By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter IN A decisive blow to drug trafficking networks, four notorious drug kingpins have been sentenced to a total of 95 years in prison by the Federal High Courts in Lagos and Yola, Adamawa State. The convicts—Ogbuji Christian Ifeanyi, Iloduba Augustine Chinonye, Shuaibu Nuhu Isa (a.k.a Don), and Zidon Z...
By Bola BOLAWOLE AT A point I was in a quandary on how to address Hon. Mudashiru Obasa. What unfolded at the Lagos State House of Assembly presented a dilemma similar to that which confronted journalists after the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election won free and square by MKO Abiola. Should we […]
By JKNewsMedia NIGERIA’s FINANCIAL dais witnessed a significant boost as Union Bank rewarded 452 UnionKorrect account holders with over ₦21 million. The draws, held at the Douglas Road Branch in Owerri, Imo State, were closely monitored and supervised by relevant regulatory bodies to ensure transparency and fairness. In the UnionKorrect ...
By JKNewsMedia FRIDAY MORNING, the Nigerian public was plunged into mourning following the deaths of two prominent figures —Dr Doyin Okupe, a veteran politician and media strategist, and Mabel Segun, a distinguished poet and advocate for children’s literature. Their passing marks the end of an era in their respective fields, leaving beh...
Culled from yahoo.com NUTRITIONISTS HAVE recommended incorporating almonds into daily meals as a natural source of essential nutrients that promote overall well-being. They note that consuming one ounce (30 grams), roughly 23 almonds, offers a rich combination of protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals while keeping calorie intake in che...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter TO BOLSTER Nigeria’s healthcare system, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has granted automatic employment to 774 fellows of the National Health Programme. During the programme’s launch at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja on Thursday, the President addressed the young professionals assig...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter ONCE AGAIN, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has brought the sexual harassment petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio before the Nigerian Senate. This latest submission, made during Thursday’s plenary, comes amid her six-month suspension from the Senate, a move she has denounced as “...
By Joke Kujenya FOLLOWING THE escalating tensions in the Middle East, United States President Donald Trump has issued a stern ultimatum to Hamas, demanding the immediate release of all hostages taken during the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. In a late-night post on his Truth Social platform, Trump warned that failure to comply would [&hel...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter KIDNEY PATIENTS across Nigeria will now pay significantly less for life-saving dialysis treatment as President Bola Tinubu has approved an 80% subsidy, slashing costs from N50,000 to N12,000 per session. The initiative aims to ease the financial burden on patients struggling with renal failure. The ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter JULIUS BERGER Nigeria Plc is accelerating its regional expansion, strengthening its footprint in West Africa’s construction industry amid growing economic opportunities. At the recent Choiseul Africa Summit in Cotonou, Benin Republic, the company positioned itself at the centre of high-level discuss...
