By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter SHOWCASING THE strength of its democracy and reinforcing its position as a beacon of stability in Africa, Ghana, on Tuesday, transitions to a new administration with the return of John Dramani Mahama as President. At the historic event, Ghanaians, joined by leaders and dignitaries from across the wo...
By Joke Kujenya THE FIGHT against drug trafficking in Nigeria has achieved significant milestones, with over 18,500 arrests and the seizure of more than 2.6 million kilograms of illicit drugs in 2024. These achievements showcase the growing operational strength of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), as noted by its Chairman/Chie...
By Joke Kujenya THE ARRIVAL of President Bola Tinubu in Ghana on January 6, 2025, marks his participation in the inauguration of President-elect John Mahama, scheduled for January 7. Nigeria President’s visit follows Mahama’s re-election in December 2024, after serving as Ghana’s 12th president from 2011 to 2017. Mahama will take over from th...
NIGERIA’s EDUCATION sector has been reported to have witnessed a significant financial contribution as the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) disclosed a remittance of over N6 billion to the federal treasury for 2024. The agency says this achievement forms part of the Board’s operating surplus, following the successful conduct of ...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter A GAS explosion in the Oroazi community of Port Harcourt has left at least 18 people severely injured, damaging nearby buildings and triggering widespread panic. The incident occurred at a gas refilling shop on Sunday evening. Eyewitnesses described the scene as devastating, with several residents and ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia PUBLIC SAFETY in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is noted to be under threat from organised vandalism targeting critical infrastructure. Promptly, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, in a decisive operation, has arrested 50 suspects linked to the theft and destruction of manhole covers an...
By Taiwo Adisa taiadis@yahoo.com January 5, 2025 I EXPECTED former President Olusegun Obasanjo to fire back at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) immediately after it announced the revival of the old Port Harcourt refinery on November 26, 2024. In several interviews before that announcement, the former president had emphat...
By JKNewsMedia  LAGOSIANS WILL see an unprecedented investment in capital projects in 2025 following the approval of a massive N3.37 trillion budget by the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday. Lawmakers finalised the decision after rigorous deliberations, ensuring the financial plan aligns with the state’s developmental goals. The approve...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter MISLEADING CLAIMS about the completion status of BUA Group’s Akwa Ibom refinery have been dismissed. The company, in a statement, clarified that its 200,000-barrels-per-day crude oil refinery is not yet 90% complete but remains on schedule for delivery by the end of 2025. In a statement releas...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A focus on infrastructure, education, and security has dominated conversations around Nigeria’s 2025 budget proposal of ₦47.9 trillion. With a significant increase of nearly ₦20 trillion compared to the 2024 budget of ₦28.7 trillion, the expenditure plan has drawn attention to its bold allocat...
