By Taiwo Adisa MORE THAN a week ago, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) dropped something on our laps. Somehow, the information escaped the required scrutiny of a majority of Nigerians, who were apparently overtaken by the political drama in Lagos and Osun States, amidst their daily challenges. Appare...
By Joke Kujenya HEARING LOSS is a growing global concern, with over 1.5 billion people currently affected. Without urgent intervention, that figure could rise to 2.5 billion by 2050, making early detection and preventive care crucial. Many cases of hearing loss are preventable, yet millions remain undiagnosed due to a lack of routine hearing ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE RECENT electricity tariff increase has sparked widespread opposition, with workers in the power sector condemning the move. The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has criticised the Minister of Power and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for prioritising higher ta...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter TENSIONS BETWEEN farmers and herdsmen has continued to pose a serious threat to food security and economic growth in Delta State. And despite the vast agricultural land and abundant water resources, the state said it has the potential to become a major food producer, yet recurring conflicts undermi...
By JKNewsMedia THE EXPANSION of Lagos’ digital economy is set to gain momentum as the state government partners with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to enhance critical infrastructure and attract further investment. The collaboration aligns with the administration’s focus on education and technology, which forms a core pillar of ...
By Joke Kujenya THE SUSPENSION of aid deliveries into Gaza has intensified tensions, with Israel warning of repercussions if Hamas does not agree to an extended ceasefire proposal. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced on Sunday that all goods and supplies into Gaza would be halted until Hamas accepts the proposed truce...
By Joke Kujenya LARGE-SCALE drug trafficking attempt was thwarted at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, when operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested a 42-year-old Angolan businessman attempting to smuggle cocaine to Turkey. The suspect, identified as Mbala Dajou Abuba from Zaire province...
By Abdul Oroh AT THE height of his absolute power, General Ibrahim Babangida made it known both in words and deeds that he was a man who craved a space in the history of Nigeria as a soldier- statesman, the creator of a new socio-economic and political order, albeit, unmerited, except in infamy. When Babangida […]
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A PIONEERING figure in Nigerian politics and diplomacy, Chief Adenike Ebun Oyagbola, has passed away at the age of 94. She died on Friday at the age of 94, leaving behind a legacy of leadership, resilience, and commitment to public service. As the country’s first female minister of cabinet rank, [&h...
By Joke Kujenya UKRANIAN PRESIDENT Volodymyr Zelensky has emphasized the urgent need for continued US support, warning that any reduction in aid could weaken Ukraine’s defense against Russian aggression. He stressed that sustained assistance from Washington remains vital to ensuring Ukraine’s ability to resist Moscow’s advances. Zelensky’s re...
