By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter WITH 120 medals to their name, Nigerians police athletes have proudly secured second place on the medal table at the 13th Africa Game held in Ghana from March 8th to March 26th, 2024. Led by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, the athletes showcased unparalleled dedication and skill, earning...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter THE NATIONAL Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), in a decisive move, has called on the manufacturer of Benylin cough syrup, the Johnson & Johnson, over the health complication posed by their product. The call was made after tests found diethylene glycol in the product, which c...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter RIVERS State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has reiterated the commitment of his administration to collaborate with the Federal Government in addressing housing challenges faced by low-income earners in the state. During a courtesy visit by the management tea of Federal Housing Authority of Nigeria (FHAN), ...
Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter AHEAD of the commencement of the 2024 United Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME), the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a directive for registered candidates to print their notification slips. Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the board’s spokesperson, conveyed this information in a stateme...
By Joke Kujenya A HEART-wrenching incident unfolded in Anambra State, that claimed popular Nollywood actor, Junior Pope, lost his life in a devastating boat mishap. An eye-witness, identified as Stanley, recounted the tragic sequence of events, shedding light on the reckless actions that led to the fatal collision between two boats. According ...
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter PROSPECTS of rescue for the two passengers hurled into the Lagos lagoon from a speedy bus, yesterday, is dampened. Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mr. Ibrahim Farinloye, said “amidst the tragic accident that unfolded Wednesday, it is casting a shadow of despair over hopeful r...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter EMPHASIZING the necessity of coordinated efforts among government bodies, Senate President Godswill Akpabio stresses the need for collective commitment to enhancing the welfare of Nigerians. Addressing constituents in Ukana, Essien Udim local government area of Akwa Ibom, Akpabio expressed gratitude for...
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter IN a dramatic rescue operation, the Ebonyi State Police Command has dismantled a child abduction ring, liberating six children and apprehending a suspect posing as a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member. The unfolding drama began with a report filed by Nkwuda Francis on January 21, 2024,...
By Joke Kujenya IN A CHILLING narrative of survival against the backdrop of superstition and cruelty, in the past recent years, events in Akwa State have shed light on the harrowing ordeals faced by children accused of witchcraft. Led by the indomitable Danish humanitarian, Anja Loven Ringgren Loven, a team of rescuers embarked on a […]
By Joke Kujenya ACTORS Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has been rocked by the tragic news as the National President, Emeka Rollas, confirmed the passing of renowned Nollywood actor, John Paul Odonwodo, widely known as ‘John Pope after attempts by two different hospitals to resuscitate him.’ The distressing incident occurred as Junior Pope and three oth...
