By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter IN A display of commitment to the people of Borno State, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has launched a medical outreach aimed at assisting over 2,000 displaced flood victims. The outreach was accompanied by the distribution of food items to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the region. In partnership...
By Sulaiman Aledeh IN THE realm of broadcast journalism, few names shine as brightly as John Momoh’s. Like an alchemist transforming base metals into gold, Momoh has taken the raw ore of Nigerian media and forged it into a gleaming beacon of excellence that illuminates the entire African continent. With an unwavering vision and a […]
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter LAGOS STATE Government has announced an increase in the minimum wage for workers to ₦85,000, aiming to further raise it to ₦100,000 by January 2025. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this announcement during a live television interview on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. The decision comes as part of ongo...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE PRESIDENCY has assured Nigerians that the absence of both President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima does not mean there is a leadership vacuum. President Tinubu, who left the country on October 2, 2024, is on a two-week working vacation, actively managing the nation’s affairs...
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern A DECISIVE action has been taken by Polaris Bank to promote environmental sustainability by expanding its tree-planting initiative across Nigeria. This ongoing campaign aligns with global efforts to restore ecosystems and mitigate climate change. The latest exercise took place at Government Secondary Schoo...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter IN A bid to strengthen its position in the oil and gas sector, the Rivers State government is fostering a business-friendly environment to ensure stronger partnerships with key industry players. This initiative aims to drive growth in oil production and support the economic goals of the state. A busines...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter GOVERNOR DAPO Abiodun has identified indiscriminate mining activities as the primary cause of erosions in Ogun State. Speaking during a visit from the House of Representatives’ Committee on Ecological Fund at his office in Abeokuta, Abiodun urged federal mining agencies to closely monitor miner...
ByJKNewsMedia EFFORTS TO derail sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) taxes in Nigeria, Cameroon, and South Africa were exposed in a report released on Wednesday, 16 October 2024. In a document, titled “Sweetened Profits: The Industry’s Playbook to Fight Sweetened Beverage Taxes,” unveils a global strategy by the beverage industry, common...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter The increasing sophistication of drug traffickers along Nigeria’s coastal waters has prompted a stronger response from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Drug syndicates have been using merchant ships, private yachts, and even fishing trawlers to smuggle illicit substances into the cou...
By Joke Kujenya AS WORLD Thrombosis Day is marked globally on October 13, 2024, concerned medical experts have issued a passionate call for increased awareness of thrombosis, urging both the government and healthcare stakeholders to take immediate action in combating this silent killer. They emphasize the deadly consequences of thrombosis, a c...
