGTHENING NIGERIA’s fight against drug trafficking and substance abuse remains a top priority, with new commitments to boost the operational capacity of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) through increased training and logistical support. This assurance came during a high-level mee...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter SUBSCIRPTION PRICES for DStv and GOtv customers have been raised by MultiChoice Nigeria, disregarding a directive from the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to halt the increase pending an investigation. The new pricing took effect on Saturday, March 1, 2025, igniting pu...
By JKNewsMedia THE NIGERIAN government’s fuel subsidy debt to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has climbed to N7.74tn, driven by exchange rate differentials affecting fuel import costs. This financial burden accumulated between June 2023 and September 2024, despite the government’s public stance on subsidy removal. A doc...
By Joke Kujenya THE FRESH tariffs imposed by the United States on Canadian exports, has triggered swift retaliation from Ottawa. The move, which includes a 25% tariff on Canadian goods and a 10% levy on Canadian energy, has drawn strong condemnation from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who called it unjustified and warned of economic consequenc...
By JKNewsMedia NEW MiFi customers in Nigeria will enjoy a major data boost as Globacom announces the roll out of a 200% value-back offer on every device bought at Gloworld outlets nationwide. The offer enhances connectivity and delivers significant cost savings for users. Globacom announced that customers who buy a MiFi device priced at ₦14,9...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A MAJOR upgrade is set to redefine how audiences engage with digital news as an improved JKNewsMedia website goes live on March 5. The redesigned platform promises to offer a smoother user experience, faster navigation, and expanded opportunities for advertisers. The relaunch follows a year of opera...
