By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern, Edo State MONDAY OKPEBHOLO has officially taken office as the 6th Governor of Edo State, marking a new chapter in the state’s leadership. The swearing-in ceremony took place at 11:55 GMT on Tuesday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, with Edo State Chief Judge, Justice Daniel Okubowa, administe...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter OVER100 media professionals in person and online, delved into critical career issues and the evolving demands in journalism. Experts from diverse fields also shared insights aimed at equipping journalism professionals to navigate the industry’s rapid shifts towards expanding their career horizons. Si...
By Joke Kujenya ACROSS VULNERABLE communities worldwide, the impacts of climate change are being felt daily, from soaring food prices to extreme weather events that threaten homes and livelihoods. Fueling the focus of COP29, held this year in Azerbaijan, which aimed to address these challenges head-on by launching a landmark carbon market fram...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter VALUED AT N936 billion, Delta State’s 2025 budget plan has received official approval, signaling a major investment across critical sectors. With N587.4 billion (62.75%) allocated for capital expenditure, the plan prioritizes infrastructure development, including healthcare, education, youth empowerm...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter TO MEET urgent infrastructure needs, Governor Dapo Abiodun has re-awarded the contract for Awolowo Road reconstruction in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State, following delays by the initial contractor due to health issues. The project, now assigned to a new contractor, covers the route from Ilar...
By Joke Kujenya GROUP CHIEF Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mele Kyari, has outlined active steps to tackle Nigeria’s pressing energy issues of affordability, security, and sustainable growth. He spoke at the Nigeria Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) Annual International Conference. ...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter AS ONDO State approaches its governorship election on November 16, former President Olusegun Obasanjo extended his best wishes to the state’s current governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who is seeking re-election on the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform. Obasanjo met with Aiyedatiwa in Akure on Monday, wh...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter DRUG TRAFICKING syndicates operating across Nigeria and Cameroon suffered a major blow as operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) dismantled their networks, seizing cocaine and opioids worth billions of naira. NDLEA arrested six prominent figures tied to cartels supplying psych...
By By Steve Omolale WITH HILLCREST hope of getting a new job in my dream newspaper, I sauntered into the expansive newsroom of The Guardian this sunny Friday afternoon in April 1994. My mission was clear: to see the then editor of the now rested Guardian Express, the much-sort after evening tabloid of The Guardian […]
By Channels Television An analysis of data from the public debt reports released by the Debt Management Office, said the rise was 14.57 per cent higher than the N10.01tn recorded in December 2023. THE TOTAL debts of the 36 states in Nigeria rose to N11.47tn as of June 30, 2024, despite allocations by the Federal […]
