By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter RIVERS STATE has witnessed significant political turbulence in recent years for which Governor Siminalayi Fubara attributes his leadership triumph to divine intervention and unwavering public support. He shared this at the Christmas Ballad hosted by former Governor Dr Peter Odili at his residence, ...
By JKNewsMedia THE APPOINTMENT has been announced of Valerie Omowunmi Tunde-Obe as Executive Director, Business Development and Innovation by the Punch Nigeria Limited management. The company said her tenure begins on January 1, 2025, as confirmed in a statement released by the publishers of Nigeria’s most widely read newspaper. Tunde-Obe pre...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter EFFORTS TO tackle inflation, economic recovery, and national unity took centre stage in President Bola Tinubu’s New Year address on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. He pledged to reduce inflation from 34.6% to 15% by the end of 2025, focusing on food production and local manufacturing of essential drugs....
By Joke Kujenya A SURGE of optimism greeted Nigerians on Wednesday as President Bola Tinubu delivered his New Year message for 2025, outlining plans to revitalise the economy and foster national unity. He acknowledged the challenges of 2024, including high inflation, soaring food prices, and the cost of essential drugs, while expressing confid...
By Joke Kujenya THE OFFICE of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has accused the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of misappropriating over N2.7 trillion in interest charged on the N4.4 trillion Ways and Means Advances granted to the federal government. The OAGF claims the apex bank treated these advances as loans from external [&hel...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter SOME NIGERIANS face imminent disruptions to call and Internet services as telecommunications operators threaten service shedding due to unresolved tariff issues. The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) raised the alarm on Monday, highlighting the urgent need for t...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter OUTLINING AMBITIOUS plans for economic growth and infrastructure development, Governor Dapo Abiodun has signed the N1.054 trillion 2025 State Appropriation Bill into law. The signing, held at the Governor’s Office in Abeokuta, sets the stage for transformative projects across various sectors....
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE WARRI Refinery and Petrochemical Company has resumed operations after years of inactivity, marking a significant stride in Nigeria’s effort to restore local refining capacity. This development comes shortly after the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) restarted operations at the...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A POLITICAL and humanitarian era ended on Sunday as former United States President Jimmy Carter passed away at 100 in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by family. The Carter Center confirmed the news, marking the end of a life committed to service both in and out of office. Carter, who led the […]
By Bolanle BOLAWOLE THE USUAL controversy that surrounds Jesus Christ during this period of the year is whether or not He was born on Christmas Day. There are religious sects and scholars who posit that Jesus could not have been born in December but somewhere in October or November. He was born all the […]
