By Joke Kujenya HIGH-LEVEL talks between United States (US) President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded in Alaska on Friday without an agreement on a ceasefire in Ukraine, despite both leaders describing the meeting as constructive. The three-hour summit, their first in-person encounter since 2019, produced expressio...
By JKNewsMedia MAJOR CHANGES have been announced at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) as President Bola Tinubu approved the appointment of veteran media executive Rotimi Richard Pedro as the new Director-General of the state broadcaster. The move, which brings in a new leadership team at the NTA, is seen as one of the most significant [...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent CONCERNS OVER the state of Nigeria’s education sector have been raised by Joseph Ayodele of Africa Brands Review, who described the situation as the “death of quality assurance.” He warned that recent technical failures in national examinations reflect deeper structural problems and highlighted...
By Helen Okechukwu Millions could miss out on the National Health Service’s (NHS), new “miracle” weight-loss jab because official obesity measures don’t fit Britain’s ethnic reality, experts warn. DANIELLE JEFFERIES from health think tank the King’s Fund says BMI rules, which decide who gets treatments like Mounjaro, were built around White E...
By Jemimah Onyebuchi, JKNewsMedia Correspondent THE MINISTRY of Agriculture and Food Security has pledged collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to create sustainable alternatives for illicit drug producers and support the rehabilitation of drug users with agricultural opportunities. The assurance was given by the...
By Joke Kujenya UNITED STATES (US) President Donald Trump has pledged he will not conduct business with Russia until the war in Ukraine is resolved, as he heads to Anchorage, Alaska, for a high-stakes meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said the talks would focus […...
By JKNewsMedia LOWER INTERNATIONAL calling costs are now available to Globacom subscribers following a significant reduction in the company’s International Direct Dialling (IDD) rates. The telecommunications provider confirmed that the revised rates took effect on 10 August and apply to more than 15 frequently dialed destinations. According t...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent UNRESOLVED LABOUR issues in Nigeria’s polytechnic sector have prompted the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) to issue a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government. The union’s National Executive Council reached the decision during an emergency meeting in Abuja, with ASUP President Sha...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent MORE THAN two-thirds of inmates in Nigeria’s correctional facilities are awaiting trial, according to the Federal Government, which also revealed that the majority are state offenders whose upkeep is funded by the federal system. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed the figures d...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent THE FEDERAL government has introduced the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF) to provide financial assistance for academic and non-academic staff in tertiary institutions across the country. The initiative covers federal universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and one st...
