By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter JANUARY 2025 has been officially designated for the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival, known as the “Gateway Games, Ogun 2024” by the Federal Government. This decision was announced following the inaugural meeting of the National Council on Sports held at the Old Government Lodge ...
By Joke Kujenya MARKING HIS return to a position of cultural and historical prominence within the ancient city of Kano in a ceremony marked by tradition and significance, Muhammadu Sanusi II was reinstated as the Emir of the ancient city. The reinstatement, a culmination of legal and political maneuvers, was formalized as Governor Abba Kabir [...
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter ON A condolence visit, following the passing of the Speaker’s father, Alhaji Suleimon Atanda Obasa, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, accompanied by his cabinet, was at the Agege residence of the Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, on Friday. Pa Suleimon Obasa, who died o...
By Joke Kujenya A LEGISLATIVE MOVE to bring back Nigeria’s old national anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee,” saw swift progression through the House of Representatives, where it passed through its first, second, and third readings in a single session on Thursday. The bill, championed by the majority leader Julius Ihonvbere, was m...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter DELTA STATE Government has terminated the contract for the rehabilitation of Warri Township Stadium due to unsatisfactory progress. This decision was announced by the State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, following a State Executive Council meeting led by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. C...
By JKNMedia NEWLY SWORN-IN local government chairmen has been urged to partner with the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) to enhance the basic education sector as appealed to by its Chairman, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran. Speaking with the 33 local government leaders, Dr. Adeniran congratulated them on their recent inauguration ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter CHINA HAS been called upon by the President of the Nigeria Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, to maintain and deepen its cooperative relationship with Nigeria, particularly in the sectors of trade and infrastructure development. The appeal came during a visit by Mr. Zhang Yi, the Charge d’Affaires ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter TOWARDS setting a new standard in leadership, aiming to significantly enhance the quality of life and socio-economic status of the people of Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has asserted his unwavering commitment. Fubama gave the assurance at the official flag-off of the Okania-Ogbogoro Road pro...
By Joke Kujenya A THOROUGH reassessment of the newly announced governing boards for Nigeria’s tertiary institutions has been mandated by President Bola Tinubu preceding their planned inauguration and retreat. The Federal Ministry of Education recently disclosed the nominees for positions such as chairmen, pro-chancellors, and board membe...
By Joke Kujenya IN A HISTORIC turn of events, Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has reinstated Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 14th Emir of Kano, four years after his controversial deposition. The state governor made the announcement amid cheers at the Kano State Government House on Thursday, May 23. He emphasized the full support […]
