By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NATIONAL Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has provided critical clarifications regarding its recent nationwide crackdown on substandard, falsified, expired, and banned medicines. The agency emphasized that beyond enforcement, the seizures were necessary to protect pub...
By Joke Kujenya THE RIVERS State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, citing allegations of gross misconduct. The move signals escalating political tensions in the state amid disputes over governance and constitutional obligations. The Assembly, led by Speaker Ma...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE LAGOS State Government has received commendation for its continued investment in public water infrastructure, with the Adiyan II Water Treatment Plant now 80% complete. However, the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged the state to resist any moves toward pr...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter ATTEMPTS BY international drug trafficking syndicates to smuggle illicit substances hidden in prayer beads, clothing, and board game packs to destinations including the United States of America (USA), Saudi Arabia, Italy, Poland, and the United Arab Emirates have been thwarted by operatives of the N...
By Joke Kujenya THE NIGERIA Union of Journalists (NUJ) is celebrating its 70th anniversary, marking seven decades of unwavering commitment to press freedom, journalist rights, and ethical reporting. Established on 15 March 1955, the NUJ has played a pivotal role in holding power to account and amplifying the voices of the people. Speaking on t...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter SENATOR OLUREMI Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria, has reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to providing opportunities for women across all sectors, urging them to secure their rightful place through dedication and perseverance. Speaking at the State House in Abuja during a courtesy visit by officials...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Report President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to Nigeria’s economic reforms, acknowledging the difficulties citizens face but insisting that tough decisions are necessary to secure the nation’s future. Speaking in Abuja on Friday while receiving members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference ...
By Joke Kujenya PUBLICA OFFICIALS must be held accountable beyond election periods, the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has emphasised. This assertion came during a virtual training session for media professionals in Lagos, where CAPPA reinforced the importance of journalism in civic engagement and democratic a...
By Joke Kujenya UNITED STATES President Donald Trump met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Thursday, engaging in discussions focused on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, trade relations, and transatlantic defense spending. The meeting, held at the White House, reflected the alliance’s diplomatic efforts as negotiations continue over a ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has listed its 2025 intervention disbursement plan, earmarking substantial financial support for public tertiary institutions across Nigeria. During a strategic workshop in Abuja on Thursday, the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arch. Sonny Echono, detailed...
