By Gold Ogine A TRAGIC boat mishap on Friday in Kogi State has left over 160 passengers feared dead along the Dambo-Ebuchi waterways in Kupa Local Government Area. Rescue teams managed to save 24 survivors, while scores remain unaccounted for. Eyewitnesses report that the boat, reportedly overloaded, capsized during its journey on the River Ni...
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern DELTA STATE Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday in Asaba, signed the state’s 2025 Appropriation Bill into law, marking a significant step towards the state’s continued development. The approved budget, totaling N979.22 billion, is divided into N630.46 billion for capital expenditure and N349.77 billi...
By Bola BOLAWOLE “Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise” – Victor Hugo (in “Le Hus Miserables”). Is Biafra an idea whose time has come? Victor Hugo (26 February, 1802 – 22 May, 1885) says “Nothing else in the world… not all the armies… is so powerful as an idea whose […]
By Temitope Ajayi HUMAN BEINGS naturally resist change. When comfortable where we are, we find it extremely difficult to embrace an uncharted path or seek greater glory. Those who are risk averse often don’t want to venture out to embrace unfamiliar territories no matter how tempting the possible reward may appear. We should not, however...
By Bolanle BOLAWOLE HOW DO you dance to the admiration of all Nigerians? Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey said it all in his song/story on “Ketekete” (horse) and its owner: There is nothing you can do to please the entire universe. No matter your efforts and regardless of the success achieved, some will still deride you […]
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter EFFORTS TO enhance trade and investment relations between Nigeria and South Africa took a significant step forward on Tuesday. The two nations fully operationalized the Joint Ministerial Advisory Council on Industry, Trade, and Investment, an initiative first introduced during President Cyril Ramapho...
By JKNewsMedia LOGISTICAL CHALLENGES and allegations of voter disenfranchisement marred Namibia’s recent presidential election, culminating in the historic election of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the country’s first female president. Nandi-Ndaitwah, representing the ruling SWAPO party, won 57% of the vote, surpassing the required majority. Her c...
By Paul Ejime in Ghana GHANA IS gearing up for its 7th December 2024 general elections as President Nana Akufo-Addo, set to complete his second term on 7th January 2025, assures the nation of a peaceful and credible transition. The president reaffirmed this commitment during a meeting with the ECOWAS Election Observation Mission, led by [&hell...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s PROPOSED tax reform bills have sparked heated public debates, with critics spreading misinformation about their implications. Contrary to claims, the bills do not disadvantage any region, destroy agency funding, or suggest the cessation of government bodies like NASENI, TETFUND, and NITDA b...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter RISING HUNGER across Africa continues to strain millions as the United States announced over $1 billion in additional humanitarian assistance to combat food insecurity and support vulnerable populations. This funding, unveiled during President Joe Biden’s visit to Angola, aims to address the urgent n...
