By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern PRINCE DAPO Abiodun, Ogun State Governor, has highlighted the state’s investment potential at the Africa Investment Forum (AIF) Market Days in Rabat, Morocco. During his meeting with Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), the governor stressed the state’s desire to attract ...
By Gloria Ogine, JKNewsMedia Reporter MOUNTING PRESSURE over unfinished infrastructure has prompted Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to direct contractors to take full advantage of the dry season for project completion. The governor stressed the importance of delivering results to enhance connectivity and economic activities across Delta State. Dur...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter GOVERNOR SIMINALAYI Fubara has reaffirmed his commitment to delivering impactful projects that improve the lives of Rivers State residents. He spole on Friday during the commissioning of the remodelled Government Girls’ Secondary School in Ahoada East Local Government Area, where he highlighted th...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter AMID GROWING anticipation for the official results of Ghana’s 2024 presidential election, Vice-President Bawumia Mahamudu of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has conceded defeat to opposition candidate and former President John Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Bawumia’s ges...
By JKNewsMedia THE EKITI State High Court has granted bail to lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi, following his recent arrest over alleged defamation linked to Chief Afe Babalola. The court set bail at ₦50 million, requiring a surety with the same sum in a landed property. Further proceedings were adjourned to 29 January 2025. Farotimi [&hellip...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia THE NIGERIAN National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has reaffirmed that the Old but recently renewed Port Harcourt Refinery remains operational, with active loading processes. This statement came amid public skepticism about the refinery’s functionality. The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, M...
With Tony Okoroji OMG! DECEMBER is here! Ordinarily, December should be the month of happiness, the month of celebrations. It used to be the month to count one’s blessings and give glory to the Almighty. December is the month when the whole world goes on leave and celebrates Christmas. Usually, the quarreling and bickering of […]
By JKNewsMedia THE 2024 Vintage Fashion Competition, a partnership between Polaris Bank and Amtis Skills Place, young Nigerian designers found a platform to showcase their diverse couture talents. The initiative supports youth entrepreneurship by blending creativity with vocational training in a competitive environment. Participants, aged 18 t...
Your Midweek Law Clinic THE ARREST of a practicing lawyer in Nigeria over his book publication on Nigeria and her criminal justice system has necessitated the research into laws guiding criminal libel in Nigeria. It is surprising that a lawyer can denigrate a whole institution of justice and opposing counsel simply because he lost in […...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NATIONAL Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) announces it has intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking, arresting 14,480 suspected drug offenders between January and October 2024. This figure includes 15 notorious drug barons who are now facing legal actions. NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executi...
