By Joke Kujenya FOOTAGE SHOWING the United States President Donald Trump missing his footing while ascending the steps to Air Force One has triggered a wave of online concerns, commentary and renewed political scrutiny. The fleeting misstep cast fresh attention on his physical fitness, a narrative he once fuelled against his predecessor. Duri...
By JKNewsMedia A WARNING has been issued to the general public regarding fraudulent individuals and companies impersonating representatives of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited to exploit unsuspecting victims. These imposters, according to the NNPC statement, reportedly solicit fees under the guise of arranging meeting...
By JKNewsMedia THE OFFICE of the Attorney General has addressed public reactions following the withdrawal of criminal charges against Dr Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc. The discontinuation, legally executed through a nolle prosequi, underscores the Attorney General’s constitutional autho...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE FEDERAL Government has reaffirmed its commitment to cutting maternal deaths by 20 percent and reducing under-five mortality by 15 percent before the end of 2027, as part of a broader push to address one of the world’s highest maternal and child mortality burdens. This renewed effort was reiterat...
By JKNewsMedia TRAIN SERVICE across Lagos is set for a major boost as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu commissioned three new sets of coaches for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line. The new coaches, each comprising four cars, were launched at the National Arts Theatre Station and are expected to double the Blue Line’s current […]...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter A REVISED pricing structure for driver’s licences and number plates has come into effect across Nigeria, following approval by the Joint Tax Board (JTB). The update, enforced from Sunday, 8 June 2025, reflects adjustments made in response to enhanced security features and increased production costs. Acc...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE WORLD’s first humanoid robot boxing competition delivered a showcase of advanced robotics engineering, offering a powerful testing platform for developers to refine algorithmic control, boost operational performance, and assess potential real-life applications. Held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Provinc...
By Bolanle BOLAWOLE WHAT KIND of English Language is the “ignore” that I used here – Queen’s, King’s or Nigeria’s English? There is history behind it, which goes back many decades – to those periods when men of principles and ideology, who shunned money, position, and principles and dared the powers-that-be, were still plentiful i...
By Owei Lakemfa PROFESSOR JIBRIL Muhammed Aminu, formerly known as Aminu Song, passed away on June 5, 2025. May his great soul find eternal rest. It was with deep sorrow the ruling elites rose in unison praising his undeniable academic brilliance. True, the demise of a member of any group reminds the rest that despite […]
By JKNewsMedia EMPOWERING 125 emerging entrepreneurs with business training and financial support, Union Bank of Nigeria has deepened its drive for sustainable development by sponsoring the Nigerian British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) Women and Youth Entrepreneurship Development Centre (WYEDC) Cohort 2 Programme through its alpher initiative. T...
