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...
By Joke Kujenya PRESIDENT DONALD Trump has taken his legal battle against birthright citizenship to the United States Supreme Court after federal district courts in Maryland, Massachusetts, and Washington state blocked his executive order seeking to end the practice. Trump’s order, signed on his first day in office, aims to deny birthright ci...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter CYBERSTALKING AND defamation case filed by Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) against four journalists has been struck out by the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, following an amicable settlement. Presiding over the case (FHC/L/774C/2024), Justice Ayokunle Faji ruled in favour of dismissal after the ...
By Joke Kujenya Revolutionary claims by Harvard astrophysicist Dr. Willie Soon have reignited the age-old debate between science and faith. His latest hypothesis suggests that a mathematical formula could serve as proof of God’s existence. Drawing upon the fine-tuning argument, Dr. Soon posits that the universe’s precise conditions for life i...
By Joke Kujenya AN ABOVE-normal rainfall pattern is expected in Lagos State in 2025, with an estimated annual precipitation of 1,952mm, according to projections from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET). The forecast signals prolonged rainy periods and potential disruptions across multiple sectors, raising concerns over flood managemen...
