By Joke Kujenya UNITED STATES President Donald Trump has once again floated the idea of a third term in office, despite the U.S. Constitution’s explicit two-term limit. In a recent phone interview with NBC News, Trump suggested that there are “methods” to bypass the restriction, adding that many of his supporters are urging him to...
By JKNewsMedia SURGING CORPORATE profits and record-breaking financial performance have intensified scrutiny on Nigeria’s banking sector, as Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) reports a staggering 107.8% increase in pre-tax profits for 2024. With profit before tax hitting ₦1.266 trillion—more than double the ₦609.3 billion recorded in ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A NEW analysis by Save the Children, released ahead of the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) summit in Paris, reveals that approximately 1.12 billion children—48% of the world’s child population—cannot afford a balanced diet, raising serious concerns about child development and well-being. The report highl...
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...
