By Joke Kujenya SCHOOL TEACHER, Stella Nwadigbo, of Christ-Mitots International School in Ikorodu, Lagos State, caught on video slapping a three-year-old pupil, Abayomi Michael, has been arraigned for assault. The incident, captured in a viral video on Wednesday, triggered widespread public outrage. The Lagos State Police Command has presente...
By JKNewsMedia THE GROWING global influence of Nigerian English has gained recognition in the latest update to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), which now includes 20 new Nigerian words and expressions. These additions reflect the richness of Nigeria’s culture, language, and creativity, blending Pidgin English, street slang, and trad...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA-CHINA’s NEED to strengthen their economic partnerships and regional security cooperation takes centre stage as Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi begins an official visit to Abuja. Particularly, the trip highlights China’s commitment to bolstering bilateral relations, driving economic growth,...
By Joke Kujenya A DEVASTATING terrorist attack on an army base in Sabon Gida, Damboa, Borno State, on January 4, 2025, has claimed the lives of six soldiers. Reports note that the attackers struck at dawn, leaving a trail of destruction and sorrow. Responding to the tragedy, President Bola Tinubu has directed a thorough investigation […...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE ABUJA place has said that the alarming movement of minors across state lines have continued to raise serious questions about child safety and trafficking networks. In Abuja, the Police says it has intercepted 59 boys, aged 4 to 12, suspected to be victims of human trafficking. Meanwhile, in Lago...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Report PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT results for implementing Nigeria’s Presidential Priorities and Ministerial Deliverables have revealed an 88% achievement score, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In a report, the Foreign Affairs Ministry says covering the first to the third quarter of 2024, has...
By Paul Ejime THE ECONOMIC Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is 50 this year. However, for those who care about the future of the organisation once acclaimed as a trailblazer in regional economic integration, especially conflict management and resolution, the situation calls more for a deep reflection and introspection instead of poppi...
By Bisi Olawunmi NOW THAT the storm over a recent comment by Kemi Badenoch, the British Conservative Party leader of Nigerian descent, has lost much steam, it is time to critique the entire episode. Bisi Olawunmi, VP Shettimas, Ill-advised, Kemi Badenoch Bashing, Let me start with Abike Dabiri-Erewa who ignited the fireworks. According to the ...
By Joke Kujenya TELECOM TARIFFS in Nigeria are set to rise, but not by the 100 percent increase sought by mobile network operators (MNOs), the government has confirmed. At a stakeholders’ meeting held in Abuja on Wednesday, Dr Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, announced that ongoing consultations with ...
By JKNewsMedia FLOODING, CLIMATE change, and a lack of improved onion seedlings have disrupted onion production in Nigeria, leading to skyrocketing prices and severe scarcity. The Onion Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria detailed the challenges affecting the onion supply chain. Since late 2024, onion prices have spike...
