By Olurotimi Oluborode MONSIEUR MAURICE was the first President of Upper Volta now Burkina Faso. He embodied the Voltaic state at the moment of independence. However, his political ascension did not occur without difficulties. As a member of the colonial administration from 1946, Maurice Yaméogo found a place for himself in the busy political ...
By Joke Kujenya MARCH 30 yearly is a day of global significance in health care—it’s National Doctors’ Day, set to recognize the dedication, expertise, and compassion of physicians who tirelessly serve individuals and communities worldwide. The origins of National Doctors’ Day trace back to 1933, when Charles B. Almond, a medical director, led ...
By JKNewsMedia THE FEDERAL Government has announced plans to close the Independence Bridge (Marina-bound) in Lagos from April 1 for essential maintenance and rehabilitation works. Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, confirmed that the bridge closure will last until the end of May 2025. The affected route includes t...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s NATIONAL Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has doubled its battles against drug trafficking, leading to the arrest of a high-profile Lekki businessman involved in an international narcotics operation. Arokodare Damil Ebenezer, the owner of Damillionz Takeout, was apprehended while attemp...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter ONGOING INVESTIGATIONS into revenue discrepancies in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector have led to the recovery of $14.2 million (approximately ₦21.4 billion) from four companies. This brings the total reclaimed unremitted funds to $33.44 million (around ₦50.1 billion). Breakdown of the latest recoveries...
By JKNewsMedia BETWEEN 1ST January and 27th March 2025, Lagos State says it has confirmed 10 cases of diphtheria, prompting health authorities to intensify containment efforts. The Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, reported that out of 76 samples tested, 10 returned positive, 63 were negative, and results for three samples coll...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIAN PETROL marketers have incurred losses exceeding ₦200 billion over the past six months due to significant price volatility in the downstream petroleum sector. The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) attributes these financial setbacks to fluctuating prices and inte...
By JKNewsMedia FIDELITY BANK has posted an extraordinary 210% growth in Profit Before Tax (PBT), reaching N385.2 billion for the 2024 financial year. Gross earnings surged by 87.7% to N1.043 trillion, fueled by a 106.9% rise in interest income to N950.6 billion. The bank, in a statement, says this was driven by stronger yields on […]
By JKNewsMedia HUNDREDS OF Lagos residents who benefited from Glo Foundation’s latest food relief fair on Saturday expressed profound gratitude to the company, describing it as a lifeline in their time of need. The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of Globacom, Glo Foundation, extended its benevolence to the Ikota area of Lagos, foll...
By JKNewsMedia DELTA STATE Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged Nigerians to embrace unity and peace as essential foundations for national development. He called on Deltans and Nigerians to reflect on the importance of unity in achieving national progress. “This is a time to reflect on the power of unity because it is essential for our [&he...
