By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter BETWEEN JANUARY 2024 and February 2025, Nigeria’s foreign debt service payments totalled approximately $5.47 billion, placing further strain on the country’s revenue and external reserves. The debt servicing pattern exhibited significant volatility during this period, reflecting ongoing fiscal press...
By Joke Kujenya A CRUCIAL phone call between Presidents Donald Trump of United States, and Vladimir Putin of Russia, is set for Tuesday, with discussions expected to centre on ending the Ukraine war through a 30-day ceasefire and potential territorial concessions by Kyiv. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump told reporters he was optimistic a...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu has appointed Bishop Matthew Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State. This strategic appointment aligns with the administration’s commitment t...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter CLAIMS OF intimidation and threats against Ushie Uguamaye, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, following her viral video criticising President Bola Tinubu’s administration has been strongly refuted by the Federal Government. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity,...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter EFFORTS TO ensure the strategic deployment of funds allocated under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) for host communities have gained momentum, with key stakeholders reaffirming their commitment to fostering long-term development in the Niger Delta. This commitment was stressed during a stakeholder ...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter TWO EXCEPTIONAL graduates from the University of Lagos have been recognised by Governor Dapo Abiodun, who appointed them Education Ambassadors and awarded them ₦10 million each. Samuel Badekale and Haroun Adebakin, who achieved a perfect Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0, were received at the govern...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter REAFFIRMING ITS commitment to community development, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc delivered critical empowerment tools to 200 women in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) last Friday. The initiative, part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts, sparked celebrations and gratitude, wi...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter ALLEGATIONS OF misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, have been dismissed by the Rivers State Government. Commissioner for Information Joe Johnson clarified that while the Assembly had publicly announced its claims, the executive arm remained uninformed through any formal chan...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter SIGNIFICANT INFRASTRUCTURAL and economic advancements are reshaping Delta State, with transformative projects spanning multiple sectors under the leadership of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, highlighted these developmen...
By Paul Ejime THE crippling fuel shortages in Niger and the change in thinking towards development aid by the developed World are clear warnings to Africa on the urgent need to deepen regional integration, and more so for the self-proclaimed Alliance of Sahel States, AES countries, making a public show of quitting the Economic Community [&hell...
