By Joke Kujenya RISING GLOBAL temperatures are advancing at an alarming rate, and new research suggests that the widely accepted 1.5-degree Celsius threshold may have been breached years ago. A study from the University of Western Australia Oceans Institute indicates that Earth surpassed this critical limit in 2020, contradicting previous est...
By Laila St. Matthew-Daniel I REMEMBER sitting in a boardroom early in my career, excited to share an idea that I had worked tirelessly on. As I spoke, I noticed the subtle shifts—the averted gazes, the slight impatience, the way my words seemed to land softer than when my male colleagues spoke. Later, a well-meaning […]
By Dare Ojepe IN A historic move that underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to the young people, President Bola Tinubu inaugurated the Planning Committee for the National Youth Conference, setting a new impetus for the country’s future. As the Senior Special Assistant on Youth Engagement, I am inspired by the President...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter STRENTHENIGN MATERNAL and child healthcare while enhancing security infrastructure has become a top priority in Ogun State. The government’s recent initiatives are significantly improving healthcare delivery, reinforcing security, and positioning the state as an economic powerhouse. During the Ogun...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE CRITICAL link between education and crime prevention has been emphasised by Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, as he stresses the importance of investing in education to enhance security and curtail criminal activities. During an inspection of the ongoing construction of the Model Technic...
By Joke Kujenya DECADES OF geopolitical maneuvering and unfulfilled assurances have intensified tensions between Russia and the West, with NATO’s eastward expansion emerging as a central factor in the Ukraine conflict. It is traced down to the collapse of a 1991 understanding meant to prevent NATO’s approach toward Russian borders is now seen...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter CRACKDOWN CONTINUES on drug trafficking as the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) apprehended an automobile spare parts dealer, Levi Chidiebele Ubodoeze, over a foiled attempt to smuggle cocaine to Angola. This arrest comes just weeks after he was declared wanted for the crime. The operatio...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter GLOBAL COLLABORATION is crucial to overcoming Africa’s energy crisis and driving sustainable economic growth, Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has emphasised. Speaking at the 10th Powering Africa Summit (PAS25) in Washington, DC, held from March 6-7, 2025, he highlighted the need ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE FEDERAL Government has officially adopted Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun, Ogun State, as a Federal University. This transition is noted to mark a significant milestone in Nigeria’s higher education landscape, particularly in the advancement of teacher training and educatio...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter HEALTHCARE SERVICES in Gombe State have received a major boost as the Federal Government officially upgrades the General Hospital, Kumo, into a Federal Medical Centre. The conversion positions the facility as the second federal medical institution in the state, following the Federal Teaching Hospital in...
