By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE WIDE-reaching travel ban enforced by United States President Donald Trump has taken effect, targeting citizens from 12 countries and tightening immigration restrictions across a broad swathe of nations in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. The measure, activated under Executive Order 14...
By JKNewsMedia RELIEF AND academic materials have reached students of Government Junior Secondary School, Elekahia, Port Harcourt, following a strategic donation by leading financial institution Fidelity Bank Plc. The support, channelled through the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), was spearheaded by the Suncrest Inductee Class—newly ...
By Bola BOLAWOLE RECENTLY, I watched an interview that former President Olusegun Obasanjo granted on the floodgate of defections of governors and other top politicians from across the country’s political spectrum into the then ruling party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) when OBJ was in power. PDP was the party that took over power from...
By Joke Kujenya FOOTAGE SHOWING the United States President Donald Trump missing his footing while ascending the steps to Air Force One has triggered a wave of online concerns, commentary and renewed political scrutiny. The fleeting misstep cast fresh attention on his physical fitness, a narrative he once fuelled against his predecessor. Duri...
By JKNewsMedia A WARNING has been issued to the general public regarding fraudulent individuals and companies impersonating representatives of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited to exploit unsuspecting victims. These imposters, according to the NNPC statement, reportedly solicit fees under the guise of arranging meeting...
By JKNewsMedia THE OFFICE of the Attorney General has addressed public reactions following the withdrawal of criminal charges against Dr Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc. The discontinuation, legally executed through a nolle prosequi, underscores the Attorney General’s constitutional autho...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE FEDERAL Government has reaffirmed its commitment to cutting maternal deaths by 20 percent and reducing under-five mortality by 15 percent before the end of 2027, as part of a broader push to address one of the world’s highest maternal and child mortality burdens. This renewed effort was reiterat...
By JKNewsMedia TRAIN SERVICE across Lagos is set for a major boost as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu commissioned three new sets of coaches for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line. The new coaches, each comprising four cars, were launched at the National Arts Theatre Station and are expected to double the Blue Line’s current […]...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter A REVISED pricing structure for driver’s licences and number plates has come into effect across Nigeria, following approval by the Joint Tax Board (JTB). The update, enforced from Sunday, 8 June 2025, reflects adjustments made in response to enhanced security features and increased production costs. Acc...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE WORLD’s first humanoid robot boxing competition delivered a showcase of advanced robotics engineering, offering a powerful testing platform for developers to refine algorithmic control, boost operational performance, and assess potential real-life applications. Held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Provinc...
