By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NIGERIAN National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has expressed optimism that Nigeria’s crude oil production could reach up to three million barrels per day (bpd) if stakeholders in the oil sector work together. Currently, the country produces an average of 1.3 million bpd, according to the Organi...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter A NEWLY completed shopping complex in Port Harcourt promises economic relief for police widows and their families. The Police Officers Wives’ Association (POWA) spearheaded the project as part of their ongoing efforts to support members of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF). The announcement was made by Mr...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIANS WILL observe a public holiday on Tuesday, October 1, to commemorate the country’s 64th Independence anniversary. The announcement was made by the federal government, reflecting on the significance of the day amidst the ongoing economic difficulties. The minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-...
With Chief Tony Okoroji IT IS the social media age. Practically everyone with a smart phone is now a writer, an ‘editor’ and a publisher. Before now, there was one very important guy between the writer and the publisher. He was king of the newsroom. He was called ‘Editor’. His job was to make sure […]
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter OVER 30 MEMBERS of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have resigned from Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) in Bauchi State, citing poor management and unfavorable working conditions. Namo Timothy, ASUU’s Zonal Coordinator for Bauchi, disclosed the mass resignation during a press conf...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter CHIEF JUSTICE Kudirat Kekere-Ekun will officiate the swearing-in of 87 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria on Monday, September 30, 2024. The ceremony will take place at 10:00 a.m. in the main courtroom of the Supreme Court, marking the formal commencement of the 2024/2025 legal year. During this special...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia GOVERNOR UMO Eno of Akwa Ibom State has received heartfelt condolences from President Bola Tinubu following the passing of his wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno. Extending his sympathy on behalf of the Federal Government, Tinubu expressed solidarity with the Eno family, the state, and its people, describing the l...
By Joke Kujenya NIGERIANS WOKE up Friday to the sad news of the passing away of the First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Mrs. Patience Umo Eno. She passed on to glory following a brief illness. Her death occurred on Thursday, September 26, 2024, in a hospital where she was surrounded by her family. […]
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE OGUN State government has called on insurance companies to oversee construction projects and enforce risk management laws for contractors and property owners. This was revealed during a stakeholders meeting held at the Olusegun Osoba Press Centre, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on Wednesday. The Commissioner ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia GLOBACOM HAS urged higher institutions in Oyo State to embrace digital solutions to boost productivity, security, and operational efficiency. The company’s Head of Enterprise Business, Zakari Usman, made the call during a meeting on Thursday with leaders of private tertiary institutions in the state. Du...
