By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter ECONOMIC REFORMS in Nigeria are essential, according to Indermit Gill, the World Bank Vice President and Chief Economist. Speaking at the National Economic Summit in Abuja, Gill acknowledged the hardships facing Nigerians but insisted that reforms are crucial for long-term stability. He commended the...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE FAMILY of the late Herbert Wigwe has strongly refuted allegations of an estate dispute. A recent media report claimed attempts were being made to alter the distribution of the former Access Holdings CEO’s estate, igniting widespread speculation. It suggested that family members were requesting 20...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter EFFORTS TO empower girls in overcoming societal barriers and becoming future leaders took center stage at a recent event hosted by Kebetkache Women Development & Resource Centre. The event, held to mark International Day of the Girl Child, was themed “Girls’ Vision for the Future,”...
By Joke Kujenya IN THE Sahara Desert, where annual rainfall barely reaches two inches, a massive downpour hit for the first time in 50 years—an event never seen in such a short span. For two days in early September, rainstorms swept across regions like Errachidia and Merzouga, depositing several inches of rain. Residents of Errachidia, [&helli...
By Bola BOLAWOLE EVERYONE KNOWS what is good; why they cannot imitate it is what baffles me! Or are they just pretending? In the event that you think I am directing my question only at those in power, permit me to announce to you that you are mistaken! Gani Fawehinmi, remember him? He put himself […]
By Joke Kujenya ANOTHER SUDDEN collapse of Nigeria’s national electricity grid has thrown millions of Nigerians into darkness, again. The grid crumbled about 6.48p.m. on Monday, October 14, 2024, resulting in a nationwide blackout across the country. The widespread outage highlights persistent issues within the country’s power supply sys...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu has commended the Super Eagles for maintaining their spirit despite their challenging ordeal in Libya. Simultaneously, he expressed deep sadness over the treatment endured by the national football team, characterizing it as inhumane and unsportsmanlike. While heartily welcoming ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter FOOTBALL LEADERSHIP of Libya has been plunged into disarray after the abrupt resignation of the country’s Football Federation President, Abdul Hakim Al-Shalmani. His departure comes amidst intense scrutiny and public outcry following a string of poor performances by the national team, including...
By Joke Kujenya LIBYAN AUTHORITIES have denied any allegations of foul play, stating that the delay was a result of routine air traffic protocols and security measures common in international travel. In an official statement, the Libyan Football Federation (LFF) emphasized that the diversion was not intentional and that similar challenges had ...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NIGERIA Union of Journalists (NUJ) holds the third edition of its Milestone Recognition of Media Icons in Nigeria. The event, holding at the Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, on Thursday, October 17, 2024, is organized by the National Secretariat of the NUJ under the leadership of Chief Chris Isiguzo. It [...
